Computer to VCR
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Computer to VCR
Hi again
Acting on some advice from this Forum re- Editing Suites I purchased a MAGIX MOVIE EDIT Pro and I must say it is brilliant.
Tkere is a section in the suite that allows Anolog VCRs to be edited and put onto DVD.As I have approx 100 videos this would be very handy but it states that you Connest your VCR to your Computer (obvious ???) but the only way I can see is by using a Scart from the VCR to the Usb plug on my computer but I can't seem to get a lead anywhere
Can anyone out ther give me any advise please (beside getting stuffed).
Acting on some advice from this Forum re- Editing Suites I purchased a MAGIX MOVIE EDIT Pro and I must say it is brilliant.
Tkere is a section in the suite that allows Anolog VCRs to be edited and put onto DVD.As I have approx 100 videos this would be very handy but it states that you Connest your VCR to your Computer (obvious ???) but the only way I can see is by using a Scart from the VCR to the Usb plug on my computer but I can't seem to get a lead anywhere
Can anyone out ther give me any advise please (beside getting stuffed).
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From: land of the clanger
First you need to find out what video inputs you have on your video card, S-video has been suggested, but have you got an input called analogue video in (or composite video) is so a scart to comp video lead would work.
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There's a number of popular magazines at bigger newsagents on the subject of videography (yes, there is such a word!), and you'll find lots of adverts for various devices for converting analogue audio/video (scart or individual connectors) to or from digital (firewire or USB). Phone a few dealers, tell them what you need, and see if you can get a good price.
If you're fussy about quality it's best to steer clear of the cheap & cheerful.
If you're VERY fussy about picture quality and you have a lot of VHS tapes you could check ads in the same mags and splash out for a VHS machine with a TBC (timebase corrector which stabilises the picture syncs) or a digital noise reduction function, preferably both. They make a big difference.
If you're fussy about quality it's best to steer clear of the cheap & cheerful.
If you're VERY fussy about picture quality and you have a lot of VHS tapes you could check ads in the same mags and splash out for a VHS machine with a TBC (timebase corrector which stabilises the picture syncs) or a digital noise reduction function, preferably both. They make a big difference.
