Video editing

[Miket]

I've got loads of VCR video's I want to transfer to DVD, has anybody got Pinnacle Studio AV/DV Deluxe or Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge lying about that they don't use and are wanting to sell. :thumb: :thumb:

While here, I have got a new Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse and it eats batterys for a pass time, 2 every 2 weeks, is this normal. :thumb:

[Dutch Paul]

Batteries last for a few months in mine

[gareth08]

mike
I've got just about every piece of video/dvd edting software you'll ever need.
PM me with you want and you're address and i'll copy it and send it to you.
Or try www.dvdrhelp.com There is loads of stuff software/help guides etc there as well.
Regards
Gareth

[shadow]

As long as you can transfer VHS to DV I got a copie of Pinnacle which is easy to use. I can burn it off and post it to you. :thumb:

Be nice to return the help I've recived in some way.

[Miket]

Gareth and Steve

I have Pinnacle studio 8, but I need the hardware to transfer from VHS to the comp. I think

[shadow]

I'm not sure about S/W for VHS to PC, but if you have a DV Cam and if it has a video in, record from the VCR? Maybe a video capture card in your PC may be needed and record via S-Video. Not to hot on this set up I'm affraid

[gareth08]

Mike
you will need a VHS to Digital card or if you have a USB or Firewire port (and a lead to connect you're VCR to comp) the software to convert analogue signals to digital (MPEG format) so that you're pc can regognise them.

I have all the software to do this you just need the lead.

There is a cheat way of doing it though.Providing you can connect you're VCR to a Digital camcorder you can play the VHS tape (in you're VCR) and record this to you're camcorder.You can then transfer that to you're pc and use video edting software to transfer to VCD/SVCD or DVD (MPEG).

Most pC's come with a basic programme which will allow you to connect a camcorder to it and transfer to your hard drive for edting etc.

You will also need a GOOD quality burning software.I personally use NERO 6 Ultra as you can burn all formats including .bin & .cue files.
Gareth

[gareth08]

Mike
Pinnacle studio 8 is out of date now.Latest version is 10.8 I belive.
I don't use it anymore as it's to slow.With latest software I can rip and burn a 4.7 gig DVD in about 6 mins. Pinnacle would take about 7 hours to do that.
Gareth

[Bowtie]

As already said, you will need a way to capture the VHS video and transfer it to your computer. Then you need an editing software to edit and render it in a a format of your selection (MPEG1 for VCD, MPEG2 for DVD or DivX, WM9 etc.). Finally you might consider an authoring software if you want menus etc. on your DVDs.

I have worked with most PC based hard and software and this is a couple of ways to do it (depending on your available hardware etc.).

• If you got a video in enabled DV camera (this is maybe the easiest one). Hook your VHS or S-VHS up to your DV camera (trough composite or s-video cabling). Connect your DV camera to your computer trough FireWire (iLink for Sony) etc. Put the DV camera in recording mode (note that you usually don’t even need a DV tape in the camera when you capture trough it). Put the tape you want to capture in the VHS/S-VHS player and start playback. Use a capture program of your choice and start capture to your PC (you will need about 15-20 Gb of free hard disk space for every hour of film). Start your editing software and edit the captured material (if needed). Render the edited material in a suitable format (MPEG, DivX etc.). Start your authoring software if needed and author your DVD menus etc. Finally burn the result to disc (VCD, DVD etc.).

• Use a cheap analog capture card (most analog tv-cards for the PC got a video and s-video socket for capturing. Connect your VHS or S-VHS up to your PC (trough composite or s-video cabling). Put the tape you want to capture in the VHS/S-VHS player and start playback. Use a capture program of your choice and start capture to your PC. The rest is as above.

• Use specific hardware to capture your videos. This includes capture boards with built in MPEG compression and standalone boxes. The principles are the same but the burden on the PC is less (since more work is done in dedicated hardware). It might ease the workflow a bit but I personally find my self doing the same job from the editing part and forward anyway.

TBC (time based correction); comb filters etc. improve quality of the captured material. That’s what you find in dedicated hardware and high end S-VHS players. A 10-bit analog capture card will reduce noise compared to the more common 8-bit circuitry found on low end tv- and capture-cards.

Some recommended hard- and software:

DV-cams, Sony equipment has never failed me. Most video-in disabled cams can be made video-in enabled by software patching (search the web or contact a video specialist).

Capturing software, I prefer ScenalyzerLive but most editing software contains one.

Editing software, I highly recommend Sony Vegas. I have used most other solutions for the PC but none comes close to Vegas in stability, usability and productivity.

Authoring software, Vegas+DVD contain DVD Architect and that is a strong combo. DVD-lab is another favorite of mine, easy and intuitive.

S-VHS decks. DVD is taking over the role of tapes so there is a fair chance to find quality S-VHS decks for a good price right now. I bought a JVC HR-S7950EU because it has a better tuner (if you want to use it as a video recorder) than the Panasonic line. It also has TBC not found on many S-VHS decks these days.

Analog capture cards, I use a 10-bit card named LifeView FlyVideo 2000. Great value for money (but so is most cards with Philips or Conexant 10-bit circuits).

Dedicated hardware, Canopus makes fantastic stand alone products for video capturing.

I also recommend to take a look at the following amaizing softwares, VirtualDub and TMPGEnc.


/ Bowtie

[Miket]

Originally Posted by gareth08

Mike
you will need a VHS to Digital card or if you have a USB or Firewire port (and a lead to connect you're VCR to comp) the software to convert analogue signals to digital (MPEG format) so that you're pc can regognise them.

I have all the software to do this you just need the lead.

Gareth I have the latest Nero 6 also, A copy of the software to do the above with firewire would be great.

What lead do I need, sorry I'm a dummy, but willing to learn from the master. :thumb: :thumb: