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Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-18-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
Ok so to attempt to improve the underexposure, I...

Ok so to attempt to improve the underexposure, I would take my second capture file (that I adjusted brightness/contrast for) and load that into Avisynth?

Ok so to get sample clips and comparison...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-18-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
So I recaptured the same tape again after...

So I recaptured the same tape again after tweaking the brightness/contrast to get the red edges out of the histogram in VirtualDub. It was really difficult because every new scene location was...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-17-2016, 11:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
Wow, awesome post! Thanks for that explanation...

Wow, awesome post! Thanks for that explanation and for quoting the other thread. You're right, I hadn't seen it.

And yeah, I am actually using my projector as my primary computer "monitor" right...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-16-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
Ok so I would have to recapture the tape with...

Ok so I would have to recapture the tape with different brightness settings in vdub? That's interesting. I would have guessed that anything that could be done within the capturing software could be...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-16-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
So, interestingly enough, I just captured a full...

So, interestingly enough, I just captured a full 8mm tape (same one as before) with 0 dropped frames. There were 10 inserted frames, but anecdotally it appears as though it just inserts a couple here...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-16-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
Yeah I am already using S-Video. And it's a brand...

Yeah I am already using S-Video. And it's a brand new monoprice s-video cable that I just ordered from amazon...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-16-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
OK I did a brief audit of the 8mm tapes I have...

OK I did a brief audit of the 8mm tapes I have and have some additional info. The tapes actually span 1987-2007. It appears to me that most/all of the tapes from 1987-2000 are simply labeled '8' or...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-15-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
15 minutes in and 0 dropped frames from the DVD...

15 minutes in and 0 dropped frames from the DVD player.

So what does that mean? Bad camcorder? Camcorder okay and I need an external TBC?

I'm even browsing the web and stuff and the DVD...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-15-2016, 11:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
Back with an update. So I believe I'm following...

Back with an update. So I believe I'm following the settings suggestions as best as I can from here: http://www.digitalfaq.com/guides/video/capture-avi-virtualdub.htm

Some details that might be...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-15-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
To just transfer DV for digital tapes, wouldn't...

To just transfer DV for digital tapes, wouldn't my cam'a firewire have to work? Can you give an example of a fancy deck? Thanks
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-15-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
Hm, interesting. So when you say the camera is...

Hm, interesting. So when you say the camera is the weak link, is it weak enough to make a noticeable difference in quality? If so, what realistic alternative is there for capturing these 8mm tapes?...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-15-2016, 02:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
Ok so just so I'm understanding you correctly,...

Ok so just so I'm understanding you correctly, are you saying that my camera as the video source is not great? Or was that simply a confirmation that I do want to get the external TBC? I am...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-14-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
I tried using Elgato with VirtualDub. VD...

I tried using Elgato with VirtualDub. VD recognizes the elgato device, but I couldn't successfully capture anything.

Assuming I successfully troubleshoot that issue and actually get the Elgato to...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-14-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,332
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
Archiving hundreds of home videos: advice?

Hi all.

I've read over several threads here and there looks to be a plethora of great info. I just wanted to get some specific input about my needs before I pull the trigger on spending more...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-14-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,825
Posted By wolf_in_bull_city
I just purchased the Elgato capture device. I am...

I just purchased the Elgato capture device. I am capturing from a Sony DCR-TRV740. I'd previously been capturing over Firewire, but the port on the camera has gone bad. So now the first two 8mm tapes...
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