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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-12-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,254
Posted By cygnals
FWIW, I'm going through the same scenario right...

FWIW, I'm going through the same scenario right now. I've got a box of client 8mm tapes, all same brand, recorded on the same camcorder. Late-80s tapes worked fine. A couple of dirty-head-looking...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 06-28-2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,662
Posted By cygnals
I've got a handy dandy dream device in mind, if...

I've got a handy dandy dream device in mind, if ideas are still being welcomed.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 06-12-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By cygnals
The only reason to use a distribution amp is if...

The only reason to use a distribution amp is if you need a distribution amp. If you don't need what a distribution amp does -- pass a signal on to more than one device at the same time -- then don't...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 06-12-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By cygnals
If you're not sure why you're using it, please...

If you're not sure why you're using it, please don't use it.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-28-2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
Posted By cygnals
If you're shopping at Startech, the USB3HDCAP...

If you're shopping at Startech, the USB3HDCAP does composite and S-Video in addition to HDMI. I've been using it with Virtualdub for lossless capture and it's been working great.
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 05-06-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By cygnals
When I use QTGMC, via Hybrid, I go with Faster,...

When I use QTGMC, via Hybrid, I go with Faster, as you've recommended in past. Most of the time, though, I'm going with Virtualdub, after having found the CCD filter, master blend, and the option to...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 05-06-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By cygnals
Reducing ragged verticals when deinterlacing?

Hey, gang.

I'm getting solid sync in my transfers from the VCR's line TBC and a DV TBC1000 as well, but one other timing issue is frustrating me.

Especially when the material is in SLP and...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-03-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By cygnals
Update: Found an option I'd never seen before. In...

Update: Found an option I'd never seen before. In Capture mode, under Capture, just below full-screen is "Hide display on capture." No idea how it got ticked, since I'm rarely near that menu and...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-03-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By cygnals
FWIW, I got the same problem today. I've tried...

FWIW, I got the same problem today. I've tried Virtualdub2 64 and Virtualdub 32 -- same deal, with preview window vanishing when capture starts and returning when it ends. I don't know if this is...
Forum: General Discussion 05-02-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,558
Posted By cygnals
I haven't dug into the project, but if I'm...

I haven't dug into the project, but if I'm getting the gist of it right from what I'm reading in the thread, I think it's potentially an exciting idea.

I think of what's happened with audio. For...
Forum: Encode, Convert for streaming 02-10-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,705
Posted By cygnals
Thanks for this. I've been battling with this off...

Thanks for this. I've been battling with this off and on for a while, and have now printed off your handy reference chart to keep at the computer. Cheers.
Forum: General Discussion 12-20-2020, 05:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 864
Posted By cygnals
I might've seen the same clip as my first digital...

I might've seen the same clip as my first digital video. I'd say about 1988, and the video was probably ontop.gl ... it filled an entire floppy disk -- might've required an expensive 1.2M...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-04-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By cygnals
Yup. And we have all the studies showing how wine...

Yup. And we have all the studies showing how wine tastes better if the drinker believes it costs more.

Perhaps asking for serving suggestions from who are mainly concerned about the molecular...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-03-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By cygnals
I agree. It looks like I'm sponsoring a kids'...

I agree. It looks like I'm sponsoring a kids' tee-ball team. I'm not precious about the logo/name I've been using and intend to spend for some proper branding & graphic design expertise in the...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-02-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By cygnals
Absolutely. I put a readme.txt file on each flash...

Absolutely. I put a readme.txt file on each flash drive with details about the transfer, and an admonishment to back the files up immediately to multiple locations. Good data hygiene is everyone's...
Forum: Encode, Convert for streaming 12-02-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,655
Posted By cygnals
Thanks for the reply! I've still got...

Thanks for the reply!



I've still got the AIW. And a fleet of Hauppauge mpeg2 cards, the 250, the 150, etc. Not sure what to do with them. Someone might want them.



I suppose so. My aim...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-01-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By cygnals
Thanks for that. I grabbed a nugget of an idea...

Thanks for that. I grabbed a nugget of an idea there: Packaging INTENDED to be colored on by kids.

Just a simple kraft cardboard jewelry box (https://amzn.to/2VEehpe).

Yes, I'm not talking...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-01-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By cygnals
Packaging for clients: Recommendations?

I'd like my clients to be delighted when they get their deliverables on USB. Yes, the files on the stick are the same whether it's in a nice box or dangling naked, but making a remarkable impression...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 11-25-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By cygnals
Plex-ready file structure for delivery of client library?

I'm doing a batch of about 70 tapes, discs, USB flash drives and whatnot for a client. Lots of material from the 80s to the mid-2000s.

I'd like to deliver something useful and enjoyable to the...
Forum: Encode, Convert for streaming 10-19-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,655
Posted By cygnals
Vet new VHS-MP4 workflow; Hybrid stumping me?

Hey, gang.

I've been ramping up my VHS capture workflow in anticipation of hundreds of new captures in the coming weeks and months. I went on a bit of a buying spree after years of using consumer...
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