Not sure if this is the correct thread.
I've tried to read a bunch and frankly, my head hurts. So I'm going to just ask the question even though it may have been answered elsewhere.
I have Hi8 tapes that I recorded from a Sony CCD-TRV98. Camcorder still works. I've looked and it says it has TBC, so I think I've read that is good.
I also have a Magnavox MDR 515. I'm original owner since around 2012. Originally purchased for this project but became very intimidated, so just used it as a DVD player. Now trying to bite the bullet and get this job done. DVR works as I just attempted to record to DVD tonight. I think it's my first time. I haven't finalized it as it was a 4 minute test and I don't want to waste the DVD, so I have no idea what it looks like on my computer.
My computer has Windows 10.
I have Verbatim DataLifePlus DVDs, DVD-R, Made in Taiwan.
Hoping that I could finally finish this project, I recently purchased an Elgato Video Capture. It is extremely easy to use and I've been very thankful for that. But as I'm sure you can guess, I'm not very happy with the video quality.
I'm not sure if it's the Elgato (which I know is not looked upon highly at this site), or if it's the actual source that's causing issues. The issue that is obvious to me is graininess. When video is smaller size, it looks better than when it's on my 55" tv, or even fullsize on my desktop monitor for that matter.
My original thought was to capture the videos and upload to a private YouTube channel to invite family members to view. It seemed like an easy way to have access to the videos, especially if family is far away. Plus it seemed an easy way to "store" the videos.
I was prepared for complications in my understanding of the technicalities of video transfer. Then I began reading about DVRs and I read that they can be very helpful for this kind of transfer.
If I have the right equipment for the job (I know the Elgato is not good), then is it possible to do halfway decent videos for memories? I'd be willing to purchase the Hauppauge 610, but I realize it is not the professional solution. (But do I really need a professional solution?)
I really just need a Dummies explanation of how to do things. I know how to make all the connections (S-video option, right?), but I don't know what settings I need to pay attention to while I'm recording to DVD.
For example, I assume TBC needs to be turned on when camcorder is in playback mode when recording to DVD? Or was it something used during the recording process on the camcorder?
Do I need to worry about 4:3 or 16:9 choices on either the camcorder or the DVR when recording to disc?
Do I record in HQ which the Mag manual says is the best quality? But it only gives 60 minutes of record time on each disc, then.
Once I get DVD finalized, put in computer and then I think use
DVD Decrypter and follow the process here?
http://www.digitalfaq.com/guides/vid...d-recorder.htm
Would I still need to run it through
VirtualDub? Is there a Dummies guide for that? I read the much of the "Information Overload" thread, and frankly that's intimidating.
What about all those other acronyms? Should I be paying attention to Codec or AVI or any of the other more frequently used terms?
So, all this information is scrambled in my head and makes me overwhelmed so that I freeze up on this project. Is there someone who can help me sort it all out step by step so it's more manageable?
Thank you.
PS. The attachment is from Elgato Capture Device. I had turned on the "Preserve Source Format" option on the Elgato.