Best method to convert VHS tape to DVD, hard drive?
I would like to thank everyone that provides information on these forums because it is extremely useful and I have searched the forums for advice; however, I believe I am suffering from information overload. I am learning about DVD recorder models numbers and codecs but I am still not sure of the best way to approach my project.
OBJECTIVE: I am trying to figure out the best way to convert a closet with 30 years worth of family VHS tapes to both DVD and hard drive storage. My options as I see them: OPTION 1: Purchase a good VCR and DVD recorder. Copy the VHS to DVD and then I can rip the DVDS on my computer as needed. OPTION 2: Purchase a good VCR and either a USB capture card or ATI video card. Copy the VHS to my computer and burn DVDs at will. CONSIDERATIONS: Paying for professional transfer is out because I think it would cost a fortune for so many tapes. My family purchased a video camera early in the 80s so we have a lot of tapes. Does anyone else remember their dad having to wear a battery belt for the video camera? It was kind of like ghost buster's equipment to a kid. I only want to do this once so I want to do it right and use the best equipment in my price range. I would like to budget around $500 for the transfer equipment without the media. I don't have time to view or edit each tape so I want to rely as heavily as possible on the automatic equipment; basically press play & record. I have a plethora of equipment (few cheap 2 head VCRs, old 4 head VCR from the mid 80's, a couple of video cameras, plenty of computing power and hard disk storage) but don't believe any of it is up to this job. QUESTION: Is option 1 or option 2 the better way to go for this project? What equipment would you recommend for the job? Also I see upconveting to 1080 on new DVD recorders in stores but have read on this site that I would be better off with a a high quality DVD recorder from a few years ago, is 1080 anything worth considering? Thank you, Kyle |
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Battery packs like those were optional for consumers, but standard gear for Betacam shooters seen on the sidelines of sports events -- especially high school or college sports. Quote:
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-DR-M10-D...#ht_500wt_1015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-DVD-Vide...#ht_500wt_1015 The tradeoff here, however, is that a good DVD recorder is a bit harder to find, and potentially a bit more costly. Quote:
Hope that helps. :) |
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