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Forum: General Discussion 03-20-2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By lordsmurf
My unfortunate 2024 update

This is a post that I've been putting off for a while now, mostly because it's difficult to type too much. :(

What happened

My wrist is fractured, and I'm in a cast. So I will likely be downed...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By Aya_Rei
A bit unrelated to the topic at hand but man that...

A bit unrelated to the topic at hand but man that does look bad, compressed, flagging on the top area, jitter, etc. Honestly after a while of using the proper gear to digitize these tapes the right...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By Gary34
This might help you understand timebase errors...

This might help you understand timebase errors better. https://youtu.be/HEXLlqJQ7Oc?si=k8f8kNjMrLkVmih8.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By Gary34
I tried to explain this to my friend the workflow...

I tried to explain this to my friend the workflow because he only has a few VHS’s that he was going to send into Legacybox and I explained my gear and why this method is better. I offered to do them...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By aramkolt
Ah. I was unaware of that. Which S-VHS VCRs on...

Ah. I was unaware of that. Which S-VHS VCRs on the recommended list do not do that? Or is it only the Digipure ones that you can't skip that A/D step? I just want to make sure I'm aware of what's all...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By hodgey
It's not the case in all vcrs with a TBC function...

It's not the case in all vcrs with a TBC function but in in the case of the digipure JVC SVHS VCRs the signal goes through the analog->digital->analog conversion whether the TBC/DNR function is...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By dpalomaki
IMO: A line TBC is essential. But keep in mind...

IMO: A line TBC is essential. But keep in mind that it "bakes in" to the output video line any timing issues for all subsequent devices in the signal path, so only one line TBC should be used. Use...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By aramkolt
General consensus is to turn off the line TBC on...

General consensus is to turn off the line TBC on the VHS machine if you're using the ES15 as it does the same thing, or may do it more poorly if it has already been done by the VCR. In such a setup,...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-17-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By latreche34
VCRs have only line TBC (where equipped), DVD...

VCRs have only line TBC (where equipped), DVD recorders have a combination of both line and frame with audio sync, A classic TBC like the TBC-1000 is only a frame TBC and does not sync audio, it is...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-22-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,505
Posted By Selur
Small warning: Hybrid is meant for folks who know...

Small warning: Hybrid is meant for folks who know what they are doing and isn't really meant as a click&pray solution.
Had a quick look at it.

main problem is the overexposure, but there is not...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-13-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,505
Posted By tobylars83
I cant remember where i found this in this as i...

I cant remember where i found this in this as i have been crawling all over the forum.
I applied these setting to the best of my ability and I at least got the Aspect Ration proper 4by3 now
But my...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 01-23-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By cbehr91
I wouldn't consider myself a wizard at Avisynth...

I wouldn't consider myself a wizard at Avisynth by any means, but I have been using a combination of TemporalDegrain2 and RemoveDirtMC at low settings (never above 40, usually 20 or 30) to denoise...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 01-21-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By lordsmurf
That's chroma noise, easy to remove in VirtualDub...

That's chroma noise, easy to remove in VirtualDub with CCD filter.
Avisynth/Vapoursynth cNR filters are inferior.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-07-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 657
Posted By lordsmurf
AmarecTV won't solve anything. Your VCR,...

AmarecTV won't solve anything.

Your VCR, TBC, and capture card are all fine.

Look at the USB ports, either the hardware or drivers. I've run into that on these old Dell systems. What often...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-25-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,005
Posted By latreche34
Still, HDMI recorders are not recommended, they...

Still, HDMI recorders are not recommended, they operate in the rec.709 range not designed for SD materials, with the exception of some legacy DVD recorders that did output legal rec.609 out of the...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-14-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,005
Posted By srmusico
Hi! First of all, thanks for your reply. ...

Hi!
First of all, thanks for your reply.

My main stuff are comercial SP Tapes with HiFi sound and some home recorded tv shows.
Also more than 300 Betacam SP and Digital to capture (I Use...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-02-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By latreche34
If the tape is eaten during playback the most...

If the tape is eaten during playback the most likely cause is a worn clutch pads, If during fast forward or rewind most likely the brake pads for take up and/or supply spindles.

Most modern JVC...
Forum: Encode, Convert for discs 03-30-2022, 01:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 730
Posted By lordsmurf
Exacting specs matter. Everything from resolution...

Exacting specs matter. Everything from resolution to the GOP length.

The BD specs allow for MPEG-2, and H.264, but only when certain conditions are met. It really depends on the source. If making...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-25-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By latreche34
Then just use the ES-15 only. If the VCR's...

Then just use the ES-15 only.

If the VCR's line TBC is not defective and turned on it should not give you audio sync provided that you have a good capture card not a chinese crap.
Forum: Encode, Convert for discs 03-22-2022, 01:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By Hushpower
If you upload at 1440P or greater (which includes...

If you upload at 1440P or greater (which includes 1920x1440 ie 4:3), Youtube will encode your uploads with the better VP9 video codec.

You can check the codec in use by right-clicking on the...
Forum: Encode, Convert for discs 03-22-2022, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By latreche34
I personally upload lossless AVI after...

I personally upload lossless AVI after de-interlacing with QTGMC, cropping and resizing to 1440x1080 and youtube takes care of the encoding to h264, It takes overnight for the upload to finish but...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-19-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,107
Posted By lordsmurf
Is the model good? Yes. Is the unit good? Aha,...

Is the model good? Yes.
Is the unit good? Aha, that's the catch.

Do not buy this for the DV tape. There is a flaw in the design, it will guaranteed eat some % of tapes.

The VCR can be...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 03-05-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By hodgey
Can't say for sure since I haven't found the SM...

Can't say for sure since I haven't found the SM for this one specifically, but LG-branded units from around the time, and earlier and later, use LSI DoMiNo (or successor) mpeg/system ICs. That...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-26-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By themaster1
you can use avisynth for that, the ones i use: ...

you can use avisynth for that, the ones i use:

############ ANALYSE #######################
#ColorYUV(analyze=true)
#UtoY() # analysis U
#VtoY() # analysis V
#Histogram("levels") ...
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