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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-19-2025, 02:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,746
Posted By captainvic
lordsmurf, would you please post this model...

lordsmurf, would you please post this model number when you have a moment? Many thanks!
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-13-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,503
Posted By captainvic
Just curious... is it possible to capture 24 bit...

Just curious... is it possible to capture 24 bit audio on video captures using VirtualDub as the capture software? (I don't think VirtualDub has a 24 bit audio option, correct?)
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 11-13-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,258
Posted By captainvic
lordsmurf, what block size do you recommend for...

lordsmurf, what block size do you recommend for SSD's for capture storage? Many thanks!
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-21-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,099
Posted By captainvic
Good point, LS. To clarify, Cinepost does...

Good point, LS. To clarify, Cinepost does excellent 8mm and Super8 film transfers. Their video transfers - notably consumer grade VHS transfers - do not follow the methods recommended here. They...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-20-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,099
Posted By captainvic
Regarding 8mm and Super8 movie film, not all...

Regarding 8mm and Super8 movie film, not all professional conversion companies are created equal. After trying a number of conversion houses around the country with various disappointing results, I...
Forum: Computers 12-09-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,932
Posted By captainvic
If you haven't seen this thread, it may be...

If you haven't seen this thread, it may be helpful:

https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/computers/9589-windows-xp-desktop.html
Forum: Computers 12-08-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,932
Posted By captainvic
The ASRock 775i65G R3.0 seems to be a great...

The ASRock 775i65G R3.0 seems to be a great option for an XP capture computer. Recommended.

Also, this thread may be helpful for anyone using Windows XP SP3:
...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-23-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,720
Posted By captainvic
Hi DoddsieFox, I noticed in your Capture Timing...

Hi DoddsieFox, I noticed in your Capture Timing Options screen cap that you have "Drop frames" and "Insert null frames" disabled. Is there a reason you don't have those boxes checked?

Note, in...
Forum: Computers 08-16-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By captainvic
What security junk in Windows XP SP3 should be disabled?

Hi all, I searched the forum but didn't find this answer.

If using Windows XP SP3 on a video capture computer, what are all of the default "security junk" features that need to be disabled/turned...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-14-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,989
Posted By captainvic
Thanks so much for your detailed reply,...

Thanks so much for your detailed reply, lordsmurf! Your feedback is exactly what I was looking for.



To clarify this point, lordsmurf, if you wanted to err of the side of caution, would you...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-30-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,989
Posted By captainvic
Thanks, latreche34. What did you think of the...

Thanks, latreche34. What did you think of the sharpness in the attached samples? For this tape, I adjusted the EDV-7500 sharpness knob back to the left more than I normally would.

Incidentally,...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-29-2022, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,989
Posted By captainvic
Setting sharpness playback on 40+ year old videotape?

Hi all, attached are 2 sample captures from a Sony L-750 Betamax tape, recorded at the slowest speed from a cable broadcast in 1980.

The lineage is: Sony EDV-7500 s-video output > Datavideo...
Forum: Blank Media 01-14-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,581
Posted By captainvic
I believe you're thinking of RX Pro. I used to...

I believe you're thinking of RX Pro. I used to think "RX" was short for "Really eXpensive." :laugh:
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 01-27-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By captainvic
Much appreciated, sanlyn! Very helpful info, as...

Much appreciated, sanlyn! Very helpful info, as usual. :)
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-18-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,816
Posted By captainvic
UPDATE - I did have the Sony EDV-7500 shipped to...

UPDATE - I did have the Sony EDV-7500 shipped to MisterBetamax and I received the deck from him at the end of November. Sorry for the delay with this update. :-)

I'm glad I had MisterBetamax...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 11-12-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,816
Posted By captainvic
Wow, 12voltvids is a vast resource of great...

Wow, 12voltvids is a vast resource of great videos. Thanks!
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 11-11-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,816
Posted By captainvic
Shipping is not necessarily a problem in this...

Shipping is not necessarily a problem in this case... the deck must be shipped to me, so it will simply take a detour to a service shop along the way. :)

Likewise, I am not a knowledgeable tech. ...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 11-10-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,816
Posted By captainvic
Sony EDV-7500 Beta service/refurbish/repair in 2019?

Hi all,

I picked up a Sony EDV-7500 Beta deck and would like to have it checked out by a knowledgeable tech to be sure it's delivering peak performance. After a great experience with TGP Sales...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 11-04-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,723
Posted By captainvic
You may find Stanton TV Repair in Elmsford, NY is...

You may find Stanton TV Repair in Elmsford, NY is able to help with the JVC SR-W5U.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-23-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,353
Posted By captainvic
To clarify, you'll want to use VirtualDub when...

To clarify, you'll want to use VirtualDub when capturing analog video.

But for transferring digital video such as MiniDV through firewire, the best options are probably the freeware WinDV or the...
Forum: Author, Make Menus, Slideshows, Burn 08-06-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,038
Posted By captainvic
Ahhh, yes! Thanks for the clarification. :smack:

Ahhh, yes! Thanks for the clarification. :smack:
Forum: Author, Make Menus, Slideshows, Burn 08-06-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,038
Posted By captainvic
lordsmurf, did DVDWS2 edge out Ulead DVD Workshop...

lordsmurf, did DVDWS2 edge out Ulead DVD Workshop 2 in your opinion? I thought I read in an older post that you preferred Ulead DVD Workshop 2.
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 07-27-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,557
Posted By captainvic
I stumbled across some comments elsewhere on the...

I stumbled across some comments elsewhere on the net regarding these Tapechek machines.

Does anyone know where I can see before/after comparisons?

I found a brief clip or two on YT but those...
Forum: Computers 07-25-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,020
Posted By captainvic
I recently purchased a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz...

I recently purchased a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz here:

https://www.thebestpartinc.com/tb400.html

The DFAQ forums have details about connecting to your ATI All In Wonder card. This thread may be...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 06-26-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,215
Posted By captainvic
Thanks. To clarify, that VH link I posted does...

Thanks. To clarify, that VH link I posted does have older versions of Lagarith. Is there any advantage to using an older version, or should I stick with 1.3.27?

I almost made the mistake of...
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