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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-25-2023, 12:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 989
Posted By beachcomber
Sourcing a frame TBC

Frame TBCs are getting hard to find. Would recommend buying one from the marketplace here.

Avoid eBay, Craigslist, etc.

lordsmurf has a list of recommended TBCs. What is your budget?
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-02-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By beachcomber
I would add here that capturing to a computer...

I would add here that capturing to a computer makes the footage much easier to share with people and so is definitely worth it to do so.

That's the goal of a lot of capture projects, whether...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 01-01-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By beachcomber
I placed some foam padding from my stash of...

I placed some foam padding from my stash of packaging / shipping material below and above my JVC VCR and am now playing back some tapes to see if the unwanted noise and banding appears. So far, it...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-01-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By beachcomber
What kind of Mac do you have - Intel based or Apple Silicon?

You won't be disappointed if you follow lordsmurf's advice!



You say "modern Mac." Is it an Intel Mac or Apple Silicon? If it's an Intel Mac, Boot Camp is available to you. And Boot Camp...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-31-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By beachcomber
The room the capture workstation is in houses a...

The room the capture workstation is in houses a lot of equipment: other computers, peripherals, printers, networking gear, and so on. It would take a long time to unplug every device in the room one...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-31-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By beachcomber
I moved the deck back to the capture workstation...

I moved the deck back to the capture workstation but placed it farther away from any other equipment.

Thumbelina is playing again.

No random looking comets in sight so far. I'll try a few more...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-31-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By beachcomber
Thanks for all of the replies, deeply...

Thanks for all of the replies, deeply appreciated!

hodgey, this VCR is a SR-V101US.

I just unplugged the VCR from its usual position next to the capture workstation, took it to a different...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-30-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By beachcomber
Tapes not capturing cleanly, clean my VCR heads?

Happy holidays to all.

My tape capturing projects are currently on hiatus due to a capturing quality issue and I'm wondering how to proceed. I have enclosed an example clip from a commercial tape...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-31-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By beachcomber
Windows 11… not surprising you’re running into...

Windows 11… not surprising you’re running into difficulties.

Are you able to use your capture device with a computer running an older version of Windows?
Forum: Computers 10-19-2022, 12:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,040
Posted By beachcomber
You're ready to roll! Quoting from my...

You're ready to roll!

Quoting from my earlier post, you could add:

MyPal web browser
VLC
Media Player Classic
Notepad++ (for creating occasional notes about tapes)
SumatraPDF (lightweight...
Forum: Computers 10-17-2022, 02:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,040
Posted By beachcomber
Run XP on a HDD, not an SSD. There is no...

Run XP on a HDD, not an SSD. There is no advantage to running Windows XP on an SSD in my experience. But you can use a fast external SSD for storage and capture.



Cons? Well, YMMV, as always. ...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-17-2022, 02:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By beachcomber
You commented that some of the source material is...

You commented that some of the source material is poor quality tapes. Are they videos of family life, or something else homemade? Flawed tapes made by cheap camcorders and VCRs can be challenging to...
Forum: Computers 10-09-2022, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By beachcomber
Unless you're editing video on the capture...

Unless you're editing video on the capture machine the fidelity of its display needn't be something to fret over.

PetaPixel offers these recommendations for photo editing...
Forum: Computers 10-09-2022, 01:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,040
Posted By beachcomber
XP Integral is what I installed when I...

XP Integral is what I installed when I retrofitted my HP. It has worked really well for a couple of years now.



You're basically ready. If you get an ATI card that doesn't have discs in the...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-09-2022, 01:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,218
Posted By beachcomber
Fortunately, honey_lake said they found a Windows...

Fortunately, honey_lake said they found a Windows laptop, and that ought to work for capturing purposes.

As has been said, capture to a computer, not a DVD recorder. You'll be glad you did. It's...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-07-2022, 05:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,218
Posted By beachcomber
The recommended tools for capturing analog video...

The recommended tools for capturing analog video are one of a select few of JVC or Panasonic VCRs, a Windows computer, not macOS (do not use a virtual machine… Boot Camp you could try but don’t use a...
Forum: Computers 10-07-2022, 05:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,040
Posted By beachcomber
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz is what is in my system....

Turtle Beach Santa Cruz is what is in my system. Good card! You’re definitely on the right track.

APC’s PowerChute is what I use. Still available for download from APC. The version you want is...
Forum: Computers 10-06-2022, 04:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,040
Posted By beachcomber
Standalone XP systems work great for capturing...

Standalone XP systems work great for capturing video... I have one, and it is a prized possession. I didn't build it, though: it's an HP desktop from 2003 that I retrofitted. I don't like e-waste, so...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 09-30-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,698
Posted By beachcomber
Welcome to the forums! If a quality capture...

Welcome to the forums!

If a quality capture is your goal (and why shouldn't it be?), then avoid Ion and Elgato products.

Your logical first move might be to get a decent capture card....
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-30-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By beachcomber
Would you mind attaching images showing your...

Would you mind attaching images showing your configuration / what's happening in a reply post? It looks like you unsuccessfully tried to embed an image from elsewhere and it didn't work...
Forum: General Discussion 09-29-2022, 03:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 985
Posted By beachcomber
I avoided eBay when I needed a VCR and TBC and...

I avoided eBay when I needed a VCR and TBC and got my gear from lordsmurf instead. That was a very good decision. Didn't have to worry about getting ripped off or receiving garbage equipment. For a...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-24-2021, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By beachcomber
Well, it's up to you, but I would. I get results...

Well, it's up to you, but I would. I get results that I like with a dedicated capture machine running Windows XP SP3. I restored a computer my family bought long ago, put a new HDD in it, and...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-11-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By beachcomber
Alrighty, well, the Panasonic ES15 showed up, I...

Alrighty, well, the Panasonic ES15 showed up, I added it to the workflow, and... the frame jumps are as effectively neutralized as I could have hoped for. Thank you, LS! Here's Sample E.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-07-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By beachcomber
A quick guide to the captures: Has Frame TBC...

A quick guide to the captures:

Has Frame TBC

Capture A was made without any line TBC on the JVC deck
Capture B was made *with* line TBC enabled on the JVC deck
Capture C was made with line...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-05-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By beachcomber
Thanks for all this advice, very helpful. I will...

Thanks for all this advice, very helpful. I will only buy from a seller that offers returns, as well.



Attached is a new sample with the frame TBC removed. Thanks for clarifying what you were...
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