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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-17-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 983
Posted By WaxEgger
Adapter, I should say. One of the Apple adapters...

Adapter, I should say. One of the Apple adapters had gone bad exactly at the time where I switched to capturing with an older iMac which didn't need adapters.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-16-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 983
Posted By WaxEgger
Turns out, the issue was a bad converter. It...

Turns out, the issue was a bad converter. It must've gone bad right in the midst of switching computers. Can confirm, the Roland Edirol VMC-1 does work with M1 iMac running Monterey.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-09-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 983
Posted By WaxEgger
Mac Users: DV Capture issues after updating to Monterey?

Just today I received my M1 iMac. Yes, yes, lordsmurf, I realize that you don't prefer Mac for capture.

I have been capturing with Mac for two years. Here is my usual hardware set-up:

- JVC...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-23-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By WaxEgger
Found a well cared for Sony Hi-8 camera for $80...

Found a well cared for Sony Hi-8 camera for $80 on FB Marketplace. Thanks.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-22-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By WaxEgger
Any suggestion for a camera around $100-$200?

Any suggestion for a camera around $100-$200?
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-22-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By WaxEgger
Can you recommend a good model between $100-$200?

Can you recommend a good model between $100-$200?
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-21-2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By WaxEgger
Smearing on certain 8mm tapes, cause?

Please help! What causes the smearing in the attached video?

Maxell Hi8 MP 120 tapes, as well as Sony. Playing back on a Canon ES970. Not sure what kind of camera(s) the tapes were shot on.
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Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 01-14-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,431
Posted By WaxEgger
I'm capturing using Quicktime. I understand...

I'm capturing using Quicktime.

I understand that converting and converting to mp4 will compress the file, but why do you say it's a "butcher"? Obviously when compressing a file, you're going to...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 01-14-2021, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,431
Posted By WaxEgger
Why did it feel like such a mistake for you?

Why did it feel like such a mistake for you?
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 01-14-2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,431
Posted By WaxEgger
Here is a clip from a file I did two days ago. ...

Here is a clip from a file I did two days ago.

That helps, thank you.

This clip is from right at the beginning of the tape - hence the jitter.



One more clip.
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 01-13-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,431
Posted By WaxEgger
Adapters are Thunderbolt to Firewire > Firewire...

Adapters are Thunderbolt to Firewire > Firewire to UBS-C

Yes I'm using the VMC-1 as the capture device.

I only have two options for video quality in Quicktime.

I'm not entirely sure...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 01-13-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,431
Posted By WaxEgger
Critique my workflow!

I've only recently dialed in my workflow to a point where I'm really happy with the results. I know there is always room for improvement, and know that some of the elders of this forum will eagerly...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-12-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By WaxEgger
Yes, I did, but I made a deal with the seller and...

Yes, I did, but I made a deal with the seller and got a bit better of a price than what's listed. I will keep everyone updated as I test the unit out. TBCs are way too expensive, and I'm sure the...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-12-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By WaxEgger
That's funny that you shared that image because...

That's funny that you shared that image because it's the exact unit I just purchased. Thanks for your help!



I think it was marketed in the same vein as the ADVC-300, but more often contrasted...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-12-2020, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By WaxEgger
So your biggest issue with it was that since it...

So your biggest issue with it was that since it is DV you are automatically encoded to MPEG?

But besides that, the TBC functioned perfectly?
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-12-2020, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By WaxEgger
Roland Edirol VMC-1 as TBC?

Has anyone used the Roland Edirol VMC-1 as a TBC?

If so, what did you think of it's performance? What are the pros and cons?
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-08-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By WaxEgger
Is a TBC the solution to my woes?

I've slowly been picking up the hobby of transferring tapes. I've probably done around 300 tapes now, of various formats, and have experienced a handful of challenges.

I don't have the perfect...
Forum: General Discussion 05-31-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By WaxEgger
Wait, why stay away from HDMI? This is the first...

Wait, why stay away from HDMI? This is the first I've ever heard someone suggesting to stay away from HDMI.
Forum: General Discussion 05-29-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By WaxEgger
VCR coax out to SDI?

Does this work?

Looking to go coax out from VCR to SDI>HDMI converter.
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