VHS to DVD

[Jimbo]

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I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and uncertain
about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD burner, a
PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I want.
Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD. I have a
collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some commercial, probably
copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS tapes to DVD.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

jimbo

 

[jad]

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nero DVD burn software burn direct from a capture device to DVD
"jimbo" <jimbo62@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:10jvbangop3lqdf@corp.supernews.com...
> I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and
uncertain
> about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD burner,
a
> PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I want.
> Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD. I
have a
> collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some commercial,
probably
> copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS tapes to DVD.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> jimbo

 

[Guest]

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jimbo wrote:

> I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and uncertain
> about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD burner, a
> PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I want.
> Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD. I have a
> collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some commercial, probably
> copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS tapes to DVD.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> jimbo

VHS output goes to video capture card. Start video capture to hard drive
and 'play' VHS tape into it. Edit to taste. Encode for DVD and burn with Nero.

If you want more than one on the DVD, build menus before burning.

 

[Guest]

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www.videohelp.com

everything you need to know is there.

"jimbo" <jimbo62@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:10jvbangop3lqdf@corp.supernews.com...
> I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and uncertain
> about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD burner, a
> PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I want.
> Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD. I have a
> collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some commercial, probably
> copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS tapes to DVD.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> jimbo

 

[Jimbo]

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Thanks for the replies. I think I have the necessary hardware (Capture
card and DVD burner). And I have some editing software that came with
the computer. I wonder if I need anything else to copy a copy
protected VHS tape? Will the capture card do it's thing with a copy
protected VHS tape? I think Nero and some other DVD burner software
will defeat copy protection on CDs and DVDs, but I am still a little
confused regarding getting files or images from a copy protected VHS
tape into the computer in a form that Nero can handle.

jimbo

jimbo wrote:
> I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and uncertain
> about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD burner, a
> PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I want.
> Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD. I have a
> collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some commercial, probably
> copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS tapes to DVD.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> jimbo

 

[jad]

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it always leads to the' how to defeat protected material'\ ;^)


"jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
news:10k1o9fnnsfg7c5@corp.supernews.com...
> Thanks for the replies. I think I have the necessary hardware
(Capture
> card and DVD burner). And I have some editing software that came
with
> the computer. I wonder if I need anything else to copy a copy
> protected VHS tape? Will the capture card do it's thing with a copy
> protected VHS tape? I think Nero and some other DVD burner software
> will defeat copy protection on CDs and DVDs, but I am still a little
> confused regarding getting files or images from a copy protected VHS
> tape into the computer in a form that Nero can handle.
>
> jimbo
>
> jimbo wrote:
> > I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and
uncertain
> > about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD
burner, a
> > PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I want.
> > Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD. I
have a
> > collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some commercial,
probably
> > copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS tapes to DVD.
> >
> > Any suggestions will be appreciated.
> >
> > jimbo

 

[Guest]

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Hi,

I think I understand your position. I was exactly there last year. Two
inexpensive but pretty solid programs I started off with were Ulead's Movie
Factory and Video Studio. I paid $50 for the Movie Factory and it did a nice
job of making chapters, menus and rendering. The Video Studio came free with
a capture card I purchased from Leadtek.
The learning curve was relatively easy. Later on during the year I
picked up Nero 6 Ultra Edition, which was pretty simplistic at the time and
did the same thing as the other two products. But during the summer Ahead
(maker of Nero) did some nice free upgrades to their software, which make it
even more versatile and solid for making DVDs.
By all means visit www.videohelp.com as suggested by Jimbo, as it's an
excellent site for DVD program information as well as hardware.



--
Jan Alter
bearpuf@verizon.net
or
jalter@phila.k12.pa.us
"wooducoodu" <wooducoodu@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:VCP%c.7175$GA1.4637@newssvr31.news.prodigy.com...
> www.videohelp.com
>
> everything you need to know is there.
>
> "jimbo" <jimbo62@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:10jvbangop3lqdf@corp.supernews.com...
>> I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and uncertain
>> about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD burner, a
>> PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I want.
>> Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD. I have a
>> collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some commercial, probably
>> copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS tapes to DVD.
>>
>> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>>
>> jimbo
>
>

 

[Guest]

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jimbo wrote:

> Thanks for the replies. I think I have the necessary hardware (Capture
> card and DVD burner). And I have some editing software that came with
> the computer. I wonder if I need anything else to copy a copy protected
> VHS tape? Will the capture card do it's thing with a copy protected VHS
> tape? I think Nero and some other DVD burner software will defeat copy
> protection on CDs and DVDs, but I am still a little confused regarding
> getting files or images from a copy protected VHS tape into the computer
> in a form that Nero can handle.

First comment is: TRY it.

A lot depends on what kind of quality you want vs how much you're willing
to spend. One could, and people have, written entire books on the subject
so there's no way anyone can explain it all in a couple of news group
posts. Do some research.

http://www.videohelp.com/guides
http://www.digitalfaq.com/index.htm



>
> jimbo
>
> jimbo wrote:
>
>> I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and
>> uncertain about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD
>> burner, a PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I
>> want. Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD.
>> I have a collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some
>> commercial, probably copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS
>> tapes to DVD.
>>
>> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>>
>> jimbo

 

[Jimbo]

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And your point is? I own the tapes in question. I have every right to
make a copy to prevent loss through tape deterioration or just for
convenience if I choose.

jimbo

JAD wrote:

> it always leads to the' how to defeat protected material'\ ;^)
>

 

[Jimbo]

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David Maynard wrote:

> jimbo wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the replies. I think I have the necessary hardware (Capture
>> card and DVD burner). And I have some editing software that came with
>> the computer. I wonder if I need anything else to copy a copy
>> protected VHS tape? Will the capture card do it's thing with a copy
>> protected VHS tape? I think Nero and some other DVD burner software
>> will defeat copy protection on CDs and DVDs, but I am still a little
>> confused regarding getting files or images from a copy protected VHS
>> tape into the computer in a form that Nero can handle.
>
>
> First comment is: TRY it.
>
> A lot depends on what kind of quality you want vs how much you're
> willing to spend. One could, and people have, written entire books on
> the subject so there's no way anyone can explain it all in a couple of
> news group posts. Do some research.
>
> http://www.videohelp.com/guides
> http://www.digitalfaq.com/index.htm
>
>
>
>>
>> jimbo
>>
>> jimbo wrote:
>>
>>> I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and
>>> uncertain about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP, a DVD
>>> burner, a PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is what I
>>> want. Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to DVD.
>>> I have a collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some
>>> commercial, probably copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the VHS
>>> tapes to DVD.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>>>
>>> jimbo
>
>


I have searched those sites extensively. Yes, there is a lot of
material, most dated or specific to some hardware or software "how
to". I was looking for a simple suggestion, like "Just connect the AV
cables up and capture the video as an AVI file". Or maybe,"Use S-Video
to connect the VHS player to the capture card if you want better
quality", etc. Or, "Most copy protected VHS tapes can be easily
captured to an AVI file". Or maybe, "Capturing a copy protected VHS
tape to an AVI file requires special hardware and/or software". I
don't expect an extensive "How To" on a News Group, but I think a few
basic thoughts from someone who knows something about the subject is
not asking too much.

jimbo

 

[jad]

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heheh nerve aggravated? Was JK... seems to me if you had the
'RIGHT' (looking at the constitution don't see anything about VHS)
then copy protection would be unconstitutional.......

"jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
news:10k3ik19lmteha7@corp.supernews.com...
> And your point is? I own the tapes in question. I have every right
to
> make a copy to prevent loss through tape deterioration or just for
> convenience if I choose.
>
> jimbo
>
> JAD wrote:
>
> > it always leads to the' how to defeat protected material'\ ;^)
> >

 

[jad]

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I already told you/.............. NERO AND BURN DIRECTLY TO DVD<
CAPTURE>>>>NERO>>>>DVD. First start your computer...log onto Web ..
www.ahead.com make sure DVD burner is supported by nero ....download
nero...pay for it.............start capture software make sure all is
working-....start nero....set nero to capture and burn on the fly.


"jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
news:10k3j6eg1dau9b2@corp.supernews.com...
> David Maynard wrote:
>
> > jimbo wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks for the replies. I think I have the necessary hardware
(Capture
> >> card and DVD burner). And I have some editing software that came
with
> >> the computer. I wonder if I need anything else to copy a copy
> >> protected VHS tape? Will the capture card do it's thing with a
copy
> >> protected VHS tape? I think Nero and some other DVD burner
software
> >> will defeat copy protection on CDs and DVDs, but I am still a
little
> >> confused regarding getting files or images from a copy protected
VHS
> >> tape into the computer in a form that Nero can handle.
> >
> >
> > First comment is: TRY it.
> >
> > A lot depends on what kind of quality you want vs how much you're
> > willing to spend. One could, and people have, written entire books
on
> > the subject so there's no way anyone can explain it all in a
couple of
> > news group posts. Do some research.
> >
> > http://www.videohelp.com/guides
> > http://www.digitalfaq.com/index.htm
> >
> >
> >
> >>
> >> jimbo
> >>
> >> jimbo wrote:
> >>
> >>> I have asked this question before, but I am still confused and
> >>> uncertain about a solution. Here is what I have. PC with WinXP,
a DVD
> >>> burner, a PCI video capture card and software to edit. Here is
what I
> >>> want. Software or hardware that will let me copy any VHS tape to
DVD.
> >>> I have a collection of VHS tapes, some that I recorded, some
> >>> commercial, probably copy protected. I want to copy/transfer the
VHS
> >>> tapes to DVD.
> >>>
> >>> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> jimbo
> >
> >
>
>
> I have searched those sites extensively. Yes, there is a lot of
> material, most dated or specific to some hardware or software "how
> to". I was looking for a simple suggestion, like "Just connect the
AV
> cables up and capture the video as an AVI file". Or maybe,"Use
S-Video
> to connect the VHS player to the capture card if you want better
> quality", etc. Or, "Most copy protected VHS tapes can be easily
> captured to an AVI file". Or maybe, "Capturing a copy protected VHS
> tape to an AVI file requires special hardware and/or software". I
> don't expect an extensive "How To" on a News Group, but I think a
few
> basic thoughts from someone who knows something about the subject is
> not asking too much.
>
> jimbo

 

[Guest]

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jimbo wrote:

> David Maynard wrote:
>
>> jimbo wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for the replies. I think I have the necessary hardware
>>> (Capture card and DVD burner). And I have some editing software that
>>> came with the computer. I wonder if I need anything else to copy a
>>> copy protected VHS tape? Will the capture card do it's thing with a
>>> copy protected VHS tape? I think Nero and some other DVD burner
>>> software will defeat copy protection on CDs and DVDs, but I am still
>>> a little confused regarding getting files or images from a copy
>>> protected VHS tape into the computer in a form that Nero can handle.
>>
>>
>>
>> First comment is: TRY it.
>>
>> A lot depends on what kind of quality you want vs how much you're
>> willing to spend. One could, and people have, written entire books on
>> the subject so there's no way anyone can explain it all in a couple of
>> news group posts. Do some research.
>>
>> http://www.videohelp.com/guides
>> http://www.digitalfaq.com/index.htm
>>
>>
>
>
> I have searched those sites extensively. Yes, there is a lot of
> material, most dated or specific to some hardware or software "how to".
> I was looking for a simple suggestion, like "Just connect the AV cables
> up and capture the video as an AVI file". Or maybe,"Use S-Video to
> connect the VHS player to the capture card if you want better quality",
> etc. Or, "Most copy protected VHS tapes can be easily captured to an AVI
> file". Or maybe, "Capturing a copy protected VHS tape to an AVI file
> requires special hardware and/or software". I don't expect an extensive
> "How To" on a News Group, but I think a few basic thoughts from someone
> who knows something about the subject is not asking too much.
>
> jimbo

Happy experimenting. Let us know how it comes out.

 

[Guest]

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JAD wrote:

> heheh nerve aggravated? Was JK... seems to me if you had the
> 'RIGHT' (looking at the constitution don't see anything about VHS)
> then copy protection would be unconstitutional.......

Not that I'm claiming he has any particular right but that you don't 'see
anything' about it in the Constitution is of no consequence, per Amendment IX.


>
> "jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> news:10k3ik19lmteha7@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>And your point is? I own the tapes in question. I have every right
>
> to
>
>>make a copy to prevent loss through tape deterioration or just for
>>convenience if I choose.
>>
>>jimbo
>>
>>JAD wrote:
>>
>>
>>>it always leads to the' how to defeat protected material'\ ;^)
>>>
>
>
>

 

[Jimbo]

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JAD wrote:
> heheh nerve aggravated? Was JK... seems to me if you had the
> 'RIGHT' (looking at the constitution don't see anything about VHS)
> then copy protection would be unconstitutional.......
>
Jet airplanes aren't mentioned either. I suppose you think they are
unconstitutional? But that nonsense aside, I believe it has been well
established that copyright laws are not violated by making copies of
any media for personal use or backup.

jimbo

> "jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> news:10k3ik19lmteha7@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>And your point is? I own the tapes in question. I have every right

 

[Jimbo]

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Yes, thanks, but how about editing? Like maybe I have a tape that was
recorded from TV and it is full of commercials that I want to edit
out. If I burn directly to a DVD, what is the next step? Or can Nero
copy to a file that I could then edit before I burned the DVD?

jimbo

JAD wrote:

> I already told you/.............. NERO AND BURN DIRECTLY TO DVD<
> CAPTURE>>>>NERO>>>>DVD. First start your computer...log onto Web ..
> www.ahead.com make sure DVD burner is supported by nero ....download
> nero...pay for it.............start capture software make sure all is
> working-....start nero....set nero to capture and burn on the fly.
>
>
> "jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> news:10k3j6eg1dau9b2@corp.supernews.com...
>

 

[jad]

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heh Jim you need to look at the software there are controls for
'in' and 'out' etc...its not a full on editor but it will get the
frames to the DVD

"jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
news:10k49hihvlgq499@corp.supernews.com...
> Yes, thanks, but how about editing? Like maybe I have a tape that
was
> recorded from TV and it is full of commercials that I want to edit
> out. If I burn directly to a DVD, what is the next step? Or can Nero
> copy to a file that I could then edit before I burned the DVD?
>
> jimbo
>
> JAD wrote:
>
> > I already told you/.............. NERO AND BURN DIRECTLY TO DVD<
> > CAPTURE>>>>NERO>>>>DVD. First start your computer...log onto Web
...
> > www.ahead.com make sure DVD burner is supported by nero
.....download
> > nero...pay for it.............start capture software make sure all
is
> > working-....start nero....set nero to capture and burn on the fly.
> >
> >
> > "jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> > news:10k3j6eg1dau9b2@corp.supernews.com...
> >

 

[jad]

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jet planes????? lets set that waayyy aside. regardless of your
desire, there are processes that are put into effect that require some
kind of 'deemed illegal' software/ hardware to get around them.

"jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
news:10k49aof5aih4d5@corp.supernews.com...
> JAD wrote:
> > heheh nerve aggravated? Was JK... seems to me if you had the
> > 'RIGHT' (looking at the constitution don't see anything about VHS)
> > then copy protection would be unconstitutional.......
> >
> Jet airplanes aren't mentioned either. I suppose you think they are
> unconstitutional? But that nonsense aside, I believe it has been
well
> established that copyright laws are not violated by making copies of
> any media for personal use or backup.
>
> jimbo
>
> > "jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> > news:10k3ik19lmteha7@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> >>And your point is? I own the tapes in question. I have every right

 

[Jimbo]

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If I make a copy of a tape, a CD or a DVD that is protected by
copyright law, and sell it or give it to another person, I have
committed an illegal act. If I copy a tape, CD or DVD that I have
rented, I have committed an illegal act.

But, if I make a copy of a tape, CD or DVD that I own, for my personal
use or as a backup, I have committed no illegal act. Not even
Microsoft tries to stop people from making copies of program CDs. They
don't even put any copy protection on the program CDs.

jimbo

JAD wrote:
> jet planes????? lets set that waayyy aside. regardless of your
> desire, there are processes that are put into effect that require some
> kind of 'deemed illegal' software/ hardware to get around them.
>
> "jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> news:10k49aof5aih4d5@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>JAD wrote:
>>
>>>heheh nerve aggravated? Was JK... seems to me if you had the
>>>'RIGHT' (looking at the constitution don't see anything about VHS)
>>>then copy protection would be unconstitutional.......
>>>
>>
>>Jet airplanes aren't mentioned either. I suppose you think they are
>>unconstitutional? But that nonsense aside, I believe it has been
>
> well
>
>>established that copyright laws are not violated by making copies of
>>any media for personal use or backup.
>>
>>jimbo
>>
>>
>>>"jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
>>>news:10k3ik19lmteha7@corp.supernews.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>And your point is? I own the tapes in question. I have every right
>
>
>

 

[jad]

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Ill comment on this one last time.....copy protection was designed for
just that....copy protection...not illegal copy protection copy
protection. The whole 'My personal backup' was created by pirates to
rationalize their stealing of copyrighted material....... wish I could
tell you the percentage of those who copy for their 'backup' and those
who copy to steal. But I think it would be wasted stats, as you think
its a 'right'.

"jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
news:10k64k5pgf31i79@corp.supernews.com...
> If I make a copy of a tape, a CD or a DVD that is protected by
> copyright law, and sell it or give it to another person, I have
> committed an illegal act. If I copy a tape, CD or DVD that I have
> rented, I have committed an illegal act.
>
> But, if I make a copy of a tape, CD or DVD that I own, for my
personal
> use or as a backup, I have committed no illegal act. Not even
> Microsoft tries to stop people from making copies of program CDs.
They
> don't even put any copy protection on the program CDs.
>
> jimbo
>
> JAD wrote:
> > jet planes????? lets set that waayyy aside. regardless of your
> > desire, there are processes that are put into effect that require
some
> > kind of 'deemed illegal' software/ hardware to get around them.
> >
> > "jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> > news:10k49aof5aih4d5@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> >>JAD wrote:
> >>
> >>>heheh nerve aggravated? Was JK... seems to me if you had the
> >>>'RIGHT' (looking at the constitution don't see anything about
VHS)
> >>>then copy protection would be unconstitutional.......
> >>>
> >>
> >>Jet airplanes aren't mentioned either. I suppose you think they
are
> >>unconstitutional? But that nonsense aside, I believe it has been
> >
> > well
> >
> >>established that copyright laws are not violated by making copies
of
> >>any media for personal use or backup.
> >>
> >>jimbo
> >>
> >>
> >>>"jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:10k3ik19lmteha7@corp.supernews.com...
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>And your point is? I own the tapes in question. I have every
right
> >
> >
> >