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Create DVD from VHS

cazzie98
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Feb 13, 2006, 12:10 PM

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I'm looking to take old home movies on VHS or 8mm and edit them together and burn them on DVD's. Does anyone have recommendation on the software or hardware needed. All the critics choices are leaning toward Pinnacle sytems. I have had troubles with them in the past and wanted to know if any one has used their product and is happy with it or have another options and suggestions. Thanks

Mark C
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Feb 13, 2006, 12:45 PM

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I use Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Encore for the DVD creation. I like the fact that both integrate well with Photoshop. The downside is, like any Adobe product, the learning curve is high and they are not cheap.
Mark C

Edmonton, Alberta
www.markitcreations.com

cazzie98
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Feb 13, 2006, 1:48 PM

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Thanks Mark that is good info. What are you using to connect the VCR/camera to your PC? Thanks

tgacga
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Feb 13, 2006, 2:12 PM

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or you could buy a stand alone DVD recorder and just plug the vhs into it and record. They have combo vcr/dvd recorders for about 300 bucks. thats half what i'd charge you to do it.
www.freelancevideo.net

Mark C
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Feb 13, 2006, 10:22 PM

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Thanks Mark that is good info. What are you using to connect the VCR/camera to your PC? Thanks

I use the rca inputs on my camcorder. The camcorder then digitizes the footage via firewire.
Mark C

Edmonton, Alberta
www.markitcreations.com

Mark C
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Feb 13, 2006, 10:26 PM

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or you could buy a stand alone DVD recorder and just plug the vhs into it and record. They have combo vcr/dvd recorders for about 300 bucks. thats half what i'd charge you to do it.

I use one of those as well. I picked up an "LG" dvd recorder with a 250 gb hard drive. It will take RCA/SVHS and mini dv inputs. It works well when you want to do basic backups. You can trim or delete clips and it will add chapters every 5 minutes or you can specify where the chapters go. It will not allow you to accurately trim clips i.e down to one frame. It will allow you to record right to dvd as well for the quick and dirty backups.
Mark C

Edmonton, Alberta
www.markitcreations.com

cazzie98
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Feb 13, 2006, 11:49 PM

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If I wanted to load the films to my PC and edit the length and add titles, do you have some different recommendations. I know a lot the tape footage needs some clean up.

Mark C
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Feb 14, 2006, 1:36 AM

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If I wanted to load the films to my PC and edit the length and add titles, do you have some different recommendations. I know a lot the tape footage needs some clean up.

A cheaper and lighter way to go would be Adobe Premier Elements 2.0. Easier on the wallet....much lower learning curve. I'm not an Adobe ringer...but it's all I've used for the last four years. Wink

Mark C

Edmonton, Alberta
www.markitcreations.com

tgacga
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Feb 14, 2006, 11:18 AM

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You could try downloading Avid FreeDV. Its, um, FREE!
www.freelancevideo.net

ppatton
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Feb 24, 2006, 8:14 AM

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Try looking at the canopus AVDC 110, for imorting along with a firewire card. Works just fine for us.

rodovideo
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Feb 24, 2006, 9:37 AM

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ADVC110

Package Contents

> ADVC110 unit

> ADVC110 front

> ADVC110 Rear
> ADVC110 unit

Look toward the Son, and you will not see the shadows

sample images from RODO PHOTO

Rodo Media BLOG

ppatton
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Feb 26, 2006, 10:19 AM

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and it does not come with a poer supply, sold seperately, but draws power from 6 pin firewire cable. So unless you nee to use the 4 pin port, such as use ith a laptop, the poer supply is not needed.

paul