I want to transfer my videos to dvd?

Question

Someone told me I need a tv card. Do I? What are they and how do they work?

Answer 1

What format are your videos in presently? VHS? If so, you need a capturing device and software. Check out the dazzle for the device and pinnacle for the software.

Answer 2

A TV card is a very good solution. You install it in the computer and hook up a VCR to it. The video then plays on the computer. It can be recorded and saved and then converted to DVD. However, an easier solution is a DVD recorder. Target has one for about $100...not all that much more expensive than a TV card, and you won't have to go through the process of converting them to DVD on the computer. That part takes literally hours while the computer sits there and converts the files. Here are two choices.

Answer 3

To all, this is not so tough! You'll need a "video capture" device of some type. You have a couple of choices here, a PCI internal card or a USB external device. The internal device will require you to remove the cover of your P.C. and load some software to the hard drive. The external device hooks into the USB and the "audio in" ports on the back your computer and load up some software. You'll also need some RCA patch cords. They come in different lengths to suit your needs. They will attach to a VCR or a camcorder and to the USB/PCI device. The software will enable you to "capture" the video to your hard drive. One hour of video takes up 1GB of hard drive space. So, have a good sized hard drive! Some software allows you to burn directly to a DVD from the VCR or camcorder.This also enables you to "customize" your home videos by adding titles, credits, and transitions (fade to black,etc.). You can use Microsoft's free "Movie Maker" software for this purpose.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122180

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815100112

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx

Answer 4

VHS videos? You just need a dvd recorder hooked into your VCR. your local video store should be able to help you.

Answer 5

Ooh-great!!!Thanks for asking that,i've been asking in shops ,but i guess i always get some idiots that dont understand.. Anyway-ive got tousands of video tapes,too-ill check the answers that people gave you and try them myself..Good luck to you,too=)

Answer 6

Depends on the videos, What kind are they?

Answer 7

go to http://www.x-kit.com/Convert-to-DVD.htm and download the software. Then you convert videos to DVD

Answer 8

You need a Macintosh, easy as pie.

Answer 9

Go to videohelp.com
everything you need is there.

Answer 10

you need a firewire