how do you convert vhs to dvd?

Answer 1

There are a few methods to convert VHS to DVD:

- Capture the VHS video to a computer video editing program using an analog-to-DV converter (which includes many DV/Digital8 camcorders as well as standalone analog-to-DV converters), encode it to MPEG-2 and author a DVD, This is the most time-consuming method but it gives you the flexibility to edit the video as much as you want, adding transitions, special effects, music, etc. But, between the capture time, the editing time and the often considerable time it takes for software encoding to MPEG-2, this can result in several hours of work for your computer - and you - for each hour of video.

- Capture the video to the computer as MPEG-2 using hardware capture devices that convert the VHS to MPEG-2 as they capture and then author and burn a DVD. A one-hour video is captured and compressed to MPEG-2 in one hour, but you are generally limited to doing "cuts-only" editing of the MPEG-2 files. However, if your original tape doesn't need editing this is a fast way to convert VHS to DVD, but still have the flexibility to create custom DVD menus. Many of the inexpensive hardware analog-to-MPEG boxes can deliver very good quality, in part because the analog source video does not have to be converted to DV before being encoded to MPEG. Converting VHS to DV can add artifacts that make it harder to get good MPEG compression.

- Connect your VHS VCR or camcorder to a standalone DVD recorder that works much like a VCR. This VHS to DVD recorder basically gives you a DVD copy of your tape in real time. You don't have a lot of flexibility as far as menus, buttons and chapter settings, but it's the fastest and easiest way to convert VHS to DVD. If you get a "DVD VCR" with Firewire connections you can plug a DV/Digital8/DVCAM camcorder or VCR into it and transfer the tapes to DVD at even higher quality than by using the analog connections.

No matter which method you use, you need to ensure that the analog video has the highest quality possible: flaws in the original video may be greatly magnified when you encode it to MPEG-2 and convert it to DVD.

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Answer 2

Paul,

The simplest solution is to get a DVD recorder and connect your VHS output to the DVD Recorders input.

If you are copying pre recorded tapes you will have to put a copy guard remover in the connection.

You can get a copy guard remover at Best Buy or Circuit City.

I backed up most of my VHS tapes to DVD. Be warned you have VHS quality not DVD quality. The picture will not be perfect.

Norm

Answer 3

There are a couple ways to do that but the easiest way is to get a DVD recorder. The cheapest one cost less than $100. You also need to know that DVD recorder won't record copy-protected tapes to dvd. The second way is do it on a PC, you will need a stand alone Digital video capture/converter device or a TV tuner/video capture card.

Answer 4

These days the easiest way is with a DVD Recorder.

Alternatively use a video recorder and a TV capture card (with an appropriate analogue input); but for best results it's quite an art with lots to learn and different software to choose between, so the DVD Recorder route is far easier and quicker!

Answer 5

You can buy a DVD Maker from the electronics store. About the size of a mp3, it has a usb connection one end and the other end connects to your vhs. Also comes with software disc.
Haven't used it but looks straightforward to use. $99 aust,
item no xc-4809.... Tandy stores.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Try AVS Video Tools http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/avs-video-tools.htm

I think it helps

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Answer 8

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