Rookeskydiver 0 #1 October 2, 2002 I was just wondering, i have some vhs videos of my jumps and im trying to find a way to transfr them into my computer in a windows media file or quicktime. PCSS # 1 Rookeskydiver "Its a Wonka Bar"....."Go ahead Charlie open it, lets see that golden ticket" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #2 October 2, 2002 Buy a video capture card and accompanying software. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #3 October 2, 2002 You can pick up a cheap capture device like this. http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=289794 This is what i used and it works very well...HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #4 October 2, 2002 Just Send the video, $20 and a SASE to: Skydiving video Conversions Attn: Gary Lum 123 Roxanne Ct Walnut Creek Ca 94956 Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Not repsonsible for loss of tape or materials. No refunds, no exchange... LOLI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #5 October 2, 2002 I've used something called WINTV made by Hauppauge. You can get it off eBay for about $30. I don't think it's much more than that new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #6 October 2, 2002 If you're in the mood to upgrade your video card I suggest the ATI Radeon series of cards. My "First generation" All in Wonder card (video in and out, tv in and out, runs digital monitors, etc, etc, etc) is more than enough to do everything you want. I'll bet you could find some gamer that just hasto have the latest and greatest and will sell you one cheap. Full driver support right up to XP for even the early cards too! the dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #7 October 2, 2002 If you had a video camera and the ability to get the video from the camera to your PC that would work as well (firewire for example). Record the VHS to (in this example DV since I have tried this) and then send it to an editing/encoding program on the computer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #8 October 2, 2002 I have used the above method and it works quite well. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #9 October 2, 2002 Does the target file end up as a digital file that can be edited by other software, just as if it had come from a digital camcorder? This would be a good way to include stuff in a digital video that had to be copied to VHS first because it started out as PAL standard video. I have a couple like this. Thanx, HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #10 October 2, 2002 Yes it does...HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #11 October 2, 2002 how much space does this conversion take up? will i need a new hard drive just to handle this? ive got a few gig of usable space nowMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #12 October 2, 2002 I used @ 1 gig to convert a 1.5 hour video... Thats not to bad... finished file size was @ 170 megsHAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #13 October 3, 2002 As an alternative to all these wonderful, complex, expensive solutions, you could just buy a Mac. All hardware and software already there. I am of course impressed by the current series of Apple TV commercials. I am less impressed by Gateway pretending to be Macs. Ducking flack from Redmond, WA, and Gateway Cowland, I am HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #14 October 3, 2002 "This would be a good way to include stuff in a digital video that had to be copied to VHS first because it started out as PAL standard video. I have a couple like this." Unlikely to produce satisfactory results, using anything described above. If you are going to watch your video on a TV, its probably best to get it done by a pro, I think there was a contact further up the list. Its all about compression, and resolution, also transferring PAL to NTSC is tricky, there are 4 frames missing per second.....so it looks crap. Sorry to be negatve, but I've tried this on several occassions overthe years and it just doesn't work-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #15 October 3, 2002 I got a D-Link D-100 USB device, used, for $20. It works like a champ, and you don't have to open your computer."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 0 #16 October 4, 2002 Thanks for asking the question, I had the same one. Also, thanks to those with info responses. I have a better idea of what I need to purchase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
