Comments on: Converting VHS to DVD

By: Ujjwal Man Joshi

Ujjwal Man Joshi — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:38:46 +0000

To convert VHS to DVD, I have used this method : Connecting VCR to a DV camera (Sony DCR TRV 330E) with AV pass-through and transferring into PC through Firewire. I have used Stoik-capturer software for this. I have received both A/V in the Stoik-capturer screen but I am unable to record it because when I press the record botton, DV camera starts to play. So, I would like to know that which software program is suitable for this? Waiting for the reply. Thanks.

By: Mario

Mario — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:42:43 +0000

When useing the digital video camera pass through method, do you actually record the image onto a tape or does it literally just pass through the camera? I was searching on ebay recently and came across one that does not have a functioning tape deck but the rest of the camera features work just fine, would this work for the purpose of converting analog to digital?

By: Terrell

Terrell — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:42:04 +0000

I’m using a dazzle pinnacle dvd recorder on a external dvd drive. I can save the video to a folder, but when I try to pull it up on media player, it says it’s not compatible. What else can I try?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:32:07 +0000

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By: steven

steven — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:38:38 +0000

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By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:45:24 +0000

Honestly, I really haven't got the patience to get the stuff I need, plug it all in, spend the 6-8 hours doing it, etc. I'd rather just send my videos to somebody who can convert vhs to dvd for me, so at least I can be sure my kid's nativity play will have the singing aligned with the video. Plus, I only have 3 or 4 tapes anyway, so what's the point in me buying all the stuff for myself?

By: webmaster

webmaster — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:52:14 +0000

I also forgot to mention I uses RW DVD’s. I seem to have better luck with +RW. There are also certain brands that work better than others. Sometimes there are problems on the DVDR end and sometimes it’s on my computer end. I think I have had luck with Maxell RW DVD +R. It doesn’t mean it will work for your combo though. I just went to Walmart a couple times and bought different 3 packs.

By: webmaster

webmaster — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:49:48 +0000

I haven’t tried to use just “free” tools since I was making VCD’s years ago. Don’t get me wrong, I still like to use as many free tools as possible.

There’s a couple of ways to do this. I record TV shows on my DVD recorder and then bring the DVD to my computer. I import it into Ulead DVD Moviefactory ($49). Moviefactory let’s you do basic editing and multi-trim your clips. It also has a commercial zapper to remove commercials. I haven’t used that feature so I can’t comment on how that works.

The problem with Moviefactory is that it only saves in DVD format. Most IPOD conversion software works on mpeg, avi or mov files.

After you’re done editing the clips save the DVD folders on your hard drive and then use a tool like “Videora iPod Converter” to convert to the Ipod. I’m pretty sure Videora can read VOB files.

By: Geo

Geo — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:24:50 +0000

You wrote: “If you want to create professional looking or custom menus you will need to import the DVD into your PC for re-authoring.”

Please explain how, what PC tools (free) and methods do you recommend?

I have a Philips DVDR 3390-37. By recording off my TiVo, I can save stuff to DVD. (The DirecTV model TiVo has no ethernet capability to transfer to PC).

I have tried Nero Recode on the PC, but it will not recognize DVDs made by the Philips DVDR. They all seem to play ok on my computer, though. Maybe there is something unusual about the DVD file format used by Philips?

Help?

Ideally I want to grab stuff off TiVo, transfer to DVD using my DVDR, edit the video clips on my PC, then save for an iPod.

A tutorial sure would be nice… one for each step… you have the iPod covered already… need to find a way to edit the DVDR-burned DVD content…