Linking VCR to computer

DiscoDJChris · 16-10-05, 06:04 PM

Hey!

Is it possible to link a VCR to a computer and copy a video onto the computer and store it as a file?

Just, I have some home videos and I would love to back them up and have DVD's instead as they last longer and you get better qualitty etc.

Also, does anyone know of a good editing software?

Thanks
Chris

mrplow · 16-10-05, 06:13 PM

Do you have a VIVO (video in, video out) graphics card, or a tv tuner card?
You need a video input of some kind to connect the VCR output to your PC.

As long as you do it's very possible, yes. If you have a TV card you will most likely already have recording software. If not then you will need some - something like a ULEAD product (I forget the name, StudioExpress I think). I'm not too 'au fait' with recording products as the one that comes with ATi AIW cards is alright so I never bothered looking.

A good (and free!) editing program is the free version offered by AVID - these guys are the real pros (as used in proper film and broadcast editing) and they have a freeware domestic version (very cut down of course)
http://www.avid.com/freedv/

DiscoDJChris · 16-10-05, 06:49 PM

Thanks for the help Mr. Plow!

anyone else want to add to that?

phil · 16-10-05, 07:27 PM

well go with mr plow i dont really know alot took me weeks to work out how to convert Avi files to files that will go on to dvd's and play and all that stuff so if you need to convert the file to sommit to make it work on a dvd then use TMPGnc and TMPGnc DVD author u will have to pay for them

u can get a 30day trial tho

Neccy · 16-10-05, 08:34 PM

Well the most easiest way is a TV card, most if not all come with capture software such as Intervideo WinDVR, thats what mine came with anyway.

Plug in ariel/svideo or whatever connections are on the tv card and your pretty much good to go.

I dont use mine much, the last thing I used it for was to Rip the BEER BEER BEER song from The Bards Tale on my PS2, its now in my winamp list. =)

But if you have any further questions just ask...

Jon · 16-10-05, 09:59 PM

i got a tv card - winfast pvr2000expert (cost around Â£50 ish i think) that does just that, has the normial areal input or s-vhs if you have a camrecorder to, the software can save to any file format you have the codec installed for, as well as a usefull direct bun to video cd, or dvd

bruffterman · 16-10-05, 11:32 PM

another option (if you don't have vivo / tv card) might be something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=62010
there are also external tv cards available now - if you don't want to go tinkering inside our pc. but a PCI card is probably still the best, and certainly the cheapest option, and you can get freeview compatible ones (DVB-T) now starting at about Â£50

DiscoDJChris · 17-10-05, 03:15 PM

Thanks again - might use this external method - seems a lot easier...

Simon · 17-10-05, 05:08 PM

i find trying to wedge the video into the floppy drive works well....

DiscoDJChris · 17-10-05, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h2w

i find trying to wedge the video into the floppy drive works well....

good advise there H2W...

Simon · 17-10-05, 05:14 PM

well u know me....full of great ideas and comments

16-10-05, 06:04 PM	#1
DiscoDJChris BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,609	Linking VCR to computer Hey! Is it possible to link a VCR to a computer and copy a video onto the computer and store it as a file? Just, I have some home videos and I would love to back them up and have DVD's instead as they last longer and you get better qualitty etc. Also, does anyone know of a good editing software? Thanks Chris

16-10-05, 06:13 PM	#2
mrplow iPod 20gb Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 667	Re: Linking VCR to computer Do you have a VIVO (video in, video out) graphics card, or a tv tuner card? You need a video input of some kind to connect the VCR output to your PC. As long as you do it's very possible, yes. If you have a TV card you will most likely already have recording software. If not then you will need some - something like a ULEAD product (I forget the name, StudioExpress I think). I'm not too 'au fait' with recording products as the one that comes with ATi AIW cards is alright so I never bothered looking. A good (and free!) editing program is the free version offered by AVID - these guys are the real pros (as used in proper film and broadcast editing) and they have a freeware domestic version (very cut down of course) http://www.avid.com/freedv/

16-10-05, 06:49 PM	#3
DiscoDJChris BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,609	Re: Linking VCR to computer Thanks for the help Mr. Plow! anyone else want to add to that?

16-10-05, 07:27 PM	#4
phil iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2005 Location: England Posts: 433	Re: Linking VCR to computer well go with mr plow i dont really know alot took me weeks to work out how to convert Avi files to files that will go on to dvd's and play and all that stuff so if you need to convert the file to sommit to make it work on a dvd then use TMPGnc and TMPGnc DVD author u will have to pay for them u can get a 30day trial tho

16-10-05, 08:34 PM	#5
Neccy iPod Nano 1GB Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 67	Re: Linking VCR to computer Well the most easiest way is a TV card, most if not all come with capture software such as Intervideo WinDVR, thats what mine came with anyway. Plug in ariel/svideo or whatever connections are on the tv card and your pretty much good to go. I dont use mine much, the last thing I used it for was to Rip the BEER BEER BEER song from The Bards Tale on my PS2, its now in my winamp list. =) But if you have any further questions just ask...

16-10-05, 09:59 PM	#6
Jon MJ lady with maracas Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 12,863	Re: Linking VCR to computer i got a tv card - winfast pvr2000expert (cost around Â£50 ish i think) that does just that, has the normial areal input or s-vhs if you have a camrecorder to, the software can save to any file format you have the codec installed for, as well as a usefull direct bun to video cd, or dvd __________________

16-10-05, 11:32 PM	#7
bruffterman iPod 30gb Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,391	Re: Linking VCR to computer another option (if you don't have vivo / tv card) might be something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=62010 there are also external tv cards available now - if you don't want to go tinkering inside our pc. but a PCI card is probably still the best, and certainly the cheapest option, and you can get freeview compatible ones (DVB-T) now starting at about Â£50

17-10-05, 03:15 PM	#8
DiscoDJChris BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,609	Re: Linking VCR to computer Thanks again - might use this external method - seems a lot easier...

17-10-05, 05:08 PM	#9
Simon Mini Mac Join Date: May 2005 Location: London Posts: 6,321	Re: Linking VCR to computer i find trying to wedge the video into the floppy drive works well....

17-10-05, 05:14 PM	#11
Simon Mini Mac Join Date: May 2005 Location: London Posts: 6,321	Re: Linking VCR to computer well u know me....full of great ideas and comments

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