how do i make a DVD of my old Video tapes?

loopy_lass

totally clueless, no idea, what do i need and how do i do it?

thanks


loops

Browntoa

I did mine with an old video player connected to the TV card in my PC , think I used windows movie maker (free in XP)

then I used this

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-DVD-Video-Converter.htm

to convert to DVD format

if you download the full package

Free Studio 4.3.6.79 Download (30.00 Mb) | Overview

it will start the burner as soon as its finished to put it on DVD

if needed it includes this free video editor

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-Video-Dub.htm

Supported OS:
Windows XP/Vista/7

Description

The fastest way to edit AVI (DivX, Xvid, MPEG 4), MPEG 1 and 2 video!
Free Video Dub is a free video editing software which lets you delete unwanted parts from video files without re-encoding.
And "without re-encoding" means without loosing original quality!!! This is lossless video editing, which is very fast.
Supports many MPEG files: MPEG 1, MPEG 2 and even MPEG 4 AVI, MOV, MP4 (MPEG 4), M4V, MPG and FLV files including DivX and XviD.

loopy_lass

thanks browntoa, one more thick question what wires do i get to connect video player and computer?

thanks loops

Slartibardfast_2

If you don't have a video input on your graphics card, or a tv card with the same feature, then you'll need one of these (USB Video in adapter) http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=GT-EASYCAP&af=50 Widely available for less than £15.

Plus you'll most likely need a Scart to Phono lead to connect up to it, like this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Video-SCART-cable-Phono-Leads/dp/B000Q8FSJE/ref=pd_cp_ce_3

loopy_lass

thanks everyone, will get those and give it a go...

loops

diable

I used Dazzle and it was ok.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=96887&criteria=dazzle&doy=27m7

loopy_lass

Browntoa wrote: »

I did mine with an old video player connected to the TV card in my PC , think I used windows movie maker (free in XP)

then I used this

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-DVD-Video-Converter.htm

to convert to DVD format

if you download the full package

Free Studio 4.3.6.79 Download (30.00 Mb) | Overview

it will start the burner as soon as its finished to put it on DVD

if needed it includes this free video editor

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-Video-Dub.htm

Supported OS:
Windows XP/Vista/7

Description

The fastest way to edit AVI (DivX, Xvid, MPEG 4), MPEG 1 and 2 video!
Free Video Dub is a free video editing software which lets you delete unwanted parts from video files without re-encoding.
And "without re-encoding" means without loosing original quality!!! This is lossless video editing, which is very fast.
Supports many MPEG files: MPEG 1, MPEG 2 and even MPEG 4 AVI, MOV, MP4 (MPEG 4), M4V, MPG and FLV files including DivX and XviD.

hi i finally got round to sorting this out and it appears it will take 40 mins to download programme is this right? also fore some reason your link says "bad report".

any more advice ? thanks BT x

loops

Aiadi

I have used this and as the good reviews suggest, it was quite pleasant and straightforward to use with good outcome and very easy editing options.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magix-Rescue-Your-Videotapes-2-0/dp/B002KCO638/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1270495253&sr=8-1

Hope it helps.

googler

I assume you already have a VHS player to go with the tapes?

Buy a DVD recorder. Connect these two with a SCART lead. If you already have a VHS player and dvd recorder, all you need is the lead.

Play the tape, select the AV input on the DVD recorder, press record.

Job done. No computers, no software needed.

Or; buy an all-in-one VHS and DVD machine.

loopy_lass

thanks for replies, was wanting free software as per browntoa, have had a look at the one on amazon and it looks good, as for buying a dvd (at £200) not for me thanks i need cheap or free, but thanks anyway.

loops

loopy_lass

have ordered the one off amazon now as i get the free thingy to connect to pc already have tv connecter... will let you all know ;-)