Cheapest way to convert VHS to PC/DVD

Goberpiles316 · 17 Aug 2006 at 18:00

I am wanting to convert my old family VHS videos to my PC and then DVD, whats the cheapest way to do this?

alexakasloth · 17 Aug 2006 at 18:13

I think you would need an analogue capture card, and some capture software (might be included with a card?)

whitecrook · 17 Aug 2006 at 19:30

You could get a pvr 150 which should do a good job (hardware enconding), or get a DVD recorder, better still, one with an hard disk, then copy to DVD/HD and transfer to PC. <- Surely the easiest way.

Mint_Sauce · 17 Aug 2006 at 22:11

I used an old VHS video player, plugged it in to my 7800gt and the sound in to my sound blaster then hit record in pinnacle studio. Did the job great!

Goberpiles316 · 17 Aug 2006 at 22:24

Erm I got a XFX 7800gt and a sound blaster audigy wonder if it will work?

mrgubby · 17 Aug 2006 at 22:36

Do a Google for a "Dazzle DVD Recorder " , they cost £34.99 on the high street. Just plug in the USB lead , connect to the VHS player then hit record.

Done quite a few of my tapes so far with out any problems

Fr0dders · 17 Aug 2006 at 23:14

definitely DVD recorder

all the PC equipment is quite expensive.

DVD records with scart inputs can be had for about £50.

whats more they can be used as proper DVD records once you've finished too

King_Boru · 18 Aug 2006 at 13:37

get a 30 day trial version of adobe premire, best package to use. plug it in via the aformentioned technique and your away.

yer_averagejoe · 18 Aug 2006 at 13:42

along the same subject, is there any way of capturing super8 on pc or even vhs without it being done professionally?

rickyt · 18 Aug 2006 at 16:53

I've transfered a few VHS tapes and also the very old V2000 [some 22 years old] to PC using a cheap TV card [£29.00) . I use Pinnacle 9 for capturing software .Dont even think about using the premiere software , way to complicated for the novice , I have 2 versions of Premiere and dont use them , over the top for a quick capture , edit and write to DVD. Use the Adobe stuff if your making something for the Cannes Film Festival !!. Pinnacle will capture , allow you to edit ,add transitions ,titles ,add background music and then write directly to DVD all from the one simple package without any fuss whatsoever. I've done a bit of editing for years and have lots of different software :Sony Vegas 4,5 & 6 , MoviePlus4 & 5 ,Premiere and lots more but still go back to Pinnacle for it's pure simplicity .