VHS to DVD

**SEJ300** · 12-17-07, 07:35 PM

I have a bunch of VHS tapes that I would like to put on my computer to edit and then record the final product on to DVD for playback on my TV. Any hardware and software suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

SEJ300

**WileECyte** · 12-17-07, 08:25 PM

The quick and easy route to go is a standalone DVD burner. You don't have to worry about specialized hardware/software that way. It lets you put in menus and chapters and basic editing, but is really easy to do quick VHS to DVD conversions.

The harder route would be to get a video capture card and hook a VCR up to it via s-video or coax cable and then capture it using software. I think Windows Movie Maker/DVD Maker that come with Windows XP/Vista can capture direct from those devices. I've done a couple myself and it came out looking okay, but it would have been a lot less work/effort with the standalone DVD burner.

**SEJ300** · 12-18-07, 07:58 AM

Thanks for the info WileECyte. I'm still on the fence as to go with the standalone or use my computer route. I'm going to do some research on the standalone VHS to DVD today and see what they are capable of. Christmas is coming....

**Gumby** · 12-18-07, 11:47 AM

I have an ATI TV wonder 550 that I use for that. It works great for both my VHS and my camcorder. Mine was about $80 a couple of years ago.

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