I've recently had occasion to do this.
1. Connect patch cords from VCR to A/V inputs on DV camcorder (my camcorder
is a Canon and is designed to include this functionality).
2. Connect firewire cable from camcorder to PC. No tape in camcorder.
3. Fire up DV capture/edit/burn software (my camcorder came with a version
of Pinnacle Studio 9; I've since upgraded to the "Plus" version which can be
found for about $50 after rebate). Tell it to capture from camcorder.
Press "Play" on VCR.
4. Drag captured clip to edit timeline.
5. Tell capture/edit/burn software to burn to a CD.
Of course, along the way you can edit out bloopers, add music, etc, etc.
David Gillett
On 11 Dec 2004 at 9:06, William Hornkohl wrote:
> Is there a way to transfer VHS movies to dvd's. I assume they are not
> digital vhs tapes. I have some old home movies that I'd like to make a
> copy that will last. I have seen places where they will do it for a
> price if I drop the tapes off. I just thought it might be a good excuse
> to buy myself a new toy for Christmas and do it myself if there was
> such a thing.
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