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    Default How to convert video tapes to digital format?

    We have a old VCR and alot of tapes. How do I convert them on to my pc? If it's a program I need to download, it has to be less than 30mbs

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    Try garry's thread over at myb
    http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthre...Legal-Software!

    But yes you do need an app that would except an incoming AV stream and do the necessary conversion to mp4 for example.
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    I used to do this with my old TV card. Just hooked it up to an old VCR (but I suppose toda's gpu's have RCA or similar inputs)

    Good luck, but remember not to have high expectations of the video quality. It may be digital, but it's still analogue sourced.

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    If you've got a set-top DVD recorder that is easiest.

    Using a PC is a bit of a schlep because the vid card needs to be right, the software need to read it correctly etc.

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    get an easy cap usb capture device, about +-R70 on bid or buy, it works like a charm and it comes with the necessary software, even a copy of ulead video studio is included, but i do my captures with pinnacle studio 10


    http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/57668...e_Adapter.html
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    Will any of these programs work with a connected VCR? If I need to connect it to my graphics card, what type of cable will I need?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robin View Post
    Will any of these programs work with a connected VCR? If I need to connect it to my graphics card, what type of cable will I need?
    you can only connect a vcr to your graphics card if its got an audio video in and 90% of graphics cards dont (they only have outputs ! your best bet is an internal tv card or an external usb capture device like the easycap posted above

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    If you were in PTA I'd do it for you. Got my little encoder thingy two months ago. Works awesomely and was only R250 for the hardware.
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