Capturing video from a VHS C?

*Limited Ex* · 11-23-2004, 06:30 PM

Subject says it all, I need to transfer the video from a VHS C tape to my computer. I have done it plenty of times before with Hi8 tapes using a firewire, but I am confused when it comes to this....because I am going to have to run it off my VCR since the camera used to record with does not have a firewire port, just the usual Video Out port that you'd plug into your television.

KPT · 11-23-2004, 08:08 PM

You need to either get a video card with a video in or a capture card. A new video card would probably be the cheapest way to go.

*Redrig* · 11-23-2004, 08:41 PM

Yeah you need a video card with VIVO. I just got one for $ 200 but i also use it for gaming. Im sure you can get one alot cheaper.

*Limited Ex* · 11-24-2004, 12:03 AM

I just coughed up the money for a new video card, and really don't want to spend that kind of cash on something I am only going to use once. Is there no conversion cable I could run from the camera, or even from a vcr? What about converting the VHSC tape to Hi8?

Broccoli1 · 11-24-2004, 05:45 PM

Yes; transfer the C to the Hi 8, then fom the Hi 8 to your 'puter.

*Limited Ex* · 11-24-2004, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broccoli1

Yes; transfer the C to the Hi 8, then fom the Hi 8 to your 'puter.

Sounds good, but how do I do it?

sparkmechanic · 11-24-2004, 11:32 PM

Try a composite video input (RCA_ S video_audio) plug from whatever device to USB). That will get the files in question to your 'puter. Next is to do the tough part, Burn it to VCD_DVD_SVCD. The cost of a DVD_VCD_SVCD (mp3_CD) player is less than $50, the composite device is about $80 but it is also PORTABLE, make all kinds of movies, take on the wheelin' trips plug to laptop aim camera and start recording LIVE video. Radio Shack carries a model that I use Dazzle DVC-80, this thing is really handy. I use it very often, I design, build, install, train, and document, Explosives related equipment for the Army and mw Dazzle is a second brain when a depot calls a few years after I last saw (video on file NOW) the equipment. Sorry for the long post but don't waste your money on cards, WHEN it can be handled externally @ less than half the price (including buying the DVD_CD_VCD_SVCD_mp3 player @ walmart)

11-23-2004, 06:30 PM	#1
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11-23-2004, 08:41 PM	#3
Redrig Elite Explorer Gettysburg,PA 1997 Mountaineer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,995 Vehicle Specs	Yeah you need a video card with VIVO. I just got one for $ 200 but i also use it for gaming. Im sure you can get one alot cheaper. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/exforce

11-24-2004, 12:03 AM	#4
Limited Ex Elite Lurker Greensboro, North Carolina 94 Limited Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 2,321 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I just coughed up the money for a new video card, and really don't want to spend that kind of cash on something I am only going to use once. Is there no conversion cable I could run from the camera, or even from a vcr? What about converting the VHSC tape to Hi8? __________________ "Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be, and he will become as he can and should be"- Goethe Newest: Superpower Steering, New Eyeballs, Removable rear windows My pictures page, Info on my bumper!! Can I have your Gears of War serial?

11-24-2004, 05:45 PM	#5
Broccoli1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles CA Explorer '93 xlt Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 942 Vehicle Specs	Yes; transfer the C to the Hi 8, then fom the Hi 8 to your 'puter. __________________ 01' Eddie Bauer Expy 4x, 93' XLT Ploder 4x The Expy displays your MPG- yeah we don't look at that information

11-23-2004, 08:08 PM	#2
KPT Wannabe Elite Explorer NC '95 XL 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,584 Vehicle Specs	You need to either get a video card with a video in or a capture card. A new video card would probably be the cheapest way to go.

11-24-2004, 11:32 PM	#7
sparkmechanic Wannabe Elite Explorer McAlester, OK '98 XLT Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 25 Vehicle Specs	Try a composite video input (RCA_ S video_audio) plug from whatever device to USB). That will get the files in question to your 'puter. Next is to do the tough part, Burn it to VCD_DVD_SVCD. The cost of a DVD_VCD_SVCD (mp3_CD) player is less than $50, the composite device is about $80 but it is also PORTABLE, make all kinds of movies, take on the wheelin' trips plug to laptop aim camera and start recording LIVE video. Radio Shack carries a model that I use Dazzle DVC-80, this thing is really handy. I use it very often, I design, build, install, train, and document, Explosives related equipment for the Army and mw Dazzle is a second brain when a depot calls a few years after I last saw (video on file NOW) the equipment. Sorry for the long post but don't waste your money on cards, WHEN it can be handled externally @ less than half the price (including buying the DVD_CD_VCD_SVCD_mp3 player @ walmart)