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Comment on Buying A VHS To DVD Converter Machine – What You Need To Know by Marty Holthaus

Marty Holthaus — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:29:25 +0000

Thanks for the question, Mark. Yes, if you used a combination machine and then load the converted video onto your computer, you could eventually edit it. However, this is not the preferred method. For instance, after burning a VHS tape to DVD, you would need special software to convert the playable DVD into a file format that could be used with video editing software. This would be unnecessary and reduce the resolution of your video. A video capture tool like the Grass Valley ADVC 110 would be a much better choice. Video capture hardware like the Grass Valley models help you preserve all of the detail and quality that is present in your original video. If, however, you have video that was long ago converted to a DVD using a combination machine, and now you want to convert that video and edit it, you can. The results will just not be as good. Look for more info on this topic in the weeks to come.

Comment on Buying A VHS To DVD Converter Machine – What You Need To Know by Mark

Mark — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:24:38 +0000

Thanks for the information. If I convert to DVD using a combination machine and then subsequently load it onto my computer, will I then be able to edit it?

Thanks.

Comment on How Do I Convert VHS To DVD Without Losing My Sanity? by Marty Holthaus

Marty Holthaus — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:35:24 +0000

Thanks for your question, Mary Ellen. Unfortunately, it is not easy to edit video once it is transferred to DVD. If you still have the original media, it would be so much better to transfer the original to “uncompressed” digital files, edit them in iMovie (not iPhoto) or another editing program, and then convert it to DVD after that. The problem is that the video has already been “compressed” for DVD. DVD Your Memories is a company I know of that has dealt with your situation before. You may want to call them at 858-503-7965 or check one of the other companies I list on this site.

Comment on How Do I Convert VHS To DVD Without Losing My Sanity? by Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:29:54 +0000

So I have a dvd made from old movies and I would like to edit the movies. Is there a program I should buy for my mac, or can I import it (the dvd) into iPhoto? It doesn’t seem that I can– but there must be a way that I can edit these old movies! thanks!

Comment on How To Convert VHS To DVD At Home by Marty Holthaus

Marty Holthaus — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:33:59 +0000

Thank you. I love your blog, too. Really cool.

Comment on The Ten Best DVD External Burners by Marty Holthaus

Marty Holthaus — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:41:10 +0000

Thanks! I like your site as well. I am launching a ‘best of’ pink camera site soon and I will be sure to link to your site from there!

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Comment on How To Convert VHS To DVD At Home by ExternalHDMan

ExternalHDMan — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:20:25 +0000

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Comment on The Ten Best DVD External Burners by HarddriveGuru

HarddriveGuru — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 02:00:27 +0000

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