How to copy Home movies on VHS to DVD?

Question

Got a lot of old home movies that I want to put onto DVD, what do I need? software and hardware needed, inc cables to go from input to output, all help is appreciated

Answer 1

yeah it's a bit of a hassle because you have to convert the analog vhs tape to digital along the way. some people use a camcorder as a go-between.  there are a few guides out there, google it and read from the experts.

Answer 2

You may use the best software I have seen AVS Video Tools. It can convert to/from all key format, upload video or DVD directly to key portables like iPod, Sony PSP, Archos, Zen Creative, and mobiles.

It can capture video from DV or webcams, TV tuners, DVB-T, DVB-S, transfer VHS tapes to DVD, remove commercials, edit video, copy and burn DVDs and video files: AVI (DivX, XviD, etc.), MP4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, QuickTime (MOV, QT), SWF, DVD, VOB, VRO, MPEG 1,2,4, MPG, DAT, VCD, SVCD, ASF, H.263, H.264, RM, DVR-MS.

There is the free download link:

http://www.dvd-video-converters.com/vide...

Some other information about PSP you can get on the site:

http://www.ask.com

Answer 3

you would have to purchase a stand alone dvd recorder.

for burning on a computer,you need:

1) a dvd drive with write capability.

2) a video input card/device

3) video capture software (usually comes with card/device)

4) dvd burning software.

if the VHS movies are copyrighted or contain macrovision,

you may be prevented from transfering these movies.