BF has an old video of his daughter (age 1) and I would like to get it on DVD if possible. Can this be done? If so where? TIA

BF has an old video of his daughter (age 1) and I would like to get it on DVD if possible. Can this be done? If so where? TIA

Try this site - TRANSFER VIDEO to DVD (http://www.creations321.com/vhstodvd.html)

Cyberguys.com - Honestech Vhs To DVD 3.0 Deluxe VDD3S (http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=15559)

Lot of devices like this around too.

Thanks.. Happen to know if anyone local does this kind of stuff?

Thanks.. Happen to know if anyone local does this kind of stuff?

Phocus Video (http://www.phocusonline.com/)

If you're going to be doing alot of it, you can buy one at Walmart. VHS with a DVD burner. They're not that expensive anymore.

dbf Media in Waldorf.

Thanks.. Happen to know if anyone local does this kind of stuff?

Hubby bought me a vcr to dvd/r/rw (Sony) for xmas so I could do the same with our son's childhood home video's. I'd be more then happy to do it for you sunflower (then I also get to see your cutie pie baby IRL)! It's a win - win situation for us!

One problem.... He followed the directions, but it still won't work.... We think having Metrocast is part of the problem....

Now if someone on the board knows how to hook it up and get it working either by coming by and doing it OR by (very) detailed written instructions we would be most appreciative. Could even earn themselves a good meal in the process! I'm very serious about this too!

How's a perfectly grilled ribeye steak with all the fixin's sound to some of you techies???????? Any takers?

I hooked up my VCR to my computer and downloaded my tapes to Vista Media Center, edit and burn to DVD.
I was using a DVD burner/player that was hooked to my TV, and a VHS player but that was the long way of doing things. Check your computer to see if you have the hook ups

Phocus Video (http://www.phocusonline.com/) Worth a shot

If you're going to be doing alot of it, you can buy one at Walmart. VHS with a DVD burner. They're not that expensive anymore. Nope just this one tape

Hubby bought me a vcr to dvd/r/rw (Sony) for xmas so I could do the same with our son's childhood home video's. I'd be more then happy to do it for you sunflower (then I also get to see your cutie pie baby IRL)! It's a win - win situation for us!

One problem.... He followed the directions, but it still won't work.... We think having Metrocast is part of the problem....

Now if someone on the board knows how to hook it up and get it working either by coming by and doing it OR by (very) detailed written instructions we would be most appreciative. Could even earn themselves a good meal in the process! I'm very serious about this too!

How's a perfectly grilled ribeye steak with all the fixin's sound to some of you techies???????? Any takers? To bad it wont work

I hooked up my VCR to my computer and downloaded my tapes to Vista Media Center, edit and burn to DVD.
I was using a DVD burner/player that was hooked to my TV, and a VHS player but that was the long way of doing things. Check your computer to see if you have the hook ups :jameo:


Thanks!! I will look into all your suggestions...

on a related note, I have one of the mini tapes that a student recorded their projecton. any idea where I could borrow/rent a mini camcorder so I can watch it?

on a related note, I have one of the mini tapes that a student recorded their projecton. any idea where I could borrow/rent a mini camcorder so I can watch it?
The mini camcorders usually come with an adapter to put the mini tape in so it will run in a regular vcr.

Looks like this: Amazon.com: Lenmar Motorized VHS-C Adapter VCA-38: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E8DHSK?smid=A1L4LS2KNDBWYV&tag=yahoo-ce-20&linkCode=asn)

problem is, Idon't really want to spend money for something that I will literally only use once. that's why I'm hoping to be able to borrow something. public libraries don't have video cameras that can be checked out do they?

BF has an old video of his daughter (age 1) and I would like to get it on DVD if possible. Can this be done? If so where? TIA

Theoretically, if you found a guy with a Haupage WinTV card with video capture and a DVD burner you might be able to talk him into it...

Hubby bought me a vcr to dvd/r/rw (Sony) for xmas so I could do the same with our son's childhood home video's. I'd be more then happy to do it for you sunflower (then I also get to see your cutie pie baby IRL)! It's a win - win situation for us!

One problem.... He followed the directions, but it still won't work.... We think having Metrocast is part of the problem....

Now if someone on the board knows how to hook it up and get it working either by coming by and doing it OR by (very) detailed written instructions we would be most appreciative. Could even earn themselves a good meal in the process! I'm very serious about this too!

How's a perfectly grilled ribeye steak with all the fixin's sound to some of you techies???????? Any takers?

IIRC, you're close by. As usual, the next week or so is busy for me, but I could get around to stopping by and taking a look. No gaurantees, but I should be able to get it working.

problem is, Idon't really want to spend money for something that I will literally only use once. that's why I'm hoping to be able to borrow something. public libraries don't have video cameras that can be checked out do they?

I've seen them as cheap as 8 bucks- you (as in everybody) throw(s) away more than that all the time.

Theoretically, if you found a guy with a Haupage WinTV card with video capture and a DVD burner you might be able to talk him into it...



Gee Where Do WE Find One Of Those ..... :whistle:

IIRC, you're close by. As usual, the next week or so is busy for me, but I could get around to stopping by and taking a look. No gaurantees, but I should be able to get it working.


That would be so awesome of you! Whenever is good for you! It's been 5 months, I can wait another week or 2 or 3!! :smoochy: And I'm serious about dinner! R1 can join us also! She has my cell #. Maybe home # too.

on a related note, I have one of the mini tapes that a student recorded their projecton. any idea where I could borrow/rent a mini camcorder so I can watch it?

Give it back to student and tell them to submit it on VHS or DVD :shrug:

We have a ton of old family movies on Super 8 that we'd like to get put on DVD...but it's expensvie. :ohwell:

Thanks.. Happen to know if anyone local does this kind of stuff?

If you still need this done,let me know. I'm in Mechanicsville.

We have a ton of old family movies on Super 8 that we'd like to get put on DVD...but it's expensvie. :ohwell:
A few years ago I took all my parents 8mm movies and copied them onto VHS tapes as a 50th anniversary gift for them. I had a VHS camcorder, I set it up next to the 8mm projector, darkened the room then started them both and let them run. It took me 3 weeks to finish them all because there were sooo many but, when I was done, they looked great. Of course, there is no sound and it isn't professionally done (picture fading and background music) but they are very watchable.
Last year, after both parents were gone, I then copied those tapes directly from my VCR onto my DVD recorder. I didn't lose any quality but they were not DVD quality to start with. If you want them really well done it will cost you due to the time factor. I hear that pro shops charge by the number of feet of film I think??? I had thousands of feet of film so I did it myself but anyone with a bit of knowledge and a lot of patience can do it.:howdy:

I bought one of the dual player VHS and DVD recorders. It has a single button dub on it, really cool. No computers, no nothing.

Now, if you want to edit the tape, it's easy to capture to computer and edit from there.

PM if you still need some help. I have all the equipment.