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Transfer Media to Computer [message #64612] Sun, 07 November 2010 21:09 Go to next message
GoodVibrations is currently offline  GoodVibrations
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Back in 1995 my sister and I decided to have a family memoir created with still family pictures displayed with music playing in the background. It was created for us by an individual that I no longer have contact with. I am wondering if it would be possible to transfer this VHS (and other items recorded some time back)to my computer so that I might create a DVD of it? Are there transfer USB cables available for connecting between the VHS player and my computer? If so, what type of software would I need to be able to transfer the VHS content to my computer?

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Re: Transfer Media to Computer [message #64614 is a reply to message #64612] Mon, 08 November 2010 09:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Use your PC for video capture. There are hardware/software and software only products available. If your video card doesn't have composite video inputs, you'll need a hardware/software solution. Products are available that connect with USB, others are replacement video boards that include composite video input.

Re: Transfer Media to Computer [message #64622 is a reply to message #64614] Mon, 08 November 2010 22:12 Go to previous message
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Thanks for your input and the link Wayne. You have helped me understand a little more about this. I have Windows Media Player, so my assumption is that I will be able to use this to capture the video. I also have Windows Movie Maker, though I have not ever looked at it. I now have an excuse to see what it can do as well. My hardware says I have a 'Legacy video capture device', so I think I am good to go. All I gotta do is try it. Thanks!

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