Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
On 16 Aug 2004, at 1:49pm, Steven wrote: If I had a PC, then the solution appears to be http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process? Merchant_Id=Product_Id= 144533. However I use a 1.5GHz PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.5. Since you have the above machine you already have all of the wish list from Belkin. I have numerous hours of VHS home video which, for reasons of longevity and storage, I'd like to transfer to DVD. I guess I could copy the VHS footage to MiniDV tapes using my Sony HandyCam, but that would surely get tedious. Connect VHS to Sony Handy Cam via S video connector preferably, RCA if worse comes to worst making sure to connect yellow and red(s). Then just record from vhs to camcorder, this creates a digital signal which is required to edit in iMovie or FCP then burn via iDvD or DvD Studio. Failing this the networks used to offer this service or I am sure someone on this list would know of a Service Bureau that could suffice. I presume I need to buy some kind of hardware interface between my VCR player and the PowerBook in order to use the PowerBook's DVD burning capability. Could someone please tell me what options are available? Not recommended as you need a digital signal and the minidv offers best solution in creating this format. The minidv connects via firewire to your laptop which sometimes can be possible to run from vhs through capturing device (camcorder) onto HD (laptop)? It's all about a digital signal and quality of such signal. Cheers! Rob Davies [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is the world which makes known to us our belonging to a subject-communtiy, especially the existence in the world of the manufactured objects. Sartre.
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
Thanks for the tip Daniel. I don¹t subscribe to Australian Macworld but it sounds like I¹d better get a copy of the one you refer to. Is it the July or August issue? What¹s on the front cover? By the way, thanks to all who gave me the tip about playing the VCR through the handycam and into the Mac. Looking forward to giving it a go. Cheers...Steven Steven You could check out the current issue of Australian Macworld which has about a 4 page article on how to do exactly what you are asking. Daniel F. On 16 Aug 2004, at 13:49, Steven wrote: If I had a PC, then the solution appears to be http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process? Merchant_Id=Product_Id= 144533. However I use a 1.5GHz PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.5. I have numerous hours of VHS home video which, for reasons of longevity and storage, I'd like to transfer to DVD. I guess I could copy the VHS footage to MiniDV tapes using my Sony HandyCam, but that would surely get tedious. I presume I need to buy some kind of hardware interface between my VCR player and the PowerBook in order to use the PowerBook's DVD burning capability. Could someone please tell me what options are available? Many thanks...Steven
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
Hi Steven, It's the 08.2004 Australian Macworld. Has Macworld EJECT! Dump VHS for DVD on the front cover. The article you want starts on page 041 Cheers, Ronni On 17/08/2004, at 10:24 AM, Steven wrote: Thanks for the tip Daniel. I don¹t subscribe to Australian Macworld but it sounds like I¹d better get a copy of the one you refer to. Is it the July or August issue? What¹s on the front cover? By the way, thanks to all who gave me the tip about playing the VCR through the handycam and into the Mac. Looking forward to giving it a go. Cheers...Steven Steven You could check out the current issue of Australian Macworld which has about a 4 page article on how to do exactly what you are asking. Daniel F. On 16 Aug 2004, at 13:49, Steven wrote: If I had a PC, then the solution appears to be http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process? Merchant_Id=Product_Id= 144533. However I use a 1.5GHz PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.5. I have numerous hours of VHS home video which, for reasons of longevity and storage, I'd like to transfer to DVD. I guess I could copy the VHS footage to MiniDV tapes using my Sony HandyCam, but that would surely get tedious. I presume I need to buy some kind of hardware interface between my VCR player and the PowerBook in order to use the PowerBook's DVD burning capability. Could someone please tell me what options are available? Many thanks...Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
on 17/08/04 10:24, Steven at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the tip Daniel. I don¹t subscribe to Australian Macworld but it sounds like I¹d better get a copy of the one you refer to. Is it the July or August issue? What¹s on the front cover? Hi Steven, It's actually the August issue, but Oz Macworld get most of their articles from the US magazine, which has the same article online at http://www.macworld.com/2004/05/features/fromvhstodvd/ so you can check it out there. Have fun. Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Fax: +61 8 9841 6137 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
Hi All! One quick tip - for those who are thinking of backing up their old VHS movies (the ones you know will never make it to DVD), be careful of the macrovision lock on some videos. My Canon MiniDV camera comes up with a macrovision copryright violation on some movies when I try to copy them to DVD. Its a shame, as there is no hope for some old movies ie the original Star Wars where Han Solo shoots first! (Hi Doug!). Seeya Rod! On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:24 am, Steven wrote: Thanks for the tip Daniel. I don¹t subscribe to Australian Macworld but it sounds like I¹d better get a copy of the one you refer to. Is it the July or August issue? What¹s on the front cover? By the way, thanks to all who gave me the tip about playing the VCR through the handycam and into the Mac. Looking forward to giving it a go. Cheers...Steven snip -- -- From Rod´s Linux Box
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
Hi All! One quick tip - for those who are thinking of backing up their old VHS movies (the ones you know will never make it to DVD), be careful of the macrovision lock on some videos. My Canon MiniDV camera comes up with a macrovision copryright violation on some movies when I try to copy them to DVD. Its a shame, as there is no hope for some old movies ie the original Star Wars where Han Solo shoots first! (Hi Doug!). Seeya Rod! LOL, I think perhaps I've ranted a bit too much about this eh? For those really interested in the original Star Wars on DVD it's coming soon. For those that still want to see Han shoot first there's a very good DVD copy available on eBay that comes from Japan. Frankly if George won't give me the original like I want it I will go elsewhere to buy it. Now to make this on topic. I have converted a lot of VHS to DVD with the aid of my 2x1.25GHz. Yes, Macrovision can be a problem but there are programs that can strip it from the digital stream. The Macworld article is quite a good place to get started.
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
Hi All! One quick tip - for those who are thinking of backing up their old VHS movies (the ones you know will never make it to DVD), be careful of the macrovision lock on some videos. My Canon MiniDV camera comes up with a macrovision copryright violation on some movies when I try to copy them to DVD. Which is a bit odd, as IMHO any version of Star Wars where Han is shooting first should be too old to actually have MacroVision. Have fun, Shay (who has a copy on ancient PAL Laserdisc :) -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge [EMAIL PROTECTED] fnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 1:45 pm, Shay Telfer wrote: Hi All! One quick tip - for those who are thinking of backing up their old VHS movies (the ones you know will never make it to DVD), be careful of the macrovision lock on some videos. My Canon MiniDV camera comes up with a macrovision copryright violation on some movies when I try to copy them to DVD. Which is a bit odd, as IMHO any version of Star Wars where Han is shooting first should be too old to actually have MacroVision. Have fun, Shay (who has a copy on ancient PAL Laserdisc :) You would be surprised what had Macrovision in those days. I bet George was the first to use it! Now, if he only followed the lead he set in the first trilogy and stepped away from direction and writing after Star Wars... :-) Seeya Rod! -- -- From Rod´s Linux Box
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
If I had a PC, then the solution appears to be http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=Product_Id= 144533. However I use a 1.5GHz PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.5. I have numerous hours of VHS home video which, for reasons of longevity and storage, I'd like to transfer to DVD. I guess I could copy the VHS footage to MiniDV tapes using my Sony HandyCam, but that would surely get tedious. I presume I need to buy some kind of hardware interface between my VCR player and the PowerBook in order to use the PowerBook's DVD burning capability. Could someone please tell me what options are available? Does your Handycam support DV playthrough? If so you can hook the VCR - handycam - Powerbook and play from the VCR straight into iMovie or Final Cut Pro. Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge [EMAIL PROTECTED] fnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
A possibility is the USB EyeTV, which has input for video. So, can link to your video player to your powerbook, and burn the video to DVDs. Daniel Kerr may be able to source a second hand USB EyeTV reasonably cheaply. On 16/8/04 1:49 PM, Steven [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I had a PC, then the solution appears to be http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=Product_Id= 144533. However I use a 1.5GHz PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.5. I have numerous hours of VHS home video which, for reasons of longevity and storage, I'd like to transfer to DVD. I guess I could copy the VHS footage to MiniDV tapes using my Sony HandyCam, but that would surely get tedious. I presume I need to buy some kind of hardware interface between my VCR player and the PowerBook in order to use the PowerBook's DVD burning capability. Could someone please tell me what options are available? Many thanks...Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro -- Susan Hastings, Assoc. MAPS Registered Psychologist Unit 20, Level 1 Centre Park 755 Albany Highway East Victoria Park WA 6101 Phone: 9458 1551
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
If your Sony Handycam is reasonably recent, then you can plug your VCR into the camera with the supplied AV cables, put the camera into AV input mode and then plug the camera into the Mac with Firewire and transfer your video tapes that way. I do this all the time. If your Handycam is an older model like our old Sony TRV-9 which doesn't have AV input (only AV output), then here are a few more options: - Canopus ADVC100: http://www.canopus-aust.com/AU/products/ADVC-100/pm_advc-100.asp It is a bit pricey at Aus$599 but we use ours a lot - less fiddly than using a Handycam, but captures good quality (720x576) DV format video over Firewire - Canopus ADVC55: http://www.canopus-aust.com/AU/products/ADVC55/pm_advc55.asp This is cheaper at Aus$399 - only does AV input to the Mac not output - Miglia Directors Cut: http://miglia.com/products/video/director2/index.html Similar to the ADVC100 Or you can go for one of the cheaper (but lower quality) options like the Mac-compatible XLR-8 InterView which at US$84 is similar to the Belkin USB adapter you mention. However, it only captures at a maximum of 354x266 - We use a bunch of these and they do the job if you're happy with the low resolution. -Mart -- Martin Hill, Digital Media Specialist Information Management Services, Curtin University of Technology mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], web: http://is.curtin.edu.au/ims.cfm Mb: 0417-967-969 wk: (08)9266-3101 Fax: (08)9266-3826 From: Steven [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 15:49:10 +1000 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need? If I had a PC, then the solution appears to be http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=Product_Id= 144533. However I use a 1.5GHz PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.5. I have numerous hours of VHS home video which, for reasons of longevity and storage, I'd like to transfer to DVD. I guess I could copy the VHS footage to MiniDV tapes using my Sony HandyCam, but that would surely get tedious. I presume I need to buy some kind of hardware interface between my VCR player and the PowerBook in order to use the PowerBook's DVD burning capability. Could someone please tell me what options are available? Many thanks...Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: Using Mac to transfer analogue video to DVD - what do I need?
Steven You could check out the current issue of Australian Macworld which has about a 4 page article on how to do exactly what you are asking. Daniel F. On 16 Aug 2004, at 13:49, Steven wrote: If I had a PC, then the solution appears to be http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process? Merchant_Id=Product_Id= 144533. However I use a 1.5GHz PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.5. I have numerous hours of VHS home video which, for reasons of longevity and storage, I'd like to transfer to DVD. I guess I could copy the VHS footage to MiniDV tapes using my Sony HandyCam, but that would surely get tedious. I presume I need to buy some kind of hardware interface between my VCR player and the PowerBook in order to use the PowerBook's DVD burning capability. Could someone please tell me what options are available? Many thanks...Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
