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How To Save Videotape Memories |
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Written by Andy Marken
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Monday, 20 March 2006 |
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{mosgoogle}Direct to Disc
To make an exact copy of your tape to DVD without any edits simply use the direct-to-disc feature. In this mode the software automatically captures the video, converts the file to DVD format and burns it to disc.
If you have a large number of VHS tapes you want to convert to DVD this can be a tremendous time saver.
If you don't mind giving up some creative control, the software will also automatically add DVD menus and chapter points by detecting scene changes. While there are a number of variables, it takes between 10-20 minutes to capture, encode and burn a 5-minute video clip to DVD so you can see you'll have plenty of time for dinner or reading the paper during the process.
But when the process is complete you will have rescued your family video from certain loss and will have a disc you can play forever, again and again without damaging the quality. You can also make copies for other members of the family and they can enjoy reliving the events in the same high quality.
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