How to convert DVDs to VCD using DVD player DV camcorder

[Robert2605]

How to convert DVDs to VCD using DVD player DV camcorder and Fire Wire card?

[fyreboltx2]

someone needs to read the guide before asking questions that are answered in the guides.

ive never herd of converting dvds to vcds using a dv camera and a firewire card... if there exists a way, then ill admit im stupid.

the closest thing i can think of is, capturing from your dvd player using a capture card.

[gadget]

Correct me if I'm wrong. Do you mean CAPTURING a dvd movie using your dvd player thru your dv cam because you have a firewire card and your dvd player has no firewire connection? If I am right, your dv cam should have both vide/audio input so that you can connect your dvd player to your dv cam and you can use it as your bridge as if you were directly recording to it.

[fyreboltx2]

hey, that makes sense... i got thrown off cuz he said convert

ok ok im stupid!

but how would the quality be? robert, if you try it, then let me know, this is quite interesting.

[tonypro2]

Wouldn't the copy protection (fading in and out brightness levels) kick in and ruin your party? This is the same reason why you can not record DVDs to VHS tape.

[EricB]

Yes the macrovision causes the usual problems and in some cases the camcorder will not let you pass the protected material.

It is really a lot easier to just rip the DVD and avoid another conversion step.

[fyreboltx2]

so thats what macrovision does. i never knew!