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  1. With the DVD recorders coming out now, it it a wise move to convert from vhs to dvd and then go back and edit with programs like virtualdub? I have been trying all of the techniques that I read, but the method of trying o record audio and video seperate, only to recombine again later seems like it would be troublesome to synch back together later. What has been working lately with everyone?

    As I mentioned in a previous post, I like Studio 9 and have captured short clips with great success from my dv camera, but capturing the longer ones from my old vhs camera are frustrating. With firewire controls on DVD recorders possible, there should be no av sync issues should there? If not, it would be a confortable investment for me as opposed to wasting time on my pc.
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  2. FYI for anyone who can help, this is my current setup:
    What I am using is a vcr connected to (via rca cables) the a/v input on my card. The card came with the Sudio 9 program, leaving me with no answers to the posted questions I have been reading regarding chips, etc.

    Codec, PAL-NTSC, etc are confusing. Is there a basic plan that I can start with and then vary from as my expertise grows?
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    My advice is, buy a DVD recorder with a hard drive. You can then tape things, edit (ie cut) things out, and burn a DVD (with menu). Simply, too. No a/v sync problems!

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    Originally Posted by Mrfix71
    ...capturing the longer ones from my old vhs camera are frustrating.
    How so? Are you experiencing:
    a/v going out of sync?
    lots of dropped frames?
    generally poor image quality?
    too much time to convert the footage?
    More information about your problems dealing VHS footage would be helpful.

    Getting a DVD recorder is by far the easiest and quickest way to digitize your footage. But if you want to do lots of editing while maintaining image quality, capturing on the computer as AVI is best (providing that the software you use is up to the task).
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