VHS ==>DV Passthru Transcoding

[paulb]

I understand the DVD Specs., and realize that VHS caps are wasted above 352x480.

I plan to cap VHS using my DV Passthru which will create DV AVI files.

My question is; should I capture at default DV AVI 720x480 with a high bitrate and THEN transcode to 352x480 4000 CBR?

I have read some posts that suggest the cap at a higher rate and then transcoding downward has a better quality.

Thanks,

[DivXExpert]

Cap at the highest res an bitrate you can, then downsize it. I know it doesn't make much sense, but it really does get you the best quality.

[indolikaa]

If you can capture DV.avi at something other than 704/720x480 I'd like to know how you're doing it!

[thayne]

If you mean you are copying the file from your DV machine to your PC, that is not "Capturing" you are just copying a digital file and you cant change it's resolution from the DV device to your PC

[raldasec]

OK, fine!

The VHS/DVD/LD signal is fed through the camcorder's A-D converters, at which point the "capture" is actually taking place. In real-time and with no dropped frames, I might add.

"Is that better?" Eggar, MIB