VHS Transfer Help

[chelleb1219]

Hello,

I am trying to transfer some VHS tapes onto my computer for basic editing. What is the easiest way go about getting the video onto my computer?

Thanks,
Michelle

[Video Head]

Going to need a little bit more info before anyone can help you...

What do you consider to be basic editing? Cutting, merging, cross-fading, etc.
What is your final output to be? DVD, VCD, Digital file, tape?
Your profile is vague - do you have a capture device or DV cam?

VH

[pepegot1]

I tranfer my VHS tapes to my DVD recorder-this improves the quality, and I have a Macrovision stabilizer in the system, if needed. Now, I rip and convert to mpg-then I use VideoRedo to edit and then burn with TDA. Results are better than originals.

[victoriabears]

if you do not have a dvd recorder, I;d recommend the panasonic ES$%V combo, it is very good for good quiality vhs recordings.

[thecoalman]

I wrote an article here that's a good starter that covers just about everthing you should know before purchasing anything:
http://www.nepadigital.com/articles/analog-capture.php

[chelleb1219]

I intend to do cutting and the final output will be DVD. I have a DV cam and a capture device. I just bought a Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge, but neither of my computers will detect it.

I tried connecting the vcr to the video camera, and the video camera to my computers firewire. However, I get a "buzz" sound on the audio.