Converting VHS to DVD

Executive Summary about DVD Recorder VHS by Dylan Brent 

If you have all your movies, photos and memories stored on VHS, it may be time to consider converting your VHS tapes to DVD format. More than likely you have a DVD player and use it more than your video player. If you would like to preserve your VHS movies to DVD there are a number of options to consider.

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One simple method for conversion is if you own a combination DVD and VCR recorder-player, you can record your VHS tape straight to DVD using this electronic equipment. These units are available at any electronics store. This process can be slow, but it is simple and easy to follow using your video camera’s instruction manual.

Having the file format available to you on your computer can be convenient for editing of movies, using various simple software editing packages which usually come with new computers. This can make your DVD’s more entertaining and memorable to edit out un-wanted information.

How to Convert VHS to DVD with a DVD Recorder
Executive Summary about DVD Recorder VHS by Cole Figgins

When preserving your favorite movies or memories, the standard used to be VHS video tapes. But with the advancement of DVD technology, the advantages of DVDs proved to outweigh those of VCR tapes. Video tapes can wear out over time, becoming bent, damaged or dirty. The computer savvy among us will use their computer to transfer their videos to DVD.

It requires copying the video to a digital file on the computer using an analog converter. You simply connect your VCR by cable to the DVD recorder. Then while the video plays, it is also recording. If you choose this option, consider purchasing a video processor called a proc amp or a time base corrector.

The second option is to purchase a combination DVD/VCR recorder. Understand that if you have videos which are recorded at SLP (6 hours of video on a tape) you will not get the same quality of recording onto a DVD as if the video was recorded at SP (2 hours of video on a tape). If you find the quality is not acceptable for you, consider changing your method of converting videos to DVD. However, for many people, the time and energy saved in converting the videos on their own will outweigh any concerns over video quality.