How to Convert VHS to DVD

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Are you tired of the clutter of VHS tapes taking up space in your house or apartment? Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video series.

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    Adding Effects to Videos

    Experiment with different effects to see what makes your video look the best. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Authoring a DVD Video

    There are a number of different software applications that will enable you to author a DVD video. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Capturing VHS Tapes to Computer

    There are a number of applications that can be used to capture video from VHS to computer. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Connecting VCR to Computer: Analog Capture Card

    You can use an analog capture card to transfer VHS tapes to a computer. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Connecting VCR to Computer: Digital Camcorder

    You can use a digital camcorder to transfer VHS tapes to a computer. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Creating Transitions in Videos

    Using transitions will help the flow of your videos. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Editing Videos on Computer

    Put your captured videos in the order you want as you are editing. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Formats for Digitized Video

    There are formats other than DVD that you can use for your video. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Formatting DVD for Video

    While all DVDs look the same, you must choose a format for your video. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Labeling DVDs for Archive

    A permanent marker will work satisfactorily for labeling a DVD. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Preparing Computer to Capture Video

    Remember to use the DVD codec when preparing to capture video. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Preparing VHS Tapes for Capture

    Make sure your VHS tapes have not sagged before trying to record them. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Preparing Video for DVD

    Make sure to save your finished video before transferring it to DVD. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    Testing Authored DVD Video

    Test the DVD video you have burned in a number of different players. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    VHS to DVD: Reasons to Convert

    Increase the life of your videos by converting them from VHS to DVD. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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    VHS to DVD: Supplies

    Besides your VHS tapes and blank DVDs, you'll need some other equipment. Learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD format from a professional videographer in this free electronics video.

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Tags: cards, effects, burning, analog, digital, tapes, dvd, vcr, editing, formatting, capture, converting, authoring

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Summary: The general transition from VHS to DVD has left a lot of people with stacks of old tapes that they no longer watch. Whether Hollywood movies or home videos, these treasures do not have to go the way of the dinosaur. There is something that you can do to save your videos from extinction.

In this free electronics video, a professional videographer will teach you how to convert your old VHS tapes to shiny new DVDs. He will tell you what supplies you will need and how to prepare your tapes for capturing. You will learn various ways to connect your VCR to your computer. He will give you tips on using your computer to capture your old videos. He will then teach you how to edit your videos on the computer and transfer them to DVDs.

About the Expert

Contact: livemotionmedia.net

Expert: Owen Roth is a professional videographer who owns his own media production business, Live Motion Media, located in Chico in northern California. Owen has been working with video for over 6 years. His focus is on promotional and instructional videos, working in every stage of the process; planning, production, editing and DVD authoring.

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