How to Capture Analog Video
Connect your analog video camcorder to your digital camcorder., Connect your digital camcorder to your computer., Play the video on your analog camcorder., Edit the captured analog video with video-editing software., Burn the file on to a CD or DVD...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Connect your analog video camcorder to your digital camcorder.
Many digital camcorders have A/V inputs that allow you to plug in analog devices.
If your analog camcorder is broken or missing, you can instead use a digital camcorder that plays analog tapes.
If you have a fast computer with ample free space, however, you can use a USB converter to connect your analog camcorder directly to the computer. -
Step 2: Connect your digital camcorder to your computer.
Many digital camcorders have Firewire connections; to connect one to your computer, you will need a Firewire PCI card and a DV cable. , Capture the video on your digital camcorder or allow it to "passthrough" to your computer.
Some digital camcorders have "passthrough" capability, where the raw feed from your analog camcorder will go directly through the digital camcorder and be captured in real time on your computer.
Other digital camcorders require you to capture the analog video to the digital camcorder first and then manually transfer it over to your computer. , Save the file. , Consider the size of your analog video when deciding whether to use a CD or DVD to back it up.
Burnable CDs range from 185 to 870 megabytes of storage capacity, while burnable DVDs range from 4 to 15 gigabytes, or up to 17 times the maximum storage capacity of a burnable CD. -
Step 3: Play the video on your analog camcorder.
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Step 4: Edit the captured analog video with video-editing software.
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Step 5: Burn the file on to a CD or DVD or leave it on your computer.
Detailed Guide
Many digital camcorders have A/V inputs that allow you to plug in analog devices.
If your analog camcorder is broken or missing, you can instead use a digital camcorder that plays analog tapes.
If you have a fast computer with ample free space, however, you can use a USB converter to connect your analog camcorder directly to the computer.
Many digital camcorders have Firewire connections; to connect one to your computer, you will need a Firewire PCI card and a DV cable. , Capture the video on your digital camcorder or allow it to "passthrough" to your computer.
Some digital camcorders have "passthrough" capability, where the raw feed from your analog camcorder will go directly through the digital camcorder and be captured in real time on your computer.
Other digital camcorders require you to capture the analog video to the digital camcorder first and then manually transfer it over to your computer. , Save the file. , Consider the size of your analog video when deciding whether to use a CD or DVD to back it up.
Burnable CDs range from 185 to 870 megabytes of storage capacity, while burnable DVDs range from 4 to 15 gigabytes, or up to 17 times the maximum storage capacity of a burnable CD.
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