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[CONVERTING VHS TAPES TO DVD]

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Figure 3 - Video Capture

Create clips with the VCR

One temptation is to try to time the video capture software perfectly to the VCR. That

really isn’t necessary and will be more of a hassle than it is worth. There is no harm in

recording a little fuzz before the clip starts or to stop the VCR while the capture adapter

runs. In fact plan on it and it will take a lot of the stress out of the process.

Note: Remember that you are recording everything that the VCR is outputting,

including the VCR onscreen messages. At the beginning and end of any clip the

video grabber can pick up the “Play” and “Stop” commands as they show up on

the screen. Take that into account and start/stop clips a little outside of what you

really want saved. It is easy to trim any excess out in the editing phase.

Screenshots

One nice added touch when capturing video is the screenshot feature. It will essentially

grab the current frame and save it as a still image. It can be great for chapter headings,

cover art for the DVD case or even pictures of elusive family members. The picture

quality will not be great compared to current camera pictures, but they can come in

handy. If you don’t get them the first time around, you can always go back later or save

one right from the preview pane. Once you get the hang of it, you can grab the images

the first time through and save yourself some time.

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