analog to digital

[socaldiver]

I have a Canon ES8600 camcorder. I have been trying to find a software that can convert analog videos to digital so I can put them on my computer and burn a cd.

I found one software, bought it and later discovered it will only convert 10 minutes at a time (some of my videos are over 30 minutes long) and require a lot of editing to get it right.

Does anyone know of a software that can convert the videos from analog to digital?

 

[PugetDiver]

I have a Canon ES8600 camcorder. I have been trying to find a software that can convert analog videos to digital so I can put them on my computer and burn a cd.

I found one software, bought it and later discovered it will only convert 10 minutes at a time (some of my videos are over 30 minutes long) and require a lot of editing to get it right.

Does anyone know of a software that can convert the videos from analog to digital?

This may work for you. It may be a little more involved than what you were looking for.... Plug in the PVR (persoanl video recorder) into the AV "Out jacks" on the back of your VCR or TV. It will turn your VHS movies into MPEG form and store it on an SD card (not included) You would then sync the SD card to your computer.

Just one option for you. Good Luck!

http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default...z=0&sf=&dept=&cat=&subcat=&gs=&attr=&ocm=sekw

http://www.mustek.com/html/prod_pmc/PVR-A1.html

 

[Rick Inman]

I'm not sure I'm understanding your question, but any video captured into your computer is digital once it's captured. It is normally captured in AVI format. I'm guessing that you're asking about converting it to a digital format to burn to CD to make a VCD, MPEG-1, or SVCD MPEG-2, that kind of thing.

If this is what you're asking, you can use an inexpensive software like Nero, or a better one (free shareware), TMPGEnc , or a more expensive pro-sumer level like Procoder.

As far as capturing it to your computer before you render it out for VCD, if your camera doesn't have fire-wire, you'll need to purchase an analog capture card, which can run from the cheap-o's to multi-thousand dollar cards. VideoGuys.com has a good comparison HERE.

Is any of this what you're asking??

 

[PugetDiver]

I'm not sure I'm understanding your question, but any video captured into your computer is digital once it's captured. It is normally captured in AVI format. I'm guessing that you're asking about converting it to a digital format to burn to CD to make a VCD, MPEG-1, or SVCD MPEG-2, that kind of thing.

If this is what you're asking, you can use an inexpensive software like Nero, or a better one (free shareware), TMPGEnc , or a more expensive pro-sumer level like Procoder.

As far as capturing it to your computer before you render it out for VCD, if your camera doesn't have fire-wire, you'll need to purchase an analog capture card, which can run from the cheap-o's to multi-thousand dollar cards. VideoGuys.com has a good comparison HERE.

Is any of this what you're asking??

Analog would be VHS or VHS-C/Hi 8. Digital would be MP3/DVD etc.... He wants to take his VHS-C/Hi-8 "Analog" tapes and turn them into MPEG "Digital" so he can store it on his computer.

 

[Rick Inman]

Analog would be VHS or VHS-C/Hi 8. Digital would be MP3/DVD etc.... He wants to take his VHS-C/Hi-8 "Analog" tapes and turn them into MP3 "Digital" so he can store it on his computer.

Right. I got that. What I'm saying is to just capture the analog directly into the computer for conversion. I do it every day (and they even pay me for it ).

He said he wants to end up with the videos on a CD, which would be VCD or SVCD. Nothing about "storing", just ending up with the videos on a CD.

But hey, between the two of us, I'm sure he's got the info he wants.

 

[socaldiver]

I understand what you are saying because the software that I had bought had the AVI capture. I was able to capture the video, the problem was it would only let me capture 10 minutes at a time. Then I would need to splice/edit them together which seems to be a little too time consuming if you have a lengthy video (which a few our).

So, what I am trying to find out is if there is a software that captures more than 10 minutes at one time. I will look at what you have suggested.

Thanks a bunch.

 

[Rick Inman]

I understand what you are saying because the software that I had bought had the AVI capture. I was able to capture the video, the problem was it would only let me capture 10 minutes at a time. Then I would need to splice/edit them together which seems to be a little too time consuming if you have a lengthy video (which a few our).

So, what I am trying to find out is if there is a software that captures more than 10 minutes at one time. I will look at what you have suggested.

Thanks a bunch.

Ah HA! Got it.
Sorry, but the 10 minute limit is a function of Windows, not the software. There are capture cards that overcome the 10 min. Windows limit, but they are very expensive.

I do batch capturing in my editing software which allows me to butt the 10 min. files together for render to DVD (post editing).

 

[MikeC]

You do not need software to do this, you need a piece of HARDWARE. There is an analog to firewire interface that I have seen used with Macs running Final Cut Pro. The DAC100, that Rick has a link to, looks like the box.

Are these raw videos or edited videos?

Rick, thanks for the link.

 

[PerroneFord]

There are a number of ways to skin this cat, but you are going to need a couple of things.

1. A computer running an operating system that is not FAT32 based. If you know a computer geek that lives in your town, tell him you need win2000 or win2003. Either of those three will get it done, with win2003 being the best choice.

2. A capture card that uses AVI 2.0 which can overcome the 4GB file restriction. Yes, these do tend to be more expensive. But if you are going to be doing this a lot, it will be worth it's weight in GOLD. Just make sure you get one that can capture both analong and digital (firewire) so that it will grow with you.

Note that your problem really has nothing to do with your camera. So even if you got the latest camera you'd still have this issue.

There is another el-cheapo solutoin and that is to find a capture card that captures in something OTHER than AVI. This would compress the file size down BEFORE it got onto your computer and would get all of your video onto the drive cleanly. The problem with this solution is that generally the file cannot be edited once it's on your PC. So not many people desire this.

It's a pay me now, pay me later type of game...

If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me or PM me, and I'll help you as much as I can.

 

[socaldiver]

Thanks everyone. I guess I am just going to have to do the tedious editing for now.

My videos are raw right now. When I was working on the cruise boat I shot videos of the shows that the entertainers did fr the passengers. They are about 45 minutes long. I have them on VHS but wanted to put them on CD.

I am also looking to purchase a housing for it, if there is one, so I can take videos underwater.

I have a Reefmaster that I have been using for the past 5 years but recently went digital.

If I can't find a housing for the camcorder then I will probably go digital there as well.

Thanks again for all the input.

Cheers!