Capture VHS videotape through your digital camcorder.
Video capture cards convert analog video sources into digital form. Video must be in digital form in order for computers to process it as data. Once converted to digital, the video can be edited, manipulated in other ways (such as adding titles) or stored on a hard drive. Capture cards tend to be expensive, but it is also possible to use a video camera as a capture card using the analog passthrough function.
Instructions
1. Insert the video material you wish to capture into the player. The player might be a VHS deck, 8mm video camera or Hi8 video camera. Find the spot where you want to begin converting the video by using the play and rewind buttons to scroll to it.
2. RCA connectors for a digital camcorder.
Connect the video and audio outputs on your player to the video and audio inputs (also known as the "AV input") on your digital camcorder. The digital camcorder is the device that will be used as a capture card.
Refer to the instruction manual specific to your equipment for the proper cables. Special RCA cables are often provided unique to the individual device.
3. A common USB Connector.
Connect your digital camcorder to your computer using either FireWire or USB, depending on the camcorder you own.
4. Check your camcorder's instruction manual.
Enable the analog to digital function on your digital camcorder if necessary. For example, in some models it is necessary to turn "AV to DV" on. Refer to your model's instruction manual if you are unsure.
5. Turn on your computer and load your video capture software. This is the software that allows you to capture video from your digital camcorder. It might be software specific to your make and model, or it could be video editing software such as iMovie or Final Cut Pro (Mac computers) or Windows Movie Maker or Adobe Premiere (PC).
6. The camcorder passes the analog video in digital form to the computer.
Press play on your analog video player. The analog video material will enter through your digital video camera and exit to your computer through the FireWire or USB connecting cables in digital form.
Capture the material using your video capture software as you would normally capture footage you shot with your digital camcorder. Check the instructions for your video capture software if you are not sure do this.
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