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VHS to DVD what resolution? what filters? what, what?

Dec 13, 2005 1:24AM PST

I am trying to capture a home movie on VHS edit and create a DVD. I have purchased Studio MovieBox Delus and a VCR that outputs s-vhs video.

My first try came out pixelated...looking worse that the origional tape. I captured the video as DV full quality thinking that it would provide less pixelation, but there was alot visible.

I have been advised by other amature videographers to capture only in 640 x 480 and that will help. I have also been advised to filter the video after capture, deinterlace, deblock, contrast, recolor, etc.

I need a direction to start in so I can get this project going. Any suggestions?

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VHS to DVD what resolution?
Dec 13, 2005 2:05AM PST

The default capture for analog video is 320x240.
What software are you using??? All of the "filters" are in pro software usualy not found in comsumer products.
Yes you should change the setting in you capture software to 640x480.
"Studio MovieBox Delus and a VCR that outputs s-vhs video." This productis in made by??? There are about 100 different capture cards, boxs, etc on the market. John

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Pinnacle 9 plus and JVC four head
Dec 13, 2005 3:04AM PST

I am using Pinnacle Plus with Virtual Dub filters downloaded from the net.

The VCR is a JVC four head with s-video output.

G

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Pinnacle 9 plus and JVC four head
Dec 14, 2005 2:25AM PST

I allwise capture at 604x480 some call it DV quality, your software should be able to do this. Check the settins in the capture menu. I havn't use Pinnical 9 for a while, so I don't remember where its but it's there.
After you capture find out where the capture file is saved and play the file, it should look good. But remember if it's regular VHS it only has about 1/4 the pitcure quality of DVDs. John

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Capture video only at 640X480...
Dec 13, 2005 10:02AM PST

sound simple enough but in the real world it's not quite that simple. If your hardware isn't fast enough to capture at that speed, then you will not be able to capture without LOTS of drop frames. Because the drop in price of dvd recorder, that's my usually reccommandation.

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No Dropped Frames
Dec 13, 2005 11:34PM PST

I do not have dropped frames, just a pixelated final video.

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Let me suggest again...
Dec 14, 2005 5:17PM PST

Dvd recorder will be the best (especially for newbies). My first capture card was a pci card (and I will never suggest using that for anyone). But if you must use a capturing device, then get an external unit with a USB 2.0 connection.

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How does it compare to...
Dec 14, 2005 9:19PM PST

Another question.

I have been asked by some friends to convert some of their VHS videos to DVD. I was thinking that the conversion would produce a high quality DVD, but no.

Has anyone compared the results of a conversion service to what Moviebox and Pinnacle offers?

If the results are the same I will help my friend out, if not how do I tweak my moviebox and pinnacle to produce the highest result?

Sorry if this post is a bit disjointed...I am suffering from the flu...and the meds have me spaced out.

GK

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I don't have any experience with commercial company, but...
Dec 15, 2005 2:32AM PST

I am pretty sure they have equipments that I can't afford or care to buy because we don't use that them often.

But as far quality goes, you should be able to produce quality as good as the tapes.