Convert VHS to DVD

[boss_onie]

hi jerix,

Additional info, I am also capturing using ang mpeg2 compression, Okay naman sya, Hindi naman delayed. Pero i usually transfer using a DV-avi format and uncompressed audio. I usually Edit muna kse sir. You will be needing large space using this setup. Here are some tips based from my experience:

Try disabling you auto protect- mine uses norton. (it really helps speed up the pc)
Try mo download disk keeper, pang defrag sya, very effective, you will notice na bibilis yun pc upon defragging.
Nakita mo na ba yun sinasabi ko sayo sa videoguys, effective din yun pag seperate nung memory swap sa ibang drive.
Tsaka one last thing, when capturing, diba may preview ka? us the smallest size, kasi, as you enlarge your display, it requires more CPU usage.

Hope this helps you dude,
Onie.

[jerix]

Boss Onie, i started last weekend by repartitioning 50 gb for my video files, while 30gb for my programs and OS, i just hope this will help solve the problem.

I will try to recapture all my videos again this weekend while observing all your tips. = tnx again. 

btw, got only 80gb hd and dual 256 memory -- is it necessary to upgrade at this time? tnx 

[boss_onie]

Hi sir jett,

Upgrading your memory? anu yun dual 256DDR mo? 1pc lang? so you are running at 256mb ba?
If you are running on a 256mb RAM, and your asking my opinion if you needed to upgrade? Huhm, i cannot answer you directly, but here is my opinion, Upgrading to a 512RAM, will surely increase the power of your PC. May kasabihan nag pagnaka 512 ka eh dun mo talaga mararamdaman yun power ng pc mo using windowsXP. I myself using a 512 Geil Dual DDR kit, pero, kinakapos pa din ako sa memory consumption ko. but still, i am not upgrading, becz of my budget and in my opinion ay pwede na rin naman sya. Try checking your cpu graph while capturing, dun mo makikita kung kumakain ng malakas sa memory mo at kung nauubusan ka nga. Anu nga pala complete specs ng pc mo? does your MOBO support Dual ddr channels? if it does, please take the advantage of buying another ram, because the dual ddr channel principle works something like this. You have to place your RAm alternately, say slot 1 and 3. Iba na yung pag process nya ng data, simultaneous na silang nagwowork, if your mobo does support this kind of feature.

hope this helps,
Onie.

[jerix]

got this problem:

After capturing a VHS video file and going into long hours of initial processing, like rendering etc. using Video Studio 8, a prompt appears stating "unable to open file" so it goes back again to zero -- Guys can u help me on this please --  thank you.

[raquien]

Im not started this yet, but Im planning to do capturing as a hobby, and maybe later on, para pagkakitaan na rin.  I've done many video conversions in the past.

all video format - avi
avi - vcd
avi - kvcd (visit kvcd.net, you can fit 3-hour movie into 1 CD only, amazing, check it out)
avi - dvd
avi - kdvd (it's a dvd version of kvcd.. )

And for a good start of capturing, try to visit this site.. http://www.digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/capture/intro.htm

Tools that i've used.

TmpgEnc (Tsunami Mpeg Encoder) - AVI to VCD/DVD
D.I.K.O - Automated converting from AVI/DVD to KDVD/KVCD
VirtualDub - Extract Audio (for multiplexing later on, this solves audio sync problem)
VCDCutter - Cut/Join MPEG files
ACP - Automated AVI to KDVD conversion
VideoMach - increases movie resolution
VCDEasy - extracting headers of DAT file to be pure MPEG file
DVDLab - creating DVD disk and menus
NERO - My fave CD/DVD burning software
UltraAVI - another good AVI converter
Xilisoft.3gp.converter - movie converter to mobile phone formats.
StreamboxVCR - capturing streaming media
AVIFrate - chaning framerate of an AVI (to change 24 -> 23.976 standard)

That's all for now, my memory dosn't serve me well..

[nerveblocker]

I tried capturing VHS to MPEG2 and what i got was that the video was choppy and wasn't smooth. 

My computer's specs are:

Athlon XP 2000
384MB RAM (256MB+128MB)
Windows 2000 Professional
Lifeview 2000 video capture card
Geforce MX400 32MB Video card


Do I need to upgrade to a faster processor, a higher memory RAM or a better videocard to improve my video output?

Help guys....

[jerix]

From Boss Onie:

"You will be needing large space using this setup. Here are some tips based from my experience:

Try disabling you auto protect- mine uses norton. (it really helps speed up the pc)
Try mo download disk keeper, pang defrag sya, very effective, you will notice na bibilis yun pc upon defragging.
Nakita mo na ba yun sinasabi ko sayo sa videoguys, effective din yun pag seperate nung memory swap sa ibang drive.
Tsaka one last thing, when capturing, diba may preview ka? us the smallest size, kasi, as you enlarge your display, it requires more CPU usage." 

 

Doc got the same problem din -- i followed Boss Onie's advise

[nerveblocker]

jerix- thanks for the advise.  i'll try to experiment tonite....

[jerix]

Doc another thing -- allocating at least a separate 30GB for your video file may help. Increasing that will even make it better. The larger allocation the better because this will make the video file more stable. Just like mine before with my 80 gb i allocated 30 gb for my OS and 50 gb for my video files. However, its best when u have a separate HD for your video files. Just got another 80 gb of HD recently for the same purpose.

[boss_onie]

Doc another thing -- allocating at least a separate 30GB for your video file may help. Increasing that will even make it better. The larger allocation the better because this will make the video file more stable. Just like mine before with my 80 gb i allocated 30 gb for my OS and 50 gb for my video files. However, its best when u have a separate HD for your video files. Just got another 80 gb of HD recently for the same purpose.

Hi sir jerix,

Huhm, it seems you still encounter the same problem, may i ask what specific format are you using when you are capturing? you need to experiment on this. Try capturing a 1min video, and see if  the video and audio is in sync?
if it is sync? the problem maybe on your hardisk space? the disk gets slower and slower when it is filled up.

Try to check if you have Ultra DMA cables on your drive, try to download the sisoft sandra. These program will benchmark your computer, please check your files system benchmark. THis will test the speed of your hard drive, you must have at least 30mb/sec transfer rate in order for you to capture a 30fps video. Drive speeds are usually rated at 48mb/s.

DOing a raid on your drive will help you speed up your pc. Try to upgrade your drivers especially your capture card.

You may also inform us, on how you solve the problem. but on my side, im not having a problem on that concern.
My specs,

MSI BOard, intel 865pe chipset
512 dual ddr kit GEIL
80G ide- partitioned 15 (OS) 65 backup files
120 and 160 G SATA on raid.


Hope this helps,
Onie.

[joeyrodil]

im charging 400 for DVD, 150 for vcd

We preserve your videos for the following tapes/disc

1. VHS (NTSC/PAL)
2. Betamax (NTSC)
3. VHSC (NTSC/PAL)
4. Hi-8 (NTSC)
5. Video8 (NTSC)
6. Digital 8 (NTSC)
7. MiniDV (NTSC)
8. DVD (PAL/NTSC)
9. Laser Disc (NTSC)

into VCD or DVD (NTSC) format.

for VCD
1 hour of video can be fit in 1 vcd
with cd labeled printed colored sticker and plastic case
charge is 150 per vcd, 100 for the next disc or copy of the same disc

for DVD
Will provide basic menus, introductory and ending logo, chapters and photo gallery as the special features.
(Please bring scanned photos in JPG format and mp3 for background music otherwise no photo gallery)

Charge is PhP 400/DVD. 200 pesos for the next dvd disc or same copy of the 1st converted

With CD Label Printed colored sticker and CD Case

Tapes recommended for DVD conversion are Video8/Hi-8/Digital 8 and MiniDV tapes for the quality is perfect.
Direct transfer from Firewire Port (IEEE 1394)
therefore no loss of quality for video and sound
(resolution will be 720 x 480 with 48K AC3 sound)

Resources
Uses Sony/Plextor/Pioneer DVD Writer and uses branded DVD-R writes at 2x maximum for high quality recording.
6 workstations with ASUS pentium 4 motherboard,
ATI all in wonder 8500 video capture card, ATI All in Wonder 9600 XT 128 MB, ATI All in Wonder 7500 64 MB
512MB memory
Ultra 160 SCSI Hardisk

(6) 200 GB Harddisk
( 160 GB Harddisk
(10) 80 GB Harddisk

You may txt me 09209241722 for the service

[jerix]

Hi sir jerix,

Huhm, it seems you still encounter the same problem, may i ask what specific format are you using when you are capturing? you need to experiment on this. Try capturing a 1min video, and see if  the video and audio is in sync?
if it is sync? the problem maybe on your hardisk space? the disk gets slower and slower when it is filled up.

Try to check if you have Ultra DMA cables on your drive, try to download the sisoft sandra. These program will benchmark your computer, please check your files system benchmark. THis will test the speed of your hard drive, you must have at least 30mb/sec transfer rate in order for you to capture a 30fps video. Drive speeds are usually rated at 48mb/s.

DOing a raid on your drive will help you speed up your pc. Try to upgrade your drivers especially your capture card.

You may also inform us, on how you solve the problem. but on my side, im not having a problem on that concern.
My specs,

MSI BOard, intel 865pe chipset
512 dual ddr kit GEIL
80G ide- partitioned 15 (OS) 65 backup files
120 and 160 G SATA on raid.


Hope this helps,
Onie.

Boss Onie, sorry for the late reply dikoto nabasa kaagad -- i will try to study ur advise and maybe better to have somebody interpret or do it medyo nangangapa pa talaga ako -- thnx !