Re: [OT] Video to DVD or CD ROM

[Simon McCaughey <simonmcc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I cant really offer the solution, but I can offer some experience. I
bought a ADS DVD-express, which is a hardware video to MPEG2
converter, externally attached via USB. It cost around 50 quid.

I had a lot of problems with audio and video sync, and ended up selling it
again

I would recommend that you spend at least 100 quid to get a decent
piece of equipment, and ensure that it does the encoding in hardware,
rather than software

If I was doing it again, I would look for a piece of hardware that
encoded some form of MPEG4 / XVID / DIVX type encoding, as that
compresses much better

check out http://www.digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/capture/intro.htm
and
others for some good information

anyone with better experience feel free to shoot me down.....

Simon



On 6/19/05, Alan Ainslie <alan.ainslie@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Excuse my lack of knowledge in this area please.
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> I need to simply edit (as in CUT and FADE only) a 625 PAL camera image
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> to store on PC in a format  that allows full frame rate and decent
> definition.
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> There seem to be several low end domestic products available as
digitisers
> and programs.  Any suggestions as to a really good but no frills
pavckage??
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> I am actually transferring some 9.5mm fillm reels onto CD ROM, so the
actual
> image is Balck and White. Even though the original prints are not so
sharp,
> lost resolution is an irritation as the dust spots and scratches are
no
> longer sharp!
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> Any suggestions please?
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> Alan Ainslie
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