Is it possible to get short clips off of different VHS tapes (so they would be different digital video clips), and then burn all of them onto one DVD? Or can only one individual digital video clip be burned to a DVD? ----- All of the answers are appreciated and helpful. One thing, though - I don't have a Mac, I have a Laptop that uses Windows. Any suggestions on a program other than iMovie? Is it possible to get short clips off of different VHS tapes (so they would be different digital video clips), and then burn all of them onto one DVD? Or can only one individual digital video clip... » Read More Is it possible to get short clips off of different VHS tapes (so they would be different digital video clips), and then burn all of them onto one DVD? Or can only one individual digital video clip be burned to a DVD? ----- All of the answers are appreciated and helpful. One thing, though - I don't have a Mac, I have a Laptop that uses Windows. Any suggestions on a program other than iMovie? « Show Less
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You would need some sort of movie software to combine the clips. I have iMovie and Premier Elements, but there are various programs out there. Even Windows has one, I've never used it.
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Yes. But that depends on your DVD burning program. This device can capture clips and save as individual files.
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If I have Window's Live Movie Maker then should I assume I can transfer my VHS recording onto my hard drive and then clip it with Movie Maker and be able to watch on my DVD player? I've been told there will be formatting issues so I'm hesitant to make the purchase.
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You would have to do that after the fact. This creates the clips, but doesn't burn them to DVD's.
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Yes, you create a 'project' in iMovie and can add short clips to this 'project' as long as it doesn't extend for more than an hour which is about the max you can get on a DVD.
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My intention is to just that and Elgato's device has helped a lot. I used the device to copy the whole tape into a QuickTime file. Next I use my Mac to cut up into different clips. Then I'll combine the clips, based on topic (example: highchair moments) onto a DVD I can send to relatives.
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I never tried that, I only had a few VHS home movies that I transferred over, but it seems like it could be done.
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This was purchased by me for my mom so she was the primary user. I was under the impression that you could record VHS over to a DVD. From the product description directly:*One-touch/programmable recording and playback of DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW formats and VHS cassette; dubbing from DVD to tape and vice versa. So, you can do both. Tape to DVD and DVD to tape.
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I have the same issue and hope someone can let us know if VHS tapes can be edited while making DVD recordings.
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Donna, did you ever find a solution to this? I want to transfer VHS tapes from my VCR/DVD combo machine as well!
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I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this purchase and bringing the Sansung back tomorrow. I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this... » Read More I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this purchase and bringing the Sansung back tomorrow. « Show Less
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I had some VHS tapes made from old super 8 movies. I copied one of the VHS tapes to a DVD with no trouble.
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As noted below, the individual clips can be seamlessly recombined using a number of methods: 1) Use the included software (which, in my opinion, is not very good, but works); 2) Use a video editor which can properly combined the clips (I use Sony Vegas); 3) Use the DOS copy /b command, which can be found via a search of the web (works great, but may be a bit geeky for some...). Note that if you simply take the individual clips and import into a video editor (assuming you don't use the editor's special combine capability for MTS files), you will lose a frame for each clip.Note that I have found this to be a fantastic camera. Very much worth the money! As noted below, the individual clips can be seamlessly recombined using a number of methods: 1) Use the included software (which, in my opinion, is not very good, but works); 2) Use a video editor which can properly combined the clips (I use Sony Vegas); 3) Use the DOS copy /b command, which can be found via a search of the web (works great, but may be a bit geeky for some...). Note that if you simply take the individual clips and import into a video editor (assuming you don't use the editor's special combine capability for MTS files), you will lose a frame for each clip.Note... » Read More As noted below, the individual clips can be seamlessly recombined using a number of methods: 1) Use the included software (which, in my opinion, is not very good, but works); 2) Use a video editor which can properly combined the clips (I use Sony Vegas); 3) Use the DOS copy /b command, which can be found via a search of the web (works great, but may be a bit geeky for some...). Note that if you simply take the individual clips and import into a video editor (assuming you don't use the editor's special combine capability for MTS files), you will lose a frame for each clip.Note that I have found this to be a fantastic camera. Very much worth the money! « Show Less
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Hi Jean. I had my daughter expert help me. If you can play your VHS tapes on your computer, good job. If not, you transfer them to the machine on a SD or Sim card you buy, then the card goes into the computer. You have to have editing program if you want to slice, splice, and edit all your videos. My daughter has a Mac computer and she got it on the computer, but does not have the editing program you need. I agree with the other reviews in that sound is very distorted and slower than lips moving. My tapes are 20 years old though. Good Luck. It's a painstaking process, just like watching the video yourself, because it does not transfer at warp speed. Hope this helps. Hi Jean. I had my daughter expert help me. If you can play your VHS tapes on your computer, good job. If not, you transfer them to the machine on a SD or Sim card you buy, then the card goes into the computer. You have to have editing program if you want to slice, splice, and edit all your videos. My daughter has a Mac computer and she got it on the computer, but does not have the editing program you need. I agree with the other reviews in that sound is very distorted and slower than lips moving. My tapes are 20 years old though. Good Luck. It's a painstaking process, just like watching the... » Read More Hi Jean. I had my daughter expert help me. If you can play your VHS tapes on your computer, good job. If not, you transfer them to the machine on a SD or Sim card you buy, then the card goes into the computer. You have to have editing program if you want to slice, splice, and edit all your videos. My daughter has a Mac computer and she got it on the computer, but does not have the editing program you need. I agree with the other reviews in that sound is very distorted and slower than lips moving. My tapes are 20 years old though. Good Luck. It's a painstaking process, just like watching the video yourself, because it does not transfer at warp speed. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Sorry, I never tried that. I used it for copying VHS that I recorded myself to DVDs. But I was VERY disappointed that it would not record from my DVR, refusing to "make more than the limit of 1 copy". The VHS is broken now, will play but not record. So I only use it to play DVD's.
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ok, question that will reveal how little i know about this. you mentioned recording to DVD. Can a DVD recorder record over the air broadcasts? can you set it to record at certain times, the way you would a VCR? And can you re-record over the dvds or do you have to keep buying them? (the advantage of vhs.)thanks!
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I bought a Power shot and took some movies....How do I transfer clips to a DVD. I have Nero, but it doesn't work..AUGGCharlie
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Yes is the short answer. This device captures (real time) any video fed to it (VHS tape, DVD, or even video games). You can stop and start the recording anywhere during the VHS tape(s) or other input. That said, it's not a good use of time if the tapes are family videos. Here's why...in time, you'll likely want the whole tape converted to digital so you might as well set it up and let it run through to completion. Then import to iMovie where you can create a project and bring in the selected clips. Once your project is finalized you're ready to burn a DVD or upload to the internet (a better choice if you want to share the final project with others). As you may know, iMovie does not create DVDs so you then need to export the project to your DVD burner. Of course, my response is based on the Apple platform. I cannot help with the Windows platform; but, imagine it's similar.
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Hi Mike G., Yes, you can combine the clips into one video. Please contact us at socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can assist you. Thanks. Mitch
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Thank you.Basically, the problem I got is the pause between the clips when I write them to a DVD. So, I joined them (and the pause problom is solved) and tried to fit it to a 4.7 GB (which apparently holds 4.38GB data). And if the total size is less than 4.38GB, I could write the DVD. Else, I had to separate the single cip (which I joined before) and remove some of the clips and see how many are getting fit in 4.38GB. I think I could write it. Of course, I have to write a second DVD for rest of the clips. Thank you
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I'm looking for the same answer. I did notice that the very early reviews of this product did mention that a screen popped up that said the material was copyrighted and, therefore, stopped. Unless someone can tell us otherwise, I suspect the answer is no. I have two old VHS movies that have never been released in DVD format and would like to preserve them for my own personal use only. Has ANYONE been able to copy commercial VHS movies to DVD with this program??? Thanks.
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If you bought a VHS tape that is degrading and want to save it via DVD ( whatever R ) you will need a hardware device called a color corrector . Not only will it fix the color, remove artifacts, and repair -- without a PC -- video, it will not be effected by copy-right junk ... I believe it would be legal for one archive copy ... due to loss of the original media ... since you are paying for the video and it is not your fault the media is degrading.YOU NEED A COLOR CORRECTOR , Y E S .
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I have not done it with this machine yet. I have done it before with an older machine. I have not checked the quality of doing two tapes on one dvd yet. I will give it a try and let you know though.