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Converting VHS Tapes To Digital in 2024
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[@myronachtman4304]

ClearClick is fair, however, if your tape was recorded in EP (extended play) mode, the lip-sync will usually be off as the recording progresses. It's awful to watch. This can also occur with tapes recorded in SP (standard play) mode if your VCR is not functioning well. A TBC (time-base corrector) will fix this problem, but a TBC is very expensive, and in 2024, they are very hard to find (in working condition).

[@noureddineguedria958]

Happy Weekend from Tunisian south; Matmata Troglodytes!

[@laurelshelhamer8958]

Thank you for all of the work you have done!.

[@sleestaks]

Thank you. Now to find that VCR

[@Letstryscience]

Your local library may have one you can borrow for free.

[@baksinghay9856]

Thank you I got tape from the 80's😂😂🤓🤓🤓

[@caroleleblanc3684]

Hi there. Thank you so much for this useful video! I've been looking to find a cassette adaptor for 8HG and MiniDV tapes. Do these exist?

[@great802]

Any sense of how many hours of film can fit onto a flash drive? I realize it will vary depending on the drive size.

[@LuckyMTS]

I just like to convert from 8mm film to D-Theater and transfer it to SD card. 7:27

[@leedonehower3112]

Are there any digital converters out there that record in 4K?

[@annefrary]

Can you use a GO VIDEO DDV9490 Dual Deck VCR to convert VHS to digital format?

[@megantemple2958]

I recently had my Pixel 2000 (Fisher-Price 1990's camcorder) restored and had Baseband RCA Audio/Video output mods. I am looking to convert my old tapes (audio format that recorded 10mins of video). Do you think this set would work? Thanks!

[@jacksprat8188]

Great summary but don't forget to check out these AI programs that can clean up REALLY old films like your Dad's videos. An also backup your precious files on "Archive" discs because they literally last forever. like 1000's of years. They only hold 100GB a disc an cost $25 each but never trust precious files you can't replace to Hard drives an SSD's have the worst "bit rot", only archival discs work for long term storage.

[@zonk1477]

SSDs hold data by a small current that they retain sadly it goes dead after 2-5 years in storage. One way to avoid it is to power on the drive every so often as it holds the charge for roughly 2-5 years. But if it ever losses the charge all the data would be gone. Magnetic disc drives are still a heck of a lot safer then SSDs but even they have risks. Best bet is one of those M-DISC archival discs It's a Blu-ray but unlike standard blu-ray where the disc dye rots and wears out after about 25-50 years for most blu-rays it has a like a rock layer instead of dye for the data layer. It lasts 1000 years I guess. Main killer for a blu-ray would be UV rays and humidity. So keep it out of direct sunlight. And best to keep it in climate controlled environment. Very high temperatures and very low temperatures can damage regular blu-rays so.

[@Cyberbronco]

What AI programs exist for this?

[@carlosr8788]

@@Cyberbronco Davinci Resolve & Topaz Video enhance AI are some great ones. I think Adobe makes one too? You'll also need something like StaxRip to DE-INTERLACE (fixes the weird horizontal lines) the footage too.

[@theclocker7406]

Does the Clearclick device work on PAL videos or just on NTSC? Is there a version available that connects with a SCART socket? Thanks

[@yahya_makes_vids]

Good Video

[@matthewgrady5895]

What recording software did you use or recommend?

[@BobFisher-fz6dw]

Can you edit as you record? EX: have a 1 hour kids soccer game but only want to save bits and pieces on the lash drive

[@myronachtman4304]

Absolutely not with ClearClick.

[@Nobodynoes34]

What about cassette tapes?

[@dominicmartinez7441]

im sure cassette would work as its the same general concept as long as you have a device to play them and AV jack connections.

[@annefrary]

Do you offer individual consults?

[@MattKendallPhotoVideo]

Hey! I’m happy to speak to you about any questions you may have! I also convert tapes for clients :) Feel free to send me a message at www.matt-kendall.com/contact

[@nathanleon5039]

Could you use something like a rca to hdmi then a cheap capture card to Directly record to pc? it might also be cheaper

[@MattKendallPhotoVideo]

While there are multiple options similar to what you’re suggesting, this converter is a bit pricier because of its convenience factor. It requires very little effort to convert tapes when using this device and while converting the tapes directly to the PC is a nice idea, you still have to sort those files the same way you would using other video converters. Hope this helps!

[@terrymoran3334]

Yes!!!🤭