I worked in audiovisual services for over 40 years at a major university and I do not think that you will find a better introduction to digitizing old video recordings than this.

Extremely helpful. As others have commented, our video experiences are quite similar. The journey down video memory lane was priceless!!! Thank you!!

Great presentation. The best that I have come across. Looking forward to using this information to digitize years of family memories.

This was super informative! Precisely what I've been looking for to feel comfortable converting old tapes. Thank you, sir!

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Incredibly helpful for myself and all the others out there trying to digitize old family tapes (and for us young folks interested in recording new content on old mediums). Thank you Wayne!

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I'm 24 years old and I grew up watching and recording on VHS. Now I'm waiting for an S-VHS camcorder I ordered a week ago and I have a few blank S-VHS tapes, but there are also a few (and I mean there are very few) home videos that exist from my childhood, 2 of which are currently lost. I'm glad to know that not only people like you, but also younger people like myself are still making videos about keeping old footage.

Thank you. Another thing off my bucket list! You explained this so beautifully.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. glad you found it helpful.

Thanks, Wayne. Did buy the Elgato and worked fine on Catalina for S-VHS, mini DV.

Your videos are awesome. I find all of them super useful! Thanks.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Wayne you made great video on how to convert various video tape formats was informative, keep up the great work and enjoy the hobby.

@cwaynefox

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great videos. I’m am considering digitizing my mini DV tapes. I have been procrastinating big time. Your video is a great guide and hopefully I’ll get motivated. 😂

The captured footage at [18:30] of the bright candles in the dark scene was the perfect test footage I was looking for. Unlike the cheaper AV2HDMI mini-box I just bought, the darker parts of the image hold up so well here with the Elgato against the bright portions of the image. I just placed my order for an Elgato thanks to your awesome demo Wayne, thank you!

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Let me know how it worked when for you.

Thanks. I see myself and my video library, also unwatched but saved for exactly your instructions about making it available on my computer and big screen TV. I am sure you did not intend it to be hilarious but, for me, it was sensationally hilarious.

Nice step by step video. I love it. Once I order the Elgato and I’m ready to actually begin digitizing my VHS-C home videos, I will watch this awesome video again. Thumbs up! Thank you Sir. God bless.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I enjoyed this video. Very straight forward and informative. Thank you.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

thanks. I appreciate the feedback.

I really vibed with this Guy. He sold me. Thanks!!!

Thanks Wayne. Very informative.

Thank You Wayne for this video. It's was fun and very informative. Best regards.

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Greatly appreciate your efforts - thank you…

Great video Wayne, very informative and easy to follow, thanks. And a BIG thank you for no adding intrusive music. Keep up the good work.

Thank you so much. I am thrilled that this worked. I am currently converting 1998 analog V8 tape using my old Sony camcorder and Elgato to Mp4 saving on a windows 11 Dell pc. It is amazing how easy this is! Thanks for the tutorial.

@cwaynefox

5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped.

Best regards from Czech Republic :) Thank you so much for this video.

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome instructional video! I'm buying one!

Very good presentation, well done !

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Great video! I had been eying this conversion project of both pictures and VHS tapes for a long time and pandemic has gave me time to seriously consider it. I've been considering Plus Tec picture scanner which before seeing your video on that and even though you didn't approve for my costs I think it'll work for me and I've extensively reviewed questions on the amazon page of whether or not it will work for rougher pictures that were torn from picture books that still have glue and cardboard residue on them. It seems that it will. (what a project that was just to get them condensed down from 10-15 huge storage bins of clunky photo books to 1 single tub.) That process took 3 or so months. The picture scanner will allow me to thin that even more so I can just keep the hard copies of the videos and pictures together in 1 tub as a back up even after I've digitized. I'm hoping I'll be able to sell back that plus tec scanner for a slight loss locally for someone looking on next door or something for someone that might be interested to at least recoup some of my money. The video project has got me narrowed down to this Elgato product as well as a couple of others and I'm glad to have watched your video .

Exactly what I needed the video to be. Thanks

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Great Video!!!! Just starting this project myself. Thanks for the tutorial.

@cwaynefox

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Looks pretty cool. Cant wait to relive my youth and places I visited. Thank you

Great video Wayne and very instructive.Looking to purchase one soon.Cheers

@cwaynefox

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Thanks a lot, I bought it and it worked great

Thanks for the video. You have quite the set up.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

OK Wayne, you are my self appointed hero. Your presentation was EXACTLY where I am at and I so value how you presented. Your philosophy and end goal are spot on. Amazing. I hope you will contact me as I would like to stay in touch. I've hidden all sharp objects and tools and limited myself to 1/2 glass of wine for the project. Thanks. I got a lot out of it all and will order an El Gato Yes, I have multi genres of cameras and doo dads and connectors.

Nice video! Thanks. Very informative. Greetings from Germany

Thank you. This was a great video to follow. I have successfully set it all up now and it's so easy to use.

Awesome video, thank you. It wasn't $80 here in Australia though lol! It was $150. I hope to get through my tapes in short order, it was close though, I tested a tape and the old 24 year old vcr didn't have a good time. Once I removed the clothes peg and random bit of plastic (thanks son!), gave it a clean, it fired up awesome.

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Wayne - You and I have a lot in common- I've been through all those video and film formats too. I have that same Hi-8 VCR shown on your table. Still use it for conversion. I shot mostly landscapes, but still enjoyed video too. I am in the middle of conversion myself now, and am very interested in your 8mm movie technique. I just started a channel on preserving photo memories myself. Great info you share, thank you so much.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

yep, sounds like we're headed down a similar path. I'll get the video about how I did the 8mm movies next.

@Bonzi_Buddy

2 жыл бұрын

Get a Digital8 camcorder or player with firewire output. That's cake to do. Otherwise, this method works all the same.

Good video. Very pleasant to see. Two years ago I also digitized 40 hours of VHS and 8mm/Hi8 and 70 hours miniDV and HDV. It was a lot work but also a lot off fun to see and revive those moments. At the end I offeres a HDDs and DVDs to parents, brother, uncles, mother in law, etc. If I may I would like to recommend you 3 things: (1) On the DV tapes remember to digitize them with the date superimposed on the screen (2) If your JVC camcorder is HDV (high definition), try to get a FIREWIRE transfer in order to have the HD definition (3) i assume you will use the 8mm film projector to project it on the wall and record with a camcorder. Use the JVC for best quality, and when you have an odd ''flashing'' or stange effects, try to play with the shutter speed on the camcorder. Good luck with the project: I am sure your kids will enjoy the memories. Best regards.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, planning on a video about using firewire for DV tapes. Movies I captured with a frame by frame scanning device (downside is the device is a little pricey) . Hoping to do a video on digitizing old 8mm movies using 3 different techniques.

Great video. Thanks!

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Really good and informative, just what I wanted.

MY DUDE IS A OG !

Great video! It was really helpful. Thank you!

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@marianogonzalez9248

3 жыл бұрын

@@cwaynefox do you hate easycap?

Nice and thorough video. Thank you. I have a vhs to dvd converter and the quality is poor. I cleaned the heads and quality is still poor. So I’ll probably be getting that digital converter you have and another cheap vcr with better quality. And no i dont think the tapes are bad cause ive played them elsewhere and quality is perfect. Thanks again for the video!

enjoyable. I like your presentation.

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

For your age you are incredibly tech savvy! Thank you for this video, easy to follow and informative.

@FAAMAN841

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed Eric. Sometimes us '' old people '' surprise the younger chaps....LOL

@erichhaakmeester5276

2 жыл бұрын

"For your age"? Wow that's pretty ageist. What year is this?

Thanks help me of lot. Good video

Great!! Thank you sir!!

Well done video, Wayne! I enjoyed hearing how you mapped out your video transfer game plan and using small excerpts from longer recordings because who wants to watch all the "excess" video any way?

Any idea why the video quality is so poor when using the Elgato? I'm using a combo TV-VCR as my source for playing the VHS tapes. Using RCA cables from the TV to the Elgato device and plugging that into a USB port on my windows 10 computer. The VHS video displayed on the TV is decent but the recorded video on my computer looks bad. Any suggestions?

Thanks! This gave me the confidence to start my own VHS archiving project.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck. I've found it an enjoyable process.

I forgot to mention that I use an HDMI to USB convertor with OBS software, and 50fps progressive. The quality is superb.

Your end goal is the same as mine. Thanks for affirming my thoughts :)

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. good luck :)

Good information here. Thanks

Great info ,easy to follow , will check out the KZread part, very interesting

Your problem with the screen flickering at 24:14 is caused by ‘lack of TBC (Time-base corrector)’. That’s the exact look I got on mine. I have the Elgato, and bought that model because it consistently was rated at number one for VHS to Digital converters. I’m glad I did. However, what I found were videos that were recorded off the TV directly onto the VHS tape converted to digital perfectly. But my Home videos originally captured on an 8mm camera and then copied to VHS play perfectly on a TV, but they all flickered between scenes and during fast panning when passing through the Elgato. On googling I found the fix and it works like a miracle. However not everyone will have access to this. Feed the Video out of the VHS and into the Video In port of a Hard-drive DVD player (Might work with later model DVD players without the HD), then from the Out Video port of the DVD into the Elgato unit. No flicker what-so-ever! Note: There's no need to bi-pass the audio.

@Anmol-yr9md

3 ай бұрын

What fix did u find

@warwickwas

3 ай бұрын

@@Anmol-yr9md If you read everything in my comments you'll see It's in my notes near the bottom. See the comment: "Feed the Video out of the VHS etc etc"

Informative video, I have an Elgato on order from Amazon...Looking forward to it...

@cwaynefox

3 ай бұрын

Have fun!

Thank you! Liked and subscribed.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

great video

The vhsc camcorders did come out with the hour long takes compared to the 20 minute tapes we loved the jvc camcorders worked great used them for years

@cwaynefox

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Great information, professional done!

Loved it thank you, I feel confident I can do it now myself!

This was the best explanation of how to vhs conversion i seen.Being a old timer my self it nice to have someone explain it without confusing rushed explanation. Thx.

What happens if the camcorder doesn't have the three colored cables ports? My Sony Hi8 has a single plug on the camcorder with a cable that has only two plugs on the other end, a yellow and black. Wonder if this Elgato device will still work when the cable for my camcorder only has the two colors?

Contrary to what a lot of people say, I have noticed significant differences in quality from the various methods of converting VHS to digital. Elgato, unfortunately, was not the highest quality and I wouldn't notice it unless I put it side by side to the higher quality version.

@cwaynefox

Жыл бұрын

what other devices? I certainly have no problems with the quality of these old videos. . These VHS tapes are very low resolution/quality, and this device is for the average person who just wants a simply and inexpensive way to view their family tapes in a more convenient way. Not trying for HD cinematic quality here.

man can I ask you to capture the fast forward mode with no footage on screen? I need that little genuine "FFWD" sign in the corner - can't find it anywhere, would be so thankful if you can help! thank you!

Thank you, I'm beginning this process and your video is very helpful. Since it's now 2022, I'm wondering how far you got in your project?

I keep looking for those High 8 decks but they are hard to find and expensive if you find one.

Fascinating video. I am 73 so have followed almost the same film & video path as you, but in the UK. Does your Elgato capture interlaced or progressive? If the latter, do you just change the framerate from 30 to 60 to preserve the lovely analogue smoothness?

Does the Elgato function properly with the newer Windows 10 platform? My Pinnacle software doest function properly on the newer Windows 10 build...

you are very lucky beeing to hawai :)

Sir pls advice that what are best for video capture from VCR 1-elgato capture usb 2-easycap capture usb if output movie size are same in both stuffs so what i chose

some links to the newest installation/driver software would have been good

I'm new at doing the conversions. Is there a simple way to delete a few seconds at various places in the final digital version? There are infrequent private scenes that I don't want recorded for posterity.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

are you using macOS or Windows?

Hi Wayne ,good video,thanks,I wanted to transfer my old 8mm videos to computer,upon tryingout my old Sony F455 handycam it would not work properly and gave a nasty smell,so I purchased a Sony TRV110E off Ebay,which plays 8mm,Hi 8 and Digital 8 so used that using the Firewire connection,I was lucky enough that an old Toshiba laptop had a Firewire socket and that made it it very easy,but transferring to AVI resulted in very large files,so I got a USB SSD 1TB drive to store the videos

@Hhuespe

3 жыл бұрын

Which compression codec are you using?

Is there anyway to record with a CFR instead of VFR? I’ve tried with obs studio but it has bug. I want to do some post production and the audio is not synced. HEEEELLLPPP PLS! 🙃

Love the commentary, I am in the same boat and shaking my head yes and laughing at the same time, same issues, lol. I have to find a mini DVD deck to play it on, this camera stop working, but have the others :-). I use a Sony recorder that I transfer to, straight to DVD, but going to have to get them digitized as well now. Like you said years of work, a little at a time. I have over 100 CD's made (from back in the day when I was really on it), but still have a ton to go (over 334 type of disk over 15k hrs wowsiee lol. I have all the formats you speak of as well. It's amazing how we are all so much alike. I have the same memories of my Daugther signing at school functions, church etc, son graduation, them both of course. And the cruise to Hawaii for graduation, but I chickened out on the helicopter ride :-). However, later in life ziplined from high above the trees in ST. Kitts go figure lol. Anyway, thanks for the detail, wish me luck and if you come across another deck for the mini 8 please let me know on the hunt, I think rather go this route then another camera that not sure of its use or longevity. LeLe fr: No., Cali. Update/Revision. I had to listen again for ideas and Oh My I don't go back to the first two cameras lol. I started at 8mm, then mini 8's and then mini CD video cameras. :-)

My Canon es8400 only has A/V out will this work? Thanks

Hey Wayne, did you finish the video about converting 8mm clips? I can't find it and I have a ton of 8mm videos I wanna convert, so I would love to get some info on how to do it :)

Could you share the link to your video showing how you transferred your 8mm movies to video? Thanks!

Wayne, did you look at the Roxio VHS conversion solution as well?

where could i find an 8MM player or a device to play back my 8mm tapes.. my old camera does not have the a/c adapter any more.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

It might be easier to find a compatible AC adaptor for the camera. You can probably search the make/model number online and find out the specifications of the adaptor. Other than that, someone selling a used one in the local classifieds or on eBay. The player units weren't that common, but maybe a used camcorder would work to play them back. (You might ask around, you might have a friend with one stored away in the basement. I know I bought 8mm camcorder for my daughter when she was first married, and betting she still has it tucked away somewhere.)

Thanks for this Wayne. I have some VHS tapes that were transferred from 8mm many years ago, so no audio. Is there a way to dub in a music soundtrack?

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

pretty easy to add a soundtrack using a basic video editing program. Just drop your video into the timeline, and drop in an audio track, and then export the results. Should be able to use iMovie on the Mac, or an equivalent video program on Windows.

Once converted and downloaded to your PC do you need another program to put them on a Disc

hi Wayne. great tutorial. I'm running into an issue with the connecction from the vcr to the elgato video capture device. My vcr only has the yellow and white composite connectors

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the vcr only has mono sound out. You could buy a Y splitter to feed both audio channels from the single output audio channel of the vcr, I believe I’ve heard of others doing that. That way you won’t get audio from only one speaker. Something like this maybe .... amzn.to/3PMi7Yq.

The only thing I’m wondering is where is best to have the digital conversion for viewing? Should I just keep them on a hard drive??

@alanvanallen7762

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a USB SSD 1TB to store my videos ,if you save them as AVI 1hour of video uses about 12gb of spacebut is lossless,MP4 takes up much less space

Hi Wayne. Like yourself I am looking at digitalizing all my 8mm and VHS. Please may I know if you know exactly what a setting Perserve Source Format does? Why I asked is because it seems if I have it set the footage almost seems better quality! Like most VHS tapes the quality is shocking? I dont appear to have all those video setting and are hoping this is because you are using S Video. Please is possible for you to try doing the same tapes but using the 3 rca plugs and the the the SVideo and seeing if the settings are different. Thank you

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Preserve format tries to match the resolution and frame rate of the source. In most cases with with old VHS tapes, this probably isn't desirable, but if the tape happened to be recorded at 720p at 60fps, then you might want to use that setting. Most of the old videos are much lower resolution, and I think you'll get better results without this on. As far as using S-video, I recommend this and for most of my videos I used the S Video cable. But the difference is extremely subtle and not noticeable quite often. I think here again it depends on quality of the original. I think 8mm videos were recorded at a higher quality than the original VHS formats so S-video might offer more of a noticeable improvement. I've been working on a video that compares S-video to composite but not much time lately, trying to get ready for my upcoming wedding. Probably get around to finishing it mid august or so.

do you have a video downloading the Elgato video capture to your windows pc

Great video. I've run a Sony Hi8 into a Sony DV (set to VCR if I remember correctly) for the A-D conversion...then plugged the DV camera into a computer using Firewire to capture the old Hi8 videos. Lots of cables and power cords, but worked fine on both on my PCs and Macs. If you already have both cameras, no need to buy the Elgato Video Capture. Also used a Canopus A-D converter to get old Hi8 video on the computer via Firewire and got similar results, but the Canopus can be kind of finicky, especially with WIN 10. Based on your video, might try the Elgato to see if I can improve my results.

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

if you try the Elgato, let me know what you think. interesting scheme to get the Hi8 into the computer.

@ms2668

3 жыл бұрын

@@cwaynefox Bought the Elgato Video Capture and an I-O Data GV-USB2 to run against eachother. Couldn't get my old Dazzle DVC100 to run on WIN10 or would have a 3rd piece of hardware to compare. Initial impression is that, if I didn't want to spend too much time on a computer capturing, processing and converting videos into computer-friendly files, the Elgato is a good choice. Results were decent and very easy to create reasonably-sized video files using Elgato's software....probably the best choice for the vast majority of people. Think if I had the time, inclination and disk space, however, I'd go with the I-O Data GV-USB2, use VirtualDub (free software) to capture and process (deinterlace/resize/etc) the AVI files and Handbrake (also free software) to turn the AVI files into smaller MP4/M4V files. Much more time consuming and technical, but the results appear better to my untrained eye. I tried both the Elgato and I-O Data hardware to capture video using VirtualDub, but found the Elgato hardware dropped about 10% of the frames and the results were choppy. There may be a setting I missed, but the I-O Data hardware didn't have any drops and is about $30 cheaper if you are going to go the VirtualDub/Handbrake route. VSDC (free video editing software) also allows capture using either the Elgato or I-O Data hardware. Tried it to see if it would work, but didn't compare the results with VirtualDub. I'm running a home-built PC with a Ryzen 5 processor and 16GB of RAM, so pretty basic...nothing extreme.

@devizebeats

Жыл бұрын

You talk too much. Btw elgato is great,converted hundreds of vhs,hi8,mini dv,vhsc tapes as mybusiness

Hello Wayne, I found your presentation very informative thank you so much. I noticed your recording had several topics, can you please advise me on what editing program you recommend to divide these into their own file/DVD. Thanks Ronda (Australia) PS I have just read your reply to Nivea Marshall with similar query. I will now check out QuickTime for my Windows 10. So helpful, greatly appreciated. 🤗

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

working on the video to use Quicktime to accomplish this now. Should have it online within a couple of weeks.

@rondahewes2019

3 жыл бұрын

@@cwaynefox look forward to viewing your results Wayne. I hope to achieve dividing my long video into separate files using QuickTime as you have suggested too. Thanks for your advise on this topic 🤗

I am skeptical of any USB-type video capturing device. Do you experience any drop frame or audio out of sync issues? I tried to look for a PCI card with s-video input for Mac but could not find any. Do you have any recommendation? Thank you in advance.

@raulcamarena65

3 жыл бұрын

Mac used to have capture cards built in back in the day... check out this comment kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2SE0LiBeLe-Yag.html . not sure which card that is or what video he refers too but they do exist.

Just watched your video on transferring analog video tapes to digital. Very informative. I'm interested in what you used to transfer your Super 8 movies? You stated in the video that you would be posting another video about the device you used for that transfer. Just wondering if you've got around to that yet? Also, I really like your idea about posting condensed clips on a private KZread channel. Great idea!

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Next one I'm going to finish. another week or two.

My VCR only seems to have 1 audio output jack (white). Do I need to find a different VCR with a Red and White Audio output for best audio recording quality?

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on whether the camera that recorded the original had stereo microphones. If so, the sound would definitely be more natural if you maintained the stereo quality. Many early camcorders didn't record in stereo though. Hard to really tell without finding a stereo deck and listening.

would this be the same quality as any other vhs recorder?

Thanks for proving some old timers can talk tech just as well as millennials!

One of my old camcorders has mono audio (only a white RCA jack, no red). I just installed the Elgato software and I don’t see an option to switch the audio to mono. Do you think an RCA jack splitter cable work with this? (White to Red and White cable)

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe if you buy an RCA y adaptor to go from the camera and split the audio to both sides of the Elgato you should get good mono audio. You can also just use one of the inputs on the Elgato and then fix it later in software, but I think it would easier just to use the y splitter. I assume you need male to male connectors, as most camcorders have a female connector. I think this would work. amzn.to/3uPbObE

Thank you. I have about the same amount of video. With this software, can you clip some of your long events? Example, my son was in a Marching Band and I atually taped some of the football game, which I do not want to keeep--can I cut it out from the middle of the tape? Should I get an external hard drive to store these files?

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

I did a follow up video on how I use QuickTime to split the original out into segments based on subject. An external hard drive would be fine, also make sure you have a way to back them up. Be sad to spend hours(days) digitizing all the old videos then a hard drive crash loses it all.

This is working but I’m not super happy with the quality. The raw output looks fine but the mp4 compression is rough. Is there a better method? I’ve set it to high quality mode and I’ve got a high end PC.

Great video! I have a question - I am considering switching to this ElGato... Here is my situation- I am mac based, and I have a canopus ADVC-100 digital bridge I have used for YEARS, and its been amazing, but, these days its a bit buggy communicating / dropping frames with my new set up since having moved to a new home (capturing in Premiere and iMovie - whichever I can get working!). I am only looking for a digitizer to take analogue signal from Hi8 / VCR tapes that can produce a good looking digital file that I can then take into Adobe Premiere and Encore and manually author (or, move to a Thumbdrive for clients that want that). Seems to me that the ElGato you are using is MUCH more reliable as a standalone system (not having to capture into premiere, since this converter has its own captrue software). Would you say that this ElGato would be a good switch for me? I have clients in the town I live that come to me with A LOT of analog tapes, and the ADVC100 just seems really buggy with my setup now, and I am looking for a better alternative. Thanks!!

@cwaynefox

Жыл бұрын

Sry to be so long. Im pretty happy with the quality. I’ve seen the results from other devices and just don’t see much difference. The Elgato is such a easy solution. It’s certainly cheap enough to give it a try.

I've used this with my cameras with RCA jacks but I have a old Sony that has other jacks like DV in and out and S Video. But the Elgato cable is female and the camera is female. What cable do I need? This old camera is a Sony Digital 8 Handycam

@cwaynefox

3 жыл бұрын

You should be able to find male to male cables. This was pretty common on equipment back then. All of the equipment had female connectors, and all the cables had male connectors on both ends.These are typically called RCA patch cords. Should be able to find them on Amazon.

So I just got one of these Elgato transfer devices. It's the only one I've used and it does the job. The software is straightforward and easy to use but I think they should update it. Specifically I found that trimming off the beginning or end of a recording can be fine but in some cases it's not possible to move the slider one second at a time. Not a deal breaker but some fine-tuning would be nice considering this thing costs nearly $100

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any problems with that. Thanks for the report

@deebee5310

Жыл бұрын

Try using the arrow keys for finite adjustments.

Thanks for the great video. I have a question.. I can see how easily one can crop the beginning and the end of a recording with DelGado. Let's say I have a 1 hour VHS video, and at the 20 min to 30 min points there is unwanted scene. ( So the portion I wish to delete is in the middle of the hour) . . It appears the Delgado software cannot do what I just mentioned. I guess I would have to '' piece-meal '' the recording separately. i.e. Rename the one hour recording and work on removing that unwanted scene separately.? Thanks

@cwaynefox

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the elgato software only allows trimming the beginning and end. Only option would be to split it into separate recordings while transferring. If. you are on a Mac Quicktime is a good solution, did a video on splitting out separate clips or getting rid of sections using Quicktime (kzread.info/dash/bejne/fI17sLOepNrAltY.html ). If on windows, I’m sure there are programs with similar capabilities.

@FAAMAN841

2 жыл бұрын

@@cwaynefox Thank you for your timely response. I appreciate it. It is interesting that ElGato appears to be the most '' user friendly''. Although Dazzle and OBS Studio are probably fine programs for the more advanced user, they seem, to this novice, to be complicated to navigate. For example, one must set the quality of the output video but ElGato seems to adjust this automatically for the user. I think I will purchase the ElGato system for the VHS tapes I want to copy from the 70's and 80's. Thanks for your time.