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November 23, 2007
5:00 AM Eastern |
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Not all that long ago (or so it seems), the VHS format was state of the art, but now it's beginning to show its age--and if tapes are just left on the shelf, the events recorded on them may be lost forever. Therefore it's essential to consider converting VHS tapes to a more permanent format. At one time VHS was a revolutionary breakthrough for the home moviemaker. VHS cameras allowed us to easily tape family events and play them on our TV sets, but like everything else, technology changes. In the case of VHS tapes, this can be especially threatening because they deteriorate with each passing year. Now, though, software programs and computer accessories make it easy to save what you have recorded and reformat it for the digital age. Host Alan Berg demonstrates how to convert old VHS home movies into new formats of digital tape and digital DVD videodiscs. In the course of doing this, he condenses home movies by editing down hours of tape to the highlights that are the most watchable. He'll also create a DVD with an opening menu and chapter points, just like the ones you rent from the video store. Finally, he'll demonstrate an inexpensive way to transfer old film to digital videotape.
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