Anyone point me in the right direction to someone that can put a video i have onto dvd,

thank's !!

Many photo places (e.g. Jessops) will offer this service.

If, however, you have quite a few you want to convert you might find it cheaper / better to buy a DVD Camcorder with S-Video in.

I can do it for you if you like. I do it professionally every day, so one extra won't make much difference.

PM me and i'll give you my details.

I should also like to do this but I have more than 1 tape possibly up to 5 (all old family cine films put onto video by my late father so very precious to me) - I've Pm'd you alchresearch.

With the price of DVD writers now wouldn't it be easier to buy a writer and a TV card and do it your self.:confused: :)

Originally posted by Bikertec
With the price of DVD writers now wouldn't it be easier to buy a writer and a TV card and do it your self.:confused: :)

Bikertec

I already have a writer but wasn't sure if all I needed was a tv card. Can you confirm this is all I require? I've never done this before and it would be lovely to have them on DVD. I was watching one of them last night seemed really funny seeing myself as a 13 year old at my older sister's wedding. Embarrassing too!

I am assuming that with the correct equipment I would just hook up the video player to my computer. Is this correct? What software would you use to record it with though? Not done this before new area for me.

Hardware needed:

Some sort of 'capture' device - either an internal card or an external USB / Firewire box which contains audio and video inputs - usually in the form of phono sockets. If buying a TV card, ensure that it does have a capture facillity, and that it is capable of capturing in PAL resolution (720 x 480).

This (http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=6895&GroupID=0) seems to be a good PCI capture card.

I use this (http://www.divx.com/hardware/detail.php?p=1) and this (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/ProductPage_n.asp?Product_ID=1884&Langue_ID=2) to capture my video.

Software:

Video editing software. If you have Windows XP you can use Movie Maker, but I prefer to use Nero Visionexpress and Adobe Premiere. I did get Pinnacle Studio 9 and Intervideo WinDVD creator bundled with my capture devices though.

Thanks Andy I might nip down to the computer fair tomorrow and see what I can get.

Originally posted by wendy
Bikertec

I already have a writer but wasn't sure if all I needed was a tv card. Can you confirm this is all I require? I've never done this before and it would be lovely to have them on DVD. I was watching one of them last night seemed really funny seeing myself as a 13 year old at my older sister's wedding. Embarrassing too!

I am assuming that with the correct equipment I would just hook up the video player to my computer. Is this correct? What software would you use to record it with though? Not done this before new area for me. Sorry was out last night so couldn't reply but alchresearch was completely correct.:thumbsup: :)

You'll be pleased to know that ALDI will shortly be stocking a USB VIDEO CREATOR (17th March). Full details are on their site:

http://uk.aldi.com/

under SPECIAL BUYS:


Convert your old video tapes to digital MPEG files.
Burns directly from a video player or camcorder onto DVD
Built-in MPEG editor
Edit recordings and add music to your old movies
Compatible with VHS, H18, camcorder and other video recorders
Edit and store on your PC or burn direct to disc (DVD burner required)
USB 2.0 transfer rate
USB 1.1 compatible
Capture and encode in MEG 4.2 and 1 file format
AV or S-video input.

For £30 that is an absolute bargain

think ill get one of those as ive loads of video to transfer to dvd:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Originally posted by alchresearch
You'll be pleased to know that ALDI will shortly be stocking a USB VIDEO CREATOR (17th March). Full details are on their site:

http://uk.aldi.com/

under SPECIAL BUYS:


Convert your old video tapes to digital MPEG files.
Burns directly from a video player or camcorder onto DVD
Built-in MPEG editor
Edit recordings and add music to your old movies
Compatible with VHS, H18, camcorder and other video recorders
Edit and store on your PC or burn direct to disc (DVD burner required)
USB 2.0 transfer rate
USB 1.1 compatible
Capture and encode in MEG 4.2 and 1 file format
AV or S-video input.

For £30 that is an absolute bargain Have to watch out for that could do with one my self:thumbsup:

Yes me too I didn't go down to the computer fair last weekend so I still need one.

Just to remind you wendy its tomorrow if you want one.:thumbsup:

I'm going to get at least two or three from my local store. I'm lucky as I live in quite a snobbish suburb and most locals don't set foot in there, so there's usually a lot of computer gear in!

So if anyone isn't able to grab one, PM me and you can have it for cost price.

Originally posted by Bikertec
Just to remind you wendy its tomorrow if you want one.:thumbsup:

Thanks for the reminder:thumbsup: My daughter is going down to the retail park later (I'm at work) so I've rung her and asked her to pick me one up - no doubt she will ring me if she can't work out what they are.

My daughter just phoned me back seems like she got the last one at Meadowhall Retail Park's Aldi. :clap: looks like you might have some takers on your offer alchresearch!

The stocks didn't come in until 1pm today.

I only bought two, but If anyone wants one I may be able to get more tomorrow providing there are some in stock.

I also got the wireless keyboard, photo paper pack and the video leads. All excellent quality and extremely good value for money!

Am I blind? I can't see it on the Special Buys page at all.

They've changed their website, they're now the special buys for next week.

Originally posted by alchresearch

I only bought two, but If anyone wants one I may be able to get more tomorrow providing there are some in stock.


I've pm'd you about this

Sam

Originally posted by Scutts
I've pm'd you about this

Sam

Odd, not had a PM warning. I'll ensure you're the top of the list though.

Got one from Meadowhall retail there were 3 left when I got mine.:thumbsup:

Can anyone confirm if these are any good?

I'm thinking about getting the video from the fashion shows I did for Comic Relief re-done for use on the web site but I'd like to be sure it wouldn't be a lame buy if I did..

Cheers :)

I haven't had time to try it yet but will let you know.:thumbsup:

I'll ensure you're the top of the list though.

Thanks :)

Aldi have got the dvd creatorsa at £30 in again this week - Meadowhall only had 6 left though yesterday.