What I need to do is get the footage from three VHS tapes into a state where I can edit them digitally, then export them to a looped DVD.

Never done this before, so not sure what I need. Obviously, I'll need a VCR machine, but then after that I'm pretty clueless. Do I have to record straight onto DVD (by using a DVD recorder), or is there a way of capturing the footage directly with editing software? Or am I going to need a TV card, or some other such piece of specialised equipment?

Any help/suggestions much appreciated.

You'll need a capture device to connect the video recorder to your PC.

It will come with some bundled software, or you can use Windows Movie Maker or Nero Vision Express (better).

Hi Pilon,

There are several ways you can transfer VHS to DVD, listed below are three devices from the Maplin Electronics website to give you an idea what is out there.

VHS to DVD Recorder. (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=224007&source=1)

Dazzle video capture device. (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=96885&doy=29m8&criteria=Dazzle)

DVD Maker 2 (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=225632&doy=29m8&criteria=Dazzle)