Digitizing Home Videos: Easy and Affordable Methods

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The discussion focuses on methods for transferring home video from old VHS tapes to a computer, specifically using composite output (yellow RCA for video and red/white RCA for audio). The most recommended approach involves using a TV card or a dedicated USB capture device, which typically starts at around $50. These devices allow for direct capture of video at DVD quality (MPEG2 format) if the computer meets basic requirements. It's also advised to choose a capture device that includes a good video editing software package for enhanced usability. Overall, this method balances ease of use and affordability for digitizing VHS content.
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Hey guys!

I was wondering what is the easiest/best/cheapest (I know I can only have two of the three!) method for getting home video onto my computer is?

The video would be coming from a composite output (yellow RCA jack), and the audio would be the red/white RCA outputs.

It doesn't have to be anything fancy, it's just old VHS tapes.

Thank you:)
 
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Using a tv card or some other input device, you can capture directly to DVD quality mpeg2 if you have a half decent computer. I've done a few...

TV cards or dedicated capture devices (usually USB) start at about $50 and you want to make sure you get one bundled with a decent video editor software package.
 
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