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rwest · 12-13-2008, 12:36 AM

I just recently aquired these componenst and put them in a box.

2.4 celleron 400fsb
1 gig ddr400
ATI AIW 9600XT AGP card
80gb WD 133ATA HDD
320gb WD 133ATA HDD
Samsung DVD Rom
HP DVD 740i writer
ECS P4Vmm2 MB
Some no name PS 450watts
loaded XP home

Yea! it worked. I was real suprised too, cuz the MB and processor came to me not working.
Anyway since I've put it together and it's stayed stable for a month now, I thiought I'd like to try some more intense video editing than simple dvd to dvd.

I've been using dvd decrypter and dvd shrink for some time now and it's real simple, of course I've never reauthered or tried to reconstruct the dvd.

But now I have a a video card that's capable of capturing my vhs tapes and am at a loss of knowledge. I downloaded drivers from the manufactures sites but I don't have any software to use. Ati actually let me download WME cuz I have an original ATI disk but not the one for my vid card.

Here's my problem I tried using windows media encoder, but it wants to encode the file while capturing. I clearly don't have the power for that. the output file is so choppy it's pathetic.

First real question: 2.4 celly and 1gb ram should be able to capture vhs quality no problem, right?

2nd: ATI's 9600XT isn't a shabby card, right? There's no real reason it couldn't handle the job, ya think?

I've done a little research, and so I think my first hurdle is choosing a software program that will just capture the audio & video. Yes/No maybe...?

I googled for free vid/cap software and got so many hits I don't know what to try. I feel so new, It seems overwhelming as to really where to start.

All hints tips and suggestions are welcome. I'm really wanting to condense the vhs tapes to dvd.

12-13-2008, 12:36 AM	#1
rwest Member (11 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,388	basic video capture questions I just recently aquired these componenst and put them in a box. 2.4 celleron 400fsb 1 gig ddr400 ATI AIW 9600XT AGP card 80gb WD 133ATA HDD 320gb WD 133ATA HDD Samsung DVD Rom HP DVD 740i writer ECS P4Vmm2 MB Some no name PS 450watts loaded XP home Yea! it worked. I was real suprised too, cuz the MB and processor came to me not working. Anyway since I've put it together and it's stayed stable for a month now, I thiought I'd like to try some more intense video editing than simple dvd to dvd. I've been using dvd decrypter and dvd shrink for some time now and it's real simple, of course I've never reauthered or tried to reconstruct the dvd. But now I have a a video card that's capable of capturing my vhs tapes and am at a loss of knowledge. I downloaded drivers from the manufactures sites but I don't have any software to use. Ati actually let me download WME cuz I have an original ATI disk but not the one for my vid card. Here's my problem I tried using windows media encoder, but it wants to encode the file while capturing. I clearly don't have the power for that. the output file is so choppy it's pathetic. First real question: 2.4 celly and 1gb ram should be able to capture vhs quality no problem, right? 2nd: ATI's 9600XT isn't a shabby card, right? There's no real reason it couldn't handle the job, ya think? I've done a little research, and so I think my first hurdle is choosing a software program that will just capture the audio & video. Yes/No maybe...? I googled for free vid/cap software and got so many hits I don't know what to try. I feel so new, It seems overwhelming as to really where to start. All hints tips and suggestions are welcome. I'm really wanting to condense the vhs tapes to dvd.