Re: I just want to put 8mm Hi-8 onto DVD w/chapters

I just wanted to insert my opinion here and say that I recently
purchased Pinnacle Studio Plus 11, and it is fantastic and does
everything from assisting with capture, to editing, to menu creation,
to master DVD creation..

regards,
AF



On Sep 27, 2:04 pm, Pat Coghlan <n...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I can do the capture okay, but what's the best software for producing
DVDs for this type of application, i.e., family-movie type DVDs?



sandypr...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
On Sep 25, 7:09 pm, Pat Coghlan <n...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm just looking for video editing software that will let me transfer my
8mm camcorder tapes to DVD, to enable the family to view them.

Ideally, I think I'd like to be able to put chapter menus (frame plus
title?) on some kind of background.

I tried Moviemaker, but it seemed pretty limited in its ability to
create chapters on a background.

Suggestions appreciated.

-Pat

First, you have to convert the analog 8mm signal to digital by any one
of several methods.

You can play your analog tape into a digital camcorder which can
convert it on the fly to digital and onto mini-DV tape in the
camcorder. Then play the mini-DV tape into your computer by firewire.

You can play your analog tape into a digital camcorder which can
convert and "pass-thru" the digital camcorder directly into your
computer by firewire.

You can play your analog tape into a format converter, such as a Sony
DVMC-DA1, or similar, which will also transfer the digital signal into
your computer by firewire.

Each of these methods assume you have an analog player, such as an
analog HI-8 camcorder or analog Hi-8 VCR, AND a firewire port on your
computer to receive the digital signal.

Once "captured" onto your computer, you can use apropriate software to
edit and convert to DVD format, and burn your DVD.

Another alternative would be to play your Hi-8 tapes thru either a
camcorder or vcr into a stand-alone DVD recorder, which could generate
a DVD on-the-fly. This last method might be the cheapest in the log
run, but there would be little opportunity to edit or embellish the
DVD.

If you are simply trying to "save" the video for posterity, and are
willing to live with accidental shots of your feet, etc., this last
method would be my recommendation.

If you are trying to edit out the bad spots, add elaborate titles,
special effects, etc., then you need to get your footage digitized and
into your computer as indicated in the earlier part of this post.

Good luck,

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