Affordable places that transfer old videos to DVD? - The DIS Discussion Forums

branv · 11-20-2009, 02:28 PM

I have some of the old Hi8 video tapes I'd like to transfer to a DVD. A local place wanted to charge $25 per video tape, no matter how many minutes are recorded on it (yes, you heard that right, not per DVD)

Does anyone know of a decent company with fair pricing that offers this service?

And for those of you who've done this -- how do they handle the non-recorded space on the tapes? I realize this probably sounds stupid, but I won't just end up with a bunch of "dead space" on a dvd will I? I have a few tapes that are only about 15 minutes worth of recording, so I'd hate to have to pay for a bunch of DVD's that barely have any minutes on them.

Thank you!

toledo13 · 11-20-2009, 02:38 PM

Unreal- I was JUST talking to my dad about this! I want to know, too!!

Juliegirl1 · 11-20-2009, 02:43 PM

I actually just bought a VCR to DVD recorder from HSN (sorry I can't link to it - work has that site blocked). I don't know if it will do the Hi8 but you might be able to find that out from the HSN website. It was only $200 and once I got it I found out that it will also play back VHS and DVD's - I needed a DVD player anyway so I got a bonus! It was about $199 - I haven't hooked it up yet - it's been a busy week and I just got it on Tuesday. I THINK it's a JVC model.

floridascgirl · 11-20-2009, 02:46 PM

I don't recall the price, but Costco was the cheapest that I had seen.

dawson5 · 11-20-2009, 03:04 PM

you should just be able to get cable from your camcorder to your pc, use some kind of capture software to record and edit, then burn it with your dvd player. You might need extra hard drive, usually 1hr of video equals about 4GB.

Do you have a college around where you live? You might be able to find a person who is in that field who might want to do something like that for money on the side.

I know a lot of people who like Adobe premiere, Vegas and I think a few have used Pinnacle (buggy) to capture the video and edit.

Disnydad · 11-20-2009, 03:13 PM

I bought a VHS to DVD recorder unit at Best Buy for about $140 to record our old VHS-C tapes. After I finished my tapes, I sold the unit on Craigs List for $80.

HLDisney · 11-20-2009, 03:27 PM

I used www.ScanDigital.com just recently to convert my Hi8 tapes to DVD and they did a good job. Not sure if they might be willing to combine your tapes into one DVD or not, though.

Helen

Swimalie · 11-20-2009, 03:27 PM

My husband has done this with all of his 8mm tapes on to, I believe a mini-dv. He didn't do them to a dvd since the dv's can hold more movies and they should last longer. He then hooks up the video camera to our computer and transfers the video on to it. Then once he edits in iMovie, he can save to a dvd player for his family. He has used them for several years and has been very pleased. We don't live near them. He mails them the video and they do the work. They send him an invoice and mail him the mini-dv once he pays. They have to invoice after since it's based on how long the video is.

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11-20-2009, 02:28 PM	#1
branv The safety feature in my parents van was floor to ceiling shag carpet If your clothes are cute enough, you can be forgiven for sensible shoes Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin-ish, TX Posts: 2,515	Affordable places that transfer old videos to DVD? I have some of the old Hi8 video tapes I'd like to transfer to a DVD. A local place wanted to charge $25 per video tape, no matter how many minutes are recorded on it (yes, you heard that right, not per DVD) Does anyone know of a decent company with fair pricing that offers this service? And for those of you who've done this -- how do they handle the non-recorded space on the tapes? I realize this probably sounds stupid, but I won't just end up with a bunch of "dead space" on a dvd will I? I have a few tapes that are only about 15 minutes worth of recording, so I'd hate to have to pay for a bunch of DVD's that barely have any minutes on them. Thank you! __________________

11-20-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
Juliegirl1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 498	I actually just bought a VCR to DVD recorder from HSN (sorry I can't link to it - work has that site blocked). I don't know if it will do the Hi8 but you might be able to find that out from the HSN website. It was only $200 and once I got it I found out that it will also play back VHS and DVD's - I needed a DVD player anyway so I got a bonus! It was about $199 - I haven't hooked it up yet - it's been a busy week and I just got it on Tuesday. I THINK it's a JVC model. __________________ Spring Break 3/13-20/2009 Ten Day Christmas Trip to ASMU 11/28/08-12/7/08 Mom's only Trip to Pop 9/25-28/08 All Star Music Family Suites 12/8-15/07 Pop Century 12/16-22/06 All Star Movies May 2004 Offsite 1988 Offsite 1987 High School Drill Team

11-20-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
floridascgirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charleston, S.C. Posts: 885	I don't recall the price, but Costco was the cheapest that I had seen. __________________ Many trips as a child! 2005 Thanksgiving Wilderness Lodge2008 January Wilderness Lodge 2009 Jan/Feb Animal Kingdom Lodge2009 December Animal Kingdom Lodge

11-20-2009, 03:04 PM	#5
dawson5 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 826	you should just be able to get cable from your camcorder to your pc, use some kind of capture software to record and edit, then burn it with your dvd player. You might need extra hard drive, usually 1hr of video equals about 4GB. Do you have a college around where you live? You might be able to find a person who is in that field who might want to do something like that for money on the side. I know a lot of people who like Adobe premiere, Vegas and I think a few have used Pinnacle (buggy) to capture the video and edit. __________________ "That's some wrath right there. We own pitchforks, hot wax and feathers. And we're not afraid to use them." --anonymous

11-20-2009, 03:27 PM	#7
HLDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 396	I used www.ScanDigital.com just recently to convert my Hi8 tapes to DVD and they did a good job. Not sure if they might be willing to combine your tapes into one DVD or not, though. Helen __________________ Me DD8 (because she's always on the move) Several trips as a child and young adult First trip with DD (and another single mom friend and her DD), Nov 2006, CSR Second trip with DD (and 2 single mom friends and their DDs), Nov 2007, Pop Century Trip with relatives, Nov 2008, CSR Hoping for a trip in 2010.......

11-20-2009, 02:38 PM	#2
toledo13 A dream is a wish your heart makes. Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,642	Unreal- I was JUST talking to my dad about this! I want to know, too!!

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11-20-2009, 03:13 PM	#6
Disnydad DVC Member -- OKW,VWL Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ballston Spa, New York, USA Posts: 1,312	I bought a VHS to DVD recorder unit at Best Buy for about $140 to record our old VHS-C tapes. After I finished my tapes, I sold the unit on Craigs List for $80.

11-20-2009, 03:27 PM	#8
Swimalie Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 282	My husband has done this with all of his 8mm tapes on to, I believe a mini-dv. He didn't do them to a dvd since the dv's can hold more movies and they should last longer. He then hooks up the video camera to our computer and transfers the video on to it. Then once he edits in iMovie, he can save to a dvd player for his family. He has used them for several years and has been very pleased. We don't live near them. He mails them the video and they do the work. They send him an invoice and mail him the mini-dv once he pays. They have to invoice after since it's based on how long the video is. http://www.goaggressive.com/

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