05-24-2004, 04:51 PM
Video Capture Card.
YOu hook the capture card into your computer and it will record the video from an array of inputs (RCA, Composite, Cable, etc) and you save it as a video format (typically something very uncompressed and easy to encode into)
From there, you have to choose your encoding method (DVD, SVCD, VCD, DivX, etc) and you do that manually with the tools that are typically free. I have a Video Capture Card right now. THe V-Stream PVR TV878, which is the exact same as a KWorld Card as well. It's a relatively inexpensive card at around $35-$50. There are pro grade cards which are around $500, which is what I was using when I used to work for a company that transfers film (usually 8 and 16mm) into digital transfers.
YOu hook the capture card into your computer and it will record the video from an array of inputs (RCA, Composite, Cable, etc) and you save it as a video format (typically something very uncompressed and easy to encode into)
From there, you have to choose your encoding method (DVD, SVCD, VCD, DivX, etc) and you do that manually with the tools that are typically free. I have a Video Capture Card right now. THe V-Stream PVR TV878, which is the exact same as a KWorld Card as well. It's a relatively inexpensive card at around $35-$50. There are pro grade cards which are around $500, which is what I was using when I used to work for a company that transfers film (usually 8 and 16mm) into digital transfers.