converting analog video to digital video for use in FCE

Hi,

I have a bunch of VHS tapes that I would like to convert to digital, so that I can use them in FCE. Is there a way to do this that won't cost me a ton of money?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Jan 2, 2009 8:11 AM

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Jan 4, 2009 12:59 PM in response to Kerryburd

You won't get any audio through to the computer until you can get video through. FCE won't capture or even recognize the audio unless a video signal is present.

For now, forget about the camcorder-to-computer and focus on the VCR-to-camcorder connections and settings. You're hearing the audio on the camcorder so that means you have to correct input set. Since the S-Video doesn't seem to be working, try a composite cable (RCA to RCA).

-DH

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Jan 4, 2009 1:08 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

David,

I am able to see and hear the analog video on the LCD on my camcorder. I am also able to see the video simultaneously on the VTR in FCE. It's just that, when I go to play the captured video on FCE, I cannot hear it. When I select the clip & go to item properties, there is no audio information, so I have to assume that the clip's audio is not being captured for some reason. What I don't know is why, or how I fix this problem....any suggestions anyone?

Tom Wolsky

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Jan 4, 2009 1:15 PM in response to Kerryburd

How is the audio connected to the camcorder?

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Jan 4, 2009 1:32 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

With the A/V connecting cable supplied with my camcorder.

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Jan 4, 2009 4:37 PM in response to Kerryburd

I wonder if this problem is related to my current other problem - which is that any captured video clips (analog and digital) are being captured without any audio.

This is a puzzler. Any suggestions, anyone?

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Jan 5, 2009 5:39 AM in response to Kerryburd

Anyone?

Jan 5, 2009 5:43 AM in response to Kerryburd

Hi(Bonjour)!

Why do not install Mac OS 10.5.6 COMBO update?

Michel Boissonneault

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Jan 5, 2009 2:12 PM in response to Michel Boissonneault

I do regularly install the recommended updates; is this something different? Why do you think that this is causing this particular problem?

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