Digitizing VHS tapes using composite to hdmi connection

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March 13, 2022
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My mom was cleaning out her closet (first time in 21 years) and found some old vhs home movies. She asked if I would be able to convert them so she could watch on her computer or share online(because I'm the tech savvy son, so I should already know that). I've got Premiere Pro and a composite (RCA) to HDMI converter. Is it really as simple as connecting the VCR or camcorder to my laptop, press record on Premiere, press play on the VCR, and wait?

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Peru Bob

Community Expert

In order for Premiere Pro to capture video from VHS, you will need a converter that outputs via Firewire.

You will also need a Firewire input to your motherboard or a Firewire card.

The Canopus ADVC-110 units here will work:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l2632&_nkw=canopus+converter&_sacat=21162&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=canopus&_osacat=0

Peru Bob

Community Expert

If it's just a cord, no.

Please post a link to the converter.

Have a look here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-discussions/converting-vhs-to-dvd-with-premier-pro/m-p/11811259#M327969

cameronc49750207Author

Participant

This is the one I saw at Walmart, but if it won't work, let me know what will, please. Thank you

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Andy 1968

Inspiring

That is just a converter not a capture card. The Firewire DV converters are your best bet as seen in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLUxRkPMdA

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