VHS and Hi 8 video transfer method.

[arc nevada]

I use an M4 Mac Mini and a Firewire DV conveter for this tutorial. Having said that the Firewire DV converters can also be used with Windows computers.


https://youtu.be/YremBGJXUeY

[John T Smith]

For Windows The last time I converted Analog to Digital (VHS tapes from an EARLY camera) I used an external Grass Valley ADVC 110 (no longer made) to do the conversion and then send the signal to my computer via Firewire cable with http://www.scenalyzer.com/ and it works well, I changed the default Fat32 to NTFS setting to be able to capture to one file, not 4Gig 'pieces'

[arc nevada]

I used the ADVC 110 in the video. Adobe stopped support for the ADVC 110 but imovie and FCP will work just fine.

[Warren Heaton]

Long live iMovie for DV-NTSC or DV-PAL capture!

A purchasing tip:  The Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter and the Apple Thunderbolt 2 to FireWire800 adapter  are usually available at a lower price as open box items from Best Buy.

If capturing from VHS and Hi8 with a modern computer, however, I'd opt for a Blackmagic Design Intensity 4K PCI card (if purchasing used, make sure you're getting the Intensity card that works with Apple Silicon) in a Thunderbolt PCI enclosure captured with the included Media Express software.

[arc nevada]

I have an Intenisty Shuttle. It can capture VHS Tapes but only if your VHS player has a built in TBC. If not you have to to also purchase a TBC.