Posted by iBallooka on 03/23/07 10:50

On 2007-03-23 08:19:01 +0000, "Cori" <cmashieldscapting@hotmail.com> said:

> On Mar 22, 3:00 pm, sbt <dogbre...@chaseabone.com.invalid> wrote:
>
>> Going from VHS to computer via the Canopus because you wish to do
>> additional editing will result in (possibly much) higher quality than
>> using the Zenith to encode and then doing a Canopus transfer,
>
> Well, I assumed I wouldn't have to transfer to another form, once it
> was on DVD, because a DVD can be played in the computer. The way I
> transfer analog data with the Canopus is by using capture mode, then
> feeding the captured material into the computer. I'm just asking if
> material converted through the Canopus is of better quality than
> material burned onto the Zenith, or no difference.
>
>> Thus, if you don't need to edit, either "all-in-the-Zenith" or VHS to
>> computer via ADVC followed by authoring on the Mac are roughly
>> equivalent "least loss" processes -- it just depends on which has the
>> best MPEG encoder.
>
>> Spenser
>
> How do I learn specs on the encoders? The Canopus manual is a piece
> of worthless junk and I never learned anything about what it does or
> how to use it except by going on the forums. The Zenith manual is
> pretty detailed. Thanks for any indications.
>
> Cori

The Canopus manual is not needed other than to show connections, once
connected. all it does then is to simply transfer data from place to
another digitally or analogue, the software on the computer then deals
with this information in a manner you have set to do...

What you do with the data once transferred to your computer is entirely
dependent on what the end use is and your skill levels...

Your using a very simple and basic VHS/DVD system and your importing
from this it seems "movies" via the Canapos into your computer, if so
then the old maxim kicks in "garbage in garbage out" If the original
material is of low resolution/quality and the simple fact its VHS means
it is when compared with modern day digital then all you ever can hope
to achieve is "tweaking" round the edges...

If your hardware and skill levels are sufficient then excellent results
can be achieved all you need to do is invest time and money, if your
unwilling or unable to do this then saying a manual is piece of junk
will not help you in gaining information, even more so when the Canapos
is the perfect choice to achieve what you want to achieve...

If your not satisfied with simply putting in a VHS tape and copying
over to DVD within the Zenith, then ask for alternatives, some have
been given, video editing, codecs and DVD authoring are all very steep
learning curves to do "properly" and hardware/software demands are high
and expensive...Apple has iDVD and iMovie as a bridge but again to get
the best from either you have to invest time in reading the
information...

And there are several free software packages available online which
will probably meet you needs...

Mike
--
Peace and Happiness is a State of Mind....

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