On 12/08/2011 04:48 PM, Ronald Chmara wrote:
> On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 4:06 PM, Richard C. Steffens<[email protected]>
> wrote:
>> What hardware and software do I need to take the output of my VCR and
>> create a digital file that I can then burn to a DVD that will play in
>> the DVD player attached to my TV?
<--->
> Found this HOWTO:
> http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/248203-Converting-VHS-to-DVD-under-Linux-HOWTO
Thanks. That is very informative. Looks like I have a bunch of reading
to do.
> Most of the VCR->DVD standalone recorders do *not* allow you to make a
> copy of any works with external copyright holders, and it may be a bit
> tricky to do this under linux as well... the movie studios would
> rather you buy the DVD version. The copy protection *can be* defeated,
> and has been defeated..... and it is a crime to do so, even if you
> have copyright, with a few rare exceptions ("I bought it on VHS and
> want to put it on DVD" is not one of them).
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Millennium_Copyright_Act
Sigh. Well, I'll just have to try it and see if it works. If not, I'll
either look for the studio published DVD or give up on that movie.
Some of what I want to do is convert video I shot myself, so there won't
be a copyright issue there.
Thanks.
--
Regards,
Dick Steffens
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