How to Convert 8mm Tapes to Digital without a Camcorder

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Or, take the tapes to a video duplicator to have them digitized professionally—though this can get expensive. To use a camcorder as a webcam, the camcorder will need audio and video output ports such as HDMI or USB. Then install some webcam software, like Logitech Capture, and connect the camcorder to your computer via USB or HDMI cable. Go through any software prompts that remind you to connect the video and audio from your camcorder or video playback device. Open the video capture or video editing software you want to use. You can easily send 8mm video to USB digital video converters through these ports. If your computer comes with a Firewire port then you would not have to go through the hassle of buying a video capture card.

Copy Tapes to DVD Using a PC or Laptop

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Even if you do no advanced editing to your video files, you should trim them using the built-in trim tool in the video conversion software. That’ll let you eliminate static and video glitches from the very start and end of each tape.

Roxio Easy VHS to DVD 3 Plus

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