Transfer:
“How to Convert VHS to DVD – #1” establishes that dehydrating is key to successful VHS to DVD Conversions. Moisture is the biggest enemy of any magnetic tape.
In Article #2, therefore, we discuss how to best prepare your tape for VHS to DVD conversion (or any tape to dvd or tape to cd conversion).
It is such a simple, yet fairly unknown little trick, that has a profound effect on the success of a video tape to dvd transfer, simply pack the tape. You simply fast-forward the tape to the end, then rewind to the beginning without stopping.
Aligning the tape to the playing machine by packing creates uniform tension on the tape, so that the tape and machine’s original designs produce the best video when we convert VHS.
When I compare an unpacked tape and a packed tape, results can be dramatic. Surprisingly, sometimes tapes that won’t play at all will play perfectly once properly packed.
The problem is that packing each tape before converting VHS to DVD usually takes precious time. Skipping this step saves time at the expense of quality. Just rewinding tape skips the packing step – and sacrifices the quality of your memories.
In one real-time example, it took multiple packing attempts to produce a good video. After one packing, it looked like the tape was blank. After two packing attempts, I could see intermittent black-and-white video. Finally, three packings produced a full color video emerged, with sound. Packing is vital to VHS to DVD.
Next, in Article #3, I will discuss the next step in the VHS to DVD conversion process, which is the capture!
Convert VHS: Get Started
- Call or text Jamey: 720 204-5464
- Set an appointment (every project receives my individual attention)
- Drop off your tapes (and records, cassettes, slides, or negatives, too)
- In a week or less, pick up your new digitized video.
