How do I clean up and convert DVSD source files to a DVD?

[xxheffalumpxx]

Hi I am new but registered quite some time ago! I am hoping to get some easy to understand help and maybe some links to a step by step guide :)

I have a VHS PAL video tape (UK) which I would like to copy to a DVD. Is there a good complete guide for this process? I have a ATI Radeon X800 Pro VIVO video card which I think I can connect the VCR to.

Also assuming I have the video captured to my hard disk - it's using the dvsd codec DVC/DV Video according to gspot but in two parts both around 9.5Gb in size. Part1.avi and Part2.avi

What would be a good way to combine them into one DVD and also perform some cleanup and enhancement of these files? By cleanup I'ld like if possible to reduce salt/pepper type of errors and just try to make the video look as good and clean as possible.

Thanks for any help!

[Guest]

Also assuming I have the video captured to my hard disk - it's using the dvsd codec DVC/DV Video according to gspot but in two parts both around 9.5Gb in size. Part1.avi and Part2.avi You said you have a PAL VHS tape, and you imply that you haven't yet tried to capture it (you "think" your card can capture). So how did you make these DV files?

[xxheffalumpxx]

Hi, these two files were captured by my friend using his computer and video card. He used some freeware program which didn't have much to configure.

I was just wondering if I can clean these up somehow and also what would a good approach to do the entire thing myself i.e. to capture from the VCR via my video card and then cleaning it all up.

I don't really know much about compression/filters, though I can use programs like Premiere and VirtualDub. I can learn others if necessary.

[dat720]

VirtualDub will be your best bet for editing, assuming you have codec's to playback the files, as for the capturing, this will be a trail and error approach trying various packages till you find something that work's with your combo.....

VirtualDub can capture, maybe start there.

BTW did you notice the Capturing forum??? have a read around in there, there is over 3000 threads in there, your question's have most likely been answered.

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@xxheffalumpxx

(Based on the fact that a moderator has edited your posts, I presume it's acceptable to respond further in this thread)

Hi!

Would you please load one of the two .AVIs, captured by your friend, into GSpot and post a screen capture back here?