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8mm video to computer

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CoachG
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whats the easyest way to do this?

Nov 28 2007 4:18PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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go to a local university with a film program and ask if you can use their telecine room. If that doesn't work there is a couple places online that do it. None of which I know about but I bet google could tell you.
Nov 28 2007 4:42PM
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Caveman.
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are you talking about video? because if that is the case you need an anolog to digital converter. if in fact you meant to say 8 mm film then you need to get it telecinied.
Nov 28 2007 5:28PM
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CoachG
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^nah i need an analog to digital converter, i've used a VHS-C to mini DV converter B4. Do i need something like that or no?
Nov 28 2007 5:31PM
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BigJew
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You're going to need a telecine lab. You can't just buy some magical device that clips onto your 30 year old camera and copies the film onto your computer.
Nov 28 2007 8:44PM
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Caveman.
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he's not talking about film he's talking about analog video on an 8mm tape. not 8mm film. All you need is an analog to DV unit most DV camcorders will work for this. just plug the av cables from the 8mm camcorder into the dv cam, make sure video in is on then connect the dv cam to your computer via firewire and capture away
Nov 28 2007 8:55PM
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CoachG
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gotcha, i got everything i need. just had to get the AV cables,
Nov 29 2007 1:25PM
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