Will this upconvert a standard def VHS Video to a sharper and clearer one(closer to HD)?
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Just like digital zoom, it can create more pixels, but it will not be a higher resolution picture. It cannot add detail to the picture that isn't already there. If you want high resolution, you have to start with an HD signal from cable or a Blu-Ray disc. You can't make Blu-Ray from an ordinary DVD - technically you could but the picture quality would still be DVD. It is a total waste of disc space.
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Doubtful as an SD VHS doesn't have the pixel (resolution) density - nothing to fill in - typically with video you can always go down in size and resolution but not up.
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I have some old VHS tapes from Europe (PAL system) which I want to convert to DVD. Would this software work for such a purpose.
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I plugged it into an old VCR with rca plugs and it copied a regular resolution dvd onto tape, so I would assume the answer is yes, but remember that you might experience resolution issues if you are going from HD to low def.
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If you bought a VHS tape that is degrading and want to save it via DVD ( whatever R ) you will need a hardware device called a color corrector . Not only will it fix the color, remove artifacts, and repair -- without a PC -- video, it will not be effected by copy-right junk ... I believe it would be legal for one archive copy ... due to loss of the original media ... since you are paying for the video and it is not your fault the media is degrading.YOU NEED A COLOR CORRECTOR , Y E S .
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I used VirtualDub to re-encode into a different format, then I opened it in Sony Vegas 12. Of course the quality wasn't as good as the original.
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No, I've found the best way to do that is to buy a VHS to DVD recorder. Once you transfer the VHS to DVD, you can rip it to your computer then edit it in this program.
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If you need to change it to a different format, try Super video converter, also free.
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According to the menu is will convert VHS to DVD but I have not used that part of the program... I use a program called USB TV Box which does as excellent job. Sorry, cannot answer your question. Robert
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I just ordered my TV so I do not have one to look at but I would guess the problem you are having has to do with trying to display the lower resolution VHS tapes on the higher resolution TV. When it tries to "upconvert" the tapes to HD, it creates all that snow you are seeing. I would look at changing the display mode on the TV so it isn't HD anymore or displays a lower resolution. I would look at the aspect ratio setting and try: 4:3 instead of the normal 16:9 which will give a SD resolution of 480i or 480p (I think...lol). Of course, don't forget to change the display mode back when you watch any other programming so you get HD. I hope this helps but no guarantees.
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Alright thank you. I think blurays will automatically upscale on even old players but I'll UPGRADE
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Sorry that I cannot answer your question as I've yet to use it for anything else but transferring old video tapes to digital.
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Almost certainly, it would not. I suspect it might even make the effect worse, because I had so much trouble using the unit with a VCR (only played bits and snatches of NTSC sourced video in 'high definition'. I saw more blank screen than content until I rigged the VCR to play through the tuner.Video standards are never perfect, nor would I expect a super nintendo to be able to source perfectly realistic (or smooth) HD content.
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Upscaling and upconverting are used interchangeably though I'm sure the definitions my technically be different. As far as DVD's are concerned, neither do anything to the sound quality and applies to video quality as far as I know. The "up convert" capabilities of the Samsung DVD-C500 results in an excellent 1080p resolution. It still isn't true HD! No DVD upscale (or up converting) player will ever result a true HD picture, but this unit produces video of fantastic quality via HDMI in my opinion.
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There are manyI use "AVS Video Converter" available online ( I have older version 8.3.35.???)
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Yes you can. Format, depends on what you use and save after you edit. I use Roxio and save as WMV. I also burn to DVD and play on a 50" plasma. Video is better than our old VHS-C and close to MiniDV.
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I am currently using the Colossus card to convert standard VHS tapes to dvd and it works great! You will have to transcode the output of the card to MPEG2/AC3 format to put it on DVD as the card only records to MPEG4-AVC format. Also, use S-video or component video input if possible.
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This system will upconvert to 1080i, but only when using HDMI. It isn't a very good upscale, however, and seems quite blocky for picture quality. This came as a bit of a shock as the PS3 upconverts and upscales so well for DVD's that they almost appear to be in high def. Don't get this system for it's DVD playback capabilities!