VHS to DVD with latest VS editions

[VinnyC]

Hi. Are the newer versions of Video Studio (VS11 and newer) able to capture, edit and burn to DVD from analog (VHS) sources? I read some reviews that say they can't.

Your help is appreciated. Thanks!

[Ken Berry]

Well, it would obviously depend on what capture device you use. I have successfully captured from VHS using VS 11 through to X4 using a Sony Digital 8 as passthrough. I haven't done it with X5 because I haven't needed to. But I have little doubt that it would work if I tried.

[VinnyC]

I was going to purchase a Conapus ADVC 110 (which someone recommended). Do you think that would work with say VS11 plus or X2? Thanks!

[Ken Berry]

The Canopus is an excellent device and works with all versions of VS. As you will be aware, it captures via Firewire, so I assume your computer has a firewire port...

[VinnyC]

I believe so Ken.

[VinnyC]

Ugh! No firewire on my laptop. Any suggestions?

[Ken Berry]

Do you have a desktop which might have it?

[VinnyC]

I don't think it does Ken-it is an 8 year old computer. Also, I don't have it close to my entertainment center. I have seen firewire to USB adapters or cards but I don't know if they will give good quality results. I'm hoping someone has any info regarding these.

[skier-hughes]

No point getting fantastic canopus product and using firewire to usb convertor. Can you get a pcmcia/express firewire card for your laptop?

[BrianCee]

I have one of these :- http://www.honestech.com/main/vhs-to-dvd-50-deluxe.asp

Using the software supplied with that I capture excellent quality mpeg - then import that to VideoStudio X2, X4 or X5 and do all my editing.

I see no point in converting analogue to digital - then converting to mpeg to burn a DVD, the digital video can only contain the info that was in the VHS anyrate - converting to DV will not improve it - so I go straight to mpeg.

[VinnyC]

I'll check to see if I can use the card with my laptop. Thanks to all for your help.