For my son Tony - Problem using MSMC(2004) and MCMM(2.0.3312.0)

From: ForTony (ForTony_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/21/05


Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 07:03:06 -0800

Hello Everyone, My son Tony has a large collection of VHS tapes (mostly
animation cartoon type) that he has recorded himself over the years. I have
also taught him how to use computers since he doesn't go to school. Knowing
his VHS (and a few old Beta) tapes will get old and deteriorate, I decided to
save up and get him a new computer to transfer the video tapes to DVD.
Hopefully to edit also. Therefore, I purchased a Dell 8400 with the video
capture card and MS Media Center 2004. (I'm having trouble getting the
overseas customer support to assist me in upgrading to MSMC 2005). The media
center will capture the video (we are using COAX cable for now), (also have
s-video, RCA, and comp jacks if really necessary). However, once the videos
are captured using the MSMC we are unable to get the Movie Maker (2.0.3312.0)
to allow him to edit his captured video which is in "dvr.ms" format. Is there
a better product to help him to capture the analog video from VHS and Beta,
then edit/clean up to his pleasure, and finally burn to his double layered
DVD writer? I'm willing to try and get better software if it is highly
recommended and the cost is not prohibitive. But, If everyone suggests using
what we have, could someone tell us how best we do that?
We appreciate any assistance! Thank you for helping my son Tony get his
Videos to DVD!! (his web site - http://www.tonysimaginationlab.com - in case
your interested)
Mac and Tony



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