Video tape to MP3

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by BKDotCom

quote:Originally posted by inteller
unless you have a cheap player, it doesnt matter what the format is for playback.  -R and +R only matter when trying to record.  I recently recorded a DVD-R DL and it plays in every DVD player I own.  However, I could only record this disc on one of my computers because the other computer only supported DVD+R DL media.  I use -R media because my drives can record faster on it.  just wiki DVD-R and it will tell you all about it.

+R and -R matter very much when it comes to play back and support on DVD players.  -R is the media to buy if you want to be able to play it on most, if not all, players.  +R, while technically a better (it's debatable) format, is not as widely supported.   Surprisingly, it seems to be the cheaper bargain, players that handle +R the best.  For example my JVC DVD player won't play DVD+Rs (it's an older player)
Wikipedia Info

well then your player is crap.  get a new one.  my panasonic doesnt have problems playing anything.

[art_cat]

quote:Originally posted by pmcalk

What about DVD-RAM?  Also, what are the risks that one the formats disappears in the future, thus rendering my DVDs useless?  It does appear that newer DVD players play all formats, but will that continue in the future?

I'd be happy to set an appointment to discuss this further; if I were you, I'd feel confused by all the disagreement in answers. Why do so many people here think they are experts in all fields? Do you have a VHS VCR? If the answer is yes, and alls you want to do is make dvds of your VHS tapes, sans titles, buy a DVD recorder, like the LiteOn 5005x on sale at Office depot for $50, and do a simple transfer. The 5005x is like a vcr, which arrives with the cables needed for transferring VHS tapes. Most of what other people have posted here is either not true, or at best misleading. I am a filmmaker with over 20 years experience in video and film, and would be happy to meet with you at no charge to discuss this further. Let me know...

[art_cat]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by BKDotCom

quote:Originally posted by inteller
unless you have a cheap player, it doesnt matter what the format is for playback.  -R and +R only matter when trying to record.  I recently recorded a DVD-R DL and it plays in every DVD player I own.  However, I could only record this disc on one of my computers because the other computer only supported DVD+R DL media.  I use -R media because my drives can record faster on it.  just wiki DVD-R and it will tell you all about it.

+R and -R matter very much when it comes to play back and support on DVD players.  -R is the media to buy if you want to be able to play it on most, if not all, players.  +R, while technically a better (it's debatable) format, is not as widely supported.   Surprisingly, it seems to be the cheaper bargain, players that handle +R the best.  For example my JVC DVD player won't play DVD+Rs (it's an older player)
Wikipedia Info

well then your player is crap.  get a new one.  my panasonic doesnt have problems playing anything.

This, your response, sounds what I'd expect to hear from from a so-called PC-tech; Why do you seem to be an authority on so many different topics?

[pmcalk]

quote:Originally posted by art_cat

quote:Originally posted by pmcalk

What about DVD-RAM?  Also, what are the risks that one the formats disappears in the future, thus rendering my DVDs useless?  It does appear that newer DVD players play all formats, but will that continue in the future?

I'd be happy to set an appointment to discuss this further; if I were you, I'd feel confused by all the disagreement in answers. Why do so many people here think they are experts in all fields? Do you have a VHS VCR? If the answer is yes, and alls you want to do is make dvds of your VHS tapes, sans titles, buy a DVD recorder, like the LiteOn 5005x on sale at Office depot for $50, and do a simple transfer. The 5005x is like a vcr, which arrives with the cables needed for transferring VHS tapes. Most of what other people have posted here is either not true, or at best misleading. I am a filmmaker with over 20 years experience in video and film, and would be happy to meet with you at no charge to discuss this further. Let me know...

Thanks for the offer. I believe will wait till this summer to buy a dvd recorder--we've already exceeded our budget for Christmas.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by art_cat

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by BKDotCom

quote:Originally posted by inteller
unless you have a cheap player, it doesnt matter what the format is for playback.  -R and +R only matter when trying to record.  I recently recorded a DVD-R DL and it plays in every DVD player I own.  However, I could only record this disc on one of my computers because the other computer only supported DVD+R DL media.  I use -R media because my drives can record faster on it.  just wiki DVD-R and it will tell you all about it.

+R and -R matter very much when it comes to play back and support on DVD players.  -R is the media to buy if you want to be able to play it on most, if not all, players.  +R, while technically a better (it's debatable) format, is not as widely supported.   Surprisingly, it seems to be the cheaper bargain, players that handle +R the best.  For example my JVC DVD player won't play DVD+Rs (it's an older player)
Wikipedia Info

well then your player is crap.  get a new one.  my panasonic doesnt have problems playing anything.

This, your response, sounds what I'd expect to hear from from a so-called PC-tech; Why do you seem to be an authority on so many different topics?

you think it takes a video editing "expert" to figure out recordable media formats?  i guess wisdom -doesn't- come with age.