Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Home Movie Depot Question

["Mark Rages" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On 3/3/06, Jerry Gamblin <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> Does anyone know if Home Movie Depot will/can ship you MPEG4s or
> similar of converted film instead of just DVDs so that you can do some
> editing?
>
> I have a lady I work with would would like to do some editing on a
> couple of 8MM tapes that she has but I dont think it ist worth buying
> a converter just for a couple of tapes.
>
> --

I don't work there anymore (I started my own business), but maybe I
can answer your question.

The MPEG formats are lousy for editing.  To edit, you should get the
film transferred to a "DV" format like miniDV (or digital8).  Then all
you need is a miniDV camcorder and firewire cable to get the video
into the computer to edit.  You could probably borrow the camcorder
from somebody; you'll only need it for a couple fo hours.

If you are talking about 8mm videotape, you could play the tape in a
digital8 camcorder, and again, use firewire to get the video into the
computer.  If you are talking about 8mm film, you need a place like
Home Movie Depot to put it onto the miniDV tape.

For more detailed answers, you should talk to Home Movie Depot
directly.  (657-0612)

Regards,
Mark
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