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perezjuanf


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I am new at making DVD so I need help

I have several VHS that I want to convert to DVD and would like to know if this is the way to do it

1.- Convert the VHS into .mpg files and save in my HD
2.- Edit the .mpg file using the iMovies program
3.- Convert the edited .mpg file into a .mov file using the iMovies program
4.- Burn the mov file to a DVD using the iDVD maker

What I am not too sure of is how to convert the .mpg file into a .mov file using the iMovies program

Can anyone help?
 
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chas_m

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You neglect to mention exactly how you will be converting the VHS, so your use of the term "mpg" is vague at best.

Here's how I did a conversion of some VHS and Beta tapes I had to DVD:

1. Buy and then connect up an EyeTV unit to the deck and the computer.
2. Play the tape on the deck and capture it to a M4V file on the computer.
3. Edit in iMovie '11, "share" to iDVD.
4. Add menu in iDVD, burn disc

It's tedious and time-consuming compared to just paying some service to do it for you, but it worked.
 

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