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How to make DVD from old school camera?

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I have an older video camera that uses vhs-c tapes that I bought about 5 years ago. Id like to get a newer digital one soon. But thats another topic... lol

I have tons of little tapes of my son growing up that I would like to get onto my computer and eventually put onto DVDs (maybe use a program to put them in order, add background music, text, etc...)..

So really I have a 2 part question..

1. what hardware do I need to put this on my ibook??
2. what software will work for what Im wanting to do to edit/rearange the order, sound, etc of the movies??

Sorry Im new to this, never done any video editing before..(and new to Mac)... My Ibook will be here on Friday
 
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You can do one of several things. You can get a VCR/DVD combo that you can copy VCR tape to DVD or you can get a bridge, something like dazzle. If you have a friend with a miniDV camcorder with firewire, then you can borrow it and use it as your bridge.

As for editting your video, you can you the iLife products (iMovie, iDVD).
 

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