3

I'm making a documentary and some of our historical footage is on VHS. I'll be capturing the footage into our Non-Linear editor (We already have the analog to digital converter worked out).

What should I look for when choosing a high-quality VCR that can preserve as much quality as possible when playing these tapes. (They're not SVHS, in fact they're VHS-C which we'll use a tape adapter with.)

Also, do they make $5000 VCR's that the FBI might use to analyze tapes?

Improve this question
2
  • 1
    I have modified the question slightly to make it less of a request for a specific purchase suggestion, which is off topic.
    – Flimzy
    Commented Sep 10, 2011 at 21:11
  • The real best answer for pulling hi quality footage from a VCR is with a timecode pro broadcast VCR.
    – user2844
    Commented Sep 1, 2012 at 20:26

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
2

I worked on a documentary project two years ago. The solution that worked best for me was a VHS Recorder, that had 6 heads and was able to play NTSC and PAL. I could not find a VHS Recorder with HDD or DVD recording unit, that played both formats.

VHS (and VHS-C) tape quality is limited. No matter how big your budget is, you will not get a full color-range HD video-material.

Improve this answer

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.