There are very few activities the entire family can enjoy as much as sitting down and watching old family �movies�. Everyone likes to see themselves as toddlers, learning how to ride their first bike, performing in school plays, etc. Be sure those images are still available for you and your family to enjoy by converting them from VHS tapes to DVDs as soon as possible. Why? Because VHS tapes lose quality over time � watch an old VHS tape and you�re likely to see faded images; sometimes audio is lost too. The sooner you can preserve these memories on new digital technology � DVDs, the more secure you can feel about holding on to those timeless images.
DVDs utilize digital technology, which produces sharper, crisper images and better audio than old recording formats. If you have viewed any of your old VHS tapes, you may see they have already lost video and audio quality; that process is likely to continue. Other reasons to convert from VHS to DVD: VHS tapes are big and bulky; one VHS tape requires the storage space of 10-15 DVDs. Saving your movies to DVDs will allow you to make multiple copies; this is a good thing for a couple of reasons.
Also, you can make as many copies of DVDs as you like � this is a good thing for a couple of important reasons. You can share the joy of your wedding day with everyone in your family and bridal party by sending them their own DVD of the event. What grandparent would not delight in having their own DVD of the grandkids participating in sports, acting in school plays, at birthday parties, etc? There is nothing better you can share with those you care about than the gift of precious memories.
A great program, which comes highly recommended, for converting VHS tapes to DVDs is Pinnacle System�s MovieBox 9.0. What makes this program so appealing is the cutting edge technology delivered by their Studio 9.0 software and the hardware that accompanies it. If you choose to work with another program, be sure you are purchasing both the software and hardware you will need. If not packaged together, like MovieBox, it can cost you double or triple.
You can install he software on your computer by following a few simple instructions; once installation is complete, you are ready to get started. The software will supply you with step-by-step directions to complete the conversion process. Here�s something important to keep in mind: Audio/video production takes a great deal of CPU power. Before you begin converting your VHS tapes, be sure to close all other operations, disable your screensaver and use all power-saving options you can.
Isaiah Henry is an expert on dvd software such as dvd rippers and dvd copy. Copy DVDs at www.dvdshrinknow.com with programs. Post comments on our dvd blog.
