No, GPUs don't have any type of video input. Their purpose is to output video
Also it's the software used that converts the analogue video to digital video or digital tape to digital video format.
sorry but your wrong in just about everything you have said
no graphics cards have inputs, some laptops may have rca input sockets, but they're not connected to the GPU
and its certainly not the software that convert analogue to digital , that's what the capture card is for, the software converts the digital signal from the capture card into a file format that you set
https://itstillworks.com/transfer-camcorder-digital-tapes-computer-7232153.html
Interesting discussion. I have all the equipment for this: Hi8, VHS, and DV to convert to digital.
Two problems, though: I'm across the pond, and your systems are PAL. Over here we're NHTS (sp?), or whatever format we call it.
I was converting some of my Hi8 cassettes about a year ago, and my 1990s player gave up the ghost. I think my VHS to digital still works. Haven't run it in years.
Also it's the software used that converts the analogue video to digital video or digital tape to digital video format.
sorry but your wrong in just about everything you have said
no graphics cards have inputs, some laptops may have rca input sockets, but they're not connected to the GPU
and its certainly not the software that convert analogue to digital , that's what the capture card is for, the software converts the digital signal from the capture card into a file format that you set
https://itstillworks.com/transfer-camcorder-digital-tapes-computer-7232153.html
Unfortunately I am not wrong
Graphics cards have both input and output. Some lesser cards may only have output for a monitor.
"Specialized Video Card Inputs
As mentioned above, some high-end video cards also are designed to allow input from video sources. These cards are used for video production, editing, capture, and many other purposes that involve transferring images from external devices onto a computer.
Most of these card can take video input through the same interfaces as those mentioned above. But some also accept inputs that are not commonly used in computing and are more in the realm of commercial video or television production, either past or present. Some of these include:
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Composite NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. These are "old" television video standards used in various parts of the world (the United States uses NTSC). These connections combine the red, green, and blue video channels, sync pulses, and so forth into a "composite" video signal that is usually color-coded yellow and usually uses an RCA cable. All three of these composite video standards are fading into history now that HDTV (High-Definition Television) has become the norm.
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RGB handles the video signal as separate red, green, and blue components. RGB is used primary for video processing equipment, television projectors, and professional-quality analog video monitors and recorders. It typically uses RCA connectors
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S-Video offers higher definition than the NTSC, PAL, or SECAM composite standards, but less definition than HDTV. Many high-end video cards offer S-Video inputs and/or outputs.
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YPrPb is the HDTV equivalent of an S-Video connector. It allows direct connection of a video card to High-Definition televisions and other HDTV devices.
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RF (Radio Frequency) inputs are used on cards that accept input from standard broadcast or cable television signals. These cards have built-in TV tuners that allow the computer to be used as a television or to be connected to VCR's, certain security cameras, and other devices that use a modulated RF output."
Ok I made a mistake with the semantics of the video/graphics card converting the signal and the output file conversion by software but I think after a particularly long night shift I did pretty well.
Basically yes you can do it yourself if just a one off maybe find someone to do it for you instead
All my experience is using a desktop PC
I wouldn't use Windows movie maker.
some high-end video cards
these are specialised cards and not your standard everyday GPU as you seem to be implying
link me to a card that has some form of video in
Interesting discussion. I have all the equipment for this: Hi8, VHS, and DV to convert to digital.
Two problems, though: I'm across the pond, and your systems are PAL. Over here we're NHTS (sp?), or whatever format we call it.
I was converting some of my Hi8 cassettes about a year ago, and my 1990s player gave up the ghost. I think my VHS to digital still works. Haven't run it in years.
NTSC, named after the National Television System Committee
out of interest what equipment do you use? standard graphics card as being suggested or a dedicated capture card ?
some high-end video cards
these are specialised cards and not your standard everyday GPU as you seem to be implying
link me to a card that has some form of video in
Not specialised cards, that was just an article taken from an American site the first to hand.
some high-end video cards, taken from what you posted
so please link me to a gpu that has these inputs, shouldn't be hard as you imply they are ten a penny
> Dedicated capture outboard equipment, called Xytel Inport.
> Sony EV-C100 Hi8 player/recorder/ This was seriously hi tech stuff when I bought it in the 90s to play my Hi8 videos. VHS was the norm, but this unit was hi def to go with my Canon Hi 8 video camera (since sold).
> Toshiba DVD Video Cassette Recorder DVR670. This converts VHS tape into DVD. The DVD can then be ripped into .WMV, MP4, etc.
About 15 years ago I converted a load of old VHS and mini DV tapes using a Panasonic machine that copied tapes to DVD. I then used another software programme on my PC (how quaint!) to rip the DVDs to WMV and later to MP4 format. The quality doesn't compare well with anything recorded on today's technology but that's a reflection of recording quality at the time. But at least we have vintage copy of some lovely naturist holidays and a lot of other stuff which would otherwise be lost.
some high-end video cards
these are specialised cards and not your standard everyday GPU as you seem to be implying
link me to a card that has some form of video in
Not specialised cards, that was just an article taken from an American site the first to hand.
got a link please ?
Unfortunately it is not possible to put 8mm tape into an adapter. The tape is narrower, sorry from anything else. VHS-C, which I imagine you are thinking of, you could place into an adapter because it's the same tape in a smaller box, with run time I of up to 45 mins. The 90 min run time of this tape is the real give away.
@andrewg Fair enough, only had a vague idea that there had been something in the way of an adapter. Never used VHS-C I’m afraid ..... was more of a Betacam then DVcam sort of guy.
I used to get this query all the time at SONY:
"I've seen my friend out one of these video 8 tapers into an adapter and put it into his VHS machine"
"I'm afraid you haven't"
"No,I really have"
Then I would have to show booth tape types with the flaps open to illustrate the point.
Hours of fun 🙂
It's Video 8 format. My old Sony Handycam records and plays those. I have converted quite a lot of stuff to digital and written them to DVD or memory stick.
You have to connect it with AV (audio/visual) leads to your computer and play the whole tape through. Plus you have to use a video editing programme too.
Not like the modern camcorders that record in digital format.
Something like this connects a Camcorder to a PC...
Video Grabber