Transfer Hi8 and 8mm Tapes To Your Computer

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @charminbaer2323
    @charminbaer2323 9 місяців тому +3

    Your MacBook Pro DOES have USB ports, they just happen to be USB C/Thunderbolt 3. You just need a USB A to USB C adapter. There are also USB C capture devices so you don't need an adapter. Also, some HI8 recorders also have FireWire output, so you can also go that way and capture your footage digitally, but you'll need several adapters to do that. You'll need a Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter, a Thunderbolt 2 to FireWire 800 adapter, and a FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 4pin cable. If you have an Apple Thunderbolt Display, you don't need any adapters, as that display has a FireWire 800 input, and you would just need a FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 4 pin cable.

    • @KeepinHomeUp
      @KeepinHomeUp  9 місяців тому

      I never thought of it that way, but yes that's true. I've converted using firewire, it's just not as easy. Better quality but I didn't think it was as easy.

    • @moseedat
      @moseedat 8 місяців тому

      The problem is finding the FireWire to Thunderbolt adapter. The adapter is too expensive. People are selling them at ridiculous prices. I have been searching for days in the UK and can't find anything. If I do find something, it's either too expensive. Really stuck. @KeepinHomeUp

    • @charminbaer2323
      @charminbaer2323 8 місяців тому

      @@moseedat $50 on Amazon , not exactly cheap, used to be $40 from Apple, but cmon, not unobtainable either.

    • @moseedat
      @moseedat 8 місяців тому

      Hello, thank you for the information. Unfortunately, the product is not available for shipping from the "US Amazon" to the UK. I have searched the internet and found that it is out of stock in the UK. eBay sellers are offering the cable at exorbitant prices, with some listings reaching £150. I will keep searching just incase I get lucky to stumbled across one.

  • @donjohnsmusic3116
    @donjohnsmusic3116 2 місяці тому +1

    I've got another way that I do it, should I do a step by step? I'm going way back to Firewire 400!

  • @giannisheliotis5565
    @giannisheliotis5565 2 місяці тому +2

    one question my camera doesnt have the 3.5mm jack what and only rca and s-video conector what cable do i need to use and will it be compatible with the elgato capture card. The video was amazing just have this question

  • @cinibar
    @cinibar 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this video!! Question, if after, or any time, you are transferring it over, can you edit out any bad areas of the recording? Thanks!

    • @KeepinHomeUp
      @KeepinHomeUp  9 місяців тому

      Editing is super limited. You can only trim the front and back. Any more than that you would need to pull it into an editing software like imovie, final cut pro, Premiere Pro or something like that.

    • @cinibar
      @cinibar 9 місяців тому

      @@KeepinHomeUp Thanks!

  • @williamdavidcraigjr7841
    @williamdavidcraigjr7841 8 місяців тому +4

    Another OUTSTANDING Presentation! Thank you!

  • @kayaar4048
    @kayaar4048 25 днів тому

    I have the camcorder, but it seems like the tape isn't playing properly in it. I was wondering before I purchase all of this, is there a way to know if the tape or the camcorder is not working properly ?

  • @forklift8362
    @forklift8362 14 днів тому

    Quick question, dose it specifically need to be a Elgato Video capture? I found something that looks similar and claims it can convert HI8 to digital aswell

  • @sher5344
    @sher5344 21 день тому

    Can I do this with my Chromebook?

  • @ginger4368
    @ginger4368 9 місяців тому

    Great tutorial! I have the Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV608 560x digital zoom and it works perfectly. However the USB streaming device it came with is not recognized by my computer there are no drivers available any longer on Sony website as this model was discontinued. No matter what we try the laptop won't recognize the camera attachment? I'm going to try your method however I'm nervous as I've already purchased Video converters from other brands and they DO NOT work with my camcorder. No matter what we do the devices will not detect the camcorder. We have hp laptop with fire connection ports and usb ports. Hopefully they take the elgato back if it doesn't work. Could you please add a link to your 3.5 mm male RCA cable as mine only came with the yellow and black connectors to the AV out port. I've since ordered a female S video out connector as my husband thinks that might help IDK?

    • @KeepinHomeUp
      @KeepinHomeUp  9 місяців тому +1

      You could also test it before you buy the elgato. Do you have a TV that has RCA inputs. Use the RCA cable you have, plug it into the camera then into the TV inputs. If it shows up on your TV I'll bet there's a good chance it shows up on your computer. The Elgato is by far the best trasfer product I've purchased. I have also purchased several that do not work.

    • @KeepinHomeUp
      @KeepinHomeUp  9 місяців тому +1

      Yellow and black is all you really need. One for audio and one for video. The audio is usually mono anyway. Plug the black into the red or white on the elgato. Doesn't matter which one.

    • @KeepinHomeUp
      @KeepinHomeUp  9 місяців тому

      Here's the one I used. Again you may not need it. amzn.to/4cCL9VU

    • @ginger4368
      @ginger4368 9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for feedback and information on links. I ended up locating the stereo one my camera came with hiding in plain sight in my camera bag LOL. I ended up purchasing the DigitNow video capture device similar to the Elgato but half the price and it can use other programs like OBS, Windows capture, Photoshop capture, etc. and I can adjust to 720 or 1080 which is clearer. Now I'm just struggling with sound issues on the OBS bc it keeps echoing sound. Great while recording sounds normal then saved file is HUGE echo. I'm sure I'll figure that out eventually. Thanks again so much for responding and advice.@@KeepinHomeUp

    • @KeepinHomeUp
      @KeepinHomeUp  9 місяців тому +1

      @@ginger4368 Glad you've found something that is working for you 😃

  • @conunpocodefe
    @conunpocodefe Місяць тому

    I have this cable setup plus firewire. I tried AV years ago and the quality was great on a 12 inch screen. Use a 32 or 48 screen and it was terrible. Not saying this is but it makes me hesitate. He doesn't say much about video quality. I paid for digital tape. Would like to find a way to keep the same quality. Or close. Any suggestions out there? My camcorder was sony.

  • @capn_l
    @capn_l 2 місяці тому

    Is it smart for me to get a 8mm video casette tape player or to do this method. I just want to watch my memories

    • @nipz58
      @nipz58 Місяць тому

      with this method you can store them digitally, easier for sharing, watching and rewatching

  • @RonHParker
    @RonHParker 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for explaining about the A/V port on the camera. My handycam has this & some tutorials don't explain it.

  • @moseedat
    @moseedat 8 місяців тому

    Hello,
    I am experiencing an issue when attempting to connect my camcorder to the computed. While the video is being displayed, there is no audio. I have followed the same connection method as you have, but I am still encountering this problem. Could you please provide some insight into what might be causing this issue?
    Thank you for your assistance.

    • @waveyave
      @waveyave 8 місяців тому

      i’m having the same problem!

    • @moseedat
      @moseedat 8 місяців тому +1

      @@waveyave I got mines to work by playing around with the connection. Try putting only a little but of the cable inside the female hole. That worked for me.

    • @waveyave
      @waveyave 8 місяців тому

      @@moseedat thank you!

  • @torresmaria842
    @torresmaria842 Місяць тому

    Just subscribed..Oct. 31, 2024.. Thank you. Now i will be able to transfer all my mini cassettes.

  • @HonestFred
    @HonestFred 6 місяців тому +3

    Your better off using S-Video, AV is terrible for conversion video. S-Video is far better

  • @BibiBishop
    @BibiBishop 2 місяці тому

    thank you

  • @radnukespeoplesminds
    @radnukespeoplesminds 4 місяці тому

    Its so hard to obtain a camcorder