How to convert analog to digital video

by Jana Da Silva [191028 15:00]



Follow the steps:

  • Turn on the workstation (don).

  • Turn on the VCR.

  • Use DRIVE SELECT button in the remote to select VHS/DVD/USB mode.

  • Put in the source media in the VHS/DVD/USB machine case.

  • Click BLACK MAGIC MEDIA EXPRESS icon in the workstation to open software.

  • In the BLACK MAGIC MEDIA EXPRESS window, press LOG AND CAPTURE button on left of green button (red color).

  • Press CAPTURE (black button on bottom of window) to start recording.

  • If VHS, Press PLAY in the remote.

  • If DVD, make sure that the movie is in the beggining.

  • Play the video for certain desired duration.

  • To stop recording, press CAPTURE again.

  • Click with the right button of the mouse on the top left of the window, where it says "Untitled 01" and scroll down to select REVEAL IN FINDER.

  • Rename the file as desired: MYFILE191028.mov

  • Move the file to the Desktop.

  • Go to Final Cut Pro to edit the beginning and end of the movie. Export the masterfile.

  • Click twice on the .mov file to play the created digital version.