You can use the controls on the VCR to rewind, forward and pause. The VHS tape will start playing on the DVC. Insert the VHS tape that you wish to transfer to your Mac into the VCR and press PLAY. Next, insert a blank tape into the Handycam (DVC)….or one that you don’t mind recording over. Here’s a closeup of where to plug each side of the AV cable into: It has the 3 colored plugs on one side and an earphone like plug on the other side.
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This is done with a simple Audio Video TV Out AV Cable….you probably already have one sitting around somewhere.
The first step is connecting the Handycam to a VCR. Ok now to get started! To convert VHS to digital format using a handycam you’ll need the following which you can probably find from a neighbor or friend: I record the VHS tape onto the Handycam and then import recorded footage into iMovie. I do this using my Sony Digital 8 Handycam. I’m still trying to talk Daren into letting me run his fan club.įirst of all, it’s pretty easy to import a VHS tape into iMovie for editing….but it involves a few steps because the VHS has to be converted into a digital format first. You can click the image below and see the clips on IMDB: I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to create a step-by-step tutorial for transferring VHS to iMovie because I know you’ve been asking for a while now.įirst of all….how cute is Daren?! I loved watching all of these episodes….brought back so many memories: Wonder Years, Hunter, My Sister Sam, Growing Pains. I’ve been helping my friend Daren transfer some of his old acting demo clips from VHS to digital format.