Question about ripping VHS tapes. Anyone knowledgeable with this? What is the best way to digitize VHS tapes? I have some videos that have never been mentioned on this forum and I would love to digitize and contribute these. All I have now is a standard VCR with an RCA output, and one of the RCA to USB capture things. But the quality is pixelated and crappy. I got some info from thedigitalfaq.com, but it's mostly too broad and unspecific. I just want to know exactly what I need. Or at least limit everything to a few options.
-I know I need at least an S-VHS VCR so it can use an S-Video output, as opposed to RCA. Is a VCR with TBC (time base correction) absolutely necessary? Good VCR model recommendations?
-What should I use as a capture card or device/cable that is essentially S-Video to my computer (via USB or other capture card)?
-What software should I use to actually digitize the tapes?
-Any plugins or anything extra needed? Any editing software to clean up the image or anything like that?
I have both Mac and PC available by the way. And I built my PC, so I am relatively comfortable with installing something like a capture card if necessary.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations!