Digital Media Resources

Digital Media Resource Links and Websites

This page captures links that may be deemed important for anyone interested learning how to convert VCR to DVD, or other media like cassette tapes, audio tape formats, records, LPs, video tapes, analog film, and even photographs. You also can buy movies online on this website that are totally legal.

Some of these links will be blogs, other links will lead to manufacturer and product owner websites, and some will be service provider links. These links are generally gleaned from the major search engines and have been selected based on search engine rankings for various specific niches within the broader categories related to media transfer technology and media conversion.

Video Editing Software Review
Most people want to preserve their home movies and this is the most common reason learn about video editing. This article describes the basic steps to convert old VHS tapes to DVD.

Methods to Covert VHS to DVD
Transferring home videos to DVD is an excellent way to enhance, save and share aging video tapes. Find out how do-it-yourself tape to DVD conversion can be done easily on a budget.

VHS to DVD Guide from How To Do Things
VHS tapes and VCRs are obsolete technologies. Should you want to preserve anything in a VHS format, now is the time to do it. VCRs are still available, and so are services and equipment to help convert VHS tapes to DVD. However, the longer you wait it will become more difficult to save your old VHS footage.

How to copy VHS Videos and DVDs on a DVD Recorder
You cannot legally copy commercially made video tapes to another VCR due to Macrovision anti-copy encoding. The same is true for making copies to DVD. DVD recorders cannot bypass the anti-copy signal on commercial VHS tapes or DVDs. A DVD recorder can be used to copy homemade videos, camcorder videos, Laserdiscs, and other non-copyprotected video material.

Making Movies from VHS to DVD
You can transfer home movies from fragile VHS video to more durable DVDs. This is not that difficult to do with the right equipment, and making DVD copies of your home movies will keep keeps them safe. This also will make them easier to store and transport, or send to family and friends.

WiseGeek.com
WiseGeek is a team of researchers, writers and editors that are dedicated to providing clear and concise answers to common questions. Currently, there are over 100 active contributors. Use the search function for specific categories.

HowStuffWorks.com
Pretty self-explanatory, this site is useful not only for information about digital media, but just about anything you may have a question about. Use the search function or navigation bar at the top.

HowToDoThings.com
Another great website that is useful for computer and consumer electronics information, and just about any other subject. Use the search box to bring up a custom Google search related to the How To Do Things index.

Stager.org
Digtial media resources for educators and students. Includes a podcasting and digital video toolkit.

O’Reilly DigitalMedia
Comprehensive website that includes many different aspects of all forms of digital media, including audio and photography.

MediaShift
This site is part of PBS.org and is billed as “Your Guide To The Digital Media Revolution”. MediaShift tracks new media from weblogs and podcasts to citizen journalism, and the effects on society and culture.

Crave
The gadget blog from CNET. Not just about digital media, but certainly a fun place to catch up on gadgets, computers, and all other forms of nascent technology.

HomeTheater.about.com
Standard fair for About.com, but still good information about converting VHS to DVD and other home electronics advice.

Forums.cnet.com
Always a good place to ask questions and get good answers. Get tips and advice on digital media, or read about other multimedia discussions on the CNET Forums.