How to Transfer Video to DVD

Transferring Video to DVD Through Video Editing Software

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   Hook up your VCR directly to your computer using an "analog-to-digital" cable. The cables come in different forms, including USB, PCI and DV. USB connections hook into USB ports, PCI connections hook into serial ports, and DV connections hook into Firewire ports.
2. 
   Run your video editing software. Use the "transfer" or "capture" feature to copy the video into the software.
3. 
   Convert the video into an MPEG-2 file. This compresses the video information down to a size that can fit on to most commercial burnable DVDs.
4. 
   Burn the captured video to a DVD. You may be able to use the editing software to directly burn a DVD, but if it doesn't have that capability, you can use stand-alone DVD burning software.

   1. Using video editing software to transfer video lets you modify the video's setup and structure. You can edit the video and add transitions, effects, and music.