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===Preparing to use the Video Tape Converter=== | ===Preparing to use the Video Tape Converter=== | ||
For a successful experience, consider the following: | For a successful experience, consider the following: | ||
<LI> The captured video files will be in .mpg and .mp4 formats and will be transferred to the patron's personal USB drive to take home. A two-hour video will need about 16G of USB storage for the .mpg or MP4 format. | <LI> The captured video files will be in .mpg and .mp4 formats and will be transferred to the patron's personal USB thumb drive to take home. A two-hour video will need about 16G of USB storage for the .mpg or MP4 format. | ||
<LI> Full-size VHS tapes.</LI> | <LI> Full-size VHS tapes.</LI> | ||
<LI> Rewind tapes or set at start point before coming, if possible, to maximize time</LI> | <LI> Rewind tapes or set at start point before coming, if possible, to maximize time</LI> | ||
<LI> Expect about one hour of video content during a session with half hour of setup/wrap up </LI> | <LI> Expect about one hour of video content during a session with half hour of setup/wrap up </LI> | ||
<LI> <B><FONT COLOR="red">Please bring an external USB drive with at least | <LI> <B><FONT COLOR="red">Please bring an external USB drive with at least 16Gig or more of available space for a single session</FONT></B> </LI> | ||
<LI> A DVD or MP4 is made from your VHS. </LI> | <LI> A DVD or MP4 is made from your VHS. </LI> | ||
<LI> Plan to complete all efforts within the scheduled time period </LI> | <LI> Plan to complete all efforts within the scheduled time period </LI> | ||
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The video conversion equipment is to be used only with the assistance of a trained technology missionary | The video conversion equipment is to be used only with the assistance of a trained technology missionary.The video tape can be split into smaller topic-based segments during the conversion - birthday party, vacation, graduation, etc. The result is small subject-based videos that can be uploaded to Social Media (Facebook), loaded on a phone, or easily shared with family & friends. | ||
While the digital video files will provide the best option to play and share video memories, a DVD can be created during the conversion if needed. Please bring blank DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD-R types). Recommended brands are Verbatim DVR+R or DVD-R 8x, Maxwell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x or DVD-R 8x/16x, Sony DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x. | While the digital video files will provide the best option to play and share video memories, a DVD can be created during the conversion if needed. Please bring blank DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD-R types). Recommended brands are Verbatim DVR+R or DVD-R 8x, Maxwell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x or DVD-R 8x/16x, Sony DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x. | ||