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Thank heavens I found this forum. I've been looking all over the net for some answers on higher quality video formats. I want to output Quicktime movies I make on my Mac to something better than VHS. My graphics card has an S-video output, so I think for now I'll buy an S-VHS VCR, but I've got some incredibly basic questions about S-Video. Does the better video quality of S-VHS show up on any TV, or do I need a special monitor to see the benefits? If I play an S-VHS recording on a regular VCR, will I still see the difference in quality? Also, can an S-VHS recording be converted to Beta SP?Also, if I decide to go the MiniDV/Firewire route instead, how do I playback DV cassettes? Can I play them on a regular VCR or only on a digital VCR?
I'm sure these are incredibly basic questions, but it's been surprisingly hard to find answers. Thanks much.
kanaan
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The s/VHS recording will be much better than VHS, even if you view the s/VHS recorded tape in composite, but to enjoy the full benefit of s/VHS is to retain the s/VHS all the way to the monitor or TV, that of course would require one with s/VHS capability.
Unless the VCR specifically states, that s/video can be played on the standard VHS machine, it will not work. BTW, some machines do play the tape, but it is not the same as a true s/VHS machine, and also you cannot record s/VHS on those machines.
Most Beta SP/decks do provide s/video inputs. If you are going to broadcast, why not go directly to Beta SP with your IMOVIE?
You won't like what Mini DV will do to your video, they cannot be played in anything but a Mini DV player. I think your s/VHS deck idea is a good one. Or if you are producing, look around for a used Beta s/p recorder.--db
Thanks much. That really helps my decision. I'm looking for as much flexibility as I can for display (film fests, clubs, cable access tv) so MiniDV sounds too limited.kanaan
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