[ale] OT converting old videos, cataloging dvds, storing forever

[Scott Castaline]

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Oops, didn't notice the CAD near the price when I first saw this page.
Dam! Need more coffee!



On 10/15/2012 02:00 PM, Scott Castaline wrote:
> Just found an LG drive M-Disc compatible for $24.95
> 
> http://ncix.com/products/?sku=6685
> 
> I had also seen something about this about 6 months - 1 year ago.
> At that time the technology was only supported in drives that cost
> about $2,000.00 or more that a consumer version was in the works
> but not expected for a while. If it's the same that I had read
> about I wonder how much longer before higher density abilities will
> be available?
> 
> 
> 
> On 10/15/2012 02:40 AM, Ron Frazier (ALE) wrote:
>> Hi guys,
> 
>> I wanted to share some cool info about ripping, cataloging, and 
>> storing video and see if you have any comments or experiences to 
>> share.
> 
>> I got a burr under my saddle to try to capture and convert about 
>> 100 old video tapes, recordings of star trek, mission
>> impossible, etc. from 10 - 20 years ago to computer format to
>> preserve them since the tapes tend to self destruct.  I got a
>> video capture device called Honestech VHS to DVD 5.0 Deluxe from
>> Frys.  It connects to composite or svideo and stereo audio and
>> inputs the data into the computer via usb, at up to DVD quality
>> using up about 4 GB / hour of storage.  It can also burn to DVD
>> but I haven't tried that yet.  It's kind of mind boggling how
>> fast it uses storage space.  The device's drivers only support
>> Windows, so I don't know if Linux would recognize it.  Anyway, it
>> works fine in Windows, but the built in editing software is a bit
>> lame.  So, I'm wondering if you know of any floss (preferably)
>> cross platform (at least) video editing software (like Audacity
>> is for audio) that I can use just to do basic import, cutting
>> commercials, titling, and audio sync.  I don't need anything very
>> fancy.  My main goal is just to get the video on something that's
>> likely to last a while.
> 
>> I also wanted to share a great way to track and catalog DVD's
>> that you've purchased.  It's an android app called MyMovies (free
>> - limited to 50 titles) and MyMovies Pro ($6 - unlimited).  It's 
>> ultra cool.  Just scan the bar code and it looks up the movie,
>> adds it to your database, and imports cover art.  You can also
>> change the sort order, enter some custom data, and generate some
>> reports. I really like the app.  Now, I can take my tablet with
>> me when I go shopping and immediately find out if I have a
>> certain title.
> 
>> Finally, may have found the ultimate way to save your critical
>> data permanently.  It's a technology called m-disc.  They use an 
>> INORGANIC stone like substrate in the dvd like disc to store
>> data. It requires a special writer, which you can get for under $
>> 50.  It can be read on any dvd+r or dvd+rw compatible reader.
>> And, GET THIS, it's supposed to last for 1000 years, and that's
>> just because the polycarbonate laminate breaks down.  Discs are
>> $3 ea for a 4.7 GB disc.  So, I'm definitely not going to store
>> all my 800 hours of video on this, but special things, like my
>> wedding video, maybe.  I don't currently own an m-disc writer,
>> but I'm thinking of getting one just because it's too cool not
>> to. Check out the following links.
> 
>> http://millenniata.com/ http://millenniata.com/technology/ 
>> http://millenniata.com/m-disc/ 
>> http://www.frys.com/search?search_type=regular&sqxts=1&query_string=m-disc&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&cat=0
>
>> 
> 
> http://www.frys.com/product/6923077?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
>> http://www.frys.com/product/7094061?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
> 
>> Please let me know if you have any tips or experience relevant
>> to these issues.
> 
>> Sincerely,
> 
>> Ron
> 
> 
> 

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