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

Mon Oct 15 15:32:20 EDT 2012

Anyone buying a drive make sure it writes the mdisc as any dvd+r drive can read them as I understand it.  I want a blu ray, dvd, mdisc writer.  Most appear to only read blu ray.

Ron

Scott Castaline <skotchman at gmail.com> wrote:

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>Just found an LG drive M-Disc compatible for $24.95
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>http://ncix.com/products/?sku=6685
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>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?
>
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>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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