How do i make a highlight tape?

I want to make my own highlight tape of my football season.


I have all the games on dvd.


How do i take little clips out of each dvd to make a highlight tape?How do i make a highlight tape?
i know you think you asked a simple question, but the answer if far from simple. a highlight tape is made by a process called ';editing-in-sequence';. unfortunately, DVD is the absolute most difficult source video format to use for editing. the reason is because it is nearly impossible to cue up scenes for playback easily. The only practical solution is to re-record the DVD material onto another format that is edit friendly.





if you have a lot of tape gear, then transfer the DVD material to a tape that you will use for the playback source. most any recorder can be paused while recording, so that is the trick. use 2 decks one for playback the other for record. record the first highlight, then pause the recorder. You now have about 5 minutes to get the player cued to the next highlight. start it to play and un-pause the recorder. obviously to do this you will need to have prepared a list ahead of time so you can find the playback scenes quickly.





The other option is to use a media capable computer. Your computer will need software that can download (rip) video from the DVDs, edit software, and finally burning software to create the finished highlight DVD. Editing in computer is not an easy chore either and requires really highclass computer gear.How do i make a highlight tape?
Well, it depends on what type of equipment you have or have access too or how much money you have if you want something better.





1- You say DVD so you probably will need a program software to take/rip it from the DVD. I think handbrake makes one but I'm not sure if its for MAC only.





2- Or you can try just putting in the dvd and then using explore to see if you can actually take the clips off but normally they are encoded. The only other option is to play it through the TV and record on to a mini dv camcorder. Then, if you have the clips on minidv, you will plug your camera into the computer and you will need a fire-wire card so it can recognize your camera (most likely IEEE-1394 but you'll have to check with your camera and computer). If you have a PC you can use the IMovie software or you buy cheap editing software from Staples. If you want better Adobe Premiere. If you have MAC, you can do IVideo or Final Cut Pro.





3- Last option, is take it to a local videographer/editor in your area and pay them to do it. Hope that helps.
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