When watching a favorite film, it sure would be nice to be able to make a backup copy disc at the same time. However, since all of the files have been copyright protected, and VCR tapes are analog as opposed to digital, it can be a big problem. Nevertheless, with a little work and the right software and hardware, users can transfer VCR Copy to DVD.
Consumers who have the money to spend can already by a special DVD player that will strip the encrypted software from a DVD and make a duplicate on a blank disc, at the same time viewers are actually watching the film. But, it is a horse of a different color to take a VCR tape and convert it to a disc format.
In general terms, the two video mediums use totally different language. One is the old-fashioned analog, while the other is digital. It may already be almost impossible to find a VCR player on the market. All of the home entertainment manufacturers have already gone digital. It is already impossible to find anything new that is still analog. Granted, maybe a huge chain will have old copies stashed away somewhere, but it is doubtful.
So, something definitely needs to be done before consumers lose the ability to watch all of those great movies. First, a converter is required. Once obtained, the converter will plug into the front of the VCR. On the opposite side of the hardware, a second set of cords will attach to a computer.
Next, while the VCR is playing, the data will go through the converter to strip away the encryptions and change the language from analog to digital. Once on the computer, users will notice that the files have gotten significantly larger. At this time, delete all of the advertisements and other superfluous files that have nothing to do with the movie itself.
Once that step is complete, have some shrink software available to scrunch the file back down to a size that will fit on a single disc. Now, it is final time to complete the process of VCR Copy to DVD. Transfer the shrunk data from the hard drive to the disc, and be able to enjoy those old movies for years to come.
