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

[Scott Castaline]

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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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