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

Mon Oct 15 15:43:48 EDT 2012

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- From the what I could find, it looks like LG is the only one so far
making m-disc compat drives.


On 10/15/2012 03:32 PM, Ron Frazier (ALE) wrote:
> 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:
> 
> 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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