GUIDES
Old tapes, explained
Plain-English help for getting DV and MiniDV tapes off the camera and into files that look as smooth as they did on a TV.
How to convert MiniDV tapes to MP4The two steps from tape to a file that plays on any phone or computer, and what a good conversion should do.Why old camcorder footage has jagged linesThose comb-like lines on anything moving come from interlacing. What it is and how to fix it properly.VX1000 and VX2100 footage in 50pKeep the classic skate-video feel online: smooth motion, the original 4:3 frame, nothing fake.How to get footage off a MiniDV camcorderCables, adapters, software and tape tips to copy MiniDV onto a Windows PC or Mac.