How to Edit VHS Tape

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Back when video recording was new, VHS was the way to go. Video recorders used various sizes of cameras and relayed film onto bulky tapes. Only recently, the technology has changed to digital, and the VHS tape is mainly a thing of the past. However, some still use VHS for recording and to edit film footage when new digital technology is not available.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Step1

Hook up your "line out" device. If you're recording direct from a camera, your camera is your "line in." You can connect the camera to a TV set with AV cables. If you are using two VCRs, one of them is your line out and you should put your raw tape into it. You'll be recording from this raw tape onto a blank one in another VCR.

Step2

Set up your "line in" device. This will be a second VCR with a blank tape in it.

Step3

Mark off footage on your line out device by viewing start and stop times through the TV screen. Most cameras have some display functions that can help you mark off times for the clips you want to use.

Step4

Add clips one by one to your blank tape on your line in VHS recorder. Go one clip at a time, hitting record and stop at the appropriate times. Do this well, and your finished product will be a neatly edited VHS film.

Step5

Perform periodic playbacks to catch errors. You can always double back and fix bad footage, but if you wait until the end, it will be more difficult. Always monitor your progress as attempt quicker fixes.