Freeware video ripper?

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I'm using Nero for burning my audio files onto CD-R's. I've noticed that
you can also use Nero to create VCD's. Is there any kind of freeware
program for capturing video files like I capture wav files using built-in
features already on my computer, or do I need a special video card to do
this? I'm interested in converting VHS videos to VCD's, and I don't know if
I have what I need on my computer and just need some kind of (hopefully)
freeware video ripping program, or if I need to spend a bunch of money on a
new video card. I'm using a Compaq with a 2.4 Ghz processor, 378 Mbs of
RAM, Windows XP Home Edition, and have "Legacy Video Capture Devices" and
"Video Codecs" listed in the Device Manager under "Sound, video, and game
controllers".

Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks...Butch
 
Is there any kind of freeware
program for capturing video files like I capture wav files using
built-in features already on my computer, or do I need a special video
card to do this?
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Virtualdub can capture. Your video card needs to have video-in. That's it.
Go to www.dvdrhelp.com for more info.
 
ncSkeet said:
I'm using Nero for burning my audio files onto CD-R's. I've noticed that
you can also use Nero to create VCD's. Is there any kind of freeware
program for capturing video files like I capture wav files using built-in
features already on my computer, or do I need a special video card to do
this? I'm interested in converting VHS videos to VCD's, and I don't know if
I have what I need on my computer and just need some kind of (hopefully)
freeware video ripping program, or if I need to spend a bunch of money on a
new video card. I'm using a Compaq with a 2.4 Ghz processor, 378 Mbs of
RAM, Windows XP Home Edition, and have "Legacy Video Capture Devices" and
"Video Codecs" listed in the Device Manager under "Sound, video, and game
controllers".

Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks...Butch
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As far as free software is concerned, Virtual Dub will do what you want (and
it's free) but you do need a capture card with provision for video input
from your VHS source. They can be quite expensive, although cheaper ones are
available. Stay clear of the cheap ones if you want to have good output
though!
Also, speaking as one who knows, be prepared to shed tears of blood when
things don't work as they should!
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