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The digital conversion station in the Creativity Commons provides the equipment and hardware for customers to digitize their media and the ability to edit it.

Equipment Available for Conversion:

  • VHS Tapes (Home Movies)
  • VHS-C
  • 8mm and Super 8
  • LP Records to mp3
  • Cassettes to mp3
  • 3.5 inch floppy disks
  • DVD/CD Burning

 VHS Conversion

Using the Elgato Video Capture, you can digitize video from a VCR, camcorder and other analogue video sources for playback. Elgato Video Capture uses easy to use software that allows for the conversion of analogue to digital. Here are 6 easy steps to use the Elgato Video Conversion.

Using the Digital Conversion

  • The Digital Conversion can be booked ahead of time for up to three hours per day.
  • Remote VHS conversion options are also available for up to two VHS at a time, please print and sign the waiver and attach to your VHS when you bring it to your library. Contact cc@virl.bc.ca or call 1-877-415-8475 to find out more.

Rules for using the Conversion Clinic

  • You must have an active Vancouver Island Regional Library card.
  • You must be 13 years or older or accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Conversion Resources

LinkedIn Learning is a leading online company producing and distributing video tutorials for many years. They offer thousands of courses with a focus on software, creative, education, and business skills.

Niche Academy for up-to-date how to use guides.

FAQs

Is there a fee to use the conversion equipment?

No, there is no fee to use the conversion equipment.

Can I do high speed digitization?

No, the digitization process converts the video and audio recordings in real-time. A two hour film or record will take two hours to digitize.

Can I edit my files at the library?

Yes, using the editing stations, you can edit your video and audio files on the Creativity Commons computers.

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