An Overview: The videotape is inspected for condition and repaired if necessary The videotape is played using a VTR, deck or video camera and either captured directly by a computer’s capturing hardware and software (PC or MAC) or by a standalone recorder – Black Magic Design HyperDeck Studio Recording Device. This is in real time: a 4-hour tape takes 4 hours to capture or record In the computer’s editing software a sequence or timeline is created from the captured footage The video frame is trimmed to remove any wavey edges If required the audio level is normalised The sequence is played at high speed to check for any long gaps or unwanted sections (e.g. accidental filming of the foot!) and removed, making it more enjoyable to watch The sequence is then exported for DVD or video file (usually .MP4) or both If a DVD is required the exported sequence is imported into the DVD authoring software and an ISO disc image is produced (this is stored for possible further use) Finally, the ISO image is used to “burn” the DVD So, no, I can’t do it while you wait!!