How to digitize VHS/ VHS-C tapes
Instructions on how to digitize VHS tapes using Black Magic Media Expess and Handbrake.
8 steps
43 seconds
Digitize your tape
Make sure to plug the correct cord for your media type into the 2nd Thunderbolt port on the back of the computer. **VHS & VHS-C** = Pink Cord **Mini DV & High Eight** = Blue Cord
1
Insert your tape on the VHS player and rewind it to the beginning.
*The tape may start playing automatically, so be sure to pause it after rewinding.*
2
Open "**Blackmagic Media Express**" program
3
Click "**Log and Capture**" tab
4
**Start playing your VHS tape and...**
5
...Click "**Capture**" on BlackMagic Media Express
6
Click "**Capture**" again to finish the transfer.
7
Close "**Media Express**"
8
Click "**Don't Save**"
*Your file is now saved on the computer desktop.*
Now [start the compression process.](https://scribehow.com/o/iir9GhcTSnqRTeU99sIJDQ/viewer/How_to_convert_and_compress_a_file__h4Pj2HfFSfWzv0h0wJBAsg?referrer=documents)
How to digitize VHS/ VHS-C tapes
Instructions on how to digitize VHS tapes using Black Magic Media Expess and Handbrake.
8 steps
43 seconds
Digitize your tape
Make sure to plug the correct cord for your media type into the 2nd Thunderbolt port on the back of the computer. **VHS & VHS-C** = Pink Cord **Mini DV & High Eight** = Blue Cord
1
Insert your tape on the VHS player and rewind it to the beginning.
*The tape may start playing automatically, so be sure to pause it after rewinding.*
2
Open "**Blackmagic Media Express**" program
3
Click "**Log and Capture**" tab
4
**Start playing your VHS tape and...**
5
...Click "**Capture**" on BlackMagic Media Express
6
Click "**Capture**" again to finish the transfer.
7
Close "**Media Express**"
8
Click "**Don't Save**"
*Your file is now saved on the computer desktop.*
Now [start the compression process.](https://scribehow.com/o/iir9GhcTSnqRTeU99sIJDQ/viewer/How_to_convert_and_compress_a_file__h4Pj2HfFSfWzv0h0wJBAsg?referrer=documents)
