How can I Capture n' Compress from VCR to PC using VirtualDub??

[hlof]

Hi!

I've been trying to Capture on a PC from a VHS VCR and at the same time Compress the Video so I can later Convert it to VCD.

I tried to use the DivX 5.0 and 3.11 Alpha Codecs (Low Motion) but I choose it and it keeps capturing big size (like 3MB per min.).

I even formatted my PC and re-installed everything but nothing happens!!!

Can somebody tell me how to do it right?

This is what I do:

1- I open Virtual Dub.
2- I go to Video/Compression/and Choose the Low Motion Codec.
3-I go to File/Capture AVI/Video/Compression and Choose the same Codec. (I choose it also on Compression Compatibility from the same Video Menu).
4- I play the VHS tape and start Capturing (Capture/Capture Video).

What am I doing wrong???

Thanks in advance!!!

[sirius]

First of all - you didn't say what bitrate you used with the codecs you mentioned (DivX compresses the video just as much as you decide, and that you can set from codec configuration).
But anyway 3 MB per minute is not at all a huge bitrate ( For quality video capture 3 MB per SECOND is not a rare thing). Unless you capture with a REALLY tiny resolution, lowering the bitrate even more would just give a video that has an extremely bad quality.

[hlof]

I don't change the Bitrate, I'm kinda new at this.

A few months ago, I captured from a CamCorder using the same Hardware and Software but I don't recall how I did it.

Can you be more specific, like step by step?

Thanks