Not possible to EDIT V+ recordings

novak · 14-09-2009, 07:59

Hi everyone.
Not found a way to edit v+ recordings i.e. to cut out advertisements etc to put the recording onto DVD etc. Obviously, on a stand-alone DVD recorder you can edit recording by pause and start.

Novak

jamiefrost · 14-09-2009, 08:20

Requires the file to be on a PC but you can take a look at

http://www.comskip.org/

It takes the file and cuts on the adverts, requires tuning for each channel but the support forum is helpfull.

JJ

novak · 14-09-2009, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by novak

Hi everyone.
Not found a way to edit v+ recordings i.e. to cut out advertisements etc to put the recording onto DVD etc. Obviously, on a stand-alone DVD recorder you can edit recording by pause and start.

Novak

Jamiefrost.
Thanks for reply looked briefly at comskip, good utility that will help.
I take it then that V+ recordings cannot be edited in real time recording.
Thanks Novak

hedgie · 14-09-2009, 09:58

There is no edit facility on the V+, just the export to DVD/VCR function. I use the edit function on my DVD recorder but simply cant be bothered to edit the ads ! 32speed fast forward works for me !!

charliestumpy · 14-09-2009, 10:27

I confess that I love V+ etc for watching/recording, and that much 'HD' isn't, (final episodes of ER CH4 HD my wife watched are a joke as HD), whereas lots of SD is better than 'HD' (I am sure that it is all better than more expensive lower quality Murdoch stuff).

I suggest using your own eyes/ears etc/deciding accordingly - it's your money/your life.

If I want to save digitally until I can buy, I use my Topfield PVR/PC. Probably Humax PVR will do what Topfield does.

I suspect that Murdoch/USA consumers are happy with paying more for lower quality.

**Stuart** · 14-09-2009, 10:36

Lets not turn this thread into an attack on Sky subscribers, thank you. The OP is talking about the V+, not Sky+ so any talk of Sky is off topic.

novak · 14-09-2009, 10:56

Hi thanks everyone.
Interesting comments, probably best to edit after dropping recording on to Panny DVD recorder.
Or simply record to and edit from DVD recorder (lower res).
Thanks

hedgie · 14-09-2009, 12:29

Despite all the sockets on the back of the V+ the export function only works on SCART/Composite video

.

For the best quality, connect your DVD recorder to the TV Out SCART; that can fire out RGB if your DVD recorder has a corresponding input. Although you do need to watch the same programme you are archiving.

If the last bit of quality is important you might want to try it...

indie1982 · 14-09-2009, 14:25

You could use something like this, it has HDMI in:

http://blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/

However this still won't copy HDCP video.

nomadking · 14-09-2009, 15:13

I use an external HDD/DVD recorder. I playblack the required V+ programme and record to the HDD, selecting the recording quality in order to fit onto a DVD. I can then edit the programme on the HDD, removing bits at start/end and 'segmenting' out the ads. I can then dub to DVD giving a playable programme without ads etc. Although it uses the HDD/DVD recorders menu layout, it is possible transfer it to a PC and remove the menus completely or using the right software create your own menu layout, which would be useful for dealing with multiple episodes of a series.

hedgie · 15-09-2009, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadking

I use an external HDD/DVD recorder. I playblack the required V+ programme and record to the HDD, selecting the recording quality in order to fit onto a DVD. I can then edit the programme on the HDD, removing bits at start/end and 'segmenting' out the ads. I can then dub to DVD giving a playable programme without ads etc. Although it uses the HDD/DVD recorders menu layout, it is possible transfer it to a PC and remove the menus completely or using the right software create your own menu layout, which would be useful for dealing with multiple episodes of a series.

I am impressed with your dedication, there is no way I would find the time to do that. Chopping off the beginning and end padding is about as far as I get !

Begize · 16-09-2009, 06:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadking

I use an external HDD/DVD recorder. I playblack the required V+ programme and record to the HDD, selecting the recording quality in order to fit onto a DVD. I can then edit the programme on the HDD, removing bits at start/end and 'segmenting' out the ads. I can then dub to DVD giving a playable programme without ads etc. Although it uses the HDD/DVD recorders menu layout, it is possible transfer it to a PC and remove the menus completely or using the right software create your own menu layout, which would be useful for dealing with multiple episodes of a series.

I do something similar but using a Media Centre PC. Basically dump the individual programmes to the hard drive then edit them to remove the adds before, during and after.

I then (when it's a series) make a DVD (or two) with menus etc using Nero. Only do it for stuff I really want to keep.