Getting the Film onto Video

• 1). Set up a projector to project the films. If you do not have a screen, use a firm, clean, white surface as a substitute screen.
  
  
• 2). Set up a video camera to capture the projected images. Position the video camera so the framing on the projected image is not on a slant. Where you position the camera will depend largely on what kind of camera you use. Some prosumer cameras with tripods can tilt down a bit at the image to be captured without distortion. A smaller video camera could easily be placed in front of the projector.
  
  
• 3). Turn on the light of the projector without starting the film. This will give you a frame of white light on your screen.
  
  
• 4). Turn on the video camera and frame your image around the white light on the screen. Get as close as you can to capturing the image in the same frame as it will be projected.
  
  
• 5). Press RECORD on the video camera.
  
  
• 6). Start the projector. You should be capturing the home movies on the video camera.
  
  

Import the Video

• 1). Connect the video camera with the completed tape to your computer. Use an IEEE 1394 cable (also known as a FireWire or i.Link cable)
  
  
• 2). Open your media software. On a Mac, the software included is iMovie. On a PC, the software is Windows Media Maker
  
  
• 3). Import the video following the instructions for importing video in your software.
  
  
• 4). Output the video to DVD using the same video software.
  
  
• 5). Burn your DVD.