I got over 100 laserdiscs and would like to share them with my friends either copying into VCD or save in my server in MPEG-1 for remote video streaming, anybody can provide me the method? Many Many Thanks!

-- Lawrence Lau (lawrence@greatwa.com), February 11, 2001

Answers

Unlike DVD which has digital MPEG-2 data that can be downloaded (or ripped) into your hard disc and then re-encode to MPEG-1, Laserdisc is pure analog video and audio.

To convert, you will need an MPEG-1 capture card like the DVC (if you are on the budget), or the MPEGator if you have more to spend.

-- Azmel (azmel@mailandnews.com), February 12, 2001.

Streaming is simple enough. Go to MS and download their media tools package. You will still need a capture device to stream live/analog video. If you just want to distribute video via the Web, that can also be done.

If you have a server connected to the Web and will pay for the bandwidth, do I have a (legal) proposition for you! Contact me off line.

-- me (snake_mountain@hotmail.com), February 12, 2001.

THIS SOFTWARE IS VERY GOOD

-- SHAHERYAR (SHAHERYAR007@LYCOS.COM), February 18, 2001.