VHS rip

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VHS rip refers to the conversion of a VHS film into a digital format. This process is commonly known as ripping . The output analog video and audio signal is "intercepted" and converted to digital. This process is often associated with a loss of quality.

The reasons for this can initially be found in the source material:

  • VHS only stores fields in a helical track
  • Synchronization of the 2 video heads to display a full picture from two fields
  • PAL / NTSC format
  • Wear and tear and "temporal deterioration" of the videotape
  • a maximum of one high fidelity sound is possible
  • Copy protection mechanisms in commercial films

In addition, there are errors that arise from the technology used.

Overall, this leads to the following problems in the converted version:

  • low horizontal resolution
  • stripes in the picture
  • rare dropouts of picture and sound
  • poor sound quality

Legal basis

Commercial films, regardless of the carrier format, fall under the copyright law and may not be copied.

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