how do i donate vhs movies to soldiers abroad?
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Although it would be appreciated. because of what we have to carry a VHS machine isn't as portable as a mini DVD with its own screen.  I spent some time in Iraq and carrying some DVD discs was by far more convenient to throw in my ruck than when I went to Bosnia in the 90's and hauled around the platoon's collections of VHS tapes.
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Ok.. here's what you have to do.\n\n1) Open the memory stick up.\n2) At the top level of the stick, create a folder named MP_ROOT\n3) Inside the MP_ROOT folder, create another folder named 100MNV01\n4) Inside the 100MNV01 Folder, place your movie.\n5) The movie must be named 'M4VXXXX.MP4'. Where XXXX = a unique 4 digit number (use any 4 digits).  Each movie must have its own number.. as an example, M4V0001.MP4\n\nI recommend using PSP Video 9 for keeping track of, managing, copying and creation of thumbnails for movies for the PSP.  It also lets you convert movies from other formats specifically for use on the PSP.  For right now, PSP Video 9 is free.. but they do accept donations.
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with an analog to digital video capture card. There are cheap  and very expensive cards, depending on the use you're aiming at. What this card does is that you connect your VHS player on it via video and audio input jacks and it records in real time the video on your hard drive, in many formats (usually avi or mpeg). Mind you for better results you need to have a good processor, plenty of RAM and HDD space.\nCheck Pinnacle cards, they range from very cheap to pro gear. \n\nAfter capturing you'll need some software to convert the videofile on your HDD to DVD format. Have a look on the web for such suites.
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If the stuff is of any value you might try\nhttp://www.freecycle.org\nThe Salvation Army and Goodwill will take usable items as well.
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there are 3 options that you have, \n1. buy a vhs2cd converter, it looks like a standard vhs player but with an extra slot of blank cd, simply insert vhs tape and a blank cd, and click burn..\n\n2. but a dazzle card - it's a type of a hardware card similar to tv tuner but it offers very high quality, mainly for professionals.( u still need a vhs player though\n\n3. get a tv tuner card fairly in expensive, but not that good quality, mainly for home use. still need a vhs player.
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Many public libraries allow you to take them out for free. If they don't have the film you want they can request for free from another library. It's called interlibrary loan.
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VHS is a pain to put online.  You will need an analog-to-digital video converter, which you can get for a couple of hundred bucks or less; I have one from Pinnacle which seems to work pretty well, and comes with Pinnacle Studio for video editing.  I recommend getting a digital camcorder to do any future recordings, though - it will eliminate one arduous step from your production process.
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Try Wal-Mart or another chain store. Ask them if they have any in stock, VHS tapes are quickly being phased out to make room for DVDs so more than likely it won't be there but it's really the only option. Or you can try online with a store like Amazon or ebay.
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easist way is copy them on a floppy disk and transfer that way
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Craigs list or eBay, also some stores will take used DVD's
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SPC, there are a number of organizations you can find that will send you care packages if you give them you raddress as opposed to begging in public.\n\nhttp://www.treatsfortroops.com/\nhttp://www.anysoldier.com/\nhttp://www.operationwecare.com/\nhttp://www.opgratitude.com/\nhttp://www.americasupportsyou.mil/\n\nTo list a very few.  Please gather your dignity and remember you represent more than yourself when you are wearing that uniform.\n\nTo those of you reading this, instead of singling out one soldier to send gifts to, please consider supporting these organizations and spread your support and generosity.\n\nOr, if you wish to support othe organizations that do tangible service work for troops every single day, consider buying stock in Haliiburton, KBR, DHL, Hessco, Conrack....\n\nSGT Robert White
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Socks,T-shirts,tooth paste, tooth brush,Sun screen,Calling Cards,Candy (nothing gooie that will melt), hand sanitizer,waterless shaving cream,\nRazors,Use your imagination.. These are just some of the things thatI have help ppl with buying for soldiers. You can find it all at walmart. They also have boxes and packing material that you can purcase to send it.  Good luck and god bless!
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If in Alabama, try Disabled Veterans of America/Alabama(?).\nThey give away small household items (ex. kitchen shears) for donations.
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VHS and DVD combo recorder\nIt can either transfer VHS to DVD or vice versa
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A really good website explaining this is www.papajohn.org.  Look under Import Movie Source Files > Video > Discs - DVD, VCD, etc.
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The best way that I know of is to plug the VHS directly into your computer (which means getting a TV tuner card if you don't have one) and recording straight to the hard drive. The TV tuner card should come with software that lets you record the VHS to a format of your choice. Since its VHS, a large format (Like DVD Quality) is a waste and not necessary. Once its on the hard drive use your favorite burning software (Nero has a "Make A Video CD" utility) to burn the file to CD.
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Contact the local chamber of commerce where you want the sell the DVD's. This should be in the phone book. If not, call information or search for it on the 'net.