How can I transfer my 8MM video tapes to my computer?

Analog 8mm transfer to DVD?

• I'm on a mission to take all of my grandparents' old 8mm tapes and archive them in a digial format and maybe do a little editing before recording to DVD. All I have are the 8mm tapes. What's the best way to get the audio and video onto my computer? Hi8 w/ firewire? Also, once I have all the films on my hard drive, which readily available software should I use to edit and create a DVD from the videos. What kind of camera/player would I need to purchase to make the transfer to my computer and what kind of software would I need to make the DVD's. Thanks everyone for your help!

• Answer:

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