How to convert VHS videotape to 60p digital video (NTSC)

This tutorial will teach you how avoid the most common mistake people make when trying to convert VHS/videotape to digital video -- and all it takes is a $20 piece of hardware and free software. Intended for pure beginners, this tutorial walks you through every step to produce perfect conversions every time. 2021 UPDATE: While the information about fields vs. frames and double-rate deinterlacing in this video will always be valid, I no longer recommend using VirtualDub to capture and process video. I will be making a new video about how to properly capture and convert videotape in 2022. I will put a link to the new video in this video’s description once that’s complete. Also: As of late 2021, I will no longer be answering questions in the comments for THIS video. Software links: *New for 2020*: Virtualdub2: The layout is different from this tutorial video but it’s more stable with more features. Older software: Vir