THE GOOD WAY--For transferring from VHS to the computer, you'll need an Analog-to-Digital converter for A/V...you'd run yer VHS deck into the A/D converter [using a Composite cable between the two, or for better results optical or S-Video]. Then run the A/D converter into yer computer [usually via USB or Firewire].
To the best of my knowlege, you won't be able to get good results without an A/D converter...Canopus has a few decent models, but they run a few hundred dollars [there might be cheaper models, but i've never used any of them] Also, for seeding purposes, I recommend only transferring using *high-end* equipment, as a regular VCR gives shoddy results.
THE *GHETTO* WAY--you can run yer VHS out to a MiniDV camcorder [usually using a Composite cable]. You can PLAY the VHS source while RECORDING on the camcorder. Once done recording, you can then connect the Camcorder to yer computer [via Firewire or USB] and capture the *new* source footage [MiniDV] using whatever video editing software yer using. ***I would note that you "went this route" in yer info text though, as some people might want to know you used this methd for transfer
Here's an example of the setup I used for transferring some older VHS shows to digital recently:
VHS(M) > Panasonic AG-1980P [S-Video] > Sony DVMC-DA2 [Firewire] > Final Cut Pro HD [capture] > DVD Studio Pro [DVD build]
PM if you have any more ?s...
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