How do I transfer VHS-C footage??

I have old homevideos on VHS-C that I wanted to put on DVDs....what sort of device do I need to do that? I have an ibook with a superdrive already so i just need to know what it is that can import the footage onto my mac. Thanks...

Audra,
Welcome to the iDVD forum!
You need a "Bridge" that converts standard composite video/audio (your AV jacks on the VHS-C Camcorder or even your VCR) to DV (firewire/1394/iLink).
Two most common methods are: 1)standalone AV/DV bridge, or 2) a DV camcorder that has an AV/DV converter built in.
I like solution #2 - it's not much more expensive than #1, and you get a new DV camcorder too to make new DV video! You hook up the VHS-C or VCR to the new DV camcorder, and the use the firewire cable from the new DV camcorder to your mac......
Just make sure the DV camcorder has AV?DV "pass thru" mode. I've used this to convert most of my old 8mm and Hi8 tapes to DV, and even some old VHS home movies taken by others.
Check the iMovie forum and Dan Slagle's site:
http://danslagle.dvmix.com/mac/iMovie/index.shtml
for more advice.
John

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