How to import from VCR tape to my Mac

Hello,
I just recorded (taped) on my TV's built-in VCR a short 5-minute news clip that I want to email to someone via Quicktime in an email.
My question is how to physically transfer the content from the TV tape to a Quicktime video (or other method) so that I can email this clip.
I am using a Mac G5 w/OS X.
Thank you for reading this.

My question is how to physically transfer the content from the TV tape to a Quicktime video (or other method) so that I can email this clip.
If the VCR is analog, you need to convert the analog line output (usually RCA jacks) to a dgital format (Firewire DV most common) your G5 can understand. This is normally done using a dedicated analog to digital converter. These can range from a relativey inexpensive unit like the Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge to more fully featured devices like the Canopus ADC-300. On the other hand, if you have a digital camcorder with throughput conversion capabilities (see manual), you can use this at no extra expense. As to the actual capture of the file on your Mac, applications like iMovie, FCE, and/or FCP are commonly used where some form of editing is required and QT Pro is handy if you wish to capture/convert to H.264 in a single step without edits. Vidi (free) is another popular DV capture utility which can save iMovie compatible files but has not edit/conversion capabilities.

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