Category: Tutorials

Lossless 4:2:2 Capturing in OBS Using the Diamond Multimedia VC500

Posted by timfordphoto | Dec 31, 2025 | Latest, Tips and Tricks, Tutorials |

This post shows you how to capture analog video to archival, lossless AVI or QuickTime files using OBS and the Diamond Multimedia VC500 capture device.

Lossless 4:2:2 Digitizing of Video Tapes Using OBS

Posted by timfordphoto | Mar 25, 2022 | Latest, Tips and Tricks, Tutorials |

Did you know you can digitize your video tapes to lossless 4:2:2 video files using OBS? Well, you can, and this post tells you how to do it!

Digitizing VHS Tapes Using OBS

Posted by timfordphoto | Jan 7, 2021 | Latest, Tips and Tricks, Tutorials |

Did you know you can digitize your VHS tapes using OBS for under $40? Well, you can, and this post tells you how to do it!

Using Amazon Drive’s Unlimited Photo Storage for Backups

Posted by timfordphoto | Jun 29, 2020 | Latest, Tips and Tricks, Tutorials |

Amazon Photos/Amazon Drive finally ups its game and gives users a reliable backup system with unlimited photo storage capacity. This article covers how to set everything up so your files are automatically and reliably backed up.

Setting Up a Photo Booth Using an SLR and Tethering Software

Posted by timfordphoto | Dec 8, 2017 | Latest, Tips and Tricks, Tutorials |

I was recently asked to put together a photo booth for an event at work. I needed to use equipment that I had on-hand and I thought my solution might help someone out who needs to do something similar (maybe at a wedding), so I decided to document how I solved the problem.