For movie lovers with a significant investment in VHS films, the switch to DVD has been a mixed blessing. Many movies haven’t been re-released on DVD, and videotapes lose much of their quality over time. Fortunately, the “fair-use” provisions in U.S. copyright law permit the creation of backup copies of your old tapes and conversion to DVD. With the addition of a few accessories, your computer provides you with everything you need to transfer most movies. Tips Warnings Writer Bio