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What we transfer

 

VHS / S-VHS

187 x 102 x 25 mm. The Video Home System (VHS) was introduced in 1977. It is the most common consumer-level analog videocassette magnetic tape format. S-VHS, or Super VHS was introduced in 1987 and is backward compatible with VHS. It provides a much improved horizontal luminance resolution of 400 lines versus 250 for VHS.

Video8 / Hi8 / Digital8:

95 x 62.5 x 15 mm. Three formats in one tape type. The first was Video8, introduced in 1985 and is an analog format similar to VHS, but with much-improved audio quality coupled with a very compact size. Hi8 (high-band video8), is a competitor to the S-VHS and S-VHS-C formats with an increased luminance of 400 lines. Finally, Digital8 utilized the same magnetic tape as Video8 and Hi8 to record a digital signal for even better performance.


MiniDV

65 x 48 x 12 mm. These very small cassettes are also known as S-size. MiniDV cassettes are used for recording baseline DV, DVCAM, and HDV. Each tape holds about 13 GB for one hour of video.


VHS-C / S-VHS-C

92 x 58 x 20 mm. Introduced in 1982, the C stands for compact, which is really the only difference between VHS-C and standard VHS. The tapes can be played on standard VHS or S-VHS machines using a cartridge adapter. S-VHS-C tapes are a compact version of S-VHS and play in an S-VHS player with the same adapter.

Professional & PAL

(Beta, DVCAM, Mini DV HD, 3/4 inch, 1 inch)

We can also transfer a number of professional formats as well as foreign tapes recorded in PAL. Contact us to confirm what you have and we will give you a quote for your specific format.


services

 

Tape To DVD (up to 120 minutes)

We’ll convert your tape directly to digital and put it onto a DVD that will play on a standard DVD player. Each tape will transfer to a single DVD unless content exceeds 2hrs, in which case any additional discs will be provided for an extra charge (up to $25 each DVD, depending on your specials rate). If your PC has a DVD drive and playback software, you’ll also be able to watch on that machine. You will not be able to remove the media from the disc due to the way DVDs have to be authored.

Tape To Digital File

We’ll convert your tape directly to digital and put it onto our cloud, or a USB drive. Each tape will transfer to a single digital file. Digital files are easily uploaded to a computer and can be easily edited, shared via social media, and copied. Most TVs and media players that have USB ports will be able to play the files, but you should confirm with the manufacturer of your particular model if that capability is required.

Tape To DVD & Digital File

This popular option will provide the best of both worlds. You’ll get the convenience of DVD with the future-proofing and editing/sharing abilities of Digital Files. Highly recommended!

Extras

Tape Enhancement: +$89
Tape Repair:  +$25
Both Disc & Digital File  +$10.00 extra each


1 Extra DVD Copy: $7.00

2+ Extra DVD Copies: $4.00 each

CD/DVD Rip (copy & transfer content to digital) $25 each


Sorting

If there is a specific way you would like your files to be transferred (as example by years), we ask you to mark and sort the media your-self (as example with sticky notes) prior to bringing them in.

We can sit down with you and help you sort. We will however charge you $65/hour todo so.

 

Cloud Service

Upload to our Google Drive (12 Months)

Setup & up to 10GB          - $15

Setup & 10-49GB               - $25

Setup & 50-99GB               - $45

Setup & 100-199GB           - $75

Setup & 200-499GB          - $100

Setup & 500-999GB          - $200

Setup & 1TB-2TB                - $350

Why we’re the best

 

SECURITY

Because we do all work on-site in our Birmingham studio, you never have to wonder about the whereabouts of your precious memories. Your tapes do not leave the premises of our secure video lab from the time you drop them off to the time you pick them up. One person is responsible for the work from start to finish and if you have questions, you’ll be able to get answers via face-to-face interaction.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our staff ensures every detail is addressed and all communication is done with honesty and respect. We strive to explain our processes with clarity and transparency in order to provide well-defined expectations. We always put the value of relationships with our clients ahead of the the business value of the services we provide.