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Obviously it depends on the degree of degradation, but it should not be assumed that a tape is beyond repair just because it won't play on a domestic VCR. We are able to assess your tapes for a fee of $50 (refundable if you go ahead with us). Straight transfer of tape to dvd is quite inexpensive, but restoration and editing can be pricey. It depends on the value of the material to you!
It is almost guaranteed impossible to restore video with average consumer equipment. The basic video hardware required for
excellent quality restoration starts at about $700 US and
goes up from there. That amount is for just a few basic
items, and does not even include a decent
capture card. This fact alone turns off most people from
trying to restore video. The ideal setup for a home user
wanting to guarantee himself or herself good results will
top near $1200 US for the video hardware, which again does
not include the capture card. For most
people, especially ones wanting to tackle all kinds of
projects, expect to spend $1500 or more.
A professional or semi-professional VCR is the
single most important piece of equipment for restoration.
Restoration starts at the source. The best decks are
typically S-VHS decks, not because they play S-VHS, but
because they come with many embedded filters and enhancers.
It is almost guaranteed impossible to restore video with average consumer equipment. The basic video hardware required for
excellent quality restoration starts at about $700 US and
goes up from there. That amount is for just a few basic
items, and does not even include a decent
capture card. This fact alone turns off most people from
trying to restore video. The ideal setup for a home user
wanting to guarantee himself or herself good results will
top near $1200 US for the video hardware, which again does
not include the capture card. For most
people, especially ones wanting to tackle all kinds of
projects, expect to spend $1500 or more.
A professional or semi-professional VCR is the
single most important piece of equipment for restoration.
Restoration starts at the source. The best decks are
typically S-VHS decks, not because they play S-VHS, but
because they come with many embedded filters and enhancers.
Mar 22, 2007 |
WebMaster
WebMaster
Hi,
I have some old video cassette tapes taken in 1982 which have traces of mould on and I am unable to play them. Do you know of someplace/someone who would be able to help me as I would like to have them cleaned or replicated in some way as they have sentimental family value.
Mar 21, 2007 |
Kazza
Kazza
Hi, Im looking at hopefully recording some sample tracks of songs I have written and sung but dont know how I go about it. Once I have recorded the tracks, do you know who I can forward the sample CD to?
Feb 9, 2007 |
Skye
Skye
Hi Belinda - yes it may be possible. There are a number of options. If you get the tape to us, we will give you a no-obligation assessment.
Jan 31, 2007 |
WebMaster
WebMaster
I'm just enquiring as to whether it is possible to get the footage back from a faulty tape? It is a JCV Mini Digital Video Cassette.
When we tried playing the tape back, nothing would display except for jumbled picture at the side of the screen.
When we tried playing the tape back, nothing would display except for jumbled picture at the side of the screen.
Jan 30, 2007 |
Belinda
Belinda
Hi Andrew - I'm not sure what happened to your emails asking to unsubscribe. If you send a blank email to [email protected] with unsubscribe in the line, the system will delete your address from the list. The email must be from the address that the newsletter is sent to. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Nov 30, 2006 |
WebMaster
WebMaster
Hi,
Who can I contact to unsubscribe from your mailing list? I've tried replying to the list with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line yet continue to receive unwanted emails. I have also emailed [email protected] and requested to have my email address removed - no luck.
Regards,
-Andrew
Who can I contact to unsubscribe from your mailing list? I've tried replying to the list with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line yet continue to receive unwanted emails. I have also emailed [email protected] and requested to have my email address removed - no luck.
Regards,
-Andrew
Nov 29, 2006 |
Andrew
Andrew
Hi Freya, you need to use an artwork template. This will give you the information you need. If you contact Ryan in the office, he can send you one. Hope this helps!
Oct 20, 2006 |
WebMaster
WebMaster
I'm designing the label for a music cd and have to submit the design for printing but I'm not sure how to submit the disc label itself- as a square or in the dimensions of a disc? Please help.
Oct 20, 2006 |
freya
freya
Hi!
I've got alot of home video's on tapes but they are all surrounded by recorded tv shows etc. How much would it cost to transfer just what we want onto a DVD?
Hello Sabrina - in order to do what you need, you will have to make a new master video from all the elements that you want to keep.The work is done on our Avid system and usually it will take roughly 2-3 times the programme length to edit for simple work - more if you want some fancy efx...
Liam is our video editor and it would be best to have a meeting with him to see what is needed in your specific case and he'll give you a free quote.
He can be contatced on 08 9375 3902
I've got alot of home video's on tapes but they are all surrounded by recorded tv shows etc. How much would it cost to transfer just what we want onto a DVD?
Hello Sabrina - in order to do what you need, you will have to make a new master video from all the elements that you want to keep.The work is done on our Avid system and usually it will take roughly 2-3 times the programme length to edit for simple work - more if you want some fancy efx...
Liam is our video editor and it would be best to have a meeting with him to see what is needed in your specific case and he'll give you a free quote.
He can be contatced on 08 9375 3902
Aug 18, 2006 |
Sabrina
Sabrina
we have 7 family vcr tapes and 2 video camera tapes ( old 8mm I think ) that we would like copied to DVD. IS THIS POSSIBLE AND HOW MUCH PLEASE?
Aug 8, 2006 |
steve huxley
steve huxley
Hi Lorien
we can transfer 8mm, Super 8 with sound and 16 mm with and without sound, We'll assess the quality of films for you and give you an obligation free quote when you drop it in.
regards
Mark
we can transfer 8mm, Super 8 with sound and 16 mm with and without sound, We'll assess the quality of films for you and give you an obligation free quote when you drop it in.
regards
Mark
May 22, 2006 |
WebMaster
WebMaster
Hi.
Can you copy reel, super 8 film to DVD?
Thanks
Can you copy reel, super 8 film to DVD?
Thanks
May 21, 2006 |
Lorien
Lorien
HI Ira
It's hard keeping track of all the new formats that come out. Your new cam could be Mini DV Exta long play and that can be a bit tricky to copy - However send it in and we'll give you a no obligation quote. In future though we'd recommend using standard play mode, the tapes arent that expensive anymore and the quality captured is much better
regards
Mark
It's hard keeping track of all the new formats that come out. Your new cam could be Mini DV Exta long play and that can be a bit tricky to copy - However send it in and we'll give you a no obligation quote. In future though we'd recommend using standard play mode, the tapes arent that expensive anymore and the quality captured is much better
regards
Mark
May 5, 2006 |
WebMaster
WebMaster
I have some mini dv tapes that I shot on a new sony camera in a format my panasonic camera won't read. Thus I can't capture those tapes. Do you guys have a dv deck or a sony camera or something that will read them and if so could you copy them over to tapes I can read read?
Cheers in advance......
Cheers in advance......
May 5, 2006 |
Ira Fehlberg
Ira Fehlberg
Hi Bernadette,
When doing a replicated run of discs a "Glass Master" is produced from your original so it is only economic to produce 500 of the one title.
If you want to produce lower than 500 copies of several masters then they would be done inhouse as recordable copies. Pricing is based on the quantity of each individual title. However we will usually help out when you order more than one set at a time.
regards
Mark
When doing a replicated run of discs a "Glass Master" is produced from your original so it is only economic to produce 500 of the one title.
If you want to produce lower than 500 copies of several masters then they would be done inhouse as recordable copies. Pricing is based on the quantity of each individual title. However we will usually help out when you order more than one set at a time.
regards
Mark
May 3, 2006 |
WebMaster
WebMaster
when you say 500 duplications is that 500 of the same set or 500 total?
May 3, 2006 |
bernadette
bernadette
They have computer data written to them. They were produced in the late 80's or early 90's
Is there anyway to get computer data of the tapes they are in good condtion