reel to reel to cd, cassettes to cd cine to dvd, cine to vhs

Services:
NTSC to SECAM
SECAM TO PAL
DIY Editing
Prices

Other Services:
Cine to DVD
Camcorder to DVD
Broadcast to DVD
Betamax to DVD
Video Restoration
Photo Manipulation
Photo Album Scanning
Photos from Video

Process/Technology
Editing
Free Services
 

Introduction:
One of our specialities is the conversion of Foreign Formats. This process is called a ‘Standards Conversion’.

We have a long history in transferring film and our client list ranges from large museums, broadcast companies to the public. We handle all types of format such as NTSC, SECAM & PAL.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our processes and personal service. Options include easy listening music, titles, personalised covers, copies & dvd chapters (for skipping!) Oh.. and we also provide a discount on greater quantities! enquire now! or call us on +44 (0) 1273 236630.

As technology became enhanced it was no longer necessary to keep this relationship between the number of frames per second and the mains frequency and when the Americans introduced colour, they changed their frame frequency to 59.94 Hz while the mains frequency remained at 60Hz.

However, the world remains divided into countries that use 60 frames per second, primarily the USA and Japan, and those that have 50 frames per second, which is nearly everyone else. There is a corresponding difference in the number of horizontal lines which make up the picture - 60Hz systems tend to use 525 lines, and 50Hz systems use 625 lines.

The difference in the frame rate is the biggest incompatibility between standards.

Later, the Americans were first to develop a colour standard, with a system developed by the National Television Standards Committee. (NTSC) Though capable of great results in a closed environment, it could exhibit hue variations in a broadcast system, so not one but two incompatible methods of improving things were devised, PAL and SECAM.

Standards Conversions (All Prices include VAT)
Part 1: Transfer Charges To DVD( from VHS & Camcorder Formats)
NTSC, PAL or SECAM)
1 Tape
£29.99
2 - 20 Tapes
£24.99
20 - 30 Tapes
£14.99
 
Part 2: :Editing Options:
DIY Editing (i.e removing, re-ordering or enhancing your film):
Due to the huge increase in customers looking to take greater control over their material, we are often asked for an additional edit friendly version. This has been fuelled by easy to use and economical editing software along with increasingly powerful PCs. (These options are much better for editing than playback DVDs which are better suited for general viewing purposes and storage).
Extra Mini DV (Most Economical Route for DIY Editing! - (One hr max per Mini DV)
£24.99
Considered by many to be an ideally suited format, Mini DV provides an economical but high quality solution which is simple to import into your PC. You'll just need access to an everyday Mini DV camcorder from which you can output your film.
Extra AVI File (PC) (Easy to Use for Editing - (Price Per DVD, Max 15 mins Each)
£19.99
extra DV Files (MAC) (Easy to use for Editing- (Price Per DVD, Max 15 mins Each)
£19.99
If you don't have access to a Mini DV Camcorder, these two above options will also deliver a high quality solution which is simple to import into your PC by simply loading a dvd into your computer.
 
Part 3: Enhancements:
Additional DVD Copy
£7.99
3 for 2 DVD Copies Offer: 
3 for £18
Chapters:  
Option 1. Full DVD Chapter Menu with your own Titles: £3.99 each
(An impressive intro to your movie with an motion image for each designated section along with a title for each section of your choice and one overall main title at the beginning. This feature enables you to jump straight to one particular reel or play the entire dvd by simply using the SKIP buttons on your DVD player's remote control)
Option 2: Basic DVD Chapter Menu: £1.99 each
(Here, we provide a simple image for each of your clips as a menu on the DVD. This cost effective feature enables you to visually identify and play the clip that you want to play without any fuss. Alternatively, you can always play everything consequetively.
Option 3: Automatically Created Chapter Points
Free
(This points simply allow you to advance (skip) forward in 10 minute increments. There are no titles or images involved)
Editing Work Per Hour (NB: Alternatively, see DIY Mini DVs - see above)
£49 ph
Title at beginning of movie £4.99
(NTSC) DVD copy of your film (per DVD) Perfect for those with relatives in the USA or Canada or vice versa
£24.99 
 
Discounts on Quantities:
Being remarkably fair people.., we will of course provide a discount on greater quantities..enquire now! or call us on +44 (0) 1273 236630.
(Prices include VAT and protective cases)
P&P free for all orders over £95. No Upfront Payment at all required -
We'll contact you on completion.
 
Free Services:
Personally adjusted colour, contrast & sharpening on request
Free!
Correction & Stabilisation of video errors associated with worn out and older stretched tapes on request
Free!
Professionally printed and customised disks with an image and text of your choice
Free!
Return Track & Trace Recorded Delivery for orders over £95  
Free!
NEW! Backup DVD on request for even added security
Free!
NEW! Free chosen print from a completed DVD on request
Free!
An attractive and protective DVD case
Free!
Track and Trace - For Our Customers Peace of Mind
In a poll of our customers, posting rated as one of the most important areas of concern. We understand this and offer a full Track & Trace facility for every parcel that leaves our studios. Upon despatch we'll email you with details of your delivery so you know exactly when you can expect it, along with your tracking reference number.
Recorded Delivery Free for Order over £95 - Otherwise £5.99
Special Delivery - On request
£9.99
Safety First Postage Option:  
Worried about having your precious cine films and dvd lost in the post? - Don't! For an extra £2.49, we'll post the dvd(s) first and then send your original cine film separately once you've safely received it.
£2.49
All prices include VAT. No Upfront Payment at all required - We'll contact you on completion.  
 
Our studio uses top quality digital transfer machines specifically designed to digitally transfer your material. During the transfer itself, we can even digitally remaster and repair your film as it transfers it to DVD. The benefit to you is a dramatic improvement in both the visual and audio quality.
This is especially important with older tapes that have suffered over time in respect of a slight fading for example. Here are some technical details behind one of our analogue to digital processes for example:

Proven DV Codec Technology

Tthe DV codec chip providing the industry's best picture quality preservation during analog-to-DV and DV-to-analog conversion.

Clean, Stabilise and Enhance Analog Video

We employ advanced 3D Y/C separation and 3D noise reduction
functions for enhancing analog video quality. Poor analog source video is filtered prior to DV conversion to provide better quality video.

Advanced Image Enhancement Features

- 2D/3D Y/C separation – Separates the Y/C (S-Video) signal to RGB using chronological information between signals (applicable for NTSC only)

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