What Are the Best Methods for Digitizing 8mm Film?

16mm Film to Digital

Several variables must be considered to insure the best method to Digitize 8mm Film. Dozens of combinations of equipment, software, and settings present many options. Step 1: Capture 8mm Film To somehow reproduce a strip of film, comprised of individual images, arranged to look like a motion picture, through a projector, and onto a screen…

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How Can I Store and Preserve my Digitized 8mm Films?

8millimeter film to DVD

Investing the time and money to Convert Film 8mm Film to Digital is not a trivial project, especially if you have chosen a high quality, professional service. Choosing the right way to store digitized film is doubly important and have implications on how they can be used. What is the Next Format for Video We…

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What is the Turnaround Time for VHS to DVD Conversion?

converting vhs to digital

The turnaround time for a VHS to digital conversion depends on these factors: There is no ‘one time fits all’ unless the time is long enough to encompass most projects. Some 3rd party quote times in terms of days, while most quote times in terms of weeks. The Length of a VHS Tape and Turnaround…

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Is It Illegal to Convert VHS to DVD

vhs to dvd

“Yes”… and “No”. The legality of copying, converting, digitizing, or even duplicating VHS to DVD or VHS to Digital comes down to the interpretation of the concept of ‘fair use’. One way to summarize the idea is that a consumer who owns a VHS tape has the right to watch it. That seems fair, right?…

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How Long Does It Take to Convert VHS Tapes to DVD?

converting vhs to digital

Several factors determine the time it takes to convert a VHS to DVD or VHS to digital, including: Tape Preparation Time Each tape must be prepared before the conversion process can begin. At a minimum, tapes must be fully rewound. Professionals will fast forward each tape to the end before rewinding to achieve the optimal…

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How Do I Copy VHS Tapes to a Computer or DVD?

VHS Tapes to a Computer or DVD

All Videotape Types Use the Same Process The good news for videotape conversions is that all videotape formats use the same process as long as a player is available for the type of videotape being converted. In other words, VHS to DVD requires a VHS player, Hi8 to DVD requires a Hi8 player, miniDV to…

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How Do I Convert 8mm Film To DVD?

8millimeter film to DVD

Watching old film without a projector is just not possible. Film must first be converted into video files that can be played on today’s devices. There are two choices: 8mm film to digital and 8mm film to DVD. The process is straightforward and simple. Capture 8mm Film to DVD Step 1 requires specialized equipment that…

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What Formats Can You Convert VHS Tapes To?

VHS Tapes to a Computer or DVD

This question is much larger than it sounds. There are dozens of digital formats for both video and audio conversion. The right formats depend on your particular situation. Factors include: The Best Formats for Digitized VHS Tapes Today’s video technology for consumer usage has three basic choices: mp4, mov, and DVD(VOB). Mp4 is by far…

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Are There Volume Discounts for Converting Multiple VHS tapes?

vhs to dvd

Whether you want to digitize VHS, 8mm Film, miniDV, Hi8, Digital8, Video8, Cassettes, Records, Slides, Photos, or Negatives, Reborn Audio Video offers volume discounts for the following levels when the entire volume is converted in one project: Discounts are calculated according to quoted base prices for each media type at time of order. Discounts apply…

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What is the Best Way to Store Digital Copies of Old Media?

Digital Copies of Old Media

There are several choices to store digitized DVDs, videotape, slides, cassettes and records. Each of these methods have advantages and disadvantages that affect durability and longevity of digital media. The Best Way to Store Digital VHS, Digital Cassettes, and Digital Slides Even digital video and audio have risks. Electronic devices can wear out. Electronic devices…

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