Videotape to Digital
Is it Better to Convert VHS to DVD or VHS to a Digital Format?
Digital is Better Than DVDs, but… The simple answer is that if you are comfortable with digital files, VHS to Digital (or any videotape to digital) is the best option. The only exception to this is if you have family members or others who have no other method for watching videos, then a DVD is…
Read MoreWhat is the Turnaround Time for VHS to DVD Conversion?
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…
Read MoreIs It Illegal to Convert 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?…
Read MoreWhat Formats Can You Convert VHS Tapes To?
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…
Read MoreAre There Volume Discounts for Converting Multiple VHS tapes?
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…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Way to Store 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…
Read MoreHow Do I Transfer Hi8 Tapes to Digital Format?
Transferring (aka converting, aka digitizing) videotape to digital format has three basic considerations: Mp4 is usually the best choice to satisfy all three criteria. (See Wikipedia for details) Which Devices Play Digitized Hi8 Tapes? Digitized videotape, including converted Hi8 tapes, are played on smart TVs, smart phones, tablets, laptops, and more. In order to play…
Read MoreHow Do You Handle Old and Damaged Videotapes During Conversion?
It is heartbreaking than discover that priceless videos that have been saved for years (or decades) are damaged or deteriorated beyond help when you finally get the chance to watch them again or convert them to digital. Tapes deteriorate by just getting older. The rate and type of deterioration depends upon factors like temperature, humidity,…
Read MoreCan VHS Tapes be Converted to MP4
Yes, mp4 is the most popular format when digitizing VHS tapes. Mp4 is the format of choice for more devices, social media, and editing software whereas the file size is several times smaller than the 2nd most popular format. What Formats Can You Convert VHS Tapes To? There are literally hundreds of conversion formats and…
Read MoreDigitize Hi8
Convert Hi8 to Digital and the Whole Hi8 Family Did you find those videos in the closet that you’ve been meaning to convert to digital “forever”? That’s the most common phrase I hear from customers when they drop off their project. Quite often, people don’t know whether they have Hi8 or VHS-C or whatever. Because…
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