Convert Hi8 to Digital - It's NOT Getting Any Younger!
Hi8 to Digital is one part of Rebor Audio Video's comprehensive line of Hi8 conversion products, which also includes Digital8 to Digital and Video8 to Digital conversion services. It is often unclear which one of these you might have. Fortunately, I have top-of-the-line equipment for all three options.
Hi8, Video8, or Digital8 - Which One Do You Have?
Video8 is the first videotape format following VHS-C, a VHS upgrade. Hi8 is a Video8 upgrade, using the same video format, but now offering digital sound. Digital8 upgrades Hi8 to include both digital video and audio on magnetic tape. All three versions are often referred to as Hi8, regardless of which 8mm option they are. Each offering type requires its own player, although most offerings were backward compatible. For example, a Hi8 camera or player could also play Video8 tapes, and likewise for Digital8 equipment. I digitize Hi8 with Digital8 equipment, which supports all three variations with the latest technology. Check out Wikipedia for additional details.
Digital or DVD: Pluses and Minuses
I know, DVDs have been THE way of watching video for, well, forever. Yes, there are cases where DVDs are still important, but it comes down to one main advantage:
- DVDs are someone's way of doing things; they don't want to learn computer technology, and they don't want to buy the equipment to play it anyway.
No Problem! I convert Hi8 to DVD! If you find yourself in a position to choose between DVD and digital, at least consider the benefits of digital. More importantly, consider purchasing a digital backup, even if you decide to use DVDs.
Advantages Of Converting Hi8 to Digital
The advantages of converting Hi8 to Digital are pretty convincing:
- Size. Converted digital files occupy space on your available storage, such as hard drives, external drives, and cloud services. A collection of DVDs takes up storage space in your closet, drawers, or shelves.
- Sharing. Share digital files via the internet, via email, sites like YouTube, or the Cloud. Share DVDs by copying and mailing them.
- Backup. Backup DVDs by making physical copies. Backup digital files by making electronic copies.
- Portability. Play digital files on Mac, Windows, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and even gaming equipment. You don't need any additional equipment.
- Editing. Edit digital files to create the exact scenes that you want to keep. Editing DVDs requires 1)conversion, 2) editing, and 3) recreating a new DVD.
Convert Hi8 to Digital – Next Steps:
- Call or text Jamey: 720 204-5464
- Set an appointment (every project receives my personal attention)
- Drop off your tapes (and records, cassettes, slides, or negatives, too)
- Pick up your new digitized video in a week or less