Services

Video Services - What you get

We take your precious memories on outdated video formats and preserve them onto DVD or file formats to save them for the next generation. This is a local service, drop off and collection only, serving Poole, Bournemouth and surrounding areas in Dorset.

BASIC TRANSFER

VIDEO TO DVD You drop off your videos and I will copy them onto one or more DVDs. I use only high quality printable DVDs with the title printed on the DVD. I can supply single, double or a six DVD case. The DVD will have chapter skip points on it.

EDITED VIDEO

You drop off video on tape, disc, SD card or memory stick. I will load it on to the computer while you wait. Once I have loaded the video onto the computer you are invited to join me to see what footage you want to remain and what parts should go. Alternatively you can leave basic instructions for me to edit on my own. I can also make a timecoded version for you to watch at home. You simply note the time you see on the screen of the parts you want to keep. This can also be done in conjunction with sitting with me and can save a lot of time. I can also add titles, voiceovers and have a fairly large library of copyright free music that can be used. The DVD itself can have customized menus and chapter points. You can also have file versions of your film and take JPEG prints.

VHS TAPES WITH MOULD

This can often happen when tapes are stored in the loft. It shows itself as white spots or larger patches on the side of the tape. Many studios wont transfer these as they wont put them in their machines. First I have to clean off the mould and then use a dedicated mould tape player to transfer the footage. This is a longer process and there is no guarantee of the picture or sound quality due to mould damage, however most tapes I have transferred have little or no noticeable effects.

TAPE REPAIR

Broken or damaged tapes can be repaired using specialist fine tape.