1. You Have Access to a Larger Storage Capacity

First, if you decide to go with a flash drive, you will have access to a significantly larger storage capacity. In the past, a flash drive might have only been one or two gigabytes, but this has changed significantly over time. Today, it is possible to find a flash drive with an entire terabyte of storage. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said when it comes to DVDs. If you have larger media files, particularly High-Definition movies which can often take up three to four gigabytes on their own, you are going to need more storage space. In this situation, you will be best served by a flash drive.

2. There Is Less That Can Go Wrong

If you go to the trouble of converting your video footage to a digital format, you want to make sure that it will last. Therefore, you should select a storage format that is durable. With a drive, there are fewer moving parts than there are in a conventional hard drive or optical drive. As a result, there is less of a chance of the media format becoming unreadable, and your memories being lost to damage.

3. They Take Up Less Space

Storage space is often at a premium in our homes. This includes not only digital space that also physical space. If you convert all of your home video footage to DVDs, this will still take up a significant amount of room on a shelf or in a closet. By comparison, these drives are incredibly small, and you can store them almost anywhere. If you want to avoid taking up an entire shelf with your video footage, then these drives will serve you well as your storage method.

4. They Are Less Expensive

Are you looking for a way to save money on your conversion process? If so, then you should use a flash drive instead. It is not unusual to be able to buy flash drives in bulk for considerably cheap prices. In contrast, you are not going to be able to find this same option when it comes to DVDs, especially because DVDs are becoming harder to find, and as a result the price is continuing to rise. If you want to store your video footage in an inexpensive manner, then you should use a drive once you have finished your conversions.

5. Do Not Worry About Dust or Scratches

Flash drives are significantly more durable than DVDs. Think about everything that can go wrong with a DVD. From becoming easily scratched, to accidents causing the disc to snap, destroying the accessibility completely. However, when it comes to modern flash drives, they typically have a tough outer casing to protect the internal components. Additionally, flash drives are also going to resist damage related to dust. Although dust itself is not a major threat to DVDs, the cleaning process can very easily damage a disc if not performed perfectly. With a flash drive, the chip that holds the media file is safely contained within the device, separate from where any dust could accumulate. If you want to find a long-lasting, durable video storage method, then you should go with a flash drive for your home videos.

6. The Video Quality is Better

Here at ARS, another reason that converting your old videos to a flash drive is the best option is because we make sure that the final video that is in High-Definition. This level of video playback is not offered by other conversion services, and will ensure that the updated video you receive is ready to be enjoyed by you and your family in any setting.

7. Many Playback Options

In addition to coming in a High-Definition format, our flash drives are also formatted to play on your television! This attention to detail ahead of time means that you have a multitude of options for the viewing of your converted video, instead of being restricted to viewing on your computer, as many other flash drive conversions result in.

8. Easy Access

Another major advantage of the flash drive over a DVD is the complete access that it affords. If you need to make a copy of the file, or you need to edit the video found on the flash drive, the High-Definition file format makes this exceedingly easy, especially when compared to the process to do the same with DVDs. This also means that if you want to upload a copy of the video to the Cloud for safekeeping, you can easily and quickly do so.
Professional Conversion Services

If you are in the process of converting your VHS footage to a digital format, you need to select your storage method carefully. That is where a flash drive can be helpful. If you are interested in learning more about your ideal storage options or need help converting old VHS cassettes, please contact us today. Here at ARS Video, we would be happy to help you convert your VHS cassettes to a digital format, as well as many other film and audio conversions you may need. If you would like to learn more about our video conversion process, please give us a call today!

Ready to upgrade your VHS footage to a digital format? Opt for the versatility of a flash drive! Enjoy complete access, easy file copying, seamless editing, and effortless cloud uploading. At ARS Video, we’re here to make your digital conversion journey smooth and professional. Whether it’s VHS cassettes or other film and audio conversions, our experts are ready to assist you. Contact us today to explore your ideal storage options and kickstart your video conversion process!

Sean McCreary

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Video was introduced to consumers in the late 1970s. It recorded audio and had a longer recoding time than film. It does not consist of a series of pictures that you can see when you hold it up to light, but rather records to a magnetic tape that did not need to be developed in a lab. It has been around as analog recording as VHS (Video Home System), Betamax, VHS-C, Reg 8, and digital recording as Hi-8, D-8, Mini DVD and Mini DVD. These formats all require a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) to play them back. These Standard Definition (720 x 480) formats have been replaced with High Definition (1920 x 1080) camcorders that record to an SD card or hard drive and cell phones.

Use Our Affordable Services to Convert Film to HD Formats

Beginning January, 2020 we invested in High Definition telecine scanning equipment. Regular 8mm, Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm films are scanned frame by frame without sprockets, film claws, or gates that can damage the film. The scanned frames are then converted full High Definition (1920 x 1080) video files that make it possible for you to secure, store, and share them. HD formats allow you to enjoy a better quality of videos.

Our new HD conversion equipment can help you enjoy the benefits of High Definition videos. You can keep those precious memories in videos matching today’s improved technology.

Use Our Affordable Services to Convert SD video to HD video

We have converted hundreds of thousands of SD videotapes to DVD and Flash Drives. While this is a great way to digitally preserve recordings that are going bad on videotape, the quality is SD which does not match the TVs and monitors currently in use. In 2021 we installed equipment to upscale SD videotapes to High Definition files. The process uses algorithms to increase the pixels 6 times. The files can be played back on your TV, computer, or cloud service.

The Benefit of Converting to HD Formats

Many people think that 480, 720, and 1080, etc. are just numbers. 480 refers to the number of vertical pixels making the video’s resolution with a horizontal resolution of 720. Pixels refer to the little dots that form an image, displaying its color.

Resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image or video. A video with a high resolution has a sharper video image quality.
Standard definition comprises images with 480 x 720. Semi-HD is those with 720 x 1280, while full-strength High Definition are those with 1080 x 1920. Anything above 1080 is ultra-High Definition.
You can enjoy many benefits of converting films to HD.

Resolution: HD film transfers provide filed that are bigger than that of an SD transfer. This is due to the increase in pixels that matches your TV and computer monitor. For those that prefer DVDs we will accommodate you by downscaling the video.

Lifespan: The digital media is transitioning from disks to video files. DVD (standard-definition) and Blu-ray (high-definition) are going away. Homeowners now rely on Flash Drive, External Hard Drives, Files Servers and the Cloud for home entertainment. DVDs and Blu-Ray can still be made for those that find disks more convenient. Being proactive allows you to stay up-to-date and digitally preserve those films and videotapes that have a shelf life.

Flexibility: HD transfers also offer the flexibility viewing your precious memories. The Flash Drive is formatted to play in any TV made in the past 10 years simply by plugging it into the USB port. Similarly, the Flash Drive can be plugged into any PC USB port and copied for sharing, editing, or uploading. MAC users need a different format so please let us know when placing your order.

Frame size: Old home film projectors cannot show the entire image of 8 mm film. The manufacturers sacrificed the image’s edges to make production more straightforward, meaning you will not see the complete picture. Our High Definition transfers allow you to enjoy our enlarged film gate to salvage some edges. You will see more of the image.

HD Videos on Smartphones

While people have different views regarding High Definition videos on smartphones, we contend that they can benefit you. Some claim that having such a resolution on small screens is a waste. Others praise HD’s evolution and say that enhanced quality helps many people, including those using smartphones.

Our expertise helps us conclude that HD’s image quality benefits everyone — including people using smartphones. After all, everyone wants to watch videos showing the finer details.

When DVDs first came out, we got excited at the new technology. We could enjoy our favorite films with excellent image quality. The image quality for the DVDs was SD. A few years later, HD technology is transforming the film sector. Converting your film and video with our technology allows you to keep up with recent developments and enjoy better image resolution.

Easy Storage and Usage

Consumer products have shifted from SD to the visually impressive High Definition and disks to Flash Drives. The major reason behind the switch is how easy it is to plug a Flash Drive into a TV or computer and have a better image quality. HD video formats are also easy to store on a flash drive. You may need more storage space with increasing bitrates, but the image quality will be impeccable. The content is also easy to display on laptops, tablets and phones.

The image quality on large screens is also excellent. You will enjoy the superb resolution they offer on these devices. The HD videos are clearer than SD, particularly on these large screens.

Enjoy HD Videos by A.R.S. Video Inc

A.R.S. Video, Inc produces videos in HD. We can also help you convert film and videotapes from one format to another, including 16 mm, 35 mm, or 8/Super8 reels. We are a family business that strives to help clients preserve precious memories and moments in video and picture formats that they need.
We are the right company to work on your videos and images for many reasons, including:

1. We offer affordable pricing that includes a free Flash Drive.
2. We transfer films and videotapes to HD files suited for today’s computers and TVs.
3. Enjoy our quantity discounts for bulk work.
4. You will only pay for the materials we digitize.
5. We can customize our services to suit your need.
6. Contact us today, and we will help you turn SD videos into HD formats you can enjoy.

Ready to entrust your films and videotapes to expert hands?  Get in touch with us today and let’s embark on this incredible journey together!

Sean McCreary

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