VHS Video to DVD Digital Transfer Service | Technical Issues https://arsvideo.com/faq_category/technical-issues/ Digital Transfer Services - Preserving Memories For Generations Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:40:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://arsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/favicon-66x66.png VHS Video to DVD Digital Transfer Service | Technical Issues https://arsvideo.com/faq_category/technical-issues/ 32 32 What Is High Def ? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/what-is-high-def/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/what-is-high-def/#respond Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:01:55 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17413 High Def (HD)  – 1920x1080 – refers to the size of the image which is 1920 pixels in length and 1080 pixels in height to accommodate today’s televisions.  Prior to 2007 all camcorders captured video in Standard Def (SD) – 720 x 480.  We have the technology to transfer SD to HD which allows for [...]

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]]> High Def (HD)  – 1920×1080 – refers to the size of the image which is 1920 pixels in length and 1080 pixels in height to accommodate today’s televisions.  Prior to 2007 all camcorders captured video in Standard Def (SD) – 720 x 480.  We have the technology to transfer SD to HD which allows for the viewing of the video as a larger image.  HD files will play on today’s 4K/UHD TVs.

high definition size depiction

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/what-is-high-def/feed/ 0 What if I’ve already had my film transferred? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/if-ive-already-had-my-816mm-film-transferred-to-vhs-which-version-would-you-prefer-for-transfer-to-dvd-or-external-drive/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/if-ive-already-had-my-816mm-film-transferred-to-vhs-which-version-would-you-prefer-for-transfer-to-dvd-or-external-drive/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:57:11 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11816 Usually we prefer using the original because it will transfer at a higher quality with our high tech equipment.  If you still have the original 8/16/35mm film we recommend that you send us both versions. Once we review them, we'll call you to discuss your options.

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]]> Usually we prefer using the original because it will transfer at a higher quality with our high tech equipment.  If you still have the original 8/16/35mm film we recommend that you send us both versions. Once we review them, we’ll call you to discuss your options.

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/if-ive-already-had-my-816mm-film-transferred-to-vhs-which-version-would-you-prefer-for-transfer-to-dvd-or-external-drive/feed/ 0 Can you fix damaged/broken film/videotape? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-fix-damagedbroken-filmvideotape/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-fix-damagedbroken-filmvideotape/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:53:38 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11814 We can repair/splice most video and film. We can also transfer moldy video tapes.  We can't however process material that is damaged beyond repair due to poor storage.

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]]> We can repair/splice most video and film. We can also transfer moldy video tapes.  We can’t however process material that is damaged beyond repair due to poor storage.

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-fix-damagedbroken-filmvideotape/feed/ 0 What format do you transfer my film/video into? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/what-format-do-you-transfer-my-filmvideo-into/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/what-format-do-you-transfer-my-filmvideo-into/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:49:18 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11812 We create High Def MP4 files delivered on a flash drive. For the expert who wants to edit the raw film footage, we can provide AVI files.  DVD and BluRay discs are also available.

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]]> We create High Def MP4 files delivered on a flash drive. For the expert who wants to edit the raw film footage, we can provide AVI files.  DVD and BluRay discs are also available.

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/what-format-do-you-transfer-my-filmvideo-into/feed/ 0 Should I transfer my material to DVD or flash drive? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-many-hours-of-filmvideo-will-fit-onto-a-dvd/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-many-hours-of-filmvideo-will-fit-onto-a-dvd/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:48:08 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11810 The simple answer is flash drive.  Why? DVD discs are going away and are not High Def.  We provide all film transfers in High Def on a flash drive which can be used on your PC as well as today's TVs via USB ports. We can still make DVDs.

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]]> The simple answer is flash drive.  Why?

DVD discs are going away and are not High Def.  We provide all film transfers in High Def on a flash drive which can be used on your PC as well as today’s TVs via USB ports.

We can still make DVDs.

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-many-hours-of-filmvideo-will-fit-onto-a-dvd/feed/ 0 Can you convert foreign or PAL tapes? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-convert-foreign-or-pal-tapes/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-convert-foreign-or-pal-tapes/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:45:45 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11808 Yes we can convert PAL VHS and DVD.

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]]> Yes we can convert PAL VHS and DVD.

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-convert-foreign-or-pal-tapes/feed/ 0 How can I tell how many hours of tape I have? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-can-i-tell-how-many-hours-of-tape-i-have/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-can-i-tell-how-many-hours-of-tape-i-have/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:44:12 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11806 You can find this information on our Video page.  This will be an estimate only.  Once we receive your material, we'll  time out all your tapes and will call you with an actual time.

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]]> You can find this information on our Video page.  This will be an estimate only.  Once we receive your material, we’ll  time out all your tapes and will call you with an actual time.

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-can-i-tell-how-many-hours-of-tape-i-have/feed/ 0 How can I tell how many feet of film are on my reels? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-can-i-tell-how-many-feet-of-film-are-on-my-reels/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-can-i-tell-how-many-feet-of-film-are-on-my-reels/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:39:44 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11804 For reel sizes, corresponding film length in feet and viewing time for full reels see the table on our film page.

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]]> For reel sizes, corresponding film length in feet and viewing time for full reels see the table on our film page.

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/how-can-i-tell-how-many-feet-of-film-are-on-my-reels/feed/ 0 Can you capture original audio that’s on film? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-capture-original-audio-thats-on-film/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-capture-original-audio-thats-on-film/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:35:52 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11802 Yes, we have the technology to capture original audio from S-8/16mm film

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]]> Yes, we have the technology to capture original audio from S-8/16mm film

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]]> https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/can-you-capture-original-audio-thats-on-film/feed/ 0 What formats can be converted? https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/what-formats-can-be-converted/ https://arsvideo.com/faq-items/what-formats-can-be-converted/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:33:46 +0000 https://arsvideo.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=11800 Videotapes: VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Betamax, Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX. Digital Betacam, Umatic, DVCAM, DVCPRO, Hi-8, D-8, Reg8, Micro MV, MiniDV, Mini DVD, SD Card, Cell phone videos.  Conversion from PAL available in most formats. Film: 8mm, Super-8mm, 16 mm & 35mm as well as Magi-cartridge.  Original sound on S-8/16/35mm can be transferred. [...]

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  • Videotapes: VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Betamax, Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX. Digital Betacam, Umatic, DVCAM, DVCPRO, Hi-8, D-8, Reg8, Micro MV, MiniDV, Mini DVD, SD Card, Cell phone videos.  Conversion from PAL available in most formats.
  • Film: 8mm, Super-8mm, 16 mm & 35mm as well as Magi-cartridge.  Original sound on S-8/16/35mm can be transferred.
  • Photos/Slides: Up to 8” x 10” print (photos & documents), negatives & 35mm slides
  • Audio: Audio and Micro Cassettes, 78, 33 & 45 records

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