Tape Conversions
- Many people are unaware that all magnetic media will
eventually deteriorate to the point where it will no longer play back with a
satisfactory picture.
- There are many variables; but it is inevitable that it will
happen.
- I have a 20 year old recording of our children at Christmas
time. Back then, I was one of the first with the amazing video recording
equipment. I recently noticed that the details in the picture are getting more
and more blurry. That means that the high frequency component of the video
signal is starting to go away.
- The deterioration begins with the high frequency part of
the video signal and eventually you would probably end up with a blob of color
here and there. The sound may become garbled and loose it's fidelity,
depending on whether or not it was recorded in HiFi.
- Recording your videos onto DVD will halt the signal
degradation. It won't make it better than what it is right now; but it will
"lock" it into the best that you have right now.
- It is said that a well cared for DVD or CD will last a 100
years!
- For you technically minded or just plain curious folks, I
have a link right here that should answer most or all of your questions. This
page has a link to the DVD FAQ.
We at VTS will make a copy of your home video onto a DVD
that will be playable on most newer home DVD players. It will be a real
time copy, no editing or fancy stuff, just a raw video onto the DVD. We can
put a simple title onto it for you.
We currently can copy from almost any format to DVD,
including PAL and SECAM. All foreign formats* have to be on VHS, a $5.00
surcharge for other than NTSC source material.
Our DVD output is NTSC only!
NTSC is the United States format.
Our regular charge for this service is $29.95 per disk; but
if you mention that you read this on the internet, we will give you a discount
to just $20.00 plus sales tax in Washington State and shipping charges in the
USA.
Quantity discounts available.
Not responsible for loss or damage to media.
*Material from France cannot be copied with color.
You may email us with any questions at
staff@videotech.com.
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correspondence.
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Updated
05 February 2008 21:13
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