We Transfer Analogue Video To Digital DVD The Right Way
And We Don't Break The Bank Doing I
TechHelp Ottawa has purchased the very latest state-of-the-art software and hardware, supporting the latest advancements in conversion of analogue video media to digital DVD.
While our competitors generally charge by the "running hour," we charge a low flat fee starting at $15 per DVD (two hours maximum).
There are a few things you should know about your DVD:
• Unless edited, the DVD copies exactly what's on the original medium (VHS tape, camcorder, home movie, etc.);
• Resulting picture quality (resolution) on the duplicate digital DVD can never be made better than the original analogue signal; it is always the same as the source;
• The picture aspect ratio will most likely be square-shaped (4:3) rather than widescreen (16:9). Therefore, you will have bars on either side of the picture. This is unavoidable because the source was 4:3 to start with.
• Unless edited, the DVD copies exactly what's on the original medium (VHS tape, camcorder, home movie, etc.);
• Resulting picture quality (resolution) on the duplicate digital DVD can never be made better than the original analogue signal; it is always the same as the source;
• The picture aspect ratio will most likely be square-shaped (4:3) rather than widescreen (16:9). Therefore, you will have bars on either side of the picture. This is unavoidable because the source was 4:3 to start with.
Why is there only a start menu on my DVD?
• As pointed out above, a DVD copies exactly what's on the original medium. The DVD has start and end points but, except for the start point at the beginning, there is no other menu.
• However, we have ensured that the DVD has hidden "menu markers" spaced 5 minutes apart throughout the content. This means that by pressing the "Skip" button on your remote control while you play the DVD, you can skip to scenes that are spaced every 5 minutes apart throughout the video. This makes it much easier to find a spot on a DVD duplicate than it was on the original tape medium, which required that you used rewind or fast forward—always a guessing game.
• As pointed out above, a DVD copies exactly what's on the original medium. The DVD has start and end points but, except for the start point at the beginning, there is no other menu.
• However, we have ensured that the DVD has hidden "menu markers" spaced 5 minutes apart throughout the content. This means that by pressing the "Skip" button on your remote control while you play the DVD, you can skip to scenes that are spaced every 5 minutes apart throughout the video. This makes it much easier to find a spot on a DVD duplicate than it was on the original tape medium, which required that you used rewind or fast forward—always a guessing game.
What if I want a menu of ALL chapters, scenes or programs included on my duplicate DVD?
• Creating a menu containing scenes or chapter markers is time consuming and, therefore, more expensive than simply duplicating from tape to DVD;
• Should you wish to have a menu of scenes/chapters on your DVD, make sure this is communicated BEFORE the transfer is made;
• We would be happy to discuss the additional cost associated with creating a complete menu on your DVD duplicate.
• Creating a menu containing scenes or chapter markers is time consuming and, therefore, more expensive than simply duplicating from tape to DVD;
• Should you wish to have a menu of scenes/chapters on your DVD, make sure this is communicated BEFORE the transfer is made;
• We would be happy to discuss the additional cost associated with creating a complete menu on your DVD duplicate.
What if I want my video content edited?
• Editing video content is entirely possible, and the results are spectacular but, again, it is extremely time consuming;
• Should you wish to have the content of your original medium edited before it is committed to DVD, make sure this is communicated at the outset;
• Editing video content is entirely possible, and the results are spectacular but, again, it is extremely time consuming;
• Should you wish to have the content of your original medium edited before it is committed to DVD, make sure this is communicated at the outset;