Why Convert?

VHS

Throughout the 80s and 90s VHS reigned supreme as the main format that we used to watched both commercial and home movies. Then along came DVD, a few years later Blu-ray, and now streaming video. But what about our home videos that are left lingering on tapes in attics, basements and garages around the world?

VHS Mould

Damage

Whilst VHS and tapes are more durable than old film stock, our recorded memories are not immune from degradation. Tape can be dramatically affected by a range of factors that can easily destroy those precious memories forever. Just playing VHS tapes can cause damage and loss, especially as VHS players get older. The heads inside the players can start to rust over time especially if it has been kept in cold or damp environment. Rust can become attached to the tape as it runs over the play heads. These flecks of rust can damage the tape causing glitches and dropouts that get worse over time. There is evidence that ‘overplaying’ of VHS tapes can cause eventual luminance loss, meaning the colour starts to fade the more a tape is watched. The main problem however is in long term storage of VHS. If stored in less than ideal conditions, i.e. not in temperature- and humidity-controlled environments magnetic tape is very prone to the growth of mould; once the mould starts to grow it can easily destroy a whole tape in under 5 years.
The most obvious problem we face these days however is a far simpler one. Who still has a video recorder? Of those, who still has it connected up to their television? As our home entertainment centres get sleeker and thinner who has the space for a huge video recorder on the shelf alongside the satellite box, DVD player and games console? This means those old recordings, whether they are family holiday videos, school plays, weddings or even births are put away with no way of watching them.

Converting

At Convert2Digital we capture your VHS and other tape formats using broadcast quality equipment to record the maximum information from your tapes. The digital video is then formatted
By using Convert2Digital to restore your home videos on digital you can save those memories for you and your family for years to come so you can share your treasured moments with family and friends, wherever they are!

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Any Format

At Covert2Digital we pride ourselves on being experts and working with legacy media formats.  Whilst VHS is by far the most commonly dealt with source for transfers we can convert almost any format our clients have provided us with.  We have an extensive range of legacy recorders, players and projectors that allow us to expertly convert your home movies and recordings to your chosen format.  Our equipment is maintained in the best possible condition in order to maintain the integrity of you originals with minimal wear and tear impact.  Our staff are fully trained in handling your tapes and film reels in a careful and considerate manor taking care not to damage the original material and where necessary preforming repairs.

Some of the formats that we offer currently are:

Analogue Video

VHS

SVHS

VHS-C

VHS (NTSC)

Betamax

8mm / Hi8

 

Digital Vide0

Digi8

MiniDV

Mini HDV

DVD

Mini DVD

DVD Camcorder

HDD Camcorder

Mobile Phone Video

DSLR Video

 

Film

8mm Cinefilm

Standard 8 Cinefilm

Super8mm

Super8 with Audio

 

Audio

Audio Cassette

8 Track Tape

Magnetic Reel to Reel

Vinyl

 

If you have a recording on a format that is not listed above please get in touch as we are always up for a challenge!

 

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6 Reasons to Transfer Your VHS Tapes

Broken Video Tape

1. Mould

This is a very common problem when it comes to VHS videos as a result of their age. The most common places people keep their VHS tapes are an attic or garage which, due to moisture and rapidly changing temperatures are perfect for mould growth, making them about the worst possible place for storage.

2. Tape Warping

This can happen with temperature changes and can seriously damage the magnetic strip of the tape and again is very likely to happen in attics and garages.

3. Sticking

Sticking can also occur after temperature and air quality fluctuation, if this happens you can say goodbye to your cherished memories forever.

4. Detaching

When tape detaches from its housing it can be fixed but only if you can find someone who deals in repairing VHS Tapes. If it is not fixed, being exposed can cause severe damage to the tape and result in a deterioration in quality of the film.

5. Housing Cracks or Housing Mechanism Jams

As you know back in the day when tapes were being watched over and over again, they were probably dropped and knocked about which means there is probably housing damage to the tape whether it is visible on the outside or not. A cracked case could cause it to jam in the player, which can often lead to further tape damage or even irreparable damage to the player itself.

5. Shredded Tape

This can be caused over time due to all the above reasons and if and when that happens it will be too late to save your precious memories.

So why wait?
Get in touch today!

Call us on: 07904370723 or
Email us at: info@convert2digital.co.uk

 

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New Years Offer!

 

Conver2Digital Advert January 2015

 

Convert your old Photographs, VHS, Hi8, digi8, MiniDV and other home videos to DVD and digital media to keep forever.

Call us now on 07904 370723

or via e-mail info@convert2digital.co.uk

 

Terms and Conditions

1. Offer is available on any order placed up until midnight on 28th February 2015.
2. The discount will be taken off the final bill total and is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
3. This offer is only applicable to one order per household.
4. Postal orders must be revived by Convert2Digital on or before 28th February to receive the discount.

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Why Convert your VHS Tapes?

VHS

Throughout the 80s and 90s VHS reigned supreme as the main format that we used to watched both commercial and home movies. Then along came DVD, a few years later Blu-ray, and now streaming video. But what about our home videos that are left lingering on tapes in attics, basements and garages around the world?

VHS Mould

Damage

Whilst VHS and tapes are more durable than old film stock, our recorded memories are not immune from degradation. Tape can be dramatically affected by a range of factors that can easily destroy those precious memories forever. Just playing VHS tapes can cause damage and loss, especially as VHS players get older. The heads inside the players can start to rust over time especially if it has been kept in cold or damp environment. Rust can become attached to the tape as it runs over the play heads. These flecks of rust can damage the tape causing glitches and dropouts that get worse over time. There is evidence that ‘overplaying’ of VHS tapes can cause eventual luminance loss, meaning the colour starts to fade the more a tape is watched. The main problem however is in long term storage of VHS. If stored in less than ideal conditions, i.e. not in temperature- and humidity-controlled environments magnetic tape is very prone to the growth of mould; once the mould starts to grow it can easily destroy a whole tape in under 5 years.
The most obvious problem we face these days however is a far simpler one. Who still has a video recorder? Of those, who still has it connected up to their television? As our home entertainment centres get sleeker and thinner who has the space for a huge video recorder on the shelf alongside the satellite box, DVD player and games console? This means those old recordings, whether they are family holiday videos, school plays, weddings or even births are put away with no way of watching them.

Converting

At Convert2Digital we capture your VHS and other tape formats using broadcast quality equipment to record the maximum information from your tapes. The digital video is then formatted for DVD using professional
DVD authoring software. Your videos will have a new lease of life presented with customised professionally made menus, complete with individual chapters and scene selections. Your home movies are then burnt to disc and presented in customised box sets that will sit with pride on any DVD shelf.
By using Convert2Digital to restore your home videos on DVD you can save those memories for you and your family for years to come. We can even provide our clients with digital videos to upload to YouTube or to the client area of our website so you can share your treasured moments with family and friends, wherever they are!

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