Video

Video Transfer From VCR Tapes

VIDEO TRANSFER

Evolving technology has left many of us with videos in older formats. Consumer-level analog video recording on magnetic tape cassettes were the standard during the 1980’s and early 1990’s. However those analog VHS and camcorder tapes degrade over time. All magnetic video tapes have a very limited lifespan. Research suggests that analog video recording will not survive beyond 15 to 20 years. A video transfer is the only way to ensure your memories will be preserved indefinitely.

Preserving family videos is an important task, because no one wants to lose the precious memories of their loved ones. Therefore it is important to transfer your tapes to digital right away to preserve as much video quality as possible. Don’t risk losing your videos, transfer them to a more stable and longer-lasting storage medium.

At Icehouse Pictures we provide the highest quality digital video transfers. We use professional broadcast video equipment with time-base correction. Which helps eliminate picture jitter and ensure a stable image. We also perform digital color correction using professional editing software. During the editing process we will delete any unwatchable and blank video footage.

A video transfer is the perfect way to give new life to your old home movies. No matter what video format you have, we can convert it to digital. At Icehouse Pictures we do a wide range of work from amateur film and video tape to government archives. We are Massachusetts Premier Video Transfer Service. Contact us today for a free estimate!

VHS Videotapes

VHS

A VHS tape is a consumer-grade analog recording videotape developed in 1976 by the Victor Company in Japan. VHS originally stood for Vertical Helical Scan. It referred to the tape recording method used which employs a spinning read/write head and diagonal tracks. A video cassette consists of a plastic shell containing 1/2 inch wide magnetic tape used to record images and sounds. The tape has a horizontal resolution of 240 lines and can hold up to six hours of material, depending on the recording mode.

During the 1980s VHS tape dominated the video market and became the leading consumer format for home movies. Video camcorders turned countless users into videographers instantly by allowing them to capture special events they could view with a VCR.

Over the years consumers have amassed vast collections of home movies captured on VHS. However the magnetic tape in VHS cassettes deteriorate. As time passes, videotapes lose their magnetic signal. As a result, the sharpness, quality and color deteriorate. The only way to stop the degradation process is to have your videotapes digitized. Digital content provides exceptional durability and never degrades over time. Above all, you’ll be able to view, share, and edit that old footage with ease.

Icehouse Pictures in Plymouth, Massachusetts makes it easy for you to protect and share your family history. We convert home movies captured on VHS into digitally remastered versions on DVD or thumb drive. Contact us for more information on VHS.

DVD from Video

DVD FROM VIDEO

A video to DVD transfer is a great way to preserve and protect your videotapes. Transferring to DVD will allow you to safeguard the content on the tape before it degrades.

At Icehouse Pictures we specialize in preserving your memories digitally on DVD. We use only professional grade video decks with time-base-correction to ensure you receive the highest quality obtainable from your original tape. During the transfer process we delete all unwatchable and blank footage. We also perform scene-to-scene digital color correction and exposure adjustment. A service that other companies charge an additional fee for.

Each DVD includes a beautifully designed DVD cover personalized with your own message. An interactive DVD menu with background music and images from your videotape.

Archiving your video to a DVD is a permanent and cost effective way to guarantee a future for those irreplaceable memories. The sooner you transfer your home movies to DVD the better chance you have of saving them. So don’t let your memories disappear forever, contact Icehouse Pictures today.

Icehouse Pictures in Plymouth, Massachusetts converts home movies captured on older formats such as VHS , VHS-C, Hi8, Video 8, and Mini-DV into digitally remastered versions on DVD. Contact us for more information on DVD from video.