Why your video tapes are at risk Many people have discovered that their old camcorders which worked perfectly when stored away just a few years ago have completely failed either electronically or mechanically when the time comes to try them out again. A camcorder which no longer works isn’t the end of the world but… Read More: How to archive and store video tapes digitally »
It’s a very busy time of year for our video to DVD transfer service. If you are having a video transferred as a gift for a friend or family member then we’ll be happy to print your personalised message on alongside the title at no extra cost.
For around twelve years we’ve been transferring video to DVD. During all of that time we have used DVD-R discs which hold up to two hours of good quality video footage. It is possible to fit much more footage on a DVD-R disc. A few minutes over two hours is usually OK but once you… Read More: New service, transfer video to dual-layer DVD »
There are lots of different video tape formats. Some, such as VHS and Betamax were used in video cameras with separate recorders and later, full size camcorders. Smaller tapes enabled the manufacturers to make more compact camcorders. Almost all video formats were developed over time with improvements in recording technology to give better quality images… Read More: Identify your video tapes »