Video-to-DVD Conversion
Transform old videotapes to digital media format
Ridgewood Productions will convert and enhance your videotapes or Mini/DVDs into easy-to-view standard DVD or digital file formats. We accept the following formats:
VHS
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VHS-C
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Digital 8 / Hi8 / 8mm
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Mini DVD
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Camcorder Hard Drive
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DVD All Regions
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Region Map
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It has become almost common knowledge that videotapes degrade over time. Those who have been viewing the same tape over the years have become acutely aware of this. Unfortunately, most people do not know that videotapes have a lifespan of only 10-15 years. If played excessively or not stored properly, that timeframe is even shorter. Colors being to bleed and images start to blur.
The sooner these tapes are transferred to DVD (a format that does not degenerate), the better off you will be.
The sooner these tapes are transferred to DVD (a format that does not degenerate), the better off you will be.
DAMAGED VIDEOS CAN BE REPAIRED FOR $10.00 EACH.
Our process
Once we receive your videos, the following is done:
• Basic Digitization (to USB or Digital File):
• Up to 1 Hour: $25
• 1 to 2 Hours: $40
• 2 to 3 Hours: $55
• 3+ Hours: Additional $10 per hour
• Add-On Services:
• Basic Restoration (Color correction, brightness/contrast adjustment): $15 per tape
• Advanced Restoration (Grain removal, noise reduction, image stabilization): $25 per tape
• Basic Editing (Cut out blank sections, simple trimming): $10 per tape
• Upscaling to 1080p or 4K: $20 per tape
• Sound Improvement (Noise reduction, volume normalization): $15 per tape
• Custom Title Screens or Chapter Creation: $10 per tape
• DVD Creation (with chapters and menu): $15 per tape
Guess what? We offer bulk digitization packages for clients with a large number of tapes or film reels to convert!
• Silver Package (5-10 tapes): 10% discount on all services.
• Gold Package (11-20 tapes): 15% discount on all services.
• Platinum Package (21+ tapes): 20% discount on all services.
Once we receive your videos, the following is done:
- Examine all videos for time, image/sound quality and other possible factors (damaged tape, cracked cases, etc.)
- Organize all entries in chronological order
- Review footage for removal of shaky shots, shots with lens cap on (a favorite) and other custom edits to be made.
- Copy to DVD with menus, chapter selections, period music (if requested) and storage case with cover featuring screenshots of said video.
- Videotape repair services offered (please inquire if interested)
• Basic Digitization (to USB or Digital File):
• Up to 1 Hour: $25
• 1 to 2 Hours: $40
• 2 to 3 Hours: $55
• 3+ Hours: Additional $10 per hour
• Add-On Services:
• Basic Restoration (Color correction, brightness/contrast adjustment): $15 per tape
• Advanced Restoration (Grain removal, noise reduction, image stabilization): $25 per tape
• Basic Editing (Cut out blank sections, simple trimming): $10 per tape
• Upscaling to 1080p or 4K: $20 per tape
• Sound Improvement (Noise reduction, volume normalization): $15 per tape
• Custom Title Screens or Chapter Creation: $10 per tape
• DVD Creation (with chapters and menu): $15 per tape
Guess what? We offer bulk digitization packages for clients with a large number of tapes or film reels to convert!
• Silver Package (5-10 tapes): 10% discount on all services.
• Gold Package (11-20 tapes): 15% discount on all services.
• Platinum Package (21+ tapes): 20% discount on all services.
BEFORE and AFTER
Ridgewood Productions will convert and enhance your videotapes or Mini/DVDs into other digital file formats as well as DVD. The following formats are available for conversion:
Digital formats (non-DVD) include the following:
Sound from your video may also be isolated and converted into audio files. These audio files can be saved as separates tracks onto a music CD in the following formats:
- .3G - to be played on 3G cell phones
- Audio Video Interleaved (.AVI)
- Bitmap (.BMP)
- Digitial Video (DV) stream
- AutoDesk FLIC (.FLC)
- Hinted Movie
- Image Sequence
- iPod (320 x 240)
- MPEG-4
- Picture
- QuickTime Media Link
- QuickTime Movie
- Windows Media (WMV)
Sound from your video may also be isolated and converted into audio files. These audio files can be saved as separates tracks onto a music CD in the following formats:
- AIFF
- MPEG-3
- AU
- Wave
