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Slide to USB stick
Slide to USB Stick for digital files such as JPEG Tiff etc.
We are at present scanning 5000 35mm slides to USB stick. We scan at 5000 DPI. Using Digital ICE Software to improve the picture quality of the 35mm slide. We can also store your JPEGs or TIFFS to an external hard drive or send them via the cloud to the desktop of your MAC or PC.
Video Tape to Pro Res
Video tape to Pro Res conversion service for VHS. Mini DV, Video 8 Betacam video tape, Digital Betacam, and many more video tape formats.
As well as video tape to pro res, we cover a large range of video tape formats. If you want your video tapes converted to digital video files or DVD we can provide that transfer service as well.
Computer platforms.
If you have video tapes that you would like to digitise and convert to ProRes format, you can consider using a professional video conversion service. Many companies specialise in converting analog formats, such as VHS or Betamax tapes, to digital formats like ProRes. Here are the general steps you can take:
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Research Video Conversion Services: Look for reputable video conversion services in your local area or online. You can search for companies that offer analog to digital conversion services or specifically mention ProRes conversion.
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Contact the Service Provider: Reach out to the service provider to inquire about their services. Ask about their pricing, turnaround time, and any specific requirements they may have for submitting your tapes.
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Prepare Your Tapes: Ensure that your video tapes are in good condition before sending them for conversion. Label them clearly if you have specific instructions for the service provider.
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Shipping or Drop-off: Depending on the service, you may need to ship your tapes to the company or drop them off in person. Make sure to follow their instructions for packaging and shipping.
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Specify ProRes Format: Clearly communicate that you want the videos converted to ProRes format. ProRes is a high-quality video codec developed by Apple, and it’s commonly used in
At Video Image Productions we use Windows and Apple based platforms. for all our video and audio conversions as well as video editing.
Mini DV to USB memory sticks
Mini DV tapes to USB memory sticks.
Mini DV to USB . Video Image productions have recently transferred a large amount of Mini DV tapes to USB memory sticks for various customers.
One of the big questions we get asked is will it play back on my TV or computer?
Answer.
The answer to to this question very much depends of the make and model of your Television and the operating system of your computer or tablet.
TVs Makes and models.
We recently transferred 20 Mini DVD tapes to MPEG 4 format. This seems to be the most generic codec for editing and playback purposes.
However the USB memory stick was formatted by us to EX FAT which appears to work with most TV models and computers MAC and PC.
Unfortunately the customers LG TV would only accept NT formatting. Therefore the USB stick had to be re formatted to NT.
USB Memory Sticks.
The make of USB memory stick we favour is Sandisk. Speed wise you really need USB 3 with at least 100 MBS.
Speed advantage.
Faster USB sticks allows the video to playback more smoothly as well as making transfer speeds of the files to computer faster.
Alternative video formats.
We can also supply other video formats.
Apple Pro Res.
AVI.
Apple Pro Res and AVI are high quality video formats which are used predominantly for editing. Unfortunately these codecs does take up a lot of disc space. Therefore It is more advisable, especially if you have quite a few tapes to store this format on an external hard drive. Please note that we can buy a drive in or you can supply one yourself.
SD card transfer.
As Video Image Productions is also a video production company. We have the facilities to transfer and edit your 4k SD cards.
Cloud transfer.
If you would prefer to receive your files directly to your computer we also provide a clod transfer service.
Super 8 films to USB memory stick.
Super 8 films to USB memory stick.
Picture above of the job we have just completed converting Super 8 film to USB memory stick. Please note we also transfer VHS tape to USB memory stick. This format allows you to play back your cine films on your computer or smart TV.
Super 8 films to USB.
Steps:
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Set Up the Super 8 Film Scanner:
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to set up and connect the Super 8 film scanner.
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Load the Film:
- Load the Super 8 film into the film scanner according to the scanner’s instructions.
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Connect USB Memory Stick:
- If the film scanner has a direct USB output, connect your USB memory stick to the scanner.
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Configure Settings:
- Adjust the settings on the film scanner, such as resolution, frame rate, and output format. Higher resolutions will result in better image quality but larger file sizes.
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Start Scanning:
- Initiate the scanning process. The film scanner will convert the analog film frames into digital images.
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Save to USB Memory Stick:
- If the film scanner supports direct saving to USB, the digitized files will be saved directly onto the connected USB memory stick.
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Verify and Organize:
- Check the digitized files on the USB memory stick to ensure the quality meets your expectations.
- Organize the files into folders if needed.
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Backup:
- Create a backup of your digitized Super 8 film files to prevent accidental loss.
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Editing (Optional):
- If necessary, you can edit the digitized files using video editing software on your computer before transferring them to the USB memory stick.
By using a Super 8 film scanner with a direct USB output feature, you can streamline the process of transferring Super 8 film to digital format and save it directly to a USB memory stick. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the film scanner for the best results.
Kodak super 8 EKTACHROME Film
A classic is back
Kodak super 8 Ektachrome.
KODAK EKTACHROME 7294 Color Reversal Film in Super 8 will be available for orders on October 1, 2018, with Super 16mm coming soon. We’ve received glowing reviews from our customer assessments and are now excited for filmmakers worldwide to enjoy the clean, vibrant colors, neutral tone scale, and extremely fine grain KODAK EKTACHROME Film offers.
We will continue to update this page with product availability and media coverage, so please check back often.
Video Image productions will be stocking Kodak super 8 Ektachrome. film stock at the moment we don’t have any idea of what the pricing will be.
We also provide a super 8 film scanning service.