Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the video quality affected on
transfer to DVD
A: The DVD copy will be the same quality as the original, no worse. We
can improve the quality slightly, but not significantly, that is why it
is better to transfer your vhs tapes sooner than later.
Q: Can I make more than one copy of an LP?
A: No, you must own the original to copy any copyright material.
Q: What does editing video involve?
A: Editing your videos can greatly improve the final DVD. We can edit
out unwanted footage, add titles and credits, transitions, special
effects and much more.
Q: Why should I convert video footage to
DVD?
A: We see many, many video tapes that are simply past their use by date.
Some are covered in mould, many split up the middle of the tape as the
tape sticks to the roll. Video tapes over 15 years old are seriously in
danger of being lost forever.
Q:What tape types do you convert?
A: Hi8, Digital 8, VHS, Beta, NTSC, Mini DV, High Definition Mini DV
Q: What is MP3?
A: MP3 is a compressed audio format that allows for smaller file sizes
with similar sound quality to PCM WAV format, the format found on normal
music CDs you would buy in a store. The main advantage is that you can
fit more audio onto a CD
Q: Can I have my video tape converted to
editable DVD format?
A: Yes, with the advent and growth of the home computer many amateur
video camera buffs want to edit their own video. Owners of PC's with XP
or newer operating systems have free video editing software and we sell
a DVD teaching how to use the XP version of Windows Movie Maker. We can
convert your video tapes to a Windows Movie Maker format or any other
format you want.
Q: What is Blue Ray?
A: Blu-ray, also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD), is the name of a
next-generation optical disc format jointly developed by the Blu-ray
Disc Association (BDA), a group of the world's leading consumer
electronics, personal computer and media manufacturers (including Apple,
Dell, Hitachi, HP, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips,
Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TDK and Thomson). The format was developed to
enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD),
as well as storing large amounts of data. The format offers more than
five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to
25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc. This extra
capacity combined with the use of advanced video and audio codecs will
offer consumers an unprecedented HD experience.
While current optical disc technologies such as DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and
DVD-RAM rely on a red laser to read and write data, the new format uses
a blue-violet laser instead, hence the name Blu-ray. Despite the
different type of lasers used, Blu-ray products can easily be made
backwards compatible with CDs and DVDs through the use of a BD/DVD/CD
compatible optical pickup unit. The benefit of using a blue-violet laser
(405nm) is that it has a shorter wavelength than a red laser (650nm),
which makes it possible to focus the laser spot with even greater
precision. This allows data to be packed more tightly and stored in less
space, so it's possible to fit more data on the disc even though it's
the same size as a CD/DVD. This together with the change of numerical
aperture to 0.85 is what enables Blu-ray Discs to hold 25GB/50GB.
Recent development by
Pioneer has pushed the storage capacity to 500GB on a single disc by
using 20 layers.
Blu-ray is currently supported by about 200 of the world's leading
consumer electronics, personal computer, recording media, video game and
music companies. The format also has support from all Hollywood studios
and countless smaller studios as a successor to today's DVD format. Many
studios have also announced that they will begin releasing new feature
films on Blu-ray Disc day-and-date with DVD, as well as a continuous
slate of catalog titles every month. For more information about Blu-ray
movies, check out our Blu-ray
movies and Blu-ray reviews
section which offers information about new and upcoming Blu-ray
releases, as well as what movies are currently available in the Blu-ray
format.
Q: Should I convert to Blue Ray instead of
DVD?
A: Our answer is, not yet. Blue Ray disks and equipment are too
expensive and the cost out weighs the benefits. Around 2012 I would
think we will use this media as prices drop.