Magnetic tape degrades over time and VCRs have been known to destroy tapes.
Because there is physical contact between the play head and tape, the simple act of
watching your video reduces its quality. I can transfer your VHS, Hi-8, DV, or photos to DVD.
In digital format your precious family memories will be preserved for generations.
In order to preserve the highest quality possible I only put 1 hour of content on each
single-layer DVD or 2 hours of content on each dual-layer DVD.
Costs listed below include 2
single-layer DVDs per hour of content or 2 dual-layer DVDs per 2 hours of
content, one to play and one to keep as a backup.
Additional DVDs are $5/copy.
Video "As Is" Direct to DVD |
Custom Edited Video to DVD |
Photo Slideshow | |
Edited Video | Auto-Scene Detection | Yes | N/A |
Custom Menus | No | Yes | Yes |
Custom Background | No | Yes | Yes |
Scene Transitions | No | Yes | Yes |
Disc Labels & Cases | No | Yes | Yes |
Quantity/ single-layer DVD |
1 Hour | 1 Hour |
700 - 1400 photos (1 hour) |
Quantity/ dual-layer DVD |
2 Hours | 2 Hours |
1400 - 2800 photos (2 hours) |
Cost | $20/hour of content | $40/hour of content |
$5/DVD set + $0.7/photo if I scan |
$5/DVD set + $0.02/digital photo |