| Frequently Asked Questions |
| What are the benefits of transferring my photos, music & videos to CD or DVD ? |
| When your items are transferred to CD or DVD they will be preserved in their present condition, which in a way, will stop them from aging any further. The original, unfortunately will continue to age , but the transferred version will stay just as you receive it, for as long as the CD or DVD lasts. You will be able to use the new digital transfers for any number of purposes, from creating your own slide shows or movies, to photo editing, to printing pictures to be framed. The transfers will allow you to safeguard your photos, videos & music in a much smaller & more convenient format. Imagine the ease of keeping up with 1 DVD, instead of 25 boxes of 35MM slide carousels or 1 DVD instead of 12 photo albums. Nothing can replace having the originals, but a backup sure helps. |
| Can you restore my items to their original condition ? |
| Yes, depending on the current condition it is in. We can remove most flaws, such as pops & skips in audio recordings & even color enhance & patch-up scratches in photos. We can restore your 8mm film to a condition that's virtually flawless & our state of the art Nikon Coolscan 5000 scanners produce the highest quality 35MM slide scanning available. Check out some of our restorations here. |
| Do I get the original back ? |
| Absolutely ! We will return everything that you send us, when we ship your completed project(s) back to you . |
| How is 8MM film transferred to DVD ? |
| We first hand clean your 8mm or Super 8mm film with a cleaning solution to remove any dust or debris. We then use a special telecine transfer machine to take a frame to frame snapshot of the film. Each frame is individually scanned & edited to restore color & to remove any scratches. Our machines use a specially designed wide gate, so the scan is all the way to the edge of the film. The scans are then played back at speed to create a flutter free, color enhanced video in your choice of formats. |
| How much will it cost ? |
| The Project Costs page should answer any questions that you may have. Please follow the link or contact us & we'll be glad to answer any questions you may have . |
| How long will it take ? |
| Once we receive your order, we will contact you, normally within 24 hours & give you a completion date . Before completion, we will send you a proof to be approved. The average DVD project can usually be completed & shipped out within 72 hours of receipt . Click here to contact us for an estimate |
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