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DVD duplication is a great service if you are going to backup a copy of an important DVD or make multiple copies. The duplication process is a burn then print technology that involves just a little bit of setup and is easy using current software and duplicators that are available on the market today.

Here are a few reasons on the advantages of DVD Duplication

1) DVD duplication is convenient, fast and a cheap way to produce additional copies. The duplication process is perfect for small run orders. You do not have to meet a minimum and there is not a glass master to create like in the replication process.

2) When you need to meet a tight deadline, DVD duplication is the easiest way to get your product turned around fast.

3) You are able to print directly on the DVD disc and package them in a professional case with shrink wrap.

So again here are of few things to keep in mind about the DVD duplication process.

Duplicating a DVD and being able to print directly on the disc is a great way to go for quantities under 500. If you need more than 500 disc I would get pricing to have them replicated by a reputable facility. Quick turn around to meet a deadline is always going to fastest with the duplication process.

If you choose to buy a DVD duplication system or have a company duplicate your DVD’s be sure to shop around and compare pricing.

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What is a video to DVD transfer? You first will start out with your analog video tapes which could be VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi 8, Digital 8, ¾ umatic, Betacamsp, Betacam or Super VHS tapes.  The analog tapes will be played in the appropriate tape machine and will be recorded onto an industrial grade DVD recorder.  This is done in real time and while the transfer is being made, it will go through a color processor to make adjustments throughout the video.  You may also choose to have your video tapes digitized into a computer where you can edit and then output to a DVD master.

Will the DVD master play on my home player? The DVD masters that are made with today’s media should play on 99% of the players out there. You might experience a problem on older DVD players that cannot read the DVD-R format but this is very rare.

Why should I use a DVD transfer service? You will receive a better quality transfer.  By using professional grade equipment and someone experienced in this field it will give you a better end result. Video tapes are an analog format where DVD’s are a digital format made up of ones and zeroes.  When making the transfer there should be almost no quality loss since the resolution of the DVD is twice of what the video tape format is.

What type of tapes should I transfer to DVD? You should be transferring any video that has important information such as weddings, old home movies that were transferred to video, family reunions, photos or any other valuable video tape you might have.  When the tape is no longer transferrable the memories are gone forever.

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Having a well produced training or safety video for your company is a great way to send the message to your employees.

By having a safety video produced for your company it will cut down on the cost of an actual person having to repeat the same message time and time again. Other benefits to having a video is the same message is delivered each time and there is no chance for error. This is important for employee training knowing that they will be trained the exact same way each time. Your key safety points are always delivered in the same manner.

These videos can easily be distributed throughout your company on DVD or uploaded onto the company website in a client area that is password protected.  By having it on your website cuts down the cost of having to provide multiple DVD’s.

Most video production companies that provide this type of service will have the capabilities of script writing, video producers, video taping on location or in a studio, editing and animation. They should be able to upload your final product to your website or duplicate multiple dvd’s.  These videos can also be used on other various internet applications like youtube.

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It is quite common to find shoeboxes full of slides in the average household. Like film and other media formats that rely on “tape” to store video, slides will deteriorate over time. In order to preserve your family memories for the future it is imperative they get moved to DVD or another digital format. But do you go about doing it yourself or have a company that specializes in slide scanning do it?

Scanning the slides yourself could involve spending a lot of money to buy the proper equipment, i.e. a special scanner and a decent photo editor (Photoshop, which costs $600). Depending on how many slides you have, this could take A LOT of time, let alone the time required to learn how to use your new scanner and photo editing software.

Your other option could be to have Walmart or Costco scan the slides. However, this isn’t their speciality and you wouldn’t get the same quality as a company that specializes in slide scanning.

For the average person, hiring a company that specializes in slide scanning is going to be the best bet. They will make sure the slides are transferred with the upmost quality and with the most up-to-date equipment. Some slide transfer companies also give you the option of creating a slideshow on DVD to share with family and friends or professionally enhance each photo.

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Duplication

• Duplicated CDs and DVDs are burned with a laser. Unlike replicated discs, or “manufactured discs”, a duplicated disc starts its life as a blank CD or DVD R. Unfortunately, this attribute can cause compatibility issues. While most modern computer drives and CD/DVD players can read CD and DVD Rs, older ones may not be able to.
• Duplication is cost effective for under 1000 discs. Give approximately 1 week for turnaround time for an order this large. Smaller orders may only take a day or two to duplicate.

Replication

• Replication discs are made much differently. Opposed to starting as a blank disc and having information burned into them, replicated discs are created from a glass template. The information is then “stamped” into the discs. Replication is much more cost effective for orders over 1000 discs.
• Replicated discs are professional grade and are 100% compatible with all DVD players.

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Many families have numerous home movies on VHS around their houses. Not only are VHS players becoming more and more scarce, but VHS tapes degrade over time. Many are turning to DVD transfers to preserve their memories. And since the movie has been digitized on a DVD, it can now be edited, stored on a hard drive, and even uploaded to the Internet. But how does one go about preserving their VHS tapes to DVD or another digital format?

The first method would be to do it yourself. All that’s required is a computer, a VHS player, and special software that can capture the video and store it on the computer’s hard drive. The VHS player would need to be connected to the computer and software would then record the video. Once the video is stored on the computer’s hard drive it could then be burned to a DVD. This method requires a large amount of computer and video knowledge and is not recommended for most people.

The alternate route to get VHS tapes transferred to DVD would be to pay a professional. This method works by paying a fee to get the VHS tape digitized to a DVD. Since a professional is dealing with the whole process, this eliminates any technical knowledge needed or any equipment that needs to be purchased. This method also ensures the VHS is being transferred with the newest technology, ensuring a high quality transfer.

Perfect Image Video has been offering video transfer solutions since 1986. VHS to DVD San Diego.

With the many new and exciting technologies coming to light everyday, the days of storing and watching our home movies/films are gone. One can now easily transfer the film or movie to DVD, store it on a hard drive, and even upload it to the Internet. With the deterioration of film and VHS, it is imperative that these precious memories get transferred to DVD or a digital format, prolonging their life indefinitely.

Another great advantage of transferring your film to DVD or another digital format is that you can edit the movie and add music and effects. Is there a large part of the film that could be removed? Could the film be spiced up with some background music? All this is possible with editing.

You must now decide to do the transfer yourself or hire a film transfer company to do it. While the tech savvy may be able to transfer their own films, it is generally best to have a professional film transfer company do the film transfer for you. They will ensure the film is not damaged and is transferred with the upmost quality. They will also offer the ability to edit the movie, add background music, etc.

Perfect Image Video has been in business for over 25 years and has transferred thousands of miles of film. Film Transfers San Diego.