Video Transfer Service – FAQ

How much does it cost to transfer video tapes?

It depends on how many videotapes you send in with your order, but our video transfer rates range from $12.99 to $29.99 per tape for our standard transfer service. All of our video transfers are done on a one-tape to one-DVD basis, so if you have 20 tapes, you would receive 20 DVDs in return (up to 2 hours per DVD). If your tape was recorded in LP or ELP (in which case it may contain 4, 6, or even 8 hours) the charge will be based on each 2-hour increment. For example, a 6 hour tape will require 3 DVDs to produce, and would be charged as 3 videotape transfers.

Our tiered consumer-format videotape pricing is based on a per-videotape cost at the following levels:

1 tape: $29.99
2-4 tapes: $24.99/tape
5-9 tapes: $19.99/tape
10-19 tapes: $17.99/tape
20-49 tapes: $15.99/tape
50-99 tapes: $14.99/tape
100-249 tapes: $13.99/tape
250+ tapes: $12.99/tape

Does your process involve video cleaning?

Yes, our transfer process employs an advanced filtration system that reduces noise, minimizes jitter, and ensures perfect frame synchronization. Please note: Not every video image can be corrected! Our technicians will contact you to discuss tapes with transfer problems.

How much video fits on a DVD disc?

2 hours at the highest quality. It's possible to squeeze in more at the expense of video quality, but we don't recommend it, and we don't do it.

What consumer video tape formats do you accept?

Consumer videotape formats include VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Betamax, Betacam SP, Video-8, Hi-8, Digital-8, mini-DV, and MicroMV. Professional formats can be converted for an additional $9.99 per tape, and include Laserdisc, DVCAM, BetaSP, 1" VHS, and DVC-Pro.

Can I combine multiple video tapes to create a single DVD?

No. All of our DVDs are produced on a one-tape to one-DVD basis.

Do your DVDs include a navigation menu and chapters?

Yes! A thumbnail navigation menu pops up as soon as you insert the DVD disc and also when you press the "menu" button on your remote control. It allows you to advance to any chapter, which are spaced at regular time increments throughout your movie.

Will I be able to edit the video myself?

You can edit your video by ripping the *.VOB files to your hard drive with a "DVD Ripping" software application. However, if you plan to do any serious editing it is best to use uncompressed files (AVI or Pro-Res Quicktime). We can provide these on an external hard drive. We can also provide full quality digital video files in H.264 MP4 format. Please call for pricing or to place an order for digital files.

Will my DVD be compatible with all DVD players?

We use DVD-R format, which is supported by almost all DVD players.

Will anyone watch my videos during transfer?

No, the transfer is done automatically by dedicated equipment. However, we will need to glance through parts of your video for quality control and in order to install certain features. We transfer any type of content except if it is covered by copyright or illegal.

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We use dedicated commercial equipment complete with noise reduction and image stabilization when we transfer home movies to DVD. Our process produces exceptional video quality. Digital Pickle can perform professional video editing and DVD authoring to your requirements. We are able to handle high volume video archiving projects and transfer video tapes to DVDs as well as uncompressed video to external hard drives or mini-DVs in AVI, Quicktime Pro-Res, or Quicktime MPEG4 (H.264) video formats.

We Digitize Movie Film – convert film to DVD. We convert 8mm, Super 8mm, and 16mm film using high fidelity digital transfer technology. Our all-digital aerial-capture process produces uniform lighting, unmatched clarity, and stunning color depth. Your film is converted to digital video in the form of full quality digital video files and/or a playable DVD disc that is compatible with almost all DVD players.

We digitize and convert records and transfer to CD any audio cassettes, reel-to-reel audio tapes and DAT and output the digital audio files to high quality audio CDs. We also offer additional track separation and audio cleanup services to reduce noise, hiss, and to normalize audio levels for audio cassette to CD transfer. When we convert records the same service is available.

We scan and digitize photos, slides, and negatives of any format using high-end Kodak HR-500 commercial image scanners that produce unmatched image quality. Our expert digital imaging technicians spend time with each individual frame to ensure ideal exposure, focus, color fidelity, cropping, and orientation. We create files suitable for online photo sharing as well as CDs or DVDs with image files and folders.

We can perform digital retouching on any photo or digital image. Image retouching is performed by our expert technicians manually using Adobe Photoshop. Since photo touch up requirements vary greatly, we quote our work on an hourly basis and most projects take much less than an hour. Photo Editing is often requested to remove or add objects or people to an original image resulting in a very different final image. This work is also quoted on an hourly basis for the same reasons as photo touch up.

Digital Pickle specializes in producing spectacular, flicker-free DVD slide shows with interactive features and your selection of music. The final product is a DVD disc that is compatible with almost all DVD players and can be controlled just like a movie (i.e. pause, fast-forward, etc.). DVD photo slide show, or Slideshow DVD, are also known as: DVD photo album, video slide show, DVD photo slideshow, family slide show, photomontage, wedding photo montage, or digital photo montage. Essentially, a slide to video conversion is what it is about. These all refer to the same great movie that we create out of the compilation of your memories as captured in photos, slides, negatives and even clips of video and film. This product is purchased as an add-on to our image scanning services

Sharing all your digital images on the Internet or on your computer is nice. How about leafing through a glossy full color custom designed digital photo album with pictures that will never fade or discolor? How about sending these albums to family and friends at special occasions to preserve and share the memories? Well, this is what a photo book is all about. Digital Pickle offers you the full capability to unleash your creativity in creating custom designed long lasting beautiful photobooks with complete control over the layout, backgrounds, themes, and cover types.