tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716645923056672822024-03-05T08:39:09.412+00:00Jims Big Video and technology BlogHi. Welcome to my Blog. Somewhere for me to share my love of all things technology and video. I run a video transfer company.
www.video2dvdtransfers.co.ukJim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-80247992582644083442014-09-09T08:28:00.001+01:002014-09-09T08:29:26.401+01:00Transfer Video Direct to Digital?As our direct to Digital service increases in popularity we have installed another Teranex processor.
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Made by <a href="https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk">Black Magic Design</a> the Teranex offers incredible results.
Direct to digital transfers from videotape are ideal if you want to edit your home movies and perhaps produce a special memento of a special occasion from your families past. You can also email and share your memories.
Details and ordering for our <a href="https://www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk/ordering-step-1a.php">Video to Digital service can be found here.</a>Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-4202241732352632362014-09-05T15:25:00.002+01:002014-09-10T16:47:57.462+01:00Protecting Your MemoriesWith the recent headlines about an anonymous hacker stealing hundreds of private images stored in the cloud, from over 100 celebrities, we all need to question just how vulnerable the cloud can be for digital content. That's not just our documents and newly created digital images, but our memories if we chose to store them in the cloud. Not only are the files stored on the cloud at risk from potential hackers copying the content, but that means they could also delete, alter or infect them with a computer virus as well.
Here at Video and Cine 2 DVD transfers we have always understood that the safest way to store your digital memories is on Optical discs,that's CDs and DVDs in layman's terms or on multiple hard drives/USB storage. This means material cannot be accessed remotely, altered, or deleted. Using recordable CD's, DVD's and/or Blu-ray media is the best method to ensure that your digital content will not fall into the wrong hands or broadcast across the internet.
This is why we offer transfers to DVD and digital and NOT to the cloud. You keep control and there's no annual subscription to pay unlike services that offer cloud storage.
Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-4492410372248152922014-08-11T09:53:00.001+01:002014-08-11T09:53:37.255+01:00Barcode stickers?Some of our customers have asked us what the barcode stickers on their returned videotapes are.
We stick one to each of your tapes the moment they arrive with us. They include your order number and our individual tape reference. It's very unlikely that a tape becomes separated from it's order whilst in our studios. But in that unlikely event we can match things up quickly using the information on the stickers we apply. They also help us check your order before we dispatch it.
The stickers are removable adhesive so you can take them off once you receive your parcel back.
Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-19985494230326928292014-07-16T09:11:00.002+01:002014-07-16T09:11:33.430+01:00Editing your footageDon't forget that we offer digital files both from cine film and from Video............ ideal if you want to do some editing of your memories.
For cine film select one of the avi options on the order form. www.c2dt.co.uk
For Video select the transfer to digital option on page one of the order form. www.v2dt.co.uk
You can call us on 0800 592433 to discuss your project.Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-65476048247863715812014-07-03T10:09:00.001+01:002014-07-03T10:09:55.758+01:00Discount code.............
Our online discount code 10for50 is still available giving you a 10% discount.
Hurry as this offer won't last for ever. (discount applies to transfer costs and not to any shipping costs)Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-70663189235623807282014-06-09T15:31:00.001+01:002014-06-09T15:31:40.322+01:00WE'VE MOVEDWe've moved.... only a few minutes away from our current premises.
Our new correct address is
Unit 20 Space Business Centre
Smeaton Close
Aylesbury,
Bucks.
HP19 8FJ
It is possible customers may receive some communications with our old address whilst we update.
Note that all post and deliveries are being redirected so orders will reach us at either address.
Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-16634802750071956982014-05-01T08:23:00.000+01:002014-05-01T08:23:20.351+01:00Wet Cleaning for Cine TransfersAfter much research in terms of what fluid to use and how to best apply the cleaning process we can now offer an option of wet cleaning on cine film.
Contact us for details. We'll discuss suitability on an individual basis.
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show is edging nearer and we're getting excited about meeting customers
old a new. We'll be accepting orders for cine film, videotapes and
launching our exciting new Photo Restoration service. 10% off all our
services when ordered at the show.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">We've also got a pair of free tickets to give away to the first person to email us their address.</span><br />
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Offering high end capture and "restoration" of video via our Teranex processor.<br />
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Files are saved as either Pro Res or compressed to H.264<br />
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<a href="https://www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk/ordering-step-1a.php" target="_blank">Order online</a> or contact us for more details.<br />
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<br />Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-164710088428222062014-01-15T09:29:00.001+00:002014-01-15T09:29:43.303+00:00Send your order to us for Free.... now part of the ordering systemWe're pleased to say that the ability to download our postage paid label for sending orders to us is now incorporated into the ordering process and proving very popular.<br />
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If you don't have access to a printer you can contact us and we'll post a label off to you.<br />
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<br />Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-32527727684413711042013-11-21T11:15:00.000+00:002013-11-27T12:46:05.796+00:00Send Your Orders to us.... free of chargeWe're pleased to introduce free shipping of your orders to us!<br />
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We've teamed up with Royal Mail to offer a tracked service for shipping your orders to us.
Simply download and print <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By3-h-9GFdv1Qmlkdy16RVlyWjA/edit?usp=sharing">this label</a>
Fill in your order number and return address, fold the label and attach it to your parcel.<br />
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Take the parcel to the Post Office and they will provide a bar code and tracking number.<br />
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<b>Important Information.</b><br />
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Maximum Parcel size.
60x45x45 cm (for collection of larger parcels please call or email us)
Delivery to us takes 48 hrs.
The service is offered by Royal Mail and is fully tracked. However, we can not be held responsible for any loss or damage whilst your parcel is in the care of Royal Mail.
Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-58462116725829129372013-11-20T16:13:00.001+00:002013-12-03T08:22:24.700+00:00Ordering for Christmas?December 3rd............ Please see the update above!!!! <br />
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29th November service time update.......
Our in studio time for average sized orders (up to 5 reels / Videotapes) is now up to 21 days. Do keep in mind that 2nd class deliver can take up to a week and using this method of shipping both in terms of getting orders to us and back to you will slow things down. We anticipate that orders received here by the 2nd of December will be returned for Xmas. (larger order will require more time)
Check back for updates.Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-40455444093678413352013-10-10T16:07:00.002+01:002013-10-21T16:13:50.090+01:00Transfers from Video to Computer Files.We are in the early stages of introducing transfers from video tapes to computer files... Quick Time OR H.264 This will compliment our cine service which already has a computer file option.
Please contact us for further details and technical specs.
10/10/2013Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-61991035237667506022013-08-14T08:23:00.000+01:002013-11-29T08:57:23.495+00:00Latest Discounts....
Our online discount code 10for50 is still available giving you a 10% discount.
Hurry as this offer won't last for ever. (discount applies to transfer costs and not to any shipping costs)
Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-23066000277283208402013-07-01T10:26:00.002+01:002013-07-01T10:26:09.928+01:00Scanning of Slides, Negatives and PhotosWe've just reduced the cost of scanning Slides, Negatives and Photos.
Check out the prices at www.thedigitaldarkroom.co.uk
Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-79075461907829299212013-06-13T11:16:00.003+01:002013-06-13T11:16:36.007+01:00Need help getting your order to us?We can arrange collection of your order for just £10. Collection and secure delivery by UPS. Call us for details. 0800 592433Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-15709642374486638812013-05-16T09:40:00.002+01:002013-05-21T07:28:03.476+01:00More ways to edit from one of our DVDsAnyone looking for a PC software package to edit from one of our DVDs might want to look as Corel Video Studio http://www.corel.com/corel/product/index.jsp?pid=prod4900075 Highly recommended!
The software offers a host of editing tools and transition effects. To bring the contents of a DVD in to the time line use the "capture" tab... then select digital media and from there select your DVD drive and the titles from the disc that you wish to import.
Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-31032987190406279642013-04-25T09:51:00.001+01:002013-04-25T09:51:24.781+01:00Old Photos Scanned.Don't forget we also offer excellent package prices for scanning old photos and slides.
Digitise and preserve! Call or email for detailsJim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-78641313060897473442013-04-22T14:54:00.002+01:002013-11-21T12:49:55.015+00:00The re-opening of JessopsPrevious Jessops customers looking for the same high quality transfers? Remember that the only way to get the same service and quality is to deal direct with us. For 15 years we supplied Jessops with Video and Cine transfers.
UPDATE NOVEMBER 2013
The service currently being offered in the reopened Jessops stores is not being provided by us.
Deal direct, save £'s and get the very best quality.
Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-28254083034089263942013-04-17T13:13:00.002+01:002013-04-17T13:13:27.835+01:00Audio tape to CDHot news from Camera Ron.
Our latest service. Audio tape to CD.
Available at introductory prices of......... cassettes at £8 each and open reels at £12 per reel. Plus return carriage.
Audio is captured, cleaned up and burnt to a CD.
Call or email us for details or to place an order.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPqpuc86olPGz2Epkx6WaUE7cAhSBIJA9FLzUzIOK_dugUvn6D-HB3jcy6lihEl45EUAX7isA9ddU_OU-kw6VeIsMUn2onS0hqTJE6utXFgnevi3qaOIO7qoTc8tbYmlhXWtM2NLWsA/s1600/reel+to+reel.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPqpuc86olPGz2Epkx6WaUE7cAhSBIJA9FLzUzIOK_dugUvn6D-HB3jcy6lihEl45EUAX7isA9ddU_OU-kw6VeIsMUn2onS0hqTJE6utXFgnevi3qaOIO7qoTc8tbYmlhXWtM2NLWsA/s320/reel+to+reel.jpg" /></a>
non copyright material onlyJim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-87008266306161597792013-03-18T15:55:00.000+00:002014-02-17T10:20:34.507+00:00How do I get my cine film in order?We're often asked how our customers can get their cine films in to some sort of order prior to <a href="http://www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk/">conversion to DVD</a> when they don't have a projector to use.
We are pleased to be able to offer loan of a hand cine viewer at a one off cost of £30. This includes delivery of the viewer, subsequent collection of the viewer along with your order.<br />
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<a href="http://www.familytreefolk.co.uk"></a>Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-36528048725322668212013-02-04T20:27:00.000+00:002013-10-17T12:32:39.972+01:00All popular video formats to DVDCamera-Ron found this collection of Videotapes in the loft. He had thought he would never see what memories they held. Then he remembered www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk They can transfer the <a href="http://www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk">Video to DVD</a>,<a href="http://www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk">VHS to DVD</a>. Bringing the moving memories right up to date
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Jim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-6433145586465501242013-01-28T15:45:00.000+00:002013-10-17T12:51:06.630+01:00What are the Particle Transfer Rollers?Here's a bit more about the Particle Transfer Rollers that all 8mm cine pass over prior to being digitised on the FlashScan. The <a href="http://www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk">8mm film to dvd</a> process is carried out as follows:
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The PTRs are the pair of rollers vertically above one and other that Camera-Ron is showing you. They are made by Kodak and are made from a semi sticky rubber. Any loose surface dust is picked up by the rollers.
We clean and change the rollers many times a day.
The rollers are made by Kodak and are exactly what are used in cinemas... if they still project with film of course.
Transfer your <a href="http://www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk">old home cine films to DVD or digital</a> www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.ukJim Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950990437065331771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471664592305667282.post-21944144366335552032013-01-24T12:43:00.001+00:002013-01-28T17:02:26.726+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Give a big welcome to our new Facebook mascot. Camera-Ron. Keep an eye out for him as he shows you around our offices and studios.
Also watch out for his travel and holiday photos.
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