Summary: This service is for digitizing PAL U-matic broadcast tapes and converting content to either a specified data file format, or DVD, or Blu-ray Disc.. Pricing is per tape.. Shipping via UPS is free on orders valued at $100 or more.
Service description: when we receive your order we perform the following steps as part of the process:
Review Scope - review your instructions on the order form, call you if there are questions;
Clean and Prep - inspect the tapes, check for content, repair as necessary, clean the tapes prior to content capture;
Play and Capture - play in the appropriate tape deck,
Edit - edit the content as specified on customer order, including minor video editing that is standard on all orders - removal of blank video scenes, we note problem areas with audio and video content, giving specifics on location; perform digital noise reduction if ordered by the customer;
Reformat - transcoding digital content to the customer specified data file or DVD or Blu-ray Disc. Customization is available for onscreen titles, digital noise reduction, color correction, etc.
Label - the optical discs are labled per customer instruction.
QC inspection - each finished data file or optical disc is quality control inspected prior to return shipment.
After payment, deliver data files or discs and source media via UPS.
Optional - during the transcoding, create an MP4 file copy of the video tape(s) and return the new digital file via emailed Web download links.
All completed orders are saved in internal network storage for 90 days, for protection against loss, need for further editing, and need for copies.
Benefits of this service are the modernization and preservation of your business video library for the long term.
Optional items that are also available for purchase: repair of broken tapes, onscreen titles, digital noise reduction, color correction.
If you have a custom situation, please write us at websales@cintrexav.comor call us at 800-325-9541.
Typical turnaround for PAL U-matic tape video transfers is 3 to 4 weeks.
Quantity discounts begin with orders of 25 tapes or more.
Payment: Via credit card after order completion. We do not charge or authorize payment against your credit card until order is completed and ready for return shipment.
Shipping: Shipping is free for orders valued at $100 or more The Shipping & Handling charge for smaller orders is $10 for orders valued at $50 to $99, and $25 for orders valued less than $50. After order checkout and arpproval, we will provide a link to print off a UPS shipping label for attachment to your package of tapes coming into our lab.
