Transfer to Larger File Formats

Summary - This service is for digitizing broadcast tapes into new less compressed file formats such as Quicktime, MXF or AVID.  Pricing is per tape.  Optional services are shown at bottom of page.  Shipping via UPS is free on orders valued at $100 or more.  (Pricing by content hour can be found here)  

Supported tape formats:

• 3/4 inch U-Matic (PAL U-matic tapes are special bid)
• DVCAM
• MiniDV
• HDV
• Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, DigiBeta
• Sony IMX 
• HDCAM
• DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO-HD
• S-VHS and PCM Hi8mm Camcorder tapes.  
• D2 and MII tapes

Pricing:   $35 to $50 per tape, depending upon tape type and requested final format  (exception - PAL U-matic tapes are special bid)

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, using SDI, component, and/or IEEE 1394 type connections, as well as, time base correction, to ingest each video tape into our video capture software (Final Cut or Premiere or BlackMagic Intensity Pro), and create an intermediate file;

• 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 final ordered file format; content from each video tape becomes it own movie data file (1-to-1); resolution of movie is dependent upon original video tape, whether recorded originally in standard definition (720x480i or 640x480i) or high definition (1280x720 or 1920x1080);

• Label - individual data files are labeled to include customer name, reel #'s, and sales order number; we input meta data or onscreen titles or data file names as specified on order form;

• QC inspection - each file is quality control inspected prior to return shipment.

• After payment, deliver content via the Web or ship back via UPS on customer provided storage media or on storage media purchased from Cintrex AV.   

• Return original source media with new digital files, or with customer's approval, hold off return of video tapes until customer has reviewed and approved new digital content.

• Optional - Upscale to higher resolutions and additional finished file formats.

• Optional - Archive content onto LTO Tape using LTFS format, allowing the tape to appear as another drive when mounted.  LTO tape exterior is labeled per customer specification.

• All completed orders are saved in internal network storage for 90 days, for protection against loss, need for further editing, and need for copies.

If you have a custom situation, please write us at websales@cintrexav.com or call us at 800-325-9541.

Typical turnaround for 10 broadcast tapes is 2 weeks  We can turnaound an average of 100 tapes per month on larger jobs.  

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.