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VIDEO CASSETTES

We transfer and digitize all formats of video cassettes available on the market.

▼ Cassettes to DVD

Length (min)	0-10	11-30	31-60	61-90	91-120
VHS (+TBC*)	14$	17$	19$	22$	26$
S-VHS (+TBC*)	19$	21$	22$	26$	31$
Video8	14$	17$	19$	22$	26$
Hi-8	19$	21$	22$	26$	31$
Digital8	23$	25$	26$	30$	36$
Betamax	19$	20$	21$	23$	28$
MiniDV	19$	22$	26$	31$	35$
DV	24$	29$	34$	39$	44$
HDV (1080i)	24$	29$	34$	39$	44$
DVCAM	24$	29$	34$	39$	44$
DVC PRO	33$	38$	48$	68$	-
Beta SP	33$	38$	48$	68$	-
Beta SX	33$	38$	48$	68$	-
Digital Betacam	55$	70$	85$	100$	-
U-matic SP	35$	40$	55$	-	-
Helical	75$	100$	125$

▼ Cassettes to MP4

Length (min)	0-10	11-30	31-60	61-90	91-120
VHS (+TBC*)	24$	27$	29$	32$	36$
S-VHS (+TBC*)	29$	31$	32$	36$	41$
Video8	24$	27$	29$	32$	36$
Hi-8	29$	31$	32$	36$	41$
Digital8	31$	33$	34$	38$	44$
Betamax	29$	30$	31$	33$	38$
MiniDV	29$	32$	36$	41$	45$
DV	34$	39$	44$	49$	54$
HDV (1080i)	34$	39$	44$	49$	54$
DVCAM	34$	39$	44$	49$	54$
DVC PRO	43$	48$	58$	78$	-
Beta SP	43$	48$	58$	78$	-
Beta SX	43$	48$	58$	78$	-
Beta Digi	65$	80$	95$	110$	-
U-matic SP	45$	50$	65$	-	-
Helical	85$	110$	135$
Mini DVD (Canon / Sony)	15$	15$	20$	25$	25$

▼ DVD to MP4

Length (min)	0-10	11-30	31-60	61-90	91-120
DVD	10$	10$	15$	20$	20$
Mini DVD (Canon / Sony)	15$	15$	20$	25$	25$

*TBC : Color correction, tape stabilization and unlocking of protected/locked cassettes - 10$/h - 15$/2h extra.

▼ Reconditioning of video tapes

Old videotapes may need reconditioning before they can be transferred. This is a precise heating and drying process for sticky audio and video magnetic tapes (common phenomenon of hydrolysis) which can be made readable again by the application of a process called "baking". The strips are thus placed in an oven where the temperature and humidity are closely controlled during this process which can take between 10 to 12 hours.

Production MD is equipped with this reconditioning device which completes its digital transfer arsenal.

You can consult the content of your cassettes on our premises before having them transferred at the rate of $1.50/min
For old tapes, a thermal reconditioning fee (restoration of cassettes/reels) and/or cleaning fee (cassettes that ink the heads of our devices) may be applied.

Duplications & USB media

ADDDITIONAL COPIES (DVD, CD, BLU-RAY)

Duplication	1 - 20	21 - 50	51 & +
CD	12$	10$	9$
CD-Rom	12$	10$	9$
DVD	12$	10$	9$
Blu-ray	27$	22$	17$

DIGITAL MEDIA (USB)

To carry your files (AVI, MP4)	Price
USB key or HDD (provided by the client)	10$
Sent by Wetransfer (internet)	10$
CD/ DVD (data)	15$
Blu-ray (data)	20$

TO BLU-RAY

For transferring your video cassettes to Blu-ray, please contact us to know the prices.

Cassette, CD & DVD repair

Repair (cassettes)	Cost
Broken tape	18$
Repair needing to open the casing	20$
Changing of casing	25$
Data recovering (CD/DVD)	25$

About the digital archiving of cassettes

▼ Digitizing cassettes

Most archives, libraries and heritage institutions have VHS video tapes in their collections. These tapes are often the primary video format found in these institutions, as they were previously a cost-effective and easy-to-use video recording technique.

Unfortunately, as with other types of magnetic tapes, the preservation of VHS tapes presents significant challenges: the tapes have a limited lifespan and eventually degrade; the technology for reading these tapes and the expertise needed to repair the readers are disappearing.

In order for VHS-recorded information to remain accessible, it must be transferred to a new technology. This Technical Bulletin contains information and procedures for scanning VHS video tapes. It is aimed at small and medium-sized heritage institutions that lack the funds to carry out professional digitization.

PURCHASE ORDER

Click above to fill out an PURCHASE ORDER. Print it and include it with your mailing. Shipping costs will be refunded (credited) on the final invoice. An order of 200$ (before taxes) is required for the return cost credit.

VHS transfer, Hi8, MiniDV

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VIDEO CASSETTES

Duplications & USB media

TO BLU-RAY

Cassette, CD & DVD repair

About the digital archiving of cassettes

Vhs transfer, betamax, video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV and all consumer formats. On USB key and DVD.

Vhs transfer, betamax, video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV and all consumer formats. On USB key and DVD.

Vhs transfer, betamax, video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV and all consumer formats. On USB or DVD.