Frequently Asked Questions

General

Turnaround Time: Depending on the complexity and size of the project, between one day and several weeks.

Will my originals be returned?
Absolutely, and in the same condition received.

Can you add music or sound to silent film and slideshows?
Yes. This can be custom sound to correlate with transition of slides for shows as well as background music for silent films.

Can you also transfer audio cassettes to cd or flashdrives?
Yes, audio cassettes can be converted in stereo to cd or flashdrive

What is the advantage of transferring to a USB, vs. DVD?
USB drives can hold up to 100x more data than a DVD. A DVD only holds 2 hours of playtime, vs. unlimited, depending on size of flashdrive. USB can be viewed on computer and TV as well as uploaded to YouTube or Cloud services.

Film

Can you repair damaged or broken film

Yes, film can be repaired, spliced and transferred.

How do I determine how many feet of film I have?

Video

Will my video quality be improved?
Yes, with the caveat that severely damaged video from water damage, etc., can often not be retrieved. Under normal circumstances, video files that are uploaded through adobe editing software, see improvements in color saturation and noise reduction.

Can you repair broken video tapes?
Yes, video can be repaired, spliced and transferred.