Affordable Archives

06/07/2024

Digitizing a bunch of VHS-C tapes today that were recorded in 1992! These tapes were stored really well so the video looks and sounds great for being 32 years old.

06/04/2024

05/29/2024

Long live tape!

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Though it's still less than the amount of HDD storage shipped in just three months.

05/10/2024

And you thought I only did transfers...

5 Cam Multi-Camera mix with Enhanced AudioFilmed by: All have YouTube channelsTodd NorrisAlan Keller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrnXInP8MaO8044PMQwgkA...

04/10/2024

This is pretty cool…

Researchers are developing a technique that uses the special synchrotron X-ray light from the Swiss Light Source SLS to non-destructively digitize recordings from high-value historic audio tapes—including treasures from the Montreux Jazz Festival archive, such as a rare recording of the King of th...

03/26/2024

8mm Film, Video & Audio Tape Transfer to USB Flash Drive or CD/DVD - 10% Off Spring Sale!!

03/07/2024

I get asked this question from time to time, usually after explaining that a transfer to DVD costs more than a transfer to USB flash drive due to the increased time and material costs involved in creating the physical DVD disc. Often, the people who come to me for preservation of their memories are....

03/07/2024

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I get asked this question from time to time, usually after explaining that a transfer to DVD costs more than a transfer to USB flash drive due to the increased time and material costs involved in creating the physical DVD disc. Often, the people who come to me for preservation of their memories are....

02/28/2024

Do you have an old VCR, camcorder or other A/V equipment that you no longer use? Trade it in to us for a discount on your film, video, audio, etc. transfer project.

We'll offer you a break on the cost of your archive project based on the value of your device, with no obligation... That's a WIN!!

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02/12/2024

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SP (standard play), EP (extended play) and SLP (super long play) are different recording modes for VHS and other video tape formats. SP mode is the most commonly used and produces the best quality video image. Usually in SP mode, a regular VHS tape has a duration of (a little over) two hours. In EP....

11/14/2023

I was working on a job-seeking post for another platform and made this visual aid for attention. These are just some of the shows I have worked on...!

11/01/2023

IN SEARCH OF: donated or low cost surplus post production equipment. Old Digibeta, Beta SP, 3/4 inch, VHS, DVCAM, HDCAM decks, TBCs & frame synchronizers, switchers, routers, patch bays... all of it!
Don't send your stuff to the e-waste recycler, message me instead and I'll come get it.
Will also trade for digitizing / transfer services. Please ask!