TechHelp Ottawa
We Digitize MINI-DV Video Camera Tapes to MP4 or DVD
TechHelp Ottawa is located near the Via Rail station, Ottawa Train Yards and St. Laurent Shopping Centre east of downtown Ottawa.
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Our Rates Are Up-Front & Competitive
DIGITAL MINI-DV TAPE
To MP4
WE CHARGE BY THE HOUR OF CONTENT
$25 - 1 HOUR OR LESS OF CONTENT
MORE THAN 1 HOUR OF CONTENT
$15 PER HOUR - FIRST 9 HOURS
$14 PER HOUR - 10 HOURS AND BEYOND
Note that digital Mini-DV tapes take longer to process than other video formats.
• Add $5 for DVD
• Add $3 for simple text DVD label
• Add $7 for custom colour image DVD label
Tax included
Discounts for quantity
Price includes cropping on MP4 video files
(See Frequently Asked Questions below)
NOTE: If you have Mini-DV tapes that you think might be blank or contain content that you don't want digitized, we can view your questionable tapes for a handling fee of $3 per tape.
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Video digitizing the right way!
Click + sign to learn moreAt TechHelp Ottawa, we do video digitizing the right way! We use only the best equipment available such as high quality digital Mini-DVD cameras that are compatible with the North American NTSC format.
We have also invested heavily in state-of-the-art computer software for digitally capturing Mini-DVD content for conversion to MP4 video files. There is an additional fee for digital capture of high definition (HD) content.
Most companies that offer video transfer services charge a flat fee by the tape, regardless of length. For example: $29 each for the first 9 tapes. $25 each for the next 10 or more tapes. TechHelp Ottawa charges by the hour of content (see our hourly rates above). This fee structure is especially advantageous to those whose tapes are not full or who aren't sure what's on their tapes.
MP4 files can be edited for audio and video properties. Just ask us.
NOTE: Sound restoration techniques can be applied to video files converted from VHS, 8mm Camcorder and Mini-DV tapes. This is particularly effective in reducing consistent background noise such as fans, air conditioners and hum, and in enhancing voices. Visit this page on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most companies that offer video transfer services charge a flat fee by the tape, regardless of length. For example: $29 each for the first 9 tapes. $25 each for the next 10 or more tapes. TechHelp Ottawa charges by the hour of content (see our hourly rates above). This fee structure is especially advantageous to those whose tapes are not full or who aren't sure what's on their tapes.
• Most modern TVs have a USB port either on the side or back of the unit. Plug the USB stick into that port and use the Input or Source button on your remote to find the USB. Then it’s a matter of selecting and playing the files. You might want to check the TV manual for more info.
• If you’re a Mac computer user, plug in the USB stick, use Finder to locate the USB stick, and double-click on the file you want to play. MP4 files open in the QuickTime app.
• If you’re a Windows user, plug in the USB stick, use Windows Explorer to locate the USB stick, and double-click on the file you want to play. MP4 files open in Windows Media Player or any other 3rd party media player that you’ve installed.
You might want to download and install the VLC app which is a good alternative to the above for playing MP4 files on ether Mac or Windows computers. WEBSITE: https://www.videolan.org
• If you’re a Mac computer user, plug in the USB stick, use Finder to locate the USB stick, and double-click on the file you want to play. MP4 files open in the QuickTime app.
• If you’re a Windows user, plug in the USB stick, use Windows Explorer to locate the USB stick, and double-click on the file you want to play. MP4 files open in Windows Media Player or any other 3rd party media player that you’ve installed.
You might want to download and install the VLC app which is a good alternative to the above for playing MP4 files on ether Mac or Windows computers. WEBSITE: https://www.videolan.org
We use the best equipment available to ensure the best quality possible. We caution, however, that some video camera tapes are STANDARD DEFINITION (SD) producing a picture in a 4 X 3 aspect ratio (like with older TVs).
NOTE: Some Mini DV tapes produce high definition images with an aspect ratio of 16 X 9 (compatible with new HD widescreen TVs).
NOTE: Some Mini DV tapes produce high definition images with an aspect ratio of 16 X 9 (compatible with new HD widescreen TVs).
Yes, we can edit your Mini-DV tape content, but additional fees will apply. Please ask us in advance about editing your video content.
NOTE: Sound restoration techniques can be applied to MP4 video files as well. This is particularly effective in reducing consistent background noise such as fans, air conditioners and hum, and in enhancing voices. Ask us to explain.
NOTE: Sound restoration techniques can be applied to MP4 video files as well. This is particularly effective in reducing consistent background noise such as fans, air conditioners and hum, and in enhancing voices. Ask us to explain.
We use only the best equipment such as a state-of-the art high definition Canon Vixia HV30 Digital Camcorder, Sony Hi8 Camcorder, Mac computers and advanced movie editing software.
DVDs that have been transferred from Betamax tapes will display a skewed line at the bottom of the screen when you watch the disks on a computer. This happens because, when tapes are transferred to DVD and watched on a computer display, we see the whole picture, including the part at the bottom that was meant to be hidden through a process called over-scanning.
When playing these same disks on a DVD player, however, this bottom line—produced by the NTSC video signal—is hidden from view because of over-scanning. Similarly, the electronics of Betamax players hides this skewed line through over-scanning.
Mini-DV tapes that are converted to MP4 video files are cropped at the bottom so that this line is not present.
When playing these same disks on a DVD player, however, this bottom line—produced by the NTSC video signal—is hidden from view because of over-scanning. Similarly, the electronics of Betamax players hides this skewed line through over-scanning.
Mini-DV tapes that are converted to MP4 video files are cropped at the bottom so that this line is not present.
Tips For Better Service
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that tapes are accurately labelled and organized. This helps us to properly label the resulting video files.
If you can, please save us time by rewinding your tapes before delivering them to us.
It is very helpful when you can indicate to us the length of each tape.
• Rates are subject to change without notice.
EMAIL US
techhelp@ncf.ca
OTTAWA PHONE
343-887-8715
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EMAIL US
techhelp@ncf.ca
OTTAWA PHONE
343-887-8715
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