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What is the life expectancy of a DVD?
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What type of DVD will you use and will it work in my DVD
player?
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What if the DVD doesn't work?
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Are there discounts for large orders?
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How much video will fit on a DVD?
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Can you add chapters to my DVD?
7.
Can you make custom menus for my DVD?
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Can you put my video on a regular CD to play in my DVD
player?
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Will the DVD work in my computer?
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Will my DVD work with newer High Definition TVs?
11. What if my movie is old and of poor quality? Is
there anything you can do?
12.
Who is this service intended for?
13.
Can I learn a little more about the person doing this
conversion?
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What payment methods do you accept?
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Will my video be kept confidential?
16. Can you archive my video in case I ruin my
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What is the life expectancy of a DVD?
DVD life expectancy is currently over 100
years. Of course this means you should always handle the disk properly
and never touch the recorded surface. DVDs do not deteriorate while
storing like VHS and other magnetic types of media. So you can feel
comfortable about archiving your videos in a digital format that will be
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2) What type of DVD will you use and will it work in my DVD
player? Only high quality industry leading blank DVD media
purchased from reputable retailers will be used. There are two
popular DVD types: DVD-R and DVD+R. DVD-R has a higher
compatibility with stand alone DVD players. However, if your DVD
player does not play DVD-R media, then we can try putting your video on a DVD+R.
As a last resort, a DVD+RW will be used, which has been found to have the highest
compatibility. The downside to DVD+RW media is the cost and life span. Also, DVD+RW can accidentally be erased by someone else with a DVD writer.
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3) What if the DVD doesn't work?
Every available method known will be tried in order to get
your DVD working. If it takes 3 tries to get it right, there will
be no extra cost to you. In the end, if the final product does not work in your DVD
player, and all available options have been exhausted on my end, then I will
gladly refund your money. Top
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4) Are there discounts for large orders?
Yes, I would like to reward those who want to have multiple tapes
converted at once. Should you like to have multiple tapes
converted to DVD, send an email for more info.
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5) How much video will fit on a DVD? DVD standards allow for 2 hours of video
to fit on a DVD. It is possible to reduce quality in order to squeeze
in more than 2 hours, but this is not recommended, as the quality will be
greatly reduced. However, if it is you really want to have more than 2
hours of video squeezed onto 1 DVD, then I can do this for you.
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6) Can you add chapters to my DVD? Yes, chapters can be created on your DVD at
standard intervals, like every 4 minutes, or you can request to have
chapters at certain time points on your DVD. This can be discussed
when I pick up your tape. Top
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7) Can you make custom menus for my DVD? Yes, menus can be created on your DVD, and this
will be included for free in your DVD. Menus can be customized with a
background picture of your choice, or we can select one from a template.
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8) Can you put my video on a regular CD to play in my DVD
player? It is possible to convert videos to a format
called Video CD, and put them on a regular CD that will play in many DVD
Players. However, the quality is very poor, and this format does not
allow for menus and chapter points. I would prefer not to do this type
of conversion for you. Top
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9) Will the DVD work in my computer? Yes, provided you have a DVD-Rom in your
computer, and the proper software to allow viewing of DVDs, like WinDVD or
PowerDVD. One benefit of viewing your new DVD on your computer is the
ability to capture still photos from your movie. You can then save
these photos, email them, or use one as a background.
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10) Will my DVD work with newer High Definition TVs? Yes. Most high definition TVs are
being sold with the new 16:9 aspect ratio. Your DVD will be compatible
with these TVs as well as all older TVs.
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11) What if my movie is old and of poor quality? Is
there anything you can do? Normally the quality of your DVD will be
based on the quality of the source. I cannot greatly increase the
quality of your tape, but I do have equipment that can reduce flickering,
jittering, and alter the contrast and brightness. I can assure you
that your DVD will be of equal or greater quality than the source.
Thankfully, you have found my site, and you can preserve those memories now
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12) Who is this service intended for? This service is intended for those who
want to preserve those precious memories recorded on VHS and Hi8 film. Any
VHS film can be converted to DVD, as long as you own the tape. This also
applies to commercial VHS tapes. I will not convert any VHS which you do
not legally own or have the right to copy. If you have any questions about
whether or not your VHS can be converted to DVD, send an email to
admin@ConvertTapes.com.
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13) Can I learn a little more about the person doing this
conversion? My name is Brian and I currently live in Baton Rouge, LA.
I started video conversion years ago when computers were finally able to capture
analogue video. Unfortunately, DVD recorders were not available to the
general public then, at least not at affordable prices. But recently, DVD
recorders have come down to a more affordable price. Now that I had all of
the required components, I started converting some of my VHS movies to DVD.
I then found that the quality didn't meet my expectations. After much trial
and error, and hours of research, I decided to invest in some better equipment.
So I purchased an expensive VCR to get the best possible reading from old and
degraded VHS sources. I also bought a better capture device, which
converts the analogue signal to a digital signal for use by the computer.
Now that I have converted all of my personal VHS tapes and Hi8 camcorder tapes
to DVD, I can now focus on helping others do the same.
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14) What payment methods do you accept? I will accept cash,
money order, check
or PayPal. If you
prefer to pay by credit card, then you can use PayPal to assist.
Simply click the "Buy Now" buttons on the pricing page to help. Please email me at
admin@ConvertTapes.com for assistance.
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15) Will my video be kept confidential? Yes. Your video will never be
viewed by anyone else. All videos transferred to my computer will be
destroyed after you have received your DVD. Video takes up a large
amount of storage on a computer, and I do not have extra storage to store
your video for future uses. If you would like a duplicate of your DVD,
you will need to return the DVD to me. Please see the
pricing page for more information on duplications.
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16) Can you archive my video in case I ruin my
copy? Yes. For an extra $3.50 I will
make an extra copy of your movie and store it in a fire proof safe.
If you ever need an extra copy in the future, simply contact me, and I
can make you an extra copy for $5.00.
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17) Do you have a referral bonus?
Yes. I would like to reward those
who bring me business. If you have previously placed an order, and
you refer someone to ConvertTapes.com, and that person places an order,
I will give you a $5.00 credit on your next order. The person
placing the order needs to inform me by
email of who referred them to
this website.
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