Welcome to Austin Video Solutions, Austin’s home for professional video editing and videotape digitization services. Transfer your aging videotapes to DVD, Blu-ray or converted into digital video files for archiving or for future editing. We are able to transfer, convert, and transcode your videotapes into a wide range of formats. We can store them on an external hard drive or upload them to the cloud for you to watch on your smart devices, making sharing with family super easy.

DirectDrive Transfer is designed to convert your VHS tapes into high-quality MP4 files, perfect for playback on today’s devices. Each transfer, priced at $19.99 per tape (up to 2 hours), provides a straightforward solution to preserving and enjoying your video content in a modern digital format.

What’s Included:

• Comprehensive Tape Inspection: Before the transfer begins, each VHS tape is thoroughly inspected for any damage or debris. Minor repairs are made as needed to ensure optimal playback quality. The tapes are also exercised by rewinding and fast-forwarding to prevent playback issues during the digitization process.
• High-Quality Video Capture: Using broadcast-grade equipment, we capture your footage at its native resolution, adhering to professional standards for the highest possible quality.
• Advanced Encoding: Videos are encoded into broadcast-quality MP4 files using the H.265 codec. This codec offers excellent compression and quality, resulting in smaller file sizes that maintain maximum clarity.
• Universal Compatibility: MP4 files generated by this service are compatible with virtually any device, including:
  • Windows and Mac computers
  • Linux systems
  • Smartphones and tablets
  • Smart TVs and media players

Benefits:

• Broadcast-Quality Digitization: Your VHS tapes are converted into digital files with minimal loss in quality, preserving your footage for future enjoyment.
• Easy-to-Use Format: MP4 files are versatile and compatible across all major platforms, making them easy to view and share without additional conversion.
• Efficient Storage and Management: The H.265 codec compresses files effectively, making them easy to store and share while maintaining high-quality playback.
• Long-Term Preservation: Digital files offer a reliable way to keep your content accessible for years to come, safeguarding your tapes from further degradation.

Deliverables:

• Digitized videos will be provided on a USB thumb drive. Bring your own or purchase one from Austin Video Solutions for a convenient storage solution.

If you’re looking for additional options like upscaling, cloud storage, or uncompressed formats, explore our other services tailored to professionals and video enthusiasts.

Price: $19.99 per tape (up to 2 hours)

Transform your VHS tapes into high-definition MP4 files with our DirectDrive Premium Transfer service. For $24.98 per tape (up to 2 hours), you receive both the original standard definition (SD) and an upscaled 1080p high-definition (HD) version of your digitized videos. This dual-format delivery ensures broad compatibility and superior quality across all your devices, so you can enjoy your videos like never before.

🔍 HD Quality, Twice the Value

With DirectDrive Premium Transfer, you benefit from the best of both worlds—your footage is preserved in its original SD format and enhanced with a stunning 1080p HD version. Whether you want to keep the authenticity of the original or enjoy the improved clarity of the upscaled format, you’ll have both options available.

💾 VHS to Upscaled MP4 Conversion Process

Our meticulous conversion process upscales your VHS tapes to 1080p, enhancing visual clarity and making your videos look better than ever on modern screens. The end result is a high-definition MP4 file that’s easy to view, share, and store.

🔑 Key Benefits of DirectDrive Premium Transfer:

• Professional-Grade Quality: Enjoy MP4 files with enhanced resolution and visual clarity upscaled to 1080p.
• Dual-Format Delivery: Receive both SD and HD versions of your videos for unmatched versatility.
• Universal Compatibility: MP4 files are compatible with nearly any device, including PCs, smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
• Seamless Sharing: Easily share your videos by plugging the thumb drive into any computer or smart device.

📦 What’s Included:

• HD Upscaling: Your videos are enhanced to 1080p for superior quality playback.
• Dual-Version Output: Both standard definition and upscaled high-definition versions provided.
• Digital Storage Options: Choose to receive your files on a thumb drive or external hard drive for convenient access and safekeeping.

💼 Why Choose This Service?

• High-Quality Conversion: Ensures your video collections are preserved with maximum fidelity.
• Advanced Equipment: We use professional-grade capture devices and encoding techniques to deliver the best possible results.
• Future-Proof Format: HD upscaling ensures your videos look sharp on today’s high-definition displays, preserving their appeal for years to come.

🔄 Our Digitization Process

1. Tape Inspection: Each tape is carefully inspected and repaired as needed.
2. Tape Exercise: Tapes are rewound and fast-forwarded to ensure smooth playback.
3. High-Quality Capture: Video footage is captured using broadcast-grade equipment.
4. File Encoding: Videos are encoded into MP4 format using the H.265 codec for universal compatibility.
5. HD Upscaling: Footage is upscaled to 1080p resolution for improved visual quality.

💰 Price: $24.98 per tape (up to 2 hours)

For an exceptional value, receive both SD and HD versions of your cherished VHS videos, ready for playback on all your devices.

Convert your VHS tapes into high-quality, editable DV files—ideal for professional video editing or long-term archiving. The ProDV Transfer service delivers uncompressed digital files that maintain the integrity of your original footage, providing exceptional clarity and maximum editing flexibility. Priced at $19.99 per tape (up to 2 hours), this service is designed for those who need superior quality and editing capabilities.

🔍 Why Choose ProDV Transfer?

• High-Quality Digital Transfers: Your VHS tapes are meticulously transferred to DV format, preserving every detail with no added compression.
• Professional-Grade Formats: Choose from DV, DVCPRO, MOV, or Apple ProRes—perfect for post-production workflows and archival purposes.
• Advanced Editing Capabilities: The DV format ensures compatibility with industry-standard software such as Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Optimized for Professionals & Enthusiasts: Whether you’re a video editor, filmmaker, or hobbyist, our service is tailored to meet the demands of advanced editing and archival needs.

💾 Key Features:

• Editable DV Files: Ideal for precise frame-by-frame editing on both PC and Mac platforms.
• Lossless Quality: Uncompressed files retain the highest level of video quality, ensuring accurate preservation of your footage.
• Custom Storage Options: Files are delivered on an external hard drive that you provide, or you can purchase one directly from us for convenient storage.
• No Frame Rate Loss: Maintain the integrity of your footage with optional de-interlacing or interlaced capture for future frame rate adjustments.

📦 Service Details:

1. Comprehensive Tape Inspection: Each tape is carefully inspected for debris, damage, and playback quality. Minor repairs are made as needed.
2. High-Quality Capture: Using broadcast-grade equipment, we capture your footage in its native resolution.
3. File Encoding: Video is encoded into your chosen format (DV, DVCPRO, MOV, or Apple ProRes) without any compression.
4. Storage Options: Files are saved to a hard drive or thumb drive for easy access and long-term archiving.

🖥️ Optimal for Advanced Video Projects

The ProDV Transfer service is perfect for those who require uncompressed, raw video files for precise video editing or archival purposes. With compatibility across all major editing platforms, you can work with your footage in the highest quality available.

💰 Pricing:

$19.99 per tape (up to 2 hours). Includes uncompressed digital files delivered on your external storage device.

Austin Video Solutions’ ProDV Ultra Transfer service provides a dual-format conversion for your VHS tapes, offering both uncompressed DV files and professionally upscaled 1080p MP4 files. This combination delivers high-quality video that’s perfect for professional editing, archival storage, and seamless playback across all devices.

🔍 Service Overview: VHS to Editable DV & Web-Optimized MP4 Files

For $38.98 per tape (up to 2 hours), we meticulously convert your videotapes into two digital formats:

1. Uncompressed DV File: Ideal for editing and archival purposes, ensuring every detail is preserved.
2. Upscaled 1080p MP4 File: Professionally encoded for smooth playback and uploaded to a secure online library (Dropbox) for universal access.

💾 Uncompressed DV File for Editing & Archiving

Receive an uncompressed DV file that retains the highest level of quality for editing and archival purposes. The DV format offers lossless video capture, making it the best choice for frame-accurate editing in professional software like Final Cut Pro, Avid, and DaVinci Resolve.

🌟 Upscaled 1080p MP4 File for Easy Viewing

In addition to the DV file, your videos will be upscaled to 1080p HD, professionally encoded, and uploaded to Dropbox for easy access. This MP4 file is optimized for smooth playback on modern devices, including iPhones, iPads, AppleTV, Android, and streaming devices like FireStick and Google Chromecast.

🔑 Key Benefits of the ProDV Ultra Transfer:

• Dual-Format Delivery: Receive uncompressed DV files for editing and upscaled MP4 files for viewing and sharing.
• Professional-Grade Conversion: We use high-end equipment and broadcast decks for maximum stability and quality.
• Online Accessibility: Access your MP4 files from anywhere with secure cloud storage on Dropbox. One year of hosting is included, with options to extend or transfer to Google Drive or iCloud.
• Universal Compatibility: MP4 files are compatible with PC, Mac, Linux, smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
• Advanced Editing Capabilities: The uncompressed DV format allows precise, frame-by-frame editing and flexibility for future video projects.

📦 What’s Included:

• Uncompressed DV Files: For precise editing and long-term archiving.
• Upscaled 1080p MP4 Files: Professionally encoded and stored online for seamless viewing and sharing.
• Secure Online Library: Videos are hosted on Dropbox with options to download, stream, or share directly from the cloud.

💼 Perfect for Professionals and Video Enthusiasts

Whether you’re an editor, filmmaker, or enthusiast, the ProDV Ultra Transfer service delivers unmatched quality and versatility for all your video projects.

💰 Pricing:

$38.98 per tape (up to 2 hours). Includes both DV and upscaled MP4 files, along with one year of secure cloud storage.

Our CloudStream Transfer service digitizes your VHS tapes into high-definition MP4 files and securely stores them on Dropbox, making your videos easily accessible and shareable from any device. Priced at $27.99 per tape (up to 2 hours), this service provides a convenient and reliable solution for preserving and enjoying your video collection without the hassle of physical tapes.

🔍 Service Overview: VHS to MP4 with Cloud Storage

We begin by carefully inspecting and repairing your tapes to ensure optimal playback. Using professional-grade equipment, we capture your footage according to archival standards and encode it into a high-quality 1080p MP4 file, optimized for smooth streaming even on low-bandwidth connections. Your files are then uploaded to a secure Dropbox folder for easy access and sharing.

🔒 Secure Cloud Storage

Your digital video files are stored in a private Dropbox folder, making it simple to view, download, and share them with family and friends. You can also migrate your video library to other cloud services like Google Drive or iCloud with ease.

🌟 Key Benefits of CloudStream Transfer:

• Preservation & Access: Protect your videotapes from physical degradation while gaining instant, on-demand access to your videos from any device.
• Easy Sharing: Effortlessly share your videos online without needing to handle physical tapes or drives.
• High-Quality Digitization: Videos are converted to 1080p MP4 files, providing excellent visual quality and compatibility across all modern devices.
• One-Year Hosting: Your files are hosted on Dropbox for one year, giving you time to download, share, or transfer your videos to other platforms.

📂 What’s Included:

• 1080p MP4 File: High-quality digital files, perfect for streaming, downloading, or editing.
• Dropbox Storage: Access your personal video folder on Dropbox anytime, anywhere.
• Cloud Migration: Easily migrate your files to Google Drive, iCloud, or your personal Dropbox account.

💼 Perfect for Online Access & Sharing

Whether you’re preserving family videos or sharing special moments with loved ones, CloudStream Transfer offers a hassle-free way to keep your videos safe, accessible, and shareable across all your devices.

💰 Pricing:

$27.99 per tape (up to 2 hours). Includes high-quality MP4 conversion, detailed inspection and necessary repairs, and one year of cloud storage on Dropbox.

Rediscover the beauty of your 8mm and Super 8mm film reels with our Frame-by-Frame Film Digitization service. Experience unparalleled quality as we meticulously capture each frame, preserving your cherished moments in breathtaking detail. Whether it’s family gatherings, vacations, or special events, we bring your films back to life with the utmost care and precision.

📽️ High-Quality Frame-by-Frame Capture

Our advanced digitization process involves scanning each individual frame of your film to produce a high-precision digital copy. This technique allows us to restore your footage and correct issues such as dark shots, oxidation, and color bleeding, ensuring your films are presented in their original glory.

🔍 Up to 2K Resolution – Every Detail, Captured

We use cutting-edge scanning technology to capture your films at up to 2K resolution. This delivers stunning sharpness and clarity, preserving your footage in remarkable quality that you have to see to believe.

💡 Why Choose Our Film Digitization Service?

• Frame-by-Frame Scanning: Capture every single detail of your film with unmatched precision.
• High-Resolution Outputs: Enjoy digital files with outputs up to 2K resolution, providing vibrant, true-to-life imagery.
• Digital Files in MP4 Format: Receive your films in a versatile format that’s compatible with practically any device, making it easy to view, share, and edit your videos.
• Preservation: Safeguard your irreplaceable film reels from physical degradation and loss over time.
• Quality Assurance: Our professional-grade equipment and meticulous process ensure your films are preserved at the highest possible quality.

🛠️ Our Advanced Digitization Process

1. Comprehensive Film Cleaning: We start by carefully cleaning your film to remove any dust, debris, or impurities.
2. Frame-by-Frame Scanning: Each frame is scanned individually using high-precision equipment to capture every detail.
3. Color Correction & Restoration: We adjust color, gamma, and tint to enhance the visual quality of your footage.
4. Digital Conversion & Output: Your digitized films are delivered in MP4 format, making them easily accessible on all modern devices.

💰 Transparent Pricing – Exceptional Value

We offer our high-quality digitization service at $0.49 per foot of film, providing exceptional value for a premium service. Pricing examples:

• 50-foot reel: Approximately $24.50
• 200-foot reel: Approximately $98.00
• 400-foot reel: Approximately $196.00

Note: The average 3-inch reel holds around 50 feet of film.

⭐ Amazing Results – You Have to See to Believe

The clarity, color accuracy, and overall quality of our digitized footage will exceed your expectations. We’re confident you’ll be thrilled with the results!