Question 1

¿Dónde te encuentras?

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We have two locations in downtown Ventura. Please call for directions when you’d like to meet with us. Call (805) 377-7333.

Question 2

¿Cuál es su horario comercial?

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Daily, from 11:00AM to 8:00PM.

Question 3

¿Cuánto cobran por transferir video a DVD?

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Video cassettes of any kind (VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, 8mm Cassettes, Hi8) can be transferred for archive purposes using our Simple Cheap option starting at $24.94 for up to 1 hour of content. If you would like a DVD with an interactive menu (great if you are giving the DVDs as a gift) prices start at $34.95 for up to 1 hour of content. *Please call to find out if your order qualifies for any quantity discounts

Question 4

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la opción de "DVD interactivo" y la opción de DVD "Simple y barato"?

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Both transfer options will have the same exact material on them. Simple Cheap DVDs just come with fewer bonus features than Interactive DVDs. Simple Cheap DVDs have automatically laid chapters to aid in shuffling through the material and will play when inserted with the click of a button. Interactive DVDs come with a custom label, interactive title menu screen, scene selections menus with motion thumbnails that are custom set by subject, and menu music just like movies you rent.

Question 5

¿Dónde se realiza el trabajo de transferencia de video?

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All work is done on premises.

Question 6

¿Cuánto tiempo llevará transferir mis videos?

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Video tapes can generally be transferred in the amount of time it takes to play through the material. For example, a 1 hour video will take about an hour to transfer.

Question 7

¿Qué tipo de videos puedes transferir?

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8mm Film, Super 8mm Film, VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, USB Flash Drives, Firewire Hard Drives, 8mm Cassette, Digital 8, Mini DV (Digital Video), DVD, Streaming to Web, Email Encoding, Camcorder, Sandisk, iPhone Transfer.

Question 8

¿Puedo reproducir sus DVD en mi computadora?

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Yes. As long as your computer has a DVD drive and video player software installed, you should have no problem viewing our DVDs.

Question 9

¿Puedes hacer mis videos HD?

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Video transfer will give you an end product that is the same as the original. We are transferring your material from its original format onto a DVD without changing/editing it in any way.

Question 10

¿Cuánto material cabe en un DVD?

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Up to 2 hours per Simple Cheap DVD, or 1.5 hours per Interactive DVD.

Question 11

¿Puedes poner todos mis videos en un DVD?

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We strongly recommend that each video tape have it’s own DVD.

Question 12

¿Puedo hacer mis propias copias de los DVD que producen?

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We use the most widely compatible DVDs. If you have been able to copy DVDs before, you should have no trouble with ours.

Question 13

¿Puedes arreglar cintas de videocasete rotas?

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We have had success repairing video cassettes in the past but we cannot make any guarantees. We would be happy to look at your tape and give you an assessment.

Question 14

No puedo hacer que mi video se reproduzca. ¿Me lo puedes transferir?

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Please let us know if your video tapes have been troublesome when you drop them off. We will know to monitor them more closely. We have had success repairing video cassettes in the past but we cannot make any guarantees. We would be happy to look at your tape and give you an assessment

Question 15

¿Pueden mejorar la calidad de imagen de mi video?

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Improving image quality involves editing. Custom quotes are available for editing at an hourly rate. Please inquire.

Question 16

¿Pueden mejorar la calidad de audio de mi video?

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Improving audio quality involves editing. Custom quotes are available for editing at an hourly rate. Please inquire.

Question 17

¿Puedes hacer etiquetas de DVD?

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Yes. We have the ability to design custom label artwork or can use the design you provide. We can print labels directly on disks.

Question 18

¿Ofrecen duplicación masiva? ¿Cuántas copias de DVD puedo pedir?

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We specialize in small quantity custom orders but can accommodate larger duplication projects. Please inquire.

Question 19

¿Hay algún descuento por copias múltiples?

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Yes, we offer quantity discounts. Please inquire.

Question 20

¿Qué tipo de rollos de película puede transferir?

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We can transfer 8mm, super 8, super 8 with sound, and 16mm film.

Question 21

¿Cuánto cobran por la transferencia de rollos de película a DVD?

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We charge by diameter of the reel. Three inch film reel=$18, Five inch film reel=$35, Seven inch film reel=$45. *Please call to inquire about quantity discounts.

Question 22

¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda en transferir mis carretes de película a DVD?

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It really depends on how many you have. Most film reel projects take about a week to complete. We can give you an individualized time estimate when you meet with us to drop off your project.

Question 23

¿Puedes transferir mi  vídeo a un disco duro externo o una unidad flash?

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Yes, we transfer video to external hard drives and flash drives as well as DVDs. Please inquire so we can discuss what size and format would be appropriate for your project.

Question 24

¿Cuál es la mejor manera de conservar mis videos?

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The best way to preserve your videos is to get them digitized. Tapes are not able to withstand the test of time without colors bleeding, etc. DVDs are great and easy to use. We highly recommend ordering extra copies in case one gets lost or scratched. Hard drives are also wonderful especially if you would like to edit your own movies.

Question 25

Me puedes ayudar  conservar mis fotografías familiares?

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We are able to scan photos and turn them into a video slideshow set to music for you to enjoy. If you have negatives or slides we can offer you an honest referral to a local business specializing in still images and photography.

Question 26

puedes poner mi video  ¿YouTube?

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Yes, we can upload your video to the internet for easy sharing with family and friends. Please inquire.

Question 27

¿Todavía tienes preguntas?

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Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

Film & Video Transfer FAQs