DVCAM Video Tape to Pro-Res Digital Files | Oxfordshire UK

CONVERT DVCAM TAPES TO DIGITAL FILES

DVCAM is a Digital Video format, similar to MiniDV and DVCPRO, which was introduced by Sony in the 1990’s geared towards the amateur filmmaker.

Unfortunately, magnetic tape degrades and deteriorates over time. If you still have video footage trapped on obsolete DVCAM cassettes, now is the time to have us digitise them for you. With many years of experience in the digital conversion business, we’re experts at digitising broadcast tapes, including converting DVCAM to digital.

OUR SERVICES IN DVCAM BROADCAST CONVERSION

USING THE HIGH PERFORMANCE, HIGH QUALITY
ENCODING FROM AWS ELEMENTAL AND BLACKMAGIC DECKS

How do you capture video tapes ? We use Blackmagic and AWS Elemental conversion units. With built in high quality de-interlacing, our conversion units offer the most advanced improved image uality with excellent noise reduction. 

What professional machines do you use? U-Matic SP decks, Sony Digital Betacam, DigiBeta, BetacamSP BetacamSX MPEG IMX, DV Decks, DVCam, DVCamHD, Panasonic Decks, DVCPRO, DVCPRO50 - For both large and small video tapes 

Can you up-scale SD to HD? Yes, our hardware can up-scale digital files which offer image sampling, edge detection techniques and multi-direction diagonal filters.

Are tapes cleaned before transfer? All tapes are gently cleaned. This is to ensure the best possible conversion but also to preserve our machinery.

Can I drop orders in or post them to you? You are most welcome to bring orders in to our office. Alternatively, you can send your order using the Post Office or our couriers.

How long do the orders take to process? This depends upon the order and the difficulties associated with magnetic tape.  We would need to assess your order to offer an exact timeline.  If your order is needed in a hurry then we can support you with our express service. 
CORPORATE AND HERITAGE BROADCAST TAPE CONVERSION PRICE LIST
HDCAM • DIGITAL BETACAM • DVCPRO HD • 3/4" U-MATIC • BETACAM SP • DVCAM • BETACAM SX • VHS • VIDEO8 • HI8 • MINIDV
Corporate Broadcast Tapes - Cost Per Tape 1+ 10+ 25+ 50+ 100+ 500+
Viewing File H.264/MPEG-4 32.50 30.00 27.50 25.00 22.50 20.00
Editing File Pro-Res/MOV 50.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 30.00 25.00
Archive 1 FFV1 50.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 30.00 25.00
Archive 2 10bit Uncompressed 60.00 55.00 50.00 45.00 40.00 35.00
Additional Services 1+ 10+ 25+ 50+ 100+ 500+
Up-Converting Digital Files 14.00 12.75 11.25 9.75 9.00 8.00
Additional H264/MPEG4 Access Files   14.00 12.75 11.25 9.75 9.00 8.00
Tape Baking - Sticky Shed Syndrome 14.00 12.75 11.25 9.75 9.00 8.00
All prices exclude VAT @ 20%

Clients are requested to supply their own hard drive, alternatively we can supply these at an addtional cost. Turnaround is dependant upon the project, which can be discussed to suit your requirements.

Our offices are open Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm Friday 8am - 3pm.
29 Banbury Road, Kidlington OX5 1AQ. Parking is available at the front of the building or rear car park.

Contact Us 01865 457000 or email cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com