How to Digitise Broadcast U-matic Video Tape | Oxford UK
U-matic is an analogue recording videocassette format first shown by Sony in prototype in October 1969, and introduced to the market in September 1971. It was among the first video formats to contain the videotape inside a cassette, as opposed to the various reel-to-reel or open-reel formats of the time.
Transfer your Professional NTSC and PAL tape formats - DVCAM, MiniDV, HDV, Betacam (SP, SX and DigiBeta), Sony IMX, HDCAM, DVCPRO (25/50/100) tapes - U-Matic 3/4", and Sony open reel 1/2" and 1" video tapes. Videotapes to Digital MP4 video file available. Editable DV files with timecode (for PC or Mac) available upon request. 7-10 day average delivery time.
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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. | |||||||
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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 |
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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. |
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