Corporate Broadcast Tape Conversion to 10bit, Pro-Res , MPEG4 Outputs
Broadcast Video Quality and Resolution Conversion
Oxford Duplication specialise in the preservation of analogue video, audio and motion film archives for historical libraries, companies, governments and institutions.
Our broadcast workflow injestion supports clients with audio-visual video tape digitisation from 1 tape to 1000's. Based around World Leading AWS conversion and Blackmagic units we can support archives and production clients.
We offer professional video outputs to include 10-bit uncompressed, FFV1 lossless video files, all Pro-Res outputs, Quicktime .MOV to the recommended quality outputs in line with iASA Industry Standards.
Output Formats: Uncompressed 10-bit AVI | FFV1 Uncompressed | ProRes 422 HQ HD | ProRes 422 | Avid DNxHD | AVI | MOV | H264 | DPX.
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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HDCAM SR • HDCAM • DIGITAL BETACAM • DVCPRO HD • 3/4" U-MATIC • BETACAM SP • DVCAM • HI8 • BETACAM SX • VHS NTSC + PAL • VHS/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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THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TAPES OR REELS ARE CHARGED SEPARATELY DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OR RARITY OF THE TAPE AND DIGITISATION REQUIREMENTS 1/2" SONY REEL | 1" TYPE C REEL | PHILIPS VCR | PHILPS 2000 | JVC D-9 | HDCAM SR | XDCAM DISC | DVHS |
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VIDEO FORMATS | VIDEO TAPE DESCRIPTION | OUTPUT FORMAT | COST PER UNIT |
PHILIPS N1500 / N1700 VCR | VCR 45 | VCR 60 These large square tapes were the worlds first video cassette recorder. | Pro-Res 422HQ | 70.00 |
JVC D-9/DIGITAL S | Introduced by JVC in 1995. The name changed to D-9 in 1999 by the SMPTE. Available from JVC and Fuji. | Pro-Res 422HQ | 45.00 |
HDCAM SR | HD tape version of Digital Betacam introduced in 1997 that uses an 8-bit 3:1:1 1080i-compatible down-sampled resolution of 1440×1080. | Pro-Res 422HQ | 60.00 |
XDCAM DISC | Digital recording optical disc format introduced by Sony in 2003, its tapeless camcorder system. | Pro-Res 422HQ | 125.00 |
D VHS (NTSC/HD OR PAL SD) | A digital video developed by JVC, in collaboration with Hitachi, Matsushita, and Philips. Originally D stood for "Data", but renamed as "Digital VHS". | Pro-Res 422HQ | 45.00 |
½ INCH SONY/ EIAJ REEL TO REEL | Before Betamax and VHS, were 1/2" video reels. The affordability of Sony Portapak (1967) camera plus VTR system, made it an affordable option. | Pro-Res 422HQ | 100.00 |
1" TYPE C VIDEO TAPE SONY PAL OR NTSC | Helical Scan or SMPTE C introduced by Ampex and Sony in 1976. Replacement for 2-inch quadruplex videotape, replaced the A format. | Pro-Res 422HQ | 125.00 |
PHILIPS VIDEO 2000 (V2000 OR VCC) | Developed by Philips and Grundig to compete with JVC's VHS and Sony's Betamax video technologies. | Pro-Res 422HQ | 90.00 |