Digital Memories

 Thanks for the digital Turkey Day Memories! 

The holidays are  upon us and whether you're going "over the river and through the woods" or "headin' for Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie" or having guests at home nothing makes for a thankful heart quite like spending time with loved ones!   Many homes have a Thanksgiving tradition where everyone around the table shares what they are thankful for.  We thought we'd go around the country and share a few "thanksgiving" stories of our happy Home Video Studio customers who had their old tapes transferred and/or edited for DVDs: 

Lorenzo and Selena from California had their wedding video edited and transferred to DVD.  Here's what they had to say: "We want to say THANK YOU! for the wonderful job and professionalism in which you treated our priceless memories.  Our wedding video was shot by a family member as we had no money at the time that we got married to have it professionally made.  The video needed a lot of editing and the personal touch that you provided. I thank God that we found you and for making our Wedding an everlasting memory, captured just like the way we wanted. Thank you, thank you..." 

Amanda from Minnesota had all her old tape formats transferred to DVD: "I am so happy to have all of my VHS and 8mm tapes now on DVDs! I no longer have to worry about losing wonderful family memories as the tapes get older. Thanks!" 

Jeanette from New Jersey had some Beta tapes transferred to DVD:  "I had some very old, but important Betamax videos turned into DVD's. They are wonderful and they will be a great Christmas Present. Thanks!" 

Eva from Ohio needed a tape repair and transfer:  "I sent an old VHS tape that was twisted and stuck in the VCR to Home Video Studio for repair and then transferred to a DVD. I would highly recommend Home Video Studio to anyone.  Thank you!" 

What could be better than getting all your old video tapes transferred to the digital format of your choice? It's the perfect gift and one of the most important things you can do for yourself, your kids and/or your grandchildren.  Why not gather up all your old tape formats - VHS, VHSC, 8mm, and minis - and get here before the Holiday rush. We can answer any questions and help you get started. The key thing is get started now! The best thing about transferring your videos to DVD is that, once the master DVD is made, copies are a cinch. They are quick to make, inexpensive and always available for that last minute gift. 

The more thought you put into this gift the better it will be.

 Call us today and let's get started putting your memories onto Platinum Archival DVDs for the ultimate Holiday Gift! 

Got Slides?

Got 35mm Slides? Slide on in to HVS and transfer them to DVD

Who's it from?

It's the perfect time to digitize your slides

You hear a lot about getting your old print photographs digitized and stored on a medium that is safer, more efficient and less voluminous. But what about 35mm slides? All across this great land circular carousels are stacked in closets and attics. In homes from all corners of the globe little yellow boxes with slides have been sitting in the back of desk drawers for decades. Do you have any of these? Over time the images on these slides can begin to fade away, so you should take action to preserve them now and for generations to come. Your 35 mm slides are a goldmine of memories and notable events. We've seen slides that tell of a lifetime of family summer vacations. We've seen slides that chronicle the beginning days of a now-Fortune 500 business. We've seen slides that document a soldier's tour in Viet Nam. And the good news is that, just as today's scanning technology allows us to digitize photos it also allows us to achieve the same or better results digitizing slides in all their 35mm splendor! We take a hands-on approach to scanning and restoring your slides:

•               No batch-processing. Each image is scanned in high-resolution, cropped, color-corrected and restored. (in many cases even better than it ever was!)

•               Dirt, dust or scratches? We have the professional technology available to digitally "mend" many of the ravages of time and the elements.

•               Your slides never leave our sides! Did you know some in our business send your slides away? Sometimes as far away as India? Your slides will stay with us!

Here's how to get started:

•               Gather all your slides and come by. And don't worry about duplicates...if you have any we can take them out.

•               If you have loose slides put them in an aluminum foil box or a plastic wrap box.

•               If you have a lot of slides you may qualify for a quantity discount.

       

Once you get your slides digitized we will provide you:

•               A Photo video Keepsake - We'll edit your photos to our custom music track and create a unique keepsake on DVD.

•               A separate data DVD - All your images digitized in one place for easy archival, printing, etc.

•               Your original slides back - Everything is intact when we're finished and you can take your originals back.

We have the knowledge, the experience and the professional equipment to handle your 35mm slide project. We're also proud to say your slides will stay by our side! Call us today to find out more!!

HVS' Top Five Things to do with your Digital Photos

1. Get them off of your memory card or camera memory. 
It's too easy to lose your precious photos if you keep them on your camera. Download them to your computer. (or maybe two computers) or a hard drive.


2. Organize and name them. 
In the future you will be glad you took the time now to organize your photos. Do it anyway you decide to (e.g. 2010 >Vacations>Disneyworld) but years from now you'll be glad your photos aren't just numbers.


3. Keep original unedited photos. 
Always save the unedited versions of your photos as your archived source photo.


4. Archive them to CD or DVD. 
This is where you can really protect your memories. If they are on disc you can store them in a variety of places, such as a safety deposit box.


5. Don't trust anyone else with your photos. 
Online photo sharing sites are great for sharing photos, but don't trust them for storing the only copy of your photos.

HVS

Home Video Studio -  Savers of the Family Archives 


We begin this month's newsletter with a very recent true story: Betty, a Home Video Studio customer, brought in thousands of feet of film to be transferred to DVD. It was obvious from her packing, her careful labeling, and even the spreadsheet she used to classify everything that this collection was her pride and joy. Memories dating as far back as 1940 included birthdays, weddings, vacations, and school activities. Lo and behold, as the film was being prepared for transfer it was discovered that over half of it had literally turned to powder due to improper storage and the ravages of time. You can imagine the disappointment this customer felt! Don't let this happen to you! At Home Video Studio we have a mission to protect your family's heritage and invaluable documents, in fact, our theme this year is "Savers of the Family Archives." We have seen the effects that natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and fires have on your life's legacy. We know what time and elements can silently do to your most valuable treasures. Take steps today and let us help you digitize all of your photos, videos, documents, mementos, and important papers to a more disaster-proof digital format whether that's CD, DVD or files onto a hard drive. Think of this as purchasing insurance. The value of preserving these precious items is priceless. How do you get started? The first step is to get organized. Are your effects in order? Are your photos, videos, and/or film organized? Are they in random boxes, unmarked memory cards, on your cell phone, or your flip cam? Where are your important papers? Are they in one place? Don't forget that, as Savers of the Family Archives, we make house calls and can help you categorize your family's artifacts. In addition to all of the memories, there are some very practical documents and records that need to be safeguarded as well. These might include: Birth Certificates Property titles Citizenship papers Military records Social Security Cards Bank accounts Wills Insurance policies Passports Powers of attorney Marriage certificates Family tree When we are finished, you will have all the important artifacts that make up your life digitized and organized on a small, easy and convenient medium and stored in one safe place like a safety deposit box or a fireproof safe! Wouldn't that be comforting to know? Another amazing benefit of this process is that you now have instant access to all the important items in your possession. You can retrieve your favorite photos and make copies for loved ones. You can enjoy videos and film at the touch of a button, and, of course, your personal records are now preserved indefinitely, ready for uncomplicated access in case of an emergency.


 As Savers of the Family Archives we take your family's treasures very seriously. Call Home Video Studio today to preserve them for generations to come! Welcome Your local Home Video Studio is part of the world's leading international video production services franchise. We have studios located in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Home Video Studio provides video production and post production services for consumers, businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations! Savers of the Family Archives ™ Don't let natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, floods or fires ruin your personal property. Take steps today to protect your priceless possessions like photographs, films, videos, memorabilia and personal documents. Home Video Studio's Savers of the Family Archives service was designed especially with this in mind. Our studios can copy everything digitally on DVD or on I-Pod for easy viewing and safekeeping. Don't wait for tragedy to strike before it's too late to save your treasured memories. Call Home Video Studio now! 


Philip and Suzi Beech 
15179 NW Blakely Lane 
Portland, OR 97229
503-716-8578
philip.b@homevideostudio.com 
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 About Home Video Studio - Portland  


Your local Home Video Studio offers a wide range of professional video production services to consumers and businesses alike. We value our customers and want to thank you for being a part of our success! Home Video Studio strives to make your experience with us enjoyable and truly memorable. Our specialties include video production, video editing, home movie and video transfers, CD and DVD duplication, and much more! For all of your video needs, call Home Video Studio today for an appointment! 


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"How to upload a video to Youtube.com" To get started, you'll need to have a YouTube account. Go to youtube.com. Click the large blue "Create Account" button. Fill out the form with your personal information. If you have a Gmail address, entering it as your email address in this form will save you some time later. When you're done filling out the form, click the "I Accept" button. If you used your Gmail account when creating your YouTube account, you'll be asked to link them together on the next page. If this is the case, link the accounts. If you did not use your Gmail account (because you don't have one) you'll be asked to create one on the next page. If this is the case, create a Gmail account and it will be linked to your new YouTube account. Now you're signed up and should be automatically signed in. You'll know if you're signed in if you see your YouTube account name in the upper right corner of the screen. If you don't, you should see a "Sign In" link up there. Click that and then sign in with your new YouTube username and password. Make sure you're signed into your account by looking up at the top righthand part of the page. If you see your username, you're signed in. To the left of your username, you'll find a link called "Upload." Click on that. A new page will load and you'll be presented with two options. The first option is a yellow button labeled "Upload video" and a link titled "Record from webcam." You want to click the "Upload video" button. Once you've clicked the "Upload video" button, you'll a new window pop up that will let you select a file from your hard drive. Select the video you want to upload and click the "Choose" button. The video will start to upload and you'll see its progress. Make sure you do not close this page until the video has finished uploading or it will not finish. Once the video has finished uploading it will need to spend some time processing on YouTube's servers before it is ready for viewing online. You'll be able to watch it process at the top of the page. Once it reaches 100%, you'll see a link at the top of the screen that you can click to view your video. When you're on your video's page, you'll be able to watch it and share it. You'll find a button labeled "Share" underneath the video that will provide you with a link to send to other people and a few other sharing options, such as email and Facebook. Congratulations, you've just uploaded your first video to YouTube!