Inside every DVD and CD is a reflective layer of material, usually made of some type of metal composite, that helps the DVD (or CD) player to read the information contained on the disc. A Gold DVD is a DVD that uses 24k gold as the reflective layer within the disc....
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DVD or Digital, which is better for converting film or video?
When you're ready to convert your 8mm film, super 8 film, 16mm film, vhs tapes, Hi8 tapes or vhs c tapes, you'll need to decide if you want them on DVD, digital (file) or both. By digital file I am referring to a digital video file that can be in MP4, AVI or MOV...
How do you know when it’s too late to transfer 8mm or 16mm film?
Does your 8mm or 16mm film smell like vinegar? Due to the age of most film it's becoming a lot more common to see signs of film going bad. We're seeing more and more reels of film showing signs of fading, warping, color-shifting, shrinking, mold, and acetate film base...
What’s the difference between 8mm film and 8mm video tape?
We get a lot of calls from people with questions about transferring 8mm film to digital and DVD. After several minutes of conversation I discover they are actually talking about 8mm video tapes they want to convert, not film. Other times people have called inquiring...
Film to DVD and Digital Transfer Processes Explained
There are many different methods available for transferring film to DVD and digital and a significant difference in the levels of quality between them. Since most companies don't reveal very much about their service, it's hard to know what you're really getting. You...
How labeling a DVD or CD affects the life of the disc
The way a disc is labeled can affect the life of the disc and/or how it will perform inside a disc player. I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but if you have any DVDs or CDs that have been written on with a Sharpie or magic marker, the disc contents may be...
4 ways to save your memories
Most movie transfer companies offer conversion from film to DVD only. If your disc ever gets scratched or damaged, you'll have to pay to have all of your movies transferred all over again and that can get expensive. Look at the surface of some of your discs now; how...