The prices at The Media Makeover are very competitive. For comparable service, other major retailers charge over double the rates at The Media Makeover.
All formats will be converted to digital files readable by your computer. If you supply your own storage device (e.g. external hard drive), there are no additional charges. If you wish, we have 32gb ($15.00), and 120gb ($35.00) USB drives available for purchase to transfer your media. DVD's are also available at a cost of $10.00/DVD (not recommended due to loss in video quality).
All videos will be put through a restoration process that will improve the quality of your existing footage. Each video will be enhanced using state of the art editing software. Check out the movie below for an example of video that was put through this process.
All formats will be converted to digital files readable by your computer. If you supply your own storage device (e.g. external hard drive), there are no additional charges. If you wish, we have 32gb ($15.00), and 120gb ($35.00) USB drives available for purchase to transfer your media. DVD's are also available at a cost of $10.00/DVD (not recommended due to loss in video quality).
All videos will be put through a restoration process that will improve the quality of your existing footage. Each video will be enhanced using state of the art editing software. Check out the movie below for an example of video that was put through this process.
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BETA Max Format (1975 -early 1990's)
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Beta Max has long since been abandoned, but we can bring those old memories back to life. Most tape survives 25 to 30 years, so now is the time to get those memories preserved into a digital form.
$15/tape (GST included) for all tapes |
VHS/VHS-C Format (1977 - mid 2000's)
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Whether it is a 2 hour tape or 6 hour tape, we can convert your VHS tapes into digital media. For a similar service at London Drugs, the charge is $36 for conversion.
$15/tape (GST included) for all tapes |
8mm, High 8mm Video format, & Digital 8mm formats (early 1990's - late 2000's)
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These three 8mm formats were around for about 15 years from the early 90's to the late 2000's. Many weddings and baby videos were shot with this camera, and these tapes are just beginning to degrade so it is not too late to start reclaiming these memories. Some households still have the storage tapes and memory sticks, but have no method of viewing their memories. At THE MEDIA MAKEOVER, we have the capacity to read, capture, and convert these files to a simpler and easier USB format.
$15/tape (GST included) for all tapes |
DVD Format (1997 - late 2000's)
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While the quality of DVD's will not be compromised for quite some time, having all media in one form (digital) would still be desirable. Conversion of this media is simpler and faster resulting in the lower price of conversions.
$10/DVD (GST included) for all DVD's |
8mm & 16mm Film reels
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For both 8mm and super 8mm reel film, we offer the frame by frame transfer method which provides the best possible clarity and capturing of these precious memories. Unfortunately, we are not able to transfer film that comes with sound.
For our 16mm reel film, we offer the more basic service of transferring the film using the "white wall" technique. This involves playing the film onto a white projection screen then capturing that new image which is an affordable and reasonable quality option. We do not offer the more expensive "Frame X Frame" transfer method for 16mm. If you wish that service, you would have to look at another provider. $22/reel (GST included) for all reels that are 3 minutes in length (the small reels). Larger reels (eg. 20 minute reels) are charged at $50/reel but discounts could be made available. |
Storage media
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We offer USB thumb drives of various sizes. We no longer offer DVD creation as a service. If you provide your own storage device, there is no charge to place your files on your own device.
64gb thumb drive - $20.00/drive 128gb thumb drive - $25.00/drive |
