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Convert DVCPRO Tapes to Digital
DVCPRO is a Digital Video format, similar to MiniDV and DVCAM, which was introduced by Panasonic in 1995 for professional and broadcast use. While these magnetic particle tapes were once considered cutting edge technology, they are susceptible to deterioration over time.
We have the video equipment and experience necessary to transfer all of your DVCPRO tapes to high quality digital files that can be viewed and edited with modern devices. Call or place your order online to digitize your outdated tapes, before it’s too late.
Accepted Videotape Formats:
Our Pricing for DVCPRO Transfer Services
| QUANTITY | BULK DISCOUNT | PRICE PER TAPE (UP TO 60 MINUTES) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | $40.00 | |
| 11-25 | 10% | $36.00 |
| 26-50 | 15% | $34.00 |
| 51-100 | 20% | $32.00 |
| 100-200 | 25% | $30.00 |
| 200+ | CALL |
| ADDITIONAL DVCPRO TAPE TRANSFER OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Capture Video Footage Over 60 Minutes | $10 per Tape |
| Create Video DVD with Custom Menu & Case | $15 per DVD |
| Additional DVD Copies | $9 per DVD |
| Custom On-Screen Titles | $5 per Title |
| Repair, Re-case, Re-spool Damaged Tape | up to $35 |
| Custom Video Editing Service | $55 per hour |
Every DVCPRO Transfer Includes:
- Professional Transfer to MP4, MOV, AVI or Apple ProRes Files
- Real-time capture using professional video decks
- Custom Naming of Video Files by Label
- TBC video filtering to eliminate jitter & improve quality
- Free Shipping for Orders Over $250
- Free Pickup for Orders over $500 (NYC Tri-State Area)
Our DVCPRO Transfer Process
Your DVCPRO tapes can be dropped off or shipped to our production facility in Lodi, New Jersey, less than 10 miles from New York City. Our skilled video technicians transfer DVCPRO tapes to Digital or DVD using professional playback decks and high-end capture software, coupled with TBC video filtering to maximize quality.
Each video tape is captured to digital in real-time via firewire or SDI (serial digital interface) output connections to ensure every frame is preserved at the highest quality. Our video transfer techs review all footage, trim out blank space from the beginning and end of each recording, then convert the files to MP4, AVI, MOV, or Apple ProRes according to your needs.
Your newly digitized videotapes are saved to a thumb drive, external hard drive, and/or burned to DVD. The video files are named according to the labels on each tape. Pricing is based on a per tape basis with quantity discounts for higher volumes. Whether you have a handful of tapes in your personal archive or work for a company with hundreds or even thousands of tapes, we can digitize your tapes in a timely fashion.
DVCPRO Tape Quality and Resolution
We transfer DVCPRO tapes to digital or DVD at the native resolution of the original recording to ensure there is no loss of quality. DVCRO25 records at 25Mb/s while DVCPRO50 records at 50Mb/s, both at a resolution of 720×480 for NTSC format or 720×576 for PAL format. DVCPRO-HD records at a rate of 100Mb/s at a resolution of 1280×1080.
Transferring DVCPRO tapes to digital ensures that your archival footage is safely backed up and protected from further deterioration or loss of content. Digital files don’t deteriorate or fade over time; and can be enjoyed, copied, shared or edited without the need for expensive equipment.
Smooth Photo Scanning offers video transfer services for the following professional broadcast tape formats:
NTSC & PAL Formats – Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, DigiBeta, HDV, DVCAM, HDCAM, DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO-HD, MiniDV, VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, and Hi8 tapes
NTSC Only (no PAL) – 3/4″ U-Matic Tapes, Open Reel 1/2″ and 1″ Tapes.
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We had such a great experience with Smooth Photo Scanning, and I really can’t recommend them enough. We brought them a very old book with Sanskrit/Devanagari text, which turned out to be a much more complicated project than a standard book scan. Brandon took the time to go through the book, understand exactly what we were trying to accomplish, and talk through the different options with us. One… of the biggest challenges was the OCR. Devanagari wasn’t compatible with the typical OCR programs they normally work with, but instead of just telling us it couldn’t be done, Brandon independently researched different OCR programs and tested several options on our pages. He spent a lot of extra time trying to find something that might actually work for us which was so above and beyond of him. The scanning itself was incredible. The book was scanned completely non-destructively, with absolutely no damage to it, and the quality of the finished images is beautiful. We were honestly amazed at how clear and professional everything came out. The pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the amount of time and care that went into the project. We were also on a bit of a time crunch because we were trying to get the material ready to begin working with our teacher, and everyone went above and beyond to accommodate our timeline. Everyone we interacted with was super understanding and helpful.. While we were there Brandon also took the time to show us some of the incredible archival work they’ve done, involving places like Madison Square Garden and historical works. It was extremely fascinating to see the level of care and expertise that goes into preserving these materials. We are so grateful to Brandon and the whole team. They were amazing to work with and this truly is a passion for all of them. The quality of the scans is amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. If you have something valuable or irreplaceable that you need scanned, especially if it requires extra care, I would seriously recommend Smooth Photo Scanning. 11 out of 10!
- Apoorva YaddanapudiGoogle review
Great experience overall. I brought in my paintings to be scanned and they had everything done same day, which I really appreciated. The customer service was very friendly , professional, and made the process smooth. The quality came out exactly how I needed. Definitely a solid spot if you're an artist looking to get your work digitized . I will be back for sure .
- Tamar RobinsonGoogle review
I brought in 17 beta tapes from an old camcorder and within a week and a half they were put on a thumb drive! Excellent service, really nice people that work there! I highly recommend! It was so nice to be able to share these videos from almost 30 years ago with my grown children! They loved seeing themselves as little kids.
- Lesley RafesGoogle review
The old video tape that Brandon had digitized for me had presented a few difficulties on my end. I got back in touch with him with questions a couple of times, via email. He responded quickly every time and guided me to find a solution to the problem. He is a very responsible and professional businessman. I highly recommend Smooth Photo Scanning.
- Guillermo GallegosGoogle review
I had three very old family group photos colorized by Smooth Photo Services and the result was amazing, seemingly bringing those persons back to life with perfectly chosen colors, an excellent job. I wholeheartedly recommend them for your more important b&w photos.
