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Convert Broadcast Tapes to Digital
Broadcast tapes are a variety of professional video tape formats generally used for television or motion picture production due to their superior picture and sound quality. Unfortunately, magnetic tapes such as Betacam, Digibeta, DVCPRO, DVCAM tapes, and others were never designed to last forever. Betacam tapes and other broadcast formats can begin to decay within 5 years of recording and continue to lose quality as time goes on.
Do not keep your professional master tapes in a dusty storage room any longer and risk them getting worse. Let us digitize your broadcast tapes to high-quality digital files to ensure they are safe from harm and can be enjoyed once again. Call today or place your order online to transfer Betacam, Digibeta, 3/4U-Matic, DVCPRO & DVCAM to Digital.
Accepted Video Formats
Our pricing for Broadcast Tape transfer service
| 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 | 25% | $32.00 |
| 100-200 | 30% | $30.00 |
| 200+ | CALL |
| ADDITIONAL BROADCAST 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 Order 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 Broadcast Tape Transfer Process
Once your broadcast tapes are received at our secure facility in NJ, they are labeled and logged into our order tracking system. Our skilled video technicians convert betacam to digital, as well as all other formats using state-of-the-art equipment and software.
Each video tape is processed in real-time from beginning to end to ensure every moment is preserved. We use professional tape decks with IEEE 1394, SDI, or component output connections for a direct digital capture to raw, uncompressed AVI files. All tapes are captured utilizing TBC (time base correction) and video filtering technology to eliminate jitter, stabilize playback errors, and enhance picture quality.
Once each tape is captured in its entirety, black space is removed from the beginning and end of each video before being converted to MP4, MOV, AVI, Apple ProRes (or any other digital format you prefer). Each video file is reviewed for quality assurance and put onto your delivery media of choice (Flash Drive, Hard Drive or DVD). Your new digital files can be used for professional and/or archival purposes as you please.
Broadcast Video Quality and Resolution
With over 25 years of experience, our goal is to transfer your broadcast tapes to digital with the highest picture and sound quality. We transfer broadcast tapes such as DVCAM, DVCPRO, U-Matic, and Betacam to digital at the same resolution as the original recording, so there is no loss of quality. These tapes have a native resolution of 720×480 in NTSC format or 720x 576 in PAL format. Smooth Photo Scanning offers video digitization services for the following lists of professional broadcast video tapes:
NTSC & PAL Formats – Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, DigiBeta, HDV, DVCAM, HDCAM, DVCPRO25/50/100, MiniDV, VHS, VHS-C and Hi8 tapes
NTSC Only (no PAL) – 3/4″ U-Matic Tapes, Open Reel 1/2″ and 1″ Tapes.
The benefits of converting broadcast tapes to digital are many. Having your footage backed up to high-quality digital files ensures that those important moments will live on forever. Digital files do not deteriorate or fade over time, and can be copied, shared, and enjoyed with ease. Whether you have a handful of broadcast tapes or work for an organization with an archive of thousands, we have the experience and equipment to get the job done right.
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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.
