Mini-DV
Mini-DV copying
We re-tension your tapes before we record. We run the tape through a Panasonic DV1000 deck and then to our Adobe Premiere software. We use the Adobe software to edit your tape, to remove bad spots such as drop outs or black/blank space. We keep the copy as close to the original as possible. If there are edits you want done such as removing scenes, fixing color or adding captions, we can easily do them. When you fill out the Mini DV Project Pricing Form, make sure you indicate changes you want on it in the Special Instructions area. The Minidv Project Pricing Form has many options to review and check off for needs. Make sure to read it thoroughly, and remember, you can always email us with questions. We finish the project by either putting your footage on a DVD or formatting the footage as .MP4 that can be put on a flashdrive or upload to the Cloud so you can download yourself.
Are you unsure of the content of the films or tapes and may need to rearrange the order of them? For all these issues we can help you out - After the material is scanned into a video format, we will give you access to the video via Youtube so you get a chance to review and watch. There are many times that customers do not know what is on the video as they have no access to a device to play back the original film or tape. Having the capability to review the video before the finished product is done is a nice option.
For projects finished on DVD, we use the DVD format DVD-R which is the most widely used format in DVD players. Archival quality DVD's are rated to last up to 100 years. You will receive your DVD in a slim DVD case that has a printed color cover.
For projects finished to .MP4, we compress your final project footage to fit on options like flash drives or the Cloud. The easier access to the recording for you, the easier it will be for you to play on devices that can play videos. Keep in mind that compression sometimes causes a degradation in quality.
Sort your tapes in chronological order. We normally put 2 hours of tape on on DVD. We can record up to 3.5 hours on a Double Layer DVD if necessary. Be sure to fill out the Mini DV Project Pricing Form, this is very important. Rubber band or string them together. Put a sticky note on the pile indicating year, title, any special name. Print out our Mini DV Project Pricing Form located on our Ordering page. Fill out the form and include it with your tapes.
If you are dropping off your tapes at our home/office, see instructions on the order form you are filling out for your project on how/where to drop off. If not, place tapes along with your order form in a strong box, packed to hold your tapes secure. Your local Post Office has boxes that can be purchased to hold your tapes for shipment. Make sure to send us an email (rdmdigital@gmail.com) stating that you are sending the tapes. Send your box to the following address:
RDM Digital
119 North Washington
New Ulm MN 56073
Are you unsure of the content of the films or tapes and may need to rearrange the order of them? For all these issues we can help you out - After the material is scanned into a video format, we will give you access to the video via Youtube so you get a chance to review and watch. There are many times that customers do not know what is on the video as they have no access to a device to play back the original film or tape. Having the capability to review the video before the finished product is done is a nice option.
For projects finished on DVD, we use the DVD format DVD-R which is the most widely used format in DVD players. Archival quality DVD's are rated to last up to 100 years. You will receive your DVD in a slim DVD case that has a printed color cover.
For projects finished to .MP4, we compress your final project footage to fit on options like flash drives or the Cloud. The easier access to the recording for you, the easier it will be for you to play on devices that can play videos. Keep in mind that compression sometimes causes a degradation in quality.
Sort your tapes in chronological order. We normally put 2 hours of tape on on DVD. We can record up to 3.5 hours on a Double Layer DVD if necessary. Be sure to fill out the Mini DV Project Pricing Form, this is very important. Rubber band or string them together. Put a sticky note on the pile indicating year, title, any special name. Print out our Mini DV Project Pricing Form located on our Ordering page. Fill out the form and include it with your tapes.
If you are dropping off your tapes at our home/office, see instructions on the order form you are filling out for your project on how/where to drop off. If not, place tapes along with your order form in a strong box, packed to hold your tapes secure. Your local Post Office has boxes that can be purchased to hold your tapes for shipment. Make sure to send us an email (rdmdigital@gmail.com) stating that you are sending the tapes. Send your box to the following address:
RDM Digital
119 North Washington
New Ulm MN 56073
