old file format conversion<\/a>.\u00a0 They do both video and audio files.<\/p>\nIn addition to conversion, Tom and his team can edit your stuff to add some pizazz.\u00a0 So if those ancient 8mm movies of me winning the 50 meter freestyle at the AAU open back when I was ten look green, he can apply color correction.\u00a0 He could also add music, sound effects, titles and special effects.\u00a0 As a former Hollywood film editor, Tom could take my life and turn it into an actually-fun-to-watch video extravaganza.<\/p>\n
Maybe he could even put my head on Steven Burke accepting his diploma.\u00a0 (It’s OK Dad, I know graduation ceremonies are boring.)<\/p>\n
Tom wrote a brief article for Video Production Tips readers explaining everything they do.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Here it is.<\/p>\n
AzCopyCats offers conversions for 45, 33 & 1\/3, 78 and audio cassette to CD.\u00a0 These conversions are done in house by myself or my partner Peter.\u00a0 All audio conversions are labeled with either a scan from the album cover or the side one label from the record.\u00a0 If there are no covers we use an appropriate generic label.\u00a0 The audio tracks are separated and run through de-click programs which will remove 90% to 95% of the clicks and pops inherent with older records.<\/p>\n
The video side of AzCopyCats is the area that both Pete and I really love. We convert VHS, BETA and Mini 8 tapes to DVD.\u00a0 These can be straight conversions to DVD or fully edited versions with as much input as the client chooses to add to the process.\u00a0 We cast off\u00a0 the shackles of home video and create a true movie experience through the use of professional editing.\u00a0 Titles, blowups, move ins, color correction and music are just a few of the tools that we use in this process.<\/p>\n
There are many services that know how to operate editing software, but very few that know how to edit.\u00a0 AzCopyCats is the only service that allows you to have your video edited by an A.C.E. (American Cinema Editors) editor with 30 years experience. Whether you want us to edit your video on our own or if you want full input as the cut progresses is totally up to you.<\/p>\n
We can send out your 8mm and 16mm film for conversion but we actually recommend that you do that so that you know what you have before we begin the editing process. Most film houses do one lite conversions (the entire film reel is set to one exposure), so to get the best quality the brightness must be adjusted for the black and white reels and the color corrected on the color reels for maximum viewing quality.\u00a0 With professional video editing, scene transitions, titles and music you can change awkward silent home movies into an adventure back in time!<\/p>\n
AzCopyCats also converts slides and photos to\u00a0 CD slide shows. For this format we offer straight conversions and a fully edited, color enhanced version with your choice of music and titles.<\/p>\n
AzCopyCats offers a full range of services from straight conversion to the ultimate experience for the discriminating client who wants a unique listening or viewing experience that is matched by none in the industry.<\/p>\n
We look forward to preserving and bringing life to your memories.<\/p>\n
Thomas M. Pryor A.C.E.<\/p>\n
Thanks Tom.\u00a0 In the not-too-distant future, expect a BIG box from me!<\/p>\n
Thanks for reading Video Production Tips<\/p>\n
Lorraine Grula<\/p>\n
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