Great Lakes Film Transferring Services
Great Lakes Video has been transferring film to video and DVD for over 27 years. All work is done on site and includes the following:
*FREE grain reduction and color correction, flicker-free transfer.
*FREE splicing and cleaning (if required)
*FREE removal of all leaders, splices, dark spots, flashes.
*FREE customized opening menu.
*FREE archival backup DVD of your film.
Add ons:
You can add titles, background music, or customized chapters to your DVD. Please call for more information.
*Films that are upside down or backwards will have to be respooled and may require an additional fee. To get an idea of how much film you have to transfer, please call our studio for a free estimate.
*FREE grain reduction and color correction, flicker-free transfer.
*FREE splicing and cleaning (if required)
*FREE removal of all leaders, splices, dark spots, flashes.
*FREE customized opening menu.
*FREE archival backup DVD of your film.
Add ons:
You can add titles, background music, or customized chapters to your DVD. Please call for more information.
*Films that are upside down or backwards will have to be respooled and may require an additional fee. To get an idea of how much film you have to transfer, please call our studio for a free estimate.
Video Transfer Services
The safest way to preserve your precious family memories or corporate history is to back up your media to a digital format. Videotape does not last forever.
The simple act of watching, rewinding or fast forwarding can cause a breakdown of the magnetic particles on the surface of your videotape, and certain adverse conditions (such as temperature fluctuations and moisture) can accelerate this process.
The simplest way to prevent the loss of your video is to have a digital backup made of any media you deem irreplaceable. We recommend DVD for this purpose. We work with all formats: 8mm video, Mini DV video, VHS, VHS-C, Super VHS and Digital 8. All video to DVD transfers include careful monitoring, removal of blank or tv spots, and custom packaging.
Not all video to DVD service companies are created equal! Many of them will NOT trim blank spots, make adjustments or skip television programs recorded on family video masters. Make sure yours is providing you with a carefully monitored, high quality transfer on premium media --media should be treated to withstand smudging, scratching and moisture.
The simple act of watching, rewinding or fast forwarding can cause a breakdown of the magnetic particles on the surface of your videotape, and certain adverse conditions (such as temperature fluctuations and moisture) can accelerate this process.
The simplest way to prevent the loss of your video is to have a digital backup made of any media you deem irreplaceable. We recommend DVD for this purpose. We work with all formats: 8mm video, Mini DV video, VHS, VHS-C, Super VHS and Digital 8. All video to DVD transfers include careful monitoring, removal of blank or tv spots, and custom packaging.
Not all video to DVD service companies are created equal! Many of them will NOT trim blank spots, make adjustments or skip television programs recorded on family video masters. Make sure yours is providing you with a carefully monitored, high quality transfer on premium media --media should be treated to withstand smudging, scratching and moisture.
Great Lakes Film Transfer Services to DVD
Our technicians are available and able to help you transfer your video to a format that you can save for decades to come. The most popular mediums that are team transfers are:
- 8mm Film to DVD
- 35mm Film to DVD
- VHS to DVD
Audio Transfer Services
From your vinyl record, audiocassette or reel to reel originals.
Just as with videotape, audio masters degrade over time. To preserve your audio memories, we recommend our digital audio transfer service. All standard projects include:
1. Loading the project via a sound board into the computer while we adjust treble, bass, audio channels and levels.
2. Applying noise reduction, hiss reduction and crackle/pop eliminators.
3. Trimming of dead or blank spots and applying fade ins and outs if needed.
4. Track separation for vinyl records or professional audio cassettes.
Just as with videotape, audio masters degrade over time. To preserve your audio memories, we recommend our digital audio transfer service. All standard projects include:
1. Loading the project via a sound board into the computer while we adjust treble, bass, audio channels and levels.
2. Applying noise reduction, hiss reduction and crackle/pop eliminators.
3. Trimming of dead or blank spots and applying fade ins and outs if needed.
4. Track separation for vinyl records or professional audio cassettes.
Slide and Photo Transfer Services
The safest way to preserve your family memories or corporate history is to preserve your media digitally. Get your media backed up onto convenient CD or DVD and you will be able to treasure those memories for years to come.
Slides Archived to CD as still images (300 dpi)
The perfect option if you want your media archived and backed up as digital still images to email, produce your own slide show, or easily provide copies to family members. Images are scanned, color corrected, cropped and saved as .jpg images. Free dust and scratch removal included.
Photos Archived to CD as still images (300 dpi)
Photos can be any size up to 8 1/2 x 11. Images are scanned, color corrected, cropped and saved as individual .jpgs. Free dust and scratch removal included.
Slide/Photo Montage (Slide Show) on DVD
Your photos and slides become a first class production when we edit them with transitions, titles, and music onto convenient DVD. Perfect for anniversaries, family get-togethers and holidays.
NOTE: Slides must be loose or in carousels. Photos must be removed from books or albums and non-mounted. Number all materials in the order in which you want them to appear on the CD or DVD. Metal slide holders and plastic slide covers must be removed prior to placing your order. Additional handling fees will apply to slides or photos which are in metal or plastic covers.
If you prefer, we can also scan materials to your provided USB drive.
There is no additional charge to group photos or slides into specific folders on your master, provided groups are labelled n advance (example: Slides 1969-1973).
Slides Archived to CD as still images (300 dpi)
The perfect option if you want your media archived and backed up as digital still images to email, produce your own slide show, or easily provide copies to family members. Images are scanned, color corrected, cropped and saved as .jpg images. Free dust and scratch removal included.
Photos Archived to CD as still images (300 dpi)
Photos can be any size up to 8 1/2 x 11. Images are scanned, color corrected, cropped and saved as individual .jpgs. Free dust and scratch removal included.
Slide/Photo Montage (Slide Show) on DVD
Your photos and slides become a first class production when we edit them with transitions, titles, and music onto convenient DVD. Perfect for anniversaries, family get-togethers and holidays.
NOTE: Slides must be loose or in carousels. Photos must be removed from books or albums and non-mounted. Number all materials in the order in which you want them to appear on the CD or DVD. Metal slide holders and plastic slide covers must be removed prior to placing your order. Additional handling fees will apply to slides or photos which are in metal or plastic covers.
If you prefer, we can also scan materials to your provided USB drive.
There is no additional charge to group photos or slides into specific folders on your master, provided groups are labelled n advance (example: Slides 1969-1973).
Digital Transfer Services
As part of our service, we make all film, video, audio, and photography transfers available in a digital format too. While a physical DVD or CD is handy, it can break down over time, get scratched, or simply lose its quality. Our technicians can take any older format piece of media and transform it to a file that you can easily save to your computer. From there, you can save it to a flash drive or other medium, easily making as many copies as you'd like. Another great benefit to this service, you'll easily be able to share your digital media via email with friends and family. Learn more about our digital transfers below, or check out our CD and DVD duplication service.
35mm or 8mm Film Transfer to Digital
This film transfer service takes your original film, transferring it to a digital video file. Our technician also edits the film to erase any blind spots, grain, or flashes.
Transfer Analog Video to Digital File
Similar to the film transfer, we'll take your analog video -- VHS, film reel, etc. -- and transforms it into a modern digital format. Our technicians edit out any blank spots or errors in your analog video, so you're left with an easily shareable masterpiece.
Transfer Audio Tape to Digital File
Our team can take your cassette tape, 8-track, vinyl record, or CD, and transfer it to a digital audio file. From there, you can upload it, share it, even save it to your smartphone. Each piece of audio is edited, removing pesky dead spots, audio noise, and crackling.