Embrace the Future of Home Movies with Digital Video Archive (DVA) – The Cloud-Based Solution

 Say Goodbye to DVDs and Secure Your Memories with the Innovative DVA Platform

 Introduction

For over a decade, DVDs held the top spot as the preferred medium for transferring and preserving home movies, including old tapes like VHS, 8mm, and Mini DV. However, technology is ever-evolving, and now the Digital Video Archive (DVA) has emerged as a superior alternative. This cutting-edge, cloud-based solution is rapidly becoming the go-to choice for video storage and sharing across the nation. In this blog post, we explore the pitfalls of DVDs and delve into why DVA is the ultimate choice for safeguarding and enjoying your treasured memories.

 

The Decline of DVDs

I'm Freezing! 

Although DVDs were once a popular and convenient means for transferring home movies, they are now becoming increasingly outdated. With many modern devices like Apple computers, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, and smartphones lacking DVD compatibility, it's clear that DVDs are losing their relevance. Moreover, DVDs are shockingly perishable, especially if they aren't archival quality. Numerous individuals and businesses have relied on non-archival DVDs or consumer encoding, inadvertently putting their precious memories at risk. The moment has come to transition your home movies to a safer, more user-friendly format: the Digital Video Archive.

 

Discover Digital Video Archive (DVA)

DVA is a revolutionary MP4 file format, tailor-made for video storage and playback. It boasts customizable metadata, chapter markers, thumbnail images, and more, allowing for a seamless viewing experience on various devices. DVAs can be easily accessed, edited, shared, and securely stored in the cloud at DigitalVideoArchive.com. Share your DVAs with anyone from a single person to your entire network of family and friends, and take advantage of these remarkable benefits:

1. 
   Safe and Secure Storage: DVA ensures your memories are securely archived in the cloud, protecting the
   m from the degradation and loss that plague DVDs. Say goodbye to the worries of fading or damaged videos.
2. Effortless Sharing: DVA offers the perfect platform for privately and securely sharing your videos with family, friends, or any chosen group. Avoid the risks tied to public sharing sites and savor a family-friendly viewing experience.
3. Multi-Device Compatibility: Access your DVAs on your smartphone, computer, tablet, or smart TV, providing you with the freedom to enjoy your memories whenever and wherever you please.
4. Simple Editing and Organization: DVA empowers you to edit and organize your videos with ease. Combine clips, create menus, insert chapter markers, and add titles. Unleash your inner archivist and craft the ultimate video collection.
5. Generous Gifting Options: Share your family home movies with loved ones by "gifting" them a DVA. They'll receive their very own copy, allowing everyone to cherish and revel in these memories for years to come.

Conclusion

The age of DVDs has come to an end. Now is the time to welcome the future of home movie preservation and sharing with the Digital Video Archive. Safeguard your memories, relish the simplicity of sharing and editing, and foster a deeper connection with your loved ones. Make the switch from outdated DVDs to the innovative DVAs today, and join the digital revolution.

 

 

 

 

It's Been Awhile...
Do You Know What Shape Your Videotapes Are In?

VHS is the videotape most people are familiar with. You may have VHS, BETA, 8mm, Mini DV or even some other obscure videotape format. If you're like most people, these tapes are near and dear to you. They hold precious memories of you and your family.  

The fact is your tapes are old. They're wasting away. They've been sitting in a drawer or resting on a shelf for years while you went on about your life. Now is the time to rescue them and transfer their precious images to an archival format. Don't wait until it's too late. Call Home Video Studio at 317-577-8220 or Toll Free 1-800-660-8273. Share this post and receive a 30% discount this weekend. Or go to www.homevideostudio.com/usa.

It's Back! Our Annual Christmas in July Sale! Save up to 50% starting Wednesday July, 13th. Get your Holiday Shopping done early and save a bunch. Don’t miss this opportunity! Call 317-577-8220 or 1-800-660-8273.

Save 30% on Video Tape & DVDs to DVAs Digital Video Archive. It's like Netflix for your Home Movies! View, edit and share your video via Computer, Smartphone, iPad, & LG & Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick & Amazon Fire TVs. Have 50 or more tapes, do them all and save 50%!

Save 50% on 35mm Slide transfer.

Save 30% on Film Transfer (Super 8mm, 8mm & 16mm) to DVD & DVA!

Save 50% on Photos & Negatives to digital file.

Save 30% on DVD and CD Duplication.

Save 30% on Video Tape to DVD.

Save 30% on Audio Cassette & Quarter inch Reel to Reel Audio Transfer to CD/MP3/DVA.

Call 1-800-660-8273 between Wednesday, July 13 and Saturday, July 16th 5:00 pm. You can email us at USA@homevideostudio.com.

You can bring in as many tapes, film, movies, DVDs, 35mm slides, photos, audio cassettes, quarter-inch audio reels as you want.

THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THIS OFFER! TELL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY!

We had a HUGE response last year and we expect an even bigger turnout this year! This sale absolutely ends on Saturday July 16, 5:00 pm. Call us at 317-577-8220 or 1-800-660-8273. You can call and place your order over the phone to receive your special sales discount.

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Your DVDs Are Fading Away... So are your videotapes.

 Your DVDs Are Fading Away... So are your videotapes.

DVDs were the state-of-the-art for more than ten years in the video and home movie transfer industry. But there's a new kid in town: The DVA (Digital Video Archive) – Video in the Cloud. It's like the "Changing of the Guard" – a watershed moment in history. Plus, you may have already found something out. There are a lot of devices that will not play a DVD anymore! Your brand new Apple computer is one of them; plus your IPad, IPhone, Android tablet, smartphone, etc. 

If you have DVDs of your family (or of personal content) from the past five to ten years, beware: your memories are in danger of vanishing! It may already be too late. Of all the old media that we transfer, believe it or not, the DVDs are the most perishable. Here's why: 

Most DVDs are not archival. When Home Video Studio transfers to DVD we always use Platinum Archival DVDs. Most other companies do not. In fact many just use plain old store-bought DVDs. Worse yet, they may have used "consumer" encoding and not Professional Encoding. Even worse, perhaps you or a friend "burned" your DVDs on a home computer. This might have made sense at the time but your images are now in jeopardy of being lost. Those old DVDs are degrading quickly. It's time to transfer to a DVA – Digital Video Archive – Video in the Cloud! 

We'll Transfer Your Old DVDs to DVAs! Watch on your Computer, Smartphone, Tablet & Smart TV! Call us at 1-800-660-8273. 

We wish you all the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day!

 Don't trust the Luck of the Irish (or any sort of luck) to getting your Home Movies transferred! Home Video Studio offers professional video, film and media content transfer, video post-production and production services for consumers, organizations and corporate/commercial clients. We also love working with small businesses. We utilize the latest in computer, video and transfer technology to provide our clients with cutting edge products and old-fashioned service - "Video Services for Everyone" ™.

Home Video Studio specializes in video editing, video to DVA - Digital Video Archive™ (Video on the Cloud), video to DVD transfer, DVD and CD duplication, photo/video montages, Super 8mm, 8mm & 16mm home movie transfers, 35mm slide transfers, smartphone and smart TV transfer, web videos, video tape repair and much more. Whether you need a video from your phone transferred or help in producing a company or organization video, we can help. Call us at 1-800-660-8273. 

We wish you all the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day!

Transfer VHS to Cloud DVA - Digital Video Archive

 It's Been Awhile...

Do You Know What Shape Your Videotapes Are In?

VHS is the videotape most people are familiar with. You may have VHS, BETA, 8mm, Mini DV or even some other obscure videotape format. If you're like most people, these tapes are near and dear to you. They hold precious memories of you and your family. What has brought you to HomeMovieTransfer.com? Whatever it is we understand and we're here to help 

The fact is your tapes are old. They're wasting away. They've been sitting in a drawer or resting on a shelf for years while you went on about your life. Now is the time to rescue them and transfer their precious images to an archival format. Don't wait until it's too late. Here's our process and what we can do to help. 

First, we have been in this business for a long, long time. We understand tape and tape transfer technology. Our founder, Robert Hanley actually started out shooting and editing both film and tape in the 1970's and 1980's. You might say it's in our blood. We know what to do but more than that we have a passion for preserving your memories. It's not just our job, it's our life. 

Home Video Studio has always been committed to keeping ahead of the curve in video technology. In the late 1990's we led the way in the transfer of VHS, VHS-C, 8mm and Mini-DV tapes to DVD. We pioneered the development of HVS DVD Deluxe transfer technology and years later we're still leading the way by providing the exclusive cloud-based Digital Video Archive (DVA).

•  DVA is cloud-based. Your memories are safely archived - never again vulnerable to the elements, breakage, or being lost.
•  Add titles and descriptions to your videos.
•  Organize your videos.
•  Edit your videos with MOTIF! ™ The DVA Editor. 
•  Private share DVAs with friend and family. 
•  You can also easily edit your videos.
•  Memories, videos and DVA... they are one and the same! Never worry about the safety and legacy of your family videos again.
• Call us today at 1-800-660-8273. 
• www.Homevideostuido.com/usa

Home Movie Transfer 8mm, Super 8mm & 16mm

I've loved home movies my whole life. Among my fondest memories growing up in Indiana are the times we dimmed the lights, made some popcorn, started the movie projector, and watched our family adventures on film. I can still remember my Uncle Willard shouting at the screen: “Jump, Jump Robert.” and then laughing so loud! He thought it was so funny that as a two year old, I could not jump! Watching those old movies was the beginning of my love of movies and that's why I've been in this business for over thirty-five years. 

 

Transferring home movies both from film and videotape is a big part of our business. For those of you who don’t know me personally, I got into this business producing, directing and editing TV Commercials and corporate film and video. I used to edit film on my Moviola Flatbed in my mobile home back in Covington, Indiana! (We eventually moved out of that mobile home and I sold the Moviola in the late 1980s. But yes… I started my career cutting film). 

 

So it is kind of fitting that film is a big part of our current business. We understand film and transfer technology. Indianapolis is our headquarters and we have fifty other locations in the United States. I started it all from my fourth bedroom. By the way, if you know someone who likes video, movies, film, computers, tech and/or wants to work from home, send them to us. We put people in the video business. It is a great second or third career. Plus we give you a $3000.00 referral fee if the person you send purchases a studio ($70,000.00 investment). 

 

Back to home movies - we have one of the best transfer systems in the world – a Flashscan system imported from Germany. It takes about $100,000.00 to set up a Flashscan and although we give mom and pop service (that’s a good thing!) we actually have one of the most sophisticated transfer technologies in the world. When you bring or send us your film, we are transferring your precious memories with the best technology and the greatest care. All of our transfer techs have degrees in media and film. We take great care to provide you with the best possible product and service. 

 

What kind of film comes in? We get old16mm from the 1920s through the 1980s and 8mm/Super 8mm from the 1940s to the 1980s - footage that Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma shot – family stuff mostly. The same types of stuff that you found in your Mom’s closet last weekend. Do you have the little blue plastic reels that are the size of the palm of your hand or the little yellow boxes? Perhaps you have a stack of 400’ reels in cans. 

 

We distribute on DVD and DVA. Some of our customers still want DVDs but most now are opting for DVA - Digital Video Archive. Go to www.DigitalVideoArchive.com for more info. They provide a great service. DVAs have the best attributes of the old DVDS so every DVA includes a Chapter Timeline and this really enhances your viewing experience. 

 

Digital Video Archive is like having a movie studio in your browser. Once your film or tape is on DVA, you can go into your DVA account and add or change titles, add descriptions, add chapters and also edit your videos. I know one of the questions you’re thinking… you don’t know what is on a lot of your tapes and reels of film and you wish there was a way to see it. We have a solution to this. Once we have transferred your film to DVA you can watch, figure out what is going on in your videos and then add the proper titles and descriptions. This is a very valuable service. 

 

The other great thing with Digital Video Archive is that you can edit your DVAs! This is huge! You edit online. But the biggest plus to having your tapes and film on DVA is the private sharing. You can instant share your videos with friends and family. This is a wonderful thing and it is so easy. You can access your DVAs from your smart phone, smart TV, tablet or computer. Plus you can upload your smartphone to your DVA account and edit and share that too. 

 

So at Home Video Studio, we have the best of the old tech and the newest/best transfer systems and distributing software in the world – Flashscan and DVA. 

 

Technology has changed but there is still magic in dimming the lights, making popcorn, and reliving those adventures. It's the wheel of life. This is a wonderful business to be in and we love it. Give us a call if we can help you.

1-317-577-8220 or 1-800-660-8273.

or go to our website: www.Homevideostudio.com/cas.

Oh, and I can jump now! 

May the Force be with You!

Robert Hanley

Producer/Director/Editor

President & Founder Home Video Studio