Thinking of transferring your old videotapes to DVD? Think again. You may want to transfer to DVA - The Digital Video Archive Cloud!

Thinking of transferring your old videotapes? There are two ways you can go: Video to DVD Transfer or (newer and better) Video to DVA – Digital Video Archive – watch on your smartphone, tablet, computer and smart TV – Edit, organize and instant share your videos with anyone on the planet! 

Video to DVD Transfer

We specialize in transferring VHS and other videotape formats to DVD using Platinum Archival DVDs, rated to last 100 years. Each tape goes to its own Platinum Archival DVD complete with Smart Chapter Markers and Thumbnail images. We will also imprint the DVD as well if you provide some title information for us. Basically, for tapes up to two hours long, we charge $19.95 per tape. Each tape goes to its own DVD. So if you bring in 1, 2, 3 or up to 4 tapes, your price will be $19.95 per tape to put each tape to its own DVD. Once again each tape goes to its own Platinum Archival DVD. These DVDs are made especially for Home Video Studio to preserve your memories. If you have more than four tapes, you will receive a 20% discount.

Our system uses professional encoding which ensures maximum quality and a great viewing experience for years to come. Oh, one more thing, we can also make additional copies of your DVDs so you can share them with your family and friends.

Video to DVA – Digital Video Archive Transfer - Your Best Option!

Better yet is to have us transfer your old videotapes to DVA so you can watch and share your videos on your smartphone, computer, tablet and smart TV. We’ve been in the transfer business for a long time. We understand it very well and, indeed, it is our passion. DVA is the newest thing and the best way to go in our opinion.  Plus with DVA you do not need to order copies. You can instant share with anyone on the planet for free!

While we still transfer video to Platinum Archival DVDs, more and more of our customers are opting for DVA. It’s safe, secure, private, and ultra-convenient. You can edit and privately share online through your Digital Video Archive account. It’s easy to see why the DVA is rapidly replacing DVD as the media of choice for our customers. 

Here's how it works: Once we have transferred your content to your new DVAs you'll receive an email explaining how to quickly set up your new Digital Video Archive account. Please note that your Digital Video Archive account will be $7.95 monthly (like your Netflix bill) based on the number of tapes you transfer. Digital Video Archive also has a FREE level of account that will hold about three two-hour tapes. So if you only have a few tapes, you won’t have a monthly bill. This is a great way to start. 

With your new DVA account, you can manage, edit, modify and view your movies and videos. You'll want to invite your friends and family to set up their own (free) DVA accounts. This will give them access to the DVAs you would like for them to see and enjoy. Every DVA has smart chapter markers with thumbnail images, just like the old DVDs, so you and your viewers will be able to fully experience each of your videos.

Also, with your new Digital Video Archive account you can immediately begin uploading your own personal videos and smartphone video. You'll be able share these videos with your friends and family as well. Plus, your friends and family will receive their own Digital Video Archive account when you invite them. They will  want to upload their videos too. Soon you'll have new DVAs from them to watch as well!

We are a Digital Video Archive Authorized Representative. of Digital Video Archive. Our DVA Deluxe transfer system uses professional encoding which ensures maximum quality and a great viewing experience whether you are viewing on your smartphone or your huge home theatre screen. 

Ready to get started? Here's our pricing: Basically, for tapes up to two hours long, we charge $29.95 per tape for transfer to DVA. Each tape goes to its own DVA. So if you bring in 1, 2, 3, or up to 4 tapes, your price will be $29.95 per tape to put each tape to its own DVA. If you have more than four tapes, you will receive a 20% discount. Remember with DVA you will not need to spend money on copies for friends and family. 

We do offer free pick-up and delivery service or you may bring your tapes to us. Our address is Home Video Studio, 8148 Raven Rock Drive, Indianapolis, In 46256. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and then from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We are open Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Feel free to call me if you have questions. Our phone is 317-577-8220. Thanks again. Hope to see you soon!

DVA & Digital Video Archive - Its Like Netflix for Personal & Business Content!

The poor plight of the once revered DVD...

DVDs were the state-of-the-art for more than ten years in the video and home movie industry and worldwide with consumers, movies, media and more. But… have you tried to play a DVD on your smartphone? It won’t play!

There are a lot of other devices that will not play a DVD! Your brand new Apple computer is one of them, as well as your iPad, iPhone, Android tablet, etc.  

But don’t worry. There’s a new way to experience, edit, modify, archive and distribute your personal and business video content: The DVA (Digital Video Archive) Video in the Cloud. If you have not tried out DVA yet you can get a free account at http://www.Digitalvideoarchive.com. I highly recommend it.

Indeed we are at a watershed moment in history. We’re witnessing the end of physical media. Film had its day. Videotape had a long run including VHS, Mini DV and other formats. Then came DVDs.

But if you have DVDs of your family (personal or business video 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 needs to be converted to some new format DVDs, believe it or not, are the most perishable. Here's why:

Most DVDs are not archival. Unless you used or are using a service like Home Video Studio or www.HomeMovieTransfer.com to convert your videos and home movies, your DVDs are most likely not archival. (HomeMovieTransfer.com still transfers to DVD and always uses Platinum Archival DVDs. Most other companies do not.) In fact many places just use plain old store-bought DVDs. Worse yet, whoever transferred your video content 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. This is why I am excited by DVA – Digital Video Archive – Video in the Cloud!

If you’re like most people you want to watch your personal video the same way you consume your media entertainment which is pretty much online these days – Netflix, Hulu, etc. In fact most people access the internet from their phones.  So you can see that DVD’s days are indeed numbered.  What should you do? What can you do?

The tech team at Digital Video Archive has figured out a new way for us to experience our video content: The DVA and the Digital Video Archive services. So far, I love it. In fact I will go as far to say that most likely some day soon everyone will have their own DVA account – it will be part and parcel of their daily lives, much like Facebook.

Actually according to the folks at Digital Video Archive, a DVA - Digital Video Archive is a specially designed and engineered MP4 file format containing unique customizable metadata - title information, chapter markers, thumbnail images and more which enables playback on a DVA player (computer, smartphone, tablet and smart TV- with internet access). DVAs are easily viewed, modified, edited, shared and archivally stored in the cloud at DigitalVideoArchive.com. A DVA can be shared with one person, several family members or your entire circle of friends and family. Here's more information about this new and exciting product and service.

◦       Digital Video Archive (DVA) is a cloud-based technology. Your memories are safely archived - never again vulnerable to fading or being lost.

◦       You can instantly share your video content with anyone on the planet!

◦       You can view your DVAs on your smartphone, computer, tablet or smart TV.

◦       DVA's sharing service is private. Unlike public sharing sites, Digital Video Archive is a safe, family-oriented viewing experience.

◦       With DVA you can easily edit and organize your videos. Combine clips by category (content, date, people, whatever you like). Insert chapter markers and add titles.

◦       You can also grant – or "gift" - your DVAs to others and then they will own their copy of the family home movies, etc.

Who will you share your DVAs with?

Sharing your smartphone video is one of the coolest things about having a Digital Video Archive account and it’s a great bonus! With your new Digital Video Archive account you can immediately begin uploading your own personal videos from your smartphone or computer. You'll be able share these videos with your friends and family as well. Plus, your friends and family will receive free DVA accounts and can begin uploading their videos too. Soon you'll have new DVAs from them to watch as well! I love this feature.

You can also check out www.Digitalvideoarchive.com for more information on DVA.

Digital Video Archive Plans and Pricing:

Digital Video Archive Free Membership

Up to 2 GB Storage

Digital Video Archive Paid Membership

2 GB to 100 GB

$7.95 per month

Enjoy!