One of the reasons I got into the video business was because I had a strong desire to be behind the camera. I wanted to shoot, direct and edit my own movies. I remember shooting my first super-8mm film when I was seventeen. I called it: Graduate With an Axe! (Don't ask...) Of course it was a smash hit - not!  But is started me on a lifelong journey of shooting and editing film and video. Plus now I help people into the video business as well (we have a great opportunity in Greenwood, Indiana).  My question for you today is this. Do you have old films? Do you have old reels of film? You know, those old blue reels (round of course!). What's on them? How can you watch them nowadays?  The first step is to break them out of the closet, garage, attic. Plan this well. Make sure you liberate your old movies in a gentle but efficient manner. Oh heck... just get them out of the house any way possible! Do it tonight! What have you been waiting for?  The second step is to get into your car and drive to your closest Home Video Studio. Or you can send your films to us. That's fine.  Seriously, there are over fifty Home Video Studios across the country who can help you transfer your old movies and tapes. Our studio in Indianapolis, is the headquarters. Home Video Studio specializes in film transfer. We do a great job. We'll do a great job for you and your family.  Check us out at Homevideostudio.com/cas And... if you want to start your own studio, we can help with that too: www.myhomevideostudio.com. Remember we have a great opportunity in Greenwood, Indiana and in Naples, Florida.   Now... give us a call at 317-577-8220 or come into 8148 Raven Rock Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256. You can also call Toll Free: 1-800-660-8273.  May the Force be with You! Robert Hanley Producer/Director/Editor President, Home Video Studio Oh and you'll want to break out the Popcorn!

Thinking of transferring your videotapes, film and DVDs to the cloud?

Thinking of transferring your videos to DVD? Most of our customers now transfer to DVA! Instantly share video with anyone on the planet!

www.homevideostudio.com/cas

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!  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.  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! You can also go to www.homemovietransfer.com to place your order online.

We're at the corner of 82nd and Hague Rd In Indianapolis, IN.  317-577-8220 1.5 miles east of I-69

Email us at CAS@homevideostudio.com

Do you dread going to work? Are you in the corporate rat race? Do you want to do something more meaningful?

Start your own Home Video Studio! Call 1-800-464-8220 Refer a friend and receive  a $3000.00 Birddog fee! www.myhomevideostudio.com

Why we attended Robert Hanley's Home Video Studio Show 'N Tell Saturday

"My husband and I felt like we had a big decision in front of us. We pretty much had our minds made up before going to Show ’N Tell. It was just a matter of solidifying with us that what we heard and what we saw was going to fit with our vision which it did. Going to Show ’N Tell absolutely did make our mind up." Debbie Williams - Florence, KY Former - Free Lance Graphic Designer - Photographer "My Show ’N Tell was in June of 2015. I came down and Robert was very cordial and showed me his fantastic home studio of his own and presented everything that honestly I had probably heard it all be fore because I had done my research but I really enjoyed it and it just kind of confirmed that I was going to pursue this."  Kyle Cooley - Monroe, MI   School Teacher "It was one of those things where I thought that well if I am seriously interested in maybe doing this I probably should take a look at it in person and see if this is something legitimate or not.  So I made reservations and flew to Indianapolis. Actually for me it was a Thursday, Friday but I met Robert and took a tour of his studio, got the whole spiel and bought in. " Jerry Alldredge - Ellensburg, WA Former Librarian "Tammy and I came to a Show ’N Tell Saturday. The initial conversation was Robert talking about what it is to be a Home Video studio Owner. Of course we’d listened to the CD’s over and over in our car for a couple of months I think Then we had the presentation and we signed right there at the end of the presentation." John Montgomery Former Navy Commander Download my free audio book: "Start & Run Your Own Home Video Studio!"  www.myhomevideostudio.com! Show 'N Tell Saturday - A Life-Changing Event! Join Robert Hanley in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday April 1, 2017. and learn about starting your own video business. Call 317-358-5932 to reserve your spot! Travel paid for New Studio Owners. Oh... and of course as an owner join us in Tucson this summer for our 17th Annual Conference. Five days of training on video production, software, editing, Flight School, documentary film making, animation, sales, marketing, operations, and a whole lot of fun!

Finally A Replacement for the DVD! DVA - Digital Video Archive

DVDs have been the state-of-the-art for more than ten years in the video and home movie transfer industry. In fact, Home Video Studios across the country still transfer video to DVDs for our customers who request that service. 

More and more now, people are transferring to DVA – the Digital Video Archive – Video in the Cloud. DVA is the latest technology and it is fast becoming the media of choice. These days we most often transfer everyone’s old VHS, BetaMAX, 8mm and Mini DV tapes to DVAs rather than DVDs. Here’s why: 

• DVA is cloud-based. Your memories are safely archived - never again vulnerable to the elements, breakage, or being lost.
• Each of your old videos (your old memories) are transferred to new DVAs and uploaded to Digital Video Archive. You can then view, organize and edit your old memories. 
• View your family videos on any computer, iPad, Tablet, Smartphone or Smart TV. 
• Invite your friends and family to view! Our sharing capability is private and by invitation only – very family friendly. 
• Add, change and re-title chapter markers online. Organize your new DVAs into albums (we call them Archives). 
• You can also easily edit your videos. 
• Memories, videos and DVA… they are one and the same! Never worry about the legacy of your family again. 

“Hey You…Get on to Our Cloud”™ 

That’s right! Get on to our cloud. It’s easy! Just bring in your old DVDs, videotapes, 8mm, and 16mm home movies. We’ll take it from there.

Come in today.

Home Video Studio Castleton
8148 Raven Rock Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256

Call us at 317-577-8220. Email us at Cas@homevideostudio.com.

See you soon!

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!

Thinking about transferring your audio reel to reel? We can transfer to CD and/or DVA - the Digital Video Archive Cloud. We specialize in this service and are glad you’ve chosen to investigate getting this done professionally for a few reasons: First of all durable professional media is important and we use only Gold Archival CDs, which are scratch proof and rated to last 100 years. Second, transferring old audio reel to reels can be a bit tricky. There is no way to know want is on the tapes without listening to them or transferring them, and most people lack the technology and/or the expertise to even play them back!

It’s our business to transfer old audio to a format you can use and that is archival in quality. We’ve found that many of these old audio tapes are gems! Imagine hearing your mother sing, or your parents exchanging “talking letters.” Maybe your tapes contain family gatherings or other types of personal programs.

The pricing is as follows: We charge $79.95 for a regular straight transfer per Audio CD that is filled up by your audio content. Even one of the small three inch reels can hold several hours of audio so we will not know how many CDs that your audio will need, thus we probably won’t know the exact cost of your audio transfer project until after we have finished it. The exception to this is if you know the length of your reel or reels. So for a regular transfer to CD we charge $79.95 per filled-up CD.

Now you may want to consider a “sweetened” or “enhanced” transfer. We highly suggest this. Most people want the highest fidelity and quality they can get in order to really hear the audio clearly, but one of the realities of audio reel to reel transfer is that the audio was recorded with technology from the 1950’s and ’60’s. The price for this is $125.00 per filled-up CD. Most people love the results of this enhancement and feel it was worth the investment.

One last thing. We can also transfer your audio program to DVA - the Digital Video Archive Cloud –where you can access it with your personal account at www.DigitalVideoArchive.com. Once it’s an audio DVA you can instantly share it with anyone on the planet. Many of our customers opt for this, and many get both Archival CDs and DVAs. For transfer to DVA please add $19.95 for every 72 minutes of audio.

We do offer free pick-up and delivery service or you may bring your tapes to us. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 2 pm.

Home Video Studio, 8148 Raven Rock Drive, Indianapolis, In 46256 Go to www.Homevideostudio.com/Cas for more info. 

Feel free to call us if you have questions. Our phone is 317-577-8220. Thanks again! Oh, want to start your own video production company? Go to www.myhomevideostuido.com.

Transfer your Videotapes and old Home Movie Film to DVD and DVA - The Digital Video Archive Cloud!

The Holiday Season is nearly upon us! And surely you know video was made for this season. Is there a better time to share and create memories than while family and friends are all around? Call us today!

Here are some ideas for this precious time of year:

•       Do you have 8mm or 16mm home movies? They are priceless! Transfer them to DVD or DVA – Digital Video Archive so you and your loved ones will enjoy them for decades to come!

•       Do you have 8mm or 16mm home movies? They are priceless! Transfer them to DVD or DVA – Digital Video Archive so you and your loved ones will enjoy them for decades to come!

•       Do something with those still photos and 35mm slides! Are they sitting around in boxes? A Photo Video Keepsake will take your favorite photos and slides and produce a one-of-a-kind montage complete with titles, special effects and music. And think of the space you’ll save putting all your stills on a DVD or thumb drive! Plus you and your loved ones will enjoy these precious images even more when they are digitized and convenient.

•       What are you doing with your smartphone videos? Instead of sending traditional paper greeting cards, how about putting some of the year’s video clips on a video video Christmas card? What about the videos you shoot during your family get-togethers? We can edit your video clips from before, during, and after Christmas into a creative family video. Don’t leave your videos from this special time on your phone! Let’s get creative!

Don’t delay. Call us today! 1-317-577-8220.  www.homevideostudio.com