• 3 Ways to Preserve Your Family History

    Posted on by C Chow in Video Conversion | Comments Off on 3 Ways to Preserve Your Family History

    Fig 1. Mold built up on the magnetic tape inside a VHS case.  Azure Production have been transferring videos for over a decade. We have received many formats such as VHS, Hi8 and film in various conditions. Our job is to transfer them onto digital platforms at the highest quality possible. Before your transfer begins, we inspect the tape’s integrity, approximately 10% of the tapes we receive are in need of repairs, or cleaning. Sometimes we see mold built up around the spool, or damaged cases. (Fig. 1) Most magnetic tapes can last a very long time. We still get tapes dated back from the mid 1980s that are still in good condition. For films dated back in the 1950s, we notice that most are still in good condition, but some are starting to become brittle. The oldest film we’ve transferred was dated back in 1911 in fair condition. Below are …

  • Film Your Family Videos Like a Pro

    Posted on by C Chow in Video Editing, Video Production | Comments Off on Film Your Family Videos Like a Pro

     This blog will teach you how to get the best possible picture quality with the equipment you have. Whether it’s a DSLR or a mobile phone, you will be handling and operating the camera in the same way. Nowadays there are so many gadgets  out there with which you can record videos; from cell phones, to tablets, webcams to digital recorders, and DSLRs. Today families record more videos than ever before, it is essential to save your memories for future generations. Think about how important it was for you to keep your parent’s old photographs. When the time comes, your children will appreciate those moments as well. Check out the family video above as it came from a year’s worth of recording. It was filmed almost entirely with digital cameras and cell phones, and professionally edited here at our studio. Without any further ado, lets get started. 1) Ready, Set, Record… But Wait! Before you start recording anything, …

  • #1 Tech That Changed The Archiving Industry

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    VHS to DVD & HD Transfers Choosing digital storage is the best way today to archive your important memories for future generations so your loved ones can remember your family history. This can be made possible by storing videos in high definition files which can be achieved at our shop. Many people take their videotapes to unreliable video transfer stores lacking standards for quality control such as excess video noise by the use of improper connections & cables, and the use of poorly maintained equipment. Video heads need to be cleaned and checked for alignment frequently to ensure proper playback. It is easy to get started with us, simply drop your tapes off at our downtown location or when you use our Up Conversion Service, we include free shipping nation wide. We use a world renowned standards converter and video scopes for monitoring in order to get the job done right! Fun Fact! The group that created the converter started off …

  • Win 2 Free Cineplex Passes!

    Posted on by C Chow in Recent News, Video Marketing | Comments Off on Win 2 Free Cineplex Passes!

    About Us: We specialize in transferring your family videos to share online & more >> How to Enter: Join before November 1, 2015 for a chance to win 2 Cineplex Passes! Share each day to increase your chances of winning! Winner will be contacted via email. Passes will be mailed out. No purchase necessary. Contest available to Canadians only. Please contact us if you have any questions. a Rafflecopter giveaway Past Winners