CLAIM BACK YOUR MEMORIES
Freeman Productions provides a fantastic service where we can convert your old Mini Dv video tapes to a digital format
Convert mini DV to USB/digital
We have a conversion process where we transfer your Mini DV tapes to a digital storage device
NTSC & PAL conversions
Have a tape from the USA? Not a problem! We can convert NTSC Mini Dv video tapes from right here in our Johannesburg studio
Tape repair and mould removal
If your tapes are damaged or covered in mold, we offer a service to repair and clean your tapes
MINI DV TRANSFER
So you went to all of the effort of recording videos of the kids, year in and year out and you have a pile of old Mini DV tapes that you can not for the life of you figure out how to play. Your camera broke long ago and you have tried calling other conversion services only to find that they only do VHS, or seem shady! What can you do? These tapes are precious to you, they contain the first time your son rode a bicycle without training wheels and that time you went fishing in Cape Town and caught that fish the size of your arm. These memories can’t be lost to time, they need to be preserved!
Thankfully Freeman Productions has you covered as we offer a Mini DV to USB conversion service
WHY SHOULD I TRANSFER MY MINI DV TAPES?
Preservation
VHS Tapes can get damaged form the elements
and loose their quality
Hard to play
It is becoming increasingly hard to find old Mini Dv machines
Digital is immortal
Your converted tapes can last forever
Save your tapes online
You can upload your converted tapes to the internet
experience your memories again
There is no feeling like watching back
long forgotten days
Show everyone!
You can show your tapes to as
many people as you like
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
What an absolute pleasure to work with such decent people who give absolute attention to detail in the most loving and professional way
Chaim Tuch
I was very pleased with the quality of the work. Extremely professional and the turnaround time to deliver was exceptionally fast. I had a great experience with Anthony and Michelle and will definitely be using their services going forward!
SINDI NDLOVU
I have a lot of old videos from the 1990's of extreme sentimental value which I've struggled for years to covert to modern formats. I've tried other services in the past who made lots of promises which didn't pan out. In desperation I even bought some of the equipment to try do it myself, but it was impossible. On a whim a few weeks ago I tried a google search and found a company with an perfect 5 star rating. At first I thought this were fake reviews until I read them. I contacted Freeman productions and found them to be extremely courteous and professional. Sent the tapes and got a PERFECT result back. The quality is exceptional, nothing got lost and everything was done to my complete satisfaction.
The price was also unbelievably low considering the amount of work involved.
Don't look anywhere else - these are the guys to use !
John John
SHARE YOUR MINI DV VIDEO TAPES
Share your videos with your friends and family!
We recommend you share your videos as much as possible as the more copies there are, the lower the chances of losing your data
It’s as easy as copying and pasting the video files.
CONVERSION PROCESS
Labeling
First the tapes will be labled with little numbers so you can compare the files to the tapes
Best MACHINE FOR THE JOB
In the studio, we have several different Mini DV players, We will make sure that your tapes will get the best chance for coming out right
Authoring
Each tape goes through a computerised process where we trim away all unnecessary information and make your tapes look as good as possible
Saved to USB
In the end, your tapes are saved to a device of your choice
How are minidv tapes converted to digital?
CAN I TRUST YOU WITH MY TAPES ?
We get it
- When you are in the business of dealing with people's memories you understand the importance of what you are dealing with. Rest assured, your tapes are in good hands
5 star reviews
- if you need more convincing you should look at our google reviews with over 120 - 5 star ratings
WATCH YOUR TAPES ON ANYWHERE
AFTER you have converted your Mini Dv tapes, you can Watch them on almost any device!
Where can I play my tapes
You can play the converted files on almost anything! You can play them on your PC/laptop with ease by just plugging the USB and selecting the file. You can then copy the file onto a tablet or phone to play them on those devices. You can even play them on a TV if you have one that is equipped with a USB port.
What format do my Mini DV tapes get converted to ?
We convert Mini DVs to MP4 (the global standard). This allows you to play your files on almost any device. While we normally convert your tapes to MP4, we do also offer other well-known formats including avi , mpeg, quick time , and mov.
WHAT MAKES MINI DV SPECIAL ?
History
- MiniDV was a type of tape launched in the 1990's for storing videos
- The DV stands for digital video which makes the picture quality comparable to digital formats
- The resolution of Mini DV's was about 720x576 PAL
- They involves a long tape contained in a plastic
shell that can be played by a miniDV deck
Example of Mini DV deterioration
If Mini DV is already digital, why convert?
- Even though MiniDv was revolutionary for its time, the information was still stored on tape
- This unfortunatly means that your tapes could loose quality over time
- You will know this has happened if your tapes are starting to look a bit, ''blocky" when they are played back
MY VIDEO TAPE IS INTERNATIONAL
If you have an international NTSC (National Television System Committee) tape, we can easily convert it! We can convert both NTSC and PAL format tapes.
WE FIX MINI DV TAPES
Damaged tape
We have a service where we can repair your tapes. We will try and retrieve as much of your tape data as possible
Mould cleaning
If your tapes are dirty or covered in mould, we would be happy to clean them. It is best to not attempt this yourself as it can be dangerous
FAQ
Some Other questions
Yes! We can do as little or as many tapes as you need.
We can do this service for companies and individuals.
We can provide a USB as an additional part of the service or you can bring your own. If you do this, you just need to check that it has enough available space.
Contact us today to get a quote
On average it will take between 10 – 20 working days. Express delivery is available on request
MAKE THE DECISION YOU WILL
NEVER REGRET
So what are you waiting for? Reconnect with your past by getting all of your old memories converted to something that can be enjoyed in the 21st century for generations to come!
