[nflug] [ot] Is there a local service that can make a dv file froma Minidv tape?

[John Nichel]

Sam Stern wrote:
>  
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:nflug-bounces at nflug.org] On Behalf Of Sam Stern
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 12:34 PM
>> To: nflug at nflug.org
>> Subject: [nflug] [ot] Is there a local service that can make 
>> a dv file froma Minidv tape?
>>
>> Hi All,
>>  
>> I recently made a  MiniDV tape of my wedding reception using 
>> a rented video recorder. The total movie length is 64 
>> minutes. Unfortunately, I was not able to extract the image 
>> on the tape to a an avi (dv encoded) for further editing. My 
>> computer's capture device was simply too slow and dropped 
>> allot of frames -- the best I could do was encode the tape 
>> using lossless wma 9.1 codec (still dropping about 1% of the 
>> frames). I now have the tape but not the recorder. Does 
>> anyone know of a local service where I could bring the tape 
>> too and get back a few dvd's that contain the avi (dv 
>> encoded) I could use for further editing?
>>  
>> TIA
>>  
>>  
>> Sam S.
>>  
>>
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> 
> I've found three services that meet my needs. Once of them is local but
> unfortunately was a tad more costly that I could afford.
> 
> In the event someone else is looking for the same services here are the
> three folks that made the final cut:
> 
> Cheap, Out of State, mentioned only because the services is surprising
> cheap. Might be good for a bulk transfer for this reason.
> http://www.nettapes.com
> 
> P.S. Although not listed, he can provide the avi (dv) format if asked. Could
> not assure me that there would be no frames dropped.
> 
> More costly for what I needed, Buffalo - Local, very hands on, good choice
> if editing or fix up is needed. 
> 
> <www.b-rollvideoproductions.com>
> 
> In state, high volume in dv conversions (his main business), inexpensive for
> a simple conversion
> <http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cps/193914980.html>
> 
> I found several others who could provide the service but each seemed to
> flawed either they argued with me over format, felt my job was too small, or
> did not return my calls.
> 
> 
> FYI
> 
> Sam S.
>

Try Document Advantage

http://www.docadv.com/

They're not at 737 Main Street like their web site states.  The just 
moved a few doors down (same block of Main though).

-- 
John C. Nichel IV
Programmer/System Admin (ÜberGeek)
Dot Com Holdings of Buffalo
716.856.9675
jnichel at dotcomholdingsofbuffalo.com
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