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U-matic was a professional video format first introduced in 1969 by Sony. The U-matic tape format was also known as three quarter inch or 3/4'"'. U-matic was named after the way the tape ran in a 'U' path within the tape casing. It was a comparatively high end format at the time of its introduction. There were two later enhancements: it the early 1980s, BVU or Hi band U-matic was introduced and later, a further enhancement SP (Superior Performance). DVD Infinity is one of the few companies in Australia to have the ability to play PAL and NSTC, Lo, Hi and SP band U-matic tapes at highest quality.
It was later adopted by some home enthusiasts due to the superior quality when compared with Betamax or VHS. Tape Baking When magnetic tapes are stored, the binder (or glue) that holds the magnetic material to the base begins to absorb moisture. Affected tapes squeak when played and should not be played. Playing the tape will shed the magnetic material. The effect is called sticky tape syndrome. The problem is especially prevalent in U-matic, 1" and 2" tapes. The solution to the problem is to bake the tapes at very low temperature in a special oven. DVD Infinity offers a professional tape baking service when necessary. DVD Infinity is also one of the few companies in Australia with professional u-matic decks to handle all u-matic formats (PAL/NTSC & Lo, Hi and SP band). |
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| This is for those who want to preserve their footage in the best possible way. Its more than just your video on DVD. Over 90% of consumer video has blanks, static and gaps as well as areas where the camera cap has been left on or the camera has been facing the ground. Using the most professional broadcast quality equipment available (no DVD Recorders or direct VHS to DVD units) and highly specialised technicians (no low end completely automated processes), we digitally optimise your video signal, and reduce noise and distortion for clean and clear pictures, cutting blanks and static, before transferring your precious video to DVD. We remove areas where the camera cap was left on or the camera was facing the ground. By cutting out the bits that nobody wants, the viewing experience is substantially enhanced. We add event chapter points (eg. where the footage changes from a children's birthday to a ski trip) for easy searching.  professional optimisation of video signal, reducing video noise and stabilising imageremoval of blanks, black and unused sections of videoremoval of static sectionsremoval of where the camera cap has been left onremoval of where the camera has been facing the ground for long periodsaddition of event chapter points (eg. Where the scene changes from a children's birthday party to a ski trip), chapter points for each day stamped, chapter points for each speaker in a wedding party, etc. These allow you to skip from one event to the next.attention paid to ensure that tapes spanning multiple DVDs do not cut mid event (ie in the middle of children blowing out birthday candles or a couple taking their wedding vows)multiple tapes per DVDoptimisation of compression to the nearest minutecreation of personalised DVD and cover highest photo quality full colour thermal printing directly onto DVD facehighest quality media usedhighest quality super clear DVD cases (Alternatively you can choose jewel or slimline cases)only highest quality broadcast quality equipment used in each part of the processcreated by best of hybrid automation and experienced technicians |
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| This is the ultimate in DVD. It is for those who want a Hollywood style DVD Production from their precious memories. In addition to what we do for the Basic Copy, we create a Hollywood style DVD production using your video. The package includes professionally designed interactive animated menus and scene selection, themed backgrounds and even a personalised DVD and cover (using your photo and choice of title). We use multi pass variable bit rate encoding (as used by Hollywood DVD Productions). professional optimisation of video signal, reducing video noise and stabilising imageremoval of blanks, black and unused sections of videoremoval of static sectionsremoval of where the camera cap has been left onremoval of where the camera has been facing the ground for long periodsaddition of event chapter points (eg. Where the scene changes from a children's birthday party to a ski trip), chapter points for each day stamped, chapter points for each speaker in a wedding party, etc. These allow you to skip from one event to the next.attention paid to ensure that tapes spanning multiple DVDs do not cut mid event (ie in the middle of children blowing out birthday candles or a couple taking their wedding vows)addition of Hollywood Style animated menus and scene selections (6)creation of personalised DVD and cover themed menus, scene selections, DVD and coverHollywood quality multipass variable bit rate encoding (compression)multiple tapes per DVDoptimisation of compression to the nearest minutehighest photo quality full colour thermal printing directly onto DVD facehighest quality media usedhighest quality super clear DVD cases (Alternatively you can choose jewel or slimline cases)only highest quality broadcast quality equipment used in each part of the processcreated by best of hybrid automation and experienced technicians We convert most consumer video formats (both PAL and NTSC) including:
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We do not put more than 100 minutes on a single DVD to ensure that quality is not diminished. We maintain your video in its native format. We could transfer your Australian/International (PAL) format video to American (NTSC) format to make it work all around the world. However, this would severely reduce the quality(from 625 lines for PAL to only 525 lines for NTSC), and also means that your disk would not be 100% compatible with all TVs in Australia.
BEWARE: There are other operators in the world who are starting to offer low quality automated DVD Production. These low quality automated DVDs may seem attractive until you start to look at them carefully. They reduce the quality of your footage in a number of ways. They do not optimise the input video signal or the compression onto the DVD, losing precious quality from your work. They use consumer grade equipment instead of professional equipment, losing more quality. They do not cut out blanks and static, nor the inherent bad takes (such as when the camera cap was left on or the camera was shooting feet because someone forgot to switch it off). Instead of creating meaningful chapter points (to allow you to jump where you want to jump) you end up with no chapter points or with meaningless points generated by a computer every X minutes. They then output to cheap and nasty quality DVDs which will cause you problems on playback. Most of these operators use low quality consumer equipment, severely robbing you of the quality you deserve. Whilst some do not provide physical business addresses, other do not even provide a telephone number. You risk losing your precious memories. Beware as you will only get what you pay for.
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Aren't your memories worth preserving? Convert your U-matic tapes to DVD today! |
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