The Process
ABOUT US
Hi, my name is Chad Ashton and I specialize in digitizing analog videotapes.
SPECIALTIES
I convert/transfer different types of analog tapes into digital mp4 files, which can easily be shared or edited. I can convert/transfer VHS, VHS-c, hi8, digital8, video8, MiniDV, dvcam, HDV, Betacam, Umatic 3/4 inch, Betamax, Super VHS, 8mm & Super 8mm film, Pal VHS, Pal video8, and Secam. The files can easily fit onto a thumb/flash drive, which can be played on a Pc, Mac, or Smart Tv. I also scan/digitize 35mm slides into High Res jpeg files.
History
I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in film and television. I have been in business for over 15 years filming and editing weddings and other video and editing projects. I have also worked for Angels baseball creating video content for the players and coaches. In 2020, I started focusing on digitizing/transferring videos in the city of Orange.
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I had 70+ VHS tapes and Hi-8 cassettes I needed digitized. At first, I looked up Costco, Legacybox, and a few other big names. However, after checking reviews and other... read more people's experiences online, I decided not to go down that route.
I don't trust myself to buy the tools needed and do it myself (and then get rid of the tools), so I started looking at local businesses, and this was one of the first on the Yelp list. I gave them a call, and Chad picked up. We talked for a bit, and i had the videos sent to him within a day.
He keeps you updated on the progress and asks you any questions he might have. My family had duplicates of the Hi-8s on VHSs, so he informed me that he'll keep the hi-8 versions, as they're better quality. I had a lot of videos, which needed a bigger hard drive than a USB stick, which i was able to provide. The entire process took less than a week (reminder that shipping and processing times will vary with everyone).
Chad is very knowledgeable and friendly, and the overall experience was efficient and done with great quality. I would send everyone his way in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for the chance to revisit these old memories, and for your great services
9/26/2024Kountryjoe is your go-to for archiving your memories. Super responsive and timely delivery of digitized dvds. Definitely would recommend. Thanks for awesome service.
9/04/2024Chad was amazing. I attempted to do the Hi8 tape transfer myself but was running into issues. I contacted Chad based on all the great reviews and so grateful I... read more did. The quality of the tapes was so much better than what I was getting and he took what would have taken me a week plus to do and turned it around in 24 hours. I highly recommend his services and way better than any of the big companies out there based on those reviews. Plus you're supporting a local business. Just call him.
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Highly recommend!! I've used his services two or three times now and each time he was quick, communicative, and even sent me a video clip of the footage. I... read more wouldn't go anywhere else.
3/11/2024I am so happy I found this business! Chad did a great job digitizing dozens of old family tapes for me at an excellent price.
I highly recommend his... read more services!
4/19/2023Our family has wanted to go digital for years but it's been a daunting task. Chad changed that! We recently converted boxes of betas, and the picture is so much... read more clearer. He definitely kept us in the loop by sending over clips to compare different footage, and the turn around time was much faster than we expected. I just dropped off another box of tapes and he's already been in contact showing me the process. While all these aspects have been wonderful, what I'm most impressed with is Chad's willingness to explain things to us. He breaks it down so it's simple and has been very honest. He even took the time to explain some of the digitizing process/equipment we could do at home for more basic things. Five stars!
3/16/2023