DVD Conversions Limited
specialists in professional film, video and audio format shifting and digitising.
We might be beaten on price
We won’t be beaten on quality or service.
Price List
Film – 8, Super 8, 9.5mm and 16mm FilmVideo to DVD
Video to digital
Audio formats
Photos and slides
Film – 8, Super 8, 9.5mm and 16mm Film
Film conversion in brief:
$6.50 per finished minute or part thereof including GST. (calculated by summing the minute count from each reel and multiplying by the rate – eg, 2 x 3.5 min reels = 7 min charge)
- 2k 2048 x 1576 scan resolution
- Frame rate matched to source – 16, 18 or 24fps
- Choice of output formats – MP4, MOV, Image Sequence, DVD, BD
- No setup fees
- No minimum charges
- Under and over exposed sections removed and not charged for
- Only pay for view-able minutes of film
- Film leaders charged at $1.50 each (if required)
Approximate film run times and costs:
- 50 ft reel / 75mm diameter = ±3 minutes. (Approximately $18.00)
- 200 ft reel / 125mm diameter = ± 12 minutes. (Approximately $72.00)
- 400 ft reel / 175mm diameter = ± 24 minutes. (Approximately $140.00)
If you are unsure about how much film is on the reels, email a picture of each reel and we will advise approximate cost. Email dion@nulldvdconversions.co.nz
Watch this video to see samples of film and the scanner in action. Additional sample films can be viewed here.
Follow this link for more information our film scanning service
Film Supplies and Film Equipment Hire
We also offer short term hire of film viewing equipment and we sell film supplies such as Genuine Kodak Super 8 Film, Kodak splicing tapes, Kodak acetate leaders and empty reels, visit these pages for more information
FILM EQUIPMENT HIRE – FILM SUPPLIES
Where to send your film:
DVD Conversions, 6/115 Elliot Street, Howick, 2014
Video to DVD
This service is to be suspended in due course, please contact us for other options.
$50.00 (INC. GST) per two hour DVD (*.VOB format MPEG2).
- Includes signal conditioning and AV processing which improves the overall quality of the recording.
- We will split the footage to make best use of the DVD’s and remove unwanted sections or “blue” screens.
- Where there is more than one title on a disc, a menu page will be created.
- Chapter points at 10 minute intervals.
- Additional copies of the DVD’s – $10.00 each
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Video to digital
Video to Digital File – Domestic formats:
$50.00 (INC. GST) per hour of recorded footage to convert to digital files such as
- QuickTime Uncompressed (MOV)
- AVI – Uncompressed
- MP4
We will require a hard drive from you, (or we can supply one, click here for media sales preferably formatted as NTFS or ExFAT for Windows systems or formatted for MAC and with sufficient space for around 12GB per hour of tape. File size is dependent on factors such as codec type, data rate and resolution.
Our price includes
- Video signal processing to improve picture quality. Video signals are re-calibrated using a vectorscope, waveform monitor and sophisticated digital video processing and time base correction equipment.
- Audio signal restoration, signal level compression and EQ to reduce tape noise and maintain constant audio levels.
- Basic straight cut editing to remove unwanted or bad sections.
- Tape repair as required to complete the job – Click on the Format Identification and Tape Repair link for more information (subject to additional charges)
- GST
Our price excludes
- Postage or courier fees. The customer pays both ways, we will add the return fee to the final invoice. We suggest the use of a trackable courier to send your material to us. We will return the cassettes and DVD’s via our Courier service (Track and Trace signature required) or a courier service of your choice.
- Advanced editing, titling etc. Please contact us for pricing.
Follow this link for more information on this service
Domestic video formats
- VHS
- VHSC
- SVHS
- Video 8
- Hi8
- Digital 8
- Mini DV
- Mini DVD – Subject to data recovery fee in the case of un-finalized mini DVD’s
- Betamax.
Where to send your tapes:
DVD Conversions, 6/115 Elliot Street, Howick, 2014
Broadcast / Industrial formats
- Digital Betacam
- Betacam SP
- DVCAM
- HDV
- Umatic
- AVCHD
We are unable to convert to Digibeta as we have a play out facility only, we can record to all other formats listed.
Tape formats can be converted to common file types used in edit systems like Final Cut, iMovie, AVID, Pinnacle, Adobe Premier etc. We use professional grade capture systems our transfers, it all depends on your requirements. Contact us to discuss the various options and what may be best for your application. We will require a hard drive from you, (or we can supply one, more info on this page) preferably formatted as NTFS for Windows systems or formatted for MAC and with sufficient space for around 12GB per hour of tape. File size is dependent on factors such as codec type, data rate and resolution.
$60.00 per hour of footage for formats other than Digibeta & Beta SP – Dump to Digital file or DVD
$80.00 per hour of footage for Betacam SP and Digibeta – Dump to Digital file or DVD
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External Hard Drives
We offer a range of flash drives and external hard drives, contact us for pricing on this option.
Audio formats
LP / Audio Cassette / Micro Cassette / Mini Disc
$35.00 per CD. Each CD can hold up to 75 minutes of audio. Follow this link for more information on this service.
Our price includes
- Audio signal restoration, de-clicking of LP’s, signal compression, de-crackle and EQ to remove tape noise and maintain constant audio levels.
- Dividing LPs into individual tracks.
- Verbatim CD-R disc with a CD Jewel case.
- Standard label printed directly on the disc. If you would like any other images or artwork printed on your discs, please inform us and email your pictures or wording prior to us commencing the work.
- Tape repair as required to complete the job – Click on the Format Identification and Tape Repair link for more information.
- GST
Our price excludes
Postage or courier fees. The customer pays both ways, we will add the return fee to the final invoice. We suggest the use of a trackable courier to send your material to us. We will return the cassettes and DVD’s via our Courier service (Track and Trace signature required) or a courier service of your choice.
Advanced editing. Please contact us for pricing
Where to send your audio tapes:
DVD Conversions, 6/115 Elliot Street, Howick, 2014
Photos and slides
Photos and slides – $ 1.50 each.
Includes scanning, cropping and basic touch ups click here for more info
Video production and editing
Editing – $75.00 per hour + GST. We can add titles, music, and special effects to your videos, or we can produce a video for you.
Corporate Videos, Training Videos, Safety Videos, Conferences, Funerals etc. Call us to discuss your requirements.
Camera work – $ 125.00 per hour + GST. Includes: Cameraman, Panasonic HD Camera, Manfrotto tripod, Sennheisser Mic kit (Shotgun, handheld and lapel – all wireless), on camera light, local travel in and around Auckland City.
Video Streaming Service
We offer a live video streaming service, please contact us for more information.
Visit our production website for more detailed information and samples of our production work.
For enquiries regarding video production and editing please contact: Dion Edwards 0226004694 or dion@nulldigitalmix.co.nz
DVD and CD Duplication:
We offer a full range of media and packaging at competitive prices. Due to the competitive nature of this offering we do not publish prices on our website, kindly contact us for current pricing. tanya@nulldvdconversions.co.nz
USB Duplication
We can duplicate USB Flash drives. You supply the master Flash Drive and we can do the rest, including printing of your company logo on the drive. We can supply the drives or you can supply your own. Due to the competitive nature of this service and the ever changing exchange rates, kindly call us for up to date pricing.
Data Recovery
We can recover data from damaged optical media such as CD’s, DVD’s and mini DVD’s. We can also recover data from SD cards and other storage such as floppy disc. Most DVD camcorders need to finalize the DVD before it will play on a DVD player. Our software allows us to retrieve these hidden files and create new video streams. Please contact us for pricing. There is no fee if we do not recover any data.
Where to send your tapes
6/115 Elliot Street, Howick, 2014
Payment
We accept Cash, EFTPOS, Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Direct Credit. Please note that credit card payments are subject to 3.75 % surcharge fee.
We also accept online PayPal payments, please contact us for a link to our online payments page.
Please bear in mind that we cannot transfer copyright material without the express written permission of the relevant copyright holder. A written indemnity will be required.
This does not apply to LP’s or audio cassettes as we are permitted to do this work under our APRA / AMCOS licence.
DVD Conversions has an Australian affiliate, visit
http://www.video2dvdconversions.com.au
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E&OE. Prices valid for 30 days quoted in NZ$
Subject to our standard terms, conditions and general indemnities, which are available on request.