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| Whether it's hours or a few minutes, the cost is the same per cassette. |
$15 Per Cassette:
- No matter the length of recordings on them, $15 is the base price.
- Additional costs could occur depending on circumstances: cassettes needing repair, clean-up, or special handling - to be discussed before job proceeds.
Cassettes that require additional care.
Most jobs won't require dealing with the issues below if good care and storage of video cassettes happened. But if the need arises, these are the possible options with prices below.
- Mold -- price will be available as soon as I have the equipment to work with it.
- Dirty/Dusty/Stained -- $10 to $40 per item depending on severity.
- Broken VHS cassette shells -- prices will be available as as I get parts in.
- Severed/Torn Magnetic Tape VHS/VHS-C/Hi8/Video8 -- Basic repair splicing: $25 per break
- Broken/Moldy VHS-C/Hi8/Video8 cassettes -- Not serviced.
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| Minimum order for Photo Scanning service is 20 images. |
25 cents per photo:
Standard service for Photo Scanning:
- Minimum order for Photo Scanning is 20 images
- No minimum if Photo Scanning service is added to Video Cassette Transfer order
- 100+ Photos - 20 cents each
- 500+ Photos - 15 cents each
- Any size photo that is 8"x10" or smaller
- All images saved at 300 dpi
- Saved as JPEG/JPG files
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| Older photos tend to fade and have colors desaturate. Colors can be, in most cases, corrected back to original vibrancy. Photo shown above on left taken in 1984, same photo scanned in and color graded. Even in albums, some photos will degrade. Read more about this in the F.A.Q. Page. |
Additional 50 cents per photo:
Upgrade to standard basic color correction/small blemish removal in the digital file.
- Most older photos fade/ desaturate - colors are corrected to more "real life colors"
- All images scanned/saved at 300 dpi
- Saved as JPEG/JPG files
- No modifications made to the original physical photo
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| In this example of a photo of a bullrider from around the late 1950s, time is spent adjusting contrast, exposure, removing creases/tears/stains, and pulling existing faded detail out that had began to fade out. |
Additional $15 per photo:
For that photo that really needs it, or is an heirloom for you, upgrade to have it given advanced color correction, blemish removal, and exposure adjustment in the digital file.
- Most older photos fade/ desaturate - color, hue, and contrast improved
- Blemish removal - small scratches or tears are fixed/removed
- All images scanned/saved at 300 dpi
- Saved as JPEG/JPG files
- No modifications made to the original physical photo
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Delivery of Digital Files:
Transferred/Archive Media can be sent back to you in any of the following formats.
- via Google Drive for 30 days for you to access and download - no additional cost
- on disc as video files playable/viewable on a PC - $10 each
- on USB Memory Stick 16GB - $10 each
- fully authored DVD - playable on DVD players/PC (has menu interface) - $30 each
Pick Up and Return Delivery of Media and Items:
This includes picking up your video cassettes, and bringing them back to you with any additional formats you've purchased: USB Sticks or DVDs
The price is for pickup and return.
- Greater KC Metro Area - $15
- Lawrence - $30
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| Here's a friendly infographic of the six steps outlined below! |
- Message me - Use the form below! We'll get started on how much media you need digitized, what condition or possible repair needs are needed, and set a timeline for pickup and the completion/drop off of your items after all services are completed. I'll also provide a small contract copy for your record of the services and options you'd like, as well as other information on it, for both of us to sign.
- Initial Payment/Pickup of Media Items - This is the amount that will cover the number of video cassettes you need digitized ($15 per cassette) and the pickup/return delivery fee (depending on your location). We will set up a time we can meet up somewhere or I can come out to wherever you are and get the items.
- Checking Media - For safety of your media and my equipment, I will inspect each item you send me for any possible damage or visual issues like mold or cracks in the cases. If I find any, I will contact you to see how you'd like to proceed, before I start on any part of the digitization.
NOTE: I also remove the small safety recording plastic tab on the corners of VHS cassettes if you've not already done so, just as a precaution to help prevent accidental over recording accidents. VHS-C and 8Video/Hi8 have sliding tabs that if slid to the open position make the tape non-recordable. - Transferring VHS to Digital and/or Physical Disc Media - Video files are created and uploaded to the cloud for you to download. Any previously requested additional Disc or USB Drive Media is also created at this point.
- Final Payment - This is the final amount covering any outstanding or additional costs, including repairs or add-ons. After this, digital files are uploaded to you and we set a meetup time and place to get your original media and any additional physical media back to you.
- Delivery of Items - I drop off media twice a month currently, but if a specific time is needed depending on your availability, we can work that out.
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Please fill out the form below, or send an e-mail to:spiritoflegacy@gmx.com to get in touch and let's start saving and preserving your media memories!
Not in the Kansas City or Lawrence areas?
If you live elsewhere in the continental United States, please reach out to me for shipping costs and possible options.
