DVD Your Memories is having a promotion for members of Skirball! Members can receive 15% off of our services. Hailed by The New York Times as “a lesson on how to connect the eye to heart and mind,” the Skirball Cultural Center has established itself as one of the world’s most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions,...Read More
April is tax month, which means we have very little time left to turn our earnings over to the IRS. Some of us might actually look forward to tax season, due to the fact that you may receive a tax return check. People typically spend their tax returns on a variety of things such as...Read More
Sharing your videos and images online can be a great way to show people a window into your life. However, some of your media you don’t want the WHOLE world to see, maybe just your friends and family instead. In this case, you can use the power of social media to share your images to...Read More
Container VS Codecs If you’ve ever worked with digital video before, you’re probably aware that there are many different types of video files. A digital video file usually consists of two parts. These two parts are called the “Container” and the “Codec”. The container refers to what the actual file type or extension is, for...Read More
Here is an informative video that displays how to go about splicing film using a splicing kit and some film cement. This is something that comes standard with every film to DVD order here at DVD Your Memories. We make sure all of your film is neatly spliced together, and fix any splices that have...Read More
There may come a time when you need to take a snapshot of your computer desktop. This can be useful when trying to diagnose a problem, show somebody something on your computer, or used as evidence to help combat some computer issues. There are actually a couple of different methods for taking screen shots of...Read More
If you still have held onto your old 8mm film projector, you’ve probably forgotten how to properly set it up to watch your old home movies recorded on 8mm film. The video below is a short demonstration on how to fully set up an 8mm film projector to begin watching your movies. This is a...Read More
DVD Your Memories is now offerring large format slide scanning and large format negative scanning! We can now scan 220 large format negatives and large format slide at resolutions up to 3200DPI. Large format is basically a term for the largest types of negatives and positives. When scanned, large format film can provide some of...Read More
Blu-ray represents the next leap forward in optical disc technology. Blu-ray discs can store over 10 times the amount of data that a normal DVD can hold! So what does that mean? It means high-definition video, better quality audio, bigger and better data backups! Blu-ray is the evolution of the DVD format and has many...Read More
With all of the new technology coming out all of the time, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest, and what the newest generation offers. Blu-ray is the latest available optical storage medium, similar to a DVD. The difference is that it uses a different laser wavelength (blue) instead of...Read More
If you’re one of those who like to skin your iPad or other mobile device, then check out one of the new skins from artist Hollis Brown Thornton which looks just like an old stack of VHS tapes. The handwritten titles of the movies are even relevant of the times these things occupied our homes....Read More
In just a couple of short weeks, we will be launching our new Blu-ray transfer service. What is Blu-ray? Blu-ray Disc (BD) often referred to as just “Blu-ray” is the name of the new format designed to replace DVD. The format was developed primarily for the new high-definition media revolution, as well as storing large...Read More
Media Transfer Labs is the new sister company to DVD Your Memories that specializes in media transfer and manipulation for businesses. We focus on some core services that benefit a wide array of businesses allowing them to grow and leverage additional resources to meet their demands. Media transfer and conversion Many companies have data stored...Read More
Instead of throwing away his old CD and DVDs, Sean Avery has found a unique use for his old media. He creates stunning sculptures using the shattered remains of his old CD and DVD collection. Check out some of the awesome artwork he’s created below. Who knew DVDs could be so useful outside of the...Read More
We often get the question of how much feet of film each standard sized reel holds. This is good information to have handy, especially if you’re planning for a film to DVD conversion in San Diego, Orange County or Los Angeles. Film reels typically come in 3 different sizes, which are the three inch reels,...Read More
DVD Your Memories is proud to sponser and donate for the following organizations and events this month: National Breast Cancer Coalition Since NBCC’s founding in 1991, it has changed the world of breast cancer—in public policy, science, industry and advocacy—by creating new partnerships, collaborations, research funding opportunities and avenues for access to quality care. Heartlight...Read More
If you’ve ever been digging around and found the old family films and smelled a strong hint of vinegar, this could be trouble for your film! This smell is what’s associated with what’s called vinegar syndrome, which is a term that describes a breakdown of the chemicals and emulsion of your film. This deterioration also...Read More
If you’re ever in a pinch, and need to scan slides or negatives using household items, this is for you! With just a simple toilet paper roll and a DSLR camera, you can take fairly decent scans of your slides with no high-end equipment necessary. For true archival quality, we always recommend using a dedicated...Read More
This article will cover how to convert audio to MP3 and other formats. Converting audio files to another type of file like MP3, FLAC or Apple Lossless is a pretty straightforward process. First of all, there are tons of different audio converters out there. Some are free, some might even be bundled with your system...Read More
By converting your cds or music collection into MP3, you’ll not only be archiving your cherished music, but keeping them in a format that is low on disk space, but maintains your music’s rich sound quality. This guide will show you how to not only convert your CDs to MP3 and WAV, but also convert...Read More
Instagram Likely the most popular of the hand-held photo apps, Instagram offers tons of features to enhance your photos taken with your smart phone. Instagram is full of custom filters and settings that you can apply, as well as a huge user base of over 15 million people! You can upload your photos, or instantly...Read More
You may have noticed that your camcorder or VCR supports different recording modes. These are commonly abbreviated by the letters SP, LP and EP. SP is short for Standard Play. Standard play allows you to record information onto the tape the way it was intended, with no quality loss. By default, VCRs and camcorders will...Read More
Our sister company, CD Ripping San Diego has now opened! Our professional audio CD ripping services provide you with new ways to listen to your collection of audio CDs. We can transform your CDs into a wide variety of audio formats including CD ripping to MP3, FLAC, WAV, and AAC. By converting your collection of...Read More
In order to get the most out of your reel to reel machine, you’ll need to clean the heads from time to time. To clean the heads on your reel to reel machine, you’ll just need some cotton swabs and some head cleaner. This is especially important if you are transferring reel to reel to...Read More
