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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 the red DVD laser. Blu-ray discs can hold 50gb on a dual layer disc, which is over 10 times the storage capacity of a standard DVD. Due to the larger storage space on these discs, Hollywood movie studios are able to release films in high definition complete with fully interactive menus, network integration, and all sorts of interactive bonus features. High definition televisions are quickly becoming more and more common throughout the country, which only further intensifies the Blu-ray market. Another useful feature with Blu-ray players is that they are backwards compatible with DVDs, so your can still fully enjoy your whole movie collection on one unit. In fact, most Blu-ray units come with DVD upscaling, to make your DVDs look even better on your high definition television. In addition to Blu-ray movies, you can also use Blu-ray discs as a storage medium to store digital photos, videos or audio. They are perfect for home video to DVD, slide scanning or film to DVD projects. Thanks to the greatly enhanced HD video and audio quality as well as the advanced interactivity and networking features, Blu-ray is a huge step forward in the home video experience.

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. They include Flash Gordon, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and King Kong Lives. They come in sizes that fit a majority of the popular devices of today. Check here to see 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 amounts of data. The format offers as much as 5X the storage capacity of traditional DVDs, it can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc.

Since Blu-ray discs have the capability to hold very large amounts of data including high-definition video, they’re perfect for transferring your precious family memories onto! Here are some of the benefits of going to Blu-ray in each of our departments:

Slideshows
High Definition Slideshow Movies would be rendered in HD and burned onto Blu-ray discs. The resolution can be up to 1080p, which is almost 6 times better resolution! In addition, we also have the capability to now incorporate high definition video within your slideshows.

Video Tape Transfer
We can transfer your HDV or other high definition footage and place it onto Blu-ray discs. We can also take your standard definition video, and also burn it to blu-ray with a capacity of about 10 hours. This is 5 times the amount of video that would fit on a standard DVD.

Audio Transfer
With audio, you can actually use a Blu-ray disc as a storage medium. We would burn your audio files as data onto the disc, which holds 25 gigabytes. This is almost 200 hours of high quality audio!

Image Scanning
With image scanning, we would transfer your photos to blu-ray discs which have a much higher storage capacity.

Film Transfer
If you opt to go for Blu-ray transfer in our film department, we can fit up to 10 hours of footage on one single disc. Great for large orders with lots of film to be processed.

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 on older media such as video and audio tapes. We’ll provide transfer services to take the data from these devices and convert it into a more usable format, whether it be on CD/DVD or as media files on your personal hard drive. We’re equipped to handle a wide array of media including video, images, audio and film.

Full editing services

Our editing services will extend to Media Transfer Labs as well. Our full service editing will allow you to create corporate presentations, training videos, or event productions easily from a variety of different sources. We can combine media from print, film, video and audio to create the perfect piece for your next event.

Audio services

In addition to audio transfers and conversion to CD or MP3 format, we also offer full range of audio editing.

CD Ripping

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 CDs to audio files, you’ll have the freedom to bring your audio with you, anywhere you go!

Document scanning

Document scanning is a service that will be coming soon to MediaTransferLabs. Save tons of space in your business by converting your paperwork into digital documents that you can store on your computer or in the cloud. Effortlessly scan through thousands of documents with a few clicks versus hours in front of the filing cabinet.

Videography

Coming soon – Media Transfer Labs will offer full videography services for your business.

Photography

Coming soon – Media Transfer Labs will offer full photographic services for your business.

CD/DVD Duplication

Our duplication services will offer you a one stop shop for all of your duplication needs. We can process thousands of discs in a day, giving you lightning quick turnaround times at competitive prices.

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 standard VHS to DVD transfer?!

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, five inch reels, and seven inch reels. The smallest (3 inch) reels will hold roughly 50 feet of film if it’s full, the medium sized reel (5 inch) holds about 200 feet, and the largest reel (7 inch) holds about 400 feet.

It is important to keep in mind also, that film runs at different speeds, depending on the type. 16mm film runs much faster than 8mm film does, so a 400ft reel of 16mm film will be much less “viewing time” than the same sized roll in 8mm. Trying to calculate all of this can be difficult if you’re planning a 8mm film transfer project, so feel free contact your local or Denver film to DVD technician for guidance and suggestions!

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 Aerobics
Heartlight San Diego, a branch of Heartlight USA, which is a part of California School Fitness 501-c (3) non-profit organization. They are currently in over 100 schools in San Diego County, however their goal is to be in every school in San Diego. They want all children to be given the opportunity to be apart of our program.

Children in the Heartlight program learn jazz, hip hop, and aerobic dance steps, improve listening skills, learn their directions right and left improve their ability to follow directions. There is mounting evidence that improving gross motor functions helps a child with such intellectual pursuits as reading and writing.

Orange County Fire Services Association
The OCFSA’s mission is to establish a Fire Museum and Public Safety Education Center. At the same time we will continue to support our Fire Service Monument, Annual Overachievers Awards Dinner, Annual Firefighter Memorial Service, Quarterly Magazine, Big John Program, 10 Year Fire Service Annual Book and the Bombero program.

Good Shepard Preschool
A Christian preschool with a strong curriculum which provides three dimensional (3-D) age-appropriate academics that include early learning skills in math, language, science, Bible, art, music and motor development. Invaluable learning takes place through social experiences and dramatic play that encourages problem solving, creative thinking, cooperation and character development.

Congregation Beth Am
Over twenty five years ago a group of dedicated Jewish families wanted to see a Conservative presence in Coastal North County San Diego. The undertaking proved to be enormous. Rabbi Wayne Dosick, together with a small group of families formed Congregation Beth Am.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of OC and Inland Empire