Pricing Overview
Prices are effective as of: April, 2010 (subject to change without notice).
Convert your treasured family memories to today's technology
Supported formats: 8mm, Super 8mm (silent and sound).
Contact dac Video for information on transferring 16mm films.
Click here for more information about our Film to DVD Transfer services.
Direct Transfers
Digital, frame by frame transfer with basic color correction; captures the current quality of your films and bring them back to life!
STEP ONE: Capture and digitize film footage — $0.21 / foot
Estimated Costs*| 3" reel | 50 ft. | $10.50 / reel | |
| 5" reel | 200 ft. | $42.00 / reel | |
| 6" reel | 300 ft. | $63.00 / reel | |
| 7" reel | 400 ft. | $84.00 / reel |
Minimum order charge (250 feet or less) — $52.50
* Capture cost will be determined by the actual amount of film contained on each reel.
STEP TWO: Transfer digitized footage to DVD
| Film Transfer DVD: | up to 60 min. - $25.00; | up to 120 min. - $30.00 |
Please see our Additional Services section for options to customize or enhance your DVD.
Restorative Transfers
Digital, frame by frame transfer AND manual scene by scene corrections (color, brightness, contrast) by our technicians. Best for films which have exposure problems and/or have darkened or deteriorated over time.
STEP ONE: Capture and digitize film footage — $0.26 / foot
Estimated Costs*| 3" reel | 50 ft. | $13.00 / reel | |
| 5" reel | 200 ft. | $52.00 / reel | |
| 6" reel | 300 ft. | $78.00 / reel | |
| 7" reel | 400 ft. | $104.00 / reel |
Minimum order charge (250 feet or less) — $65.00
* Capture cost will be determined by the actual amount of film contained on each reel.
STEP TWO: Transfer digitized footage to DVD
| Film Transfer DVD: | up to 60 min. - $25.00; | up to 120 min. - $30.00 |
Please see our Additional Services section for options to customize or enhance your DVD.
Super 8 Sound Film
The frame-by-frame process is non real-time, and as such any audio on the film cannot be captured at that time. To retrieve the audio, we must recapture the film in real-time, and manually re-synchronize the frame-by-frame video with the captured audio.
| Super 8 sound film: | add $0.23 / ft to either the Direct or Restorative Transfer cost |
Film Prep / Repair
| Replace worn or missing film leader | $1.00 / leader | |
| Splice broken film; repair damaged film splices | $0.35 / splice |
Other Film Transfer Options
| Digital Video Master Tape (Mini DV or Digital8) | $12.50 / hour | |
| VHS Tape | $10.00 / hour | |
| AVI Files | ||
| - (video written to disc as AVI files) [DVD-R, 4.7GB] | $20.00 / disc | |
| - (video written to disc as AVI files) [DVD+R DL, 8.5GB] | $25.00 / disc | |
| - External HD provided by client | $17.50 / hour |
Transfer up to 2 hours of video from a single source tape to DVD
Supported formats: VHS, VHS-C, Mini DV, Video8 (8mm), Hi8, Digital8, Beta.
Click here for more information about our Video to DVD Transfer services.
Direct Transfer DVD
Straight transfer, no editing, no menus, disc auto plays; great for archiving.
| Archival DVD Master: | up to 60 min. - $20.00; | up to 120 min. - $25.00 |
Authored DVD
Themed DVD menu, minor editing (removal of blue screens, obvious blank spots).
| Standard DVD Master: | up to 60 min. - $25.00; | up to 120 min. - $30.00 |
Additional Source Tapes, Copies
| Set-up fee: add multiple source tapes to single DVD | $ 5.00 / tape | |
| Additional DVD copies | $10.00 each |
Need to edit your videotapes? Contact us for a free consultation. We offer video editing packages, as well as custom video editing services, to meet your needs.
Please see our Additional Services section for options to customize or enhance your DVD.Have a stash of old LP's or audio cassettes? Want to listen to them again? We can help!
Supported formats: Vinyl records (LP, 45), cassettes, micro-cassettes.
NOTE: We currently do NOT support 78 rpm vinyl records, reel to reel or DAT formats.
Click here for more information about our Audio to CD Transfer services.
STEP ONE: Capture, digitize and encode audio
| Transfer Quality (per each 1 minute of audio) | Est. cost based on | |||
| 40 Min. | 80 min. | |||
| Basic | $0.22 / min. | $ 8.80 min. charge | $ 8.80 | $17.60 |
| straight transfer; no editing or individual track ID's | ||||
| Standard | $0.33 / min. | $13.20 min. charge | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| straight transfer; individual tracks are identified and created | ||||
| Enhanced | $0.55 / min. | $22.00 min. charge | $22.00 | $44.00 |
| individual tracks are created; de-clicking and de-noising filters are applied to improve audio quality | ||||
STEP TWO: Transfer encoded file(s) to CD-R media
| Output encoded files to CD Master | $10.00 / disc |
Additional Copies, Tracks
| Additional CD copies | $ 5.00 / disc | |
| Individual tracks copied from other CD's | $ 0.40 / min. |
Digitize your video/audio for file transfers, streaming on the Web, etc.
Supported formats: VHS, VHS-C, Mini DV, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, Beta, Vinyl records (LP, 45), cassettes, micro-cassettes.
STEP ONE: Capture, digitize and encode video / audio
| Videotape to MPEG (MPEG-1, MPEG-2) | $ 0.20 / min. ($6.00 min. charge) | |
| Per each 1 minute of video on a single video tape | ||
| Videotape to WMV, RMV, MOV or MPEG-4 | $ 0.20 / min. ($6.00 min. charge) | |
| Per each 1 minute of video on a single video tape | ||
| Videotape to AVI (uncompressed) | $ 0.25 / min. ($7.50 min. charge) | |
| Per each 1 minute of video on a single video tape | ||
| Audio to WAV, MP3 or WMA | $ 0.25 / min. ($7.50 min. charge) | |
| Per each 1 minute of audio |
STEP TWO: Transfer encoded file(s) to digital media
| Output encoded files to DVD Master | $20.00 / disc | |
| Output encoded files to CD Master | $10.00 / disc | |
| Output encoded files to External HD provided by client | $17.50 / hr. |
Additional Copies
| Additional DVD copies | $10.00 / disc | |
| Additional CD copies | $ 5.00 / disc |
Update and/or change your formats
Supported formats: VHS, VHS-C, Mini DV, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, Beta.
| VHS / VHS-C | $10.00 / hour | |
| Mini DV | $12.50 / hour | |
| 8mm / Hi8 / Digital8 | $12.50 / hour | |
| Beta | $15.00 / hour |
We do NOT support Foreign Conversions (to / from NTSC, PAL, SECAM) at this time.
Celebrate any occasion! Turn your photos, video clips and favorite music into a cherished and unique DVD production for family, friends and future generations to enjoy!
| Bronze Package | $169.00 | |
| Silver Package | $229.00 | |
| Gold Package | $369.00 | |
| Platinum Package | $459.00 |
Click here for more information about our Photo Montage services.
Everyone has a story to tell! Honor and preserve the legacy of that special someone as we chronicle his or her life.
| Standard Package | $ 699.00 | |
| Deluxe Package | $ 999.00 | |
| Documentary Package | $1,449.00 |
Click here for more information about our Video Biography services.
Organize, protect and preserve your priceless photos, slides, and/or negatives by scanning them into digital images saved on a CD or DVD.
Click here for more information about our Scanning & Photo services.
Print Photo Scanning to digital images (@300 dpi)
| Quantity | Per Scan Price | |
| 1 - 499 | $0.90 | |
| 500 - 4,999 | $0.80 | |
| 5,000 + | $0.70 | |
| add $0.50 / photo for 600 dpi |
| Images archived and stored on CD | $10.00 / disc | |
| Images archived and stored on DVD | $20.00 / disc |
Non-Standard Prints (@300 dpi)
Prints that are smaller than 3"X3" or larger than 5"X7" inches (max. size is 9"X11"); photos that stick together, have tape on them, are curled or otherwise irregular.
| Price per non-standard print | $ 1.75 each |
35mm Slide Scanning to digital images (@2000 dpi)
Applies to 35mm slides in 2"X2" mounts.
| Quantity | Per Scan Price | |
| 1 - 499 | $1.00 | |
| 500 - 4,999 | $0.90 | |
| 5,000 + | $0.80 | |
| add $0.40 / slide for 3000 dpi | ||
| add $0.65 / slide for 4000 dpi |
| Images archived and stored on CD | $10.00 / disc | |
| Images archived and stored on DVD | $20.00 / disc |
35mm Negative Scanning to digital images (@2000 dpi)
Applies to 35mm slides in 2"X2" mounts.
| Quantity | Per Scan Price | |
| 1 - 499 | $1.00 | |
| 500 - 4,999 | $0.90 | |
| 5,000 + | $0.80 | |
| add $0.40 / slide for 3000 dpi | ||
| add $0.65 / slide for 4000 dpi |
| Scan specific frames from strip | $1.75 / image | |
| Images archived and stored on CD | $10.00 / disc |
We can also scan Medium Format negatives. Contact us for further information.
Digital Slide Shows on DVD
Now that you've digitized your photos, turn them into a movie with background music and an opening title. This is a great option to share your memories with family and friends!
| DVD Slide Show Movie | ||
| Up to 250 digital images | $30.00 minimum charge | |
| Each additional image | $ 0.15 / image | |
| Each additional memory card or disc | $ 3.00 each |
| Custom DVD Slide Show — please see our Photo Montage packages |
Document Scanning (up to 8.5" X 11")
| Save as digital image file (jpeg, gif, etc.) | $ 3.00 / file | |
| Save as PDF | $ 4.00 / file | |
| Scanned documents sent by e-mail | FREE | |
| Images archived and stored on CD | $10.00 / disc | |
| Images archived and stored on DVD | $20.00 / disc |
Photo Prints
Your images reproduced on semi-gloss or matte photo paper.
| Print Size | Cost / Print | |
| 4" X 6" | $1.00 | |
| 5" X 7" | $3.00 | |
| 8" X 10" | $6.00 |
Capture Digital Image from Video
| Create digital image file (jpeg, bmp, gif, etc.) | $ 5.00 each |
Please note that video is low resolution compared to photographs or slide scans and will not produce high quality prints.
Transfer Digital Movie Files from Digital Still Camera to DVD
| Up to 20 minutes from one memory card or disc | $20.00 min. charge | |
| Each additional minute | $ 1.00 / minute | |
| Each additional memory card or disc | $ 3.00 each |
Please note that the picture quality is usually jumpy and poor.
Image Correction, Adjustment, Repair
| Straighten, crop images | FREE | |
| Basic color, contrast corrections | FREE | |
| Image adjustments | $15.00 / image | |
| (red-eye removal; brightness/contrast corrections; color balance, sharpness adjustments; application of filters, effects) | ||
| Significant image repair | $30.00 / image | |
| (removal of scratches, spots, dust, tears, etc.) | ||
Photo/Scanning Media Options
| Images archived and stored on CD | $10.00 / disc | |
| Images archived and stored on DVD | $20.00 / disc | |
| Additional CD copies | $ 5.00 / disc | |
| Additional DVD copies | $10.00 / disc | |
| Thumbnail Album of Your Images | $ 5.00 / album | |
| Add text captions to photos | $ 3.00 / caption | |
| Annotate (name) image files | $ 0.25 each |
Professional copies of your music, video or data on high quality DVD, CD, or tape media. MAXIMUM ORDER: 25 copies.
| Media Format | ||
| DVD-R | $10.00 / disc | |
| DVD+R | $12.00 / disc | |
| DVD+R DL (double layer) | $20.00 / disc | |
| VHS Tape | $10.00 / tape | |
| Mini DV Tape | $10.00 / tape | |
| Digital8, Hi8, 8mm | $10.00 / tape | |
| Beta | $15.00 / tape | |
| CD-R | $ 5.00 / disc | |
| Audio Cassette | $10.00 / tape |
Add-ons, enhancements to help you customize your video, audio or photo project to your specifications.
Custom Services
| Video editing | $65.00 / hour | |
| Additional source tapes | $ 5.00 / tape | |
| Screen tapes / films for content | $65.00 / hour | |
| Project Preparation consulting | $65.00 / hour | |
| Output project to DVD | $20.00 / disc | |
| Output project to CD | $10.00 / disc | |
| Output project to VHS | $15.00 / tape | |
| Output project to Mini DV | $16.00 / tape | |
| Output project to Digital8 | $16.00 / tape | |
| Output project to Beta | $20.00 / tape |
Music, Sound Tracks
| Music you supply | $ 3.00 / song | |
| Music we purchase on your behalf | $ 4.00 / song | |
| Background music (from dac Video library) | $ 0.35 / min. | |
| Projector sound effects | $ 0.35 / min. | |
| Voice-over narration | $ 0.50 / min. |
Production Effects
| Standard Title screen | $ 3.00 / title | |
| Custom Title screen | $ 7.50 / title | |
| Scene transitions | $ 3.00 each | |
| Advanced video & audio effects | $10.00 each | |
| Text captions | $ 3.00 / caption | |
| Add still images | ||
| - Add digital images | $ 0.50 / image | |
| - Add scanned photos | $ 1.00 / image | |
| - Add scanned docs | $ 3.00 / image | |
| Add clips of film/video to a project | ||
| - Direct transfer (film) | $ 0.21 / foot | |
| - Restorative transfer (film) | $ 0.26 / foot | |
| - Videotape / camcorder | $ 1.25 / min. | |
| Per minute of video on a single video tape |
DVD Authoring Options
| Standard DVD Menu | $ 3.00 / menu | |
| Premium DVD Menu | $10.00 / menu | |
| Custom DVD Menu | $15.00 / menu | |
| Custom Chapter Points | $ 1.00 each | |
| Standard Chapter Buttons | $ 3.00 each | |
| Thumbnail Chapter Buttons | $ 5.00 each | |
| Standard DVD Label | FREE | |
| Premium DVD Label | $ 5.00 / label | |
| Custom DVD Label | $10.00 / label | |
| Creating Looping DVD | $ 5.00 each | |
| Menu Background Music | see Music, Sound Track |
DVD / CD Case Options
| Slimline Case | FREE | |
| Jewel Case | $ 0.50 / case | |
| DVD (tall) case | $ 1.50 / case | |
| Double DVD (tall) case | $ 2.00 / case | |
| Custom DVD Case Insert | $10.00 / insert |
Rush Orders
15% Rush Order Fee, $20.00 minimum. Please call for info and availability.
We look forward to assisting you with your video, audio and photo needs!
