Transfer Definitions
Color Correction and Restoration
Over time old slide and photos may become flawed (fading to yellow/blue/white, rips, bends, tears, stains, marks). If the original image is not too far gone, we will be able to make corrections to the image once we scan it into the computer. We can NOT add something to or totally recreate an image that has been completely destroyed by age. We do NOT touch up or alter the original slide or print provided.
DVD
Originating as an acronym for the now antiquated term, digital video disc, the DVD is a durable technology with allows the optical storage of digital information on disc. Some widely used formats for this media are DVD+/-R/RW. Vintage Images uses DVD+R.
DVD Authoring
The process of collecting audio, video, graphics, and text into an interactive branching structure that will eventually become a playable DVD. Chapter stops or menu screens or a combination of both become the means by which a user will navigate through the DVD. We offer 3 DVD authoring options to our clients.
DVD Menu Backgrounds
When you go with any of our Value Line Transfer Options for 8mm film, slides or photos you will have only one background choice. If you wish to have a custom background for your menu screen you can choose to have a Custom Keepsake Presentation created for you.
DVD Player
A DVD player is device for playing video DVDs. Most hardware DVD players have to be connected to a television set; there are also some small portable devices which have an LCD screen attached. Older DVD players were designed only for use with “Hollywood” created DVDs and have been known to give errors when a user tries to play DVDs made on their home computer. Newer players have accounted for the growth in home-created DVD technology and errors happen less if at all.
Editing
The meticulous, time intensive process by which visual components (video, images, text) are moved, added, or deleted and audio components are enhanced or used to enhance the overall aesthetic of the presentation. Doing this well requires artistic knowledge and experience, an excellent sense of timing, and technical expertise. Learn more about editing.
Estimated Time to Delivery
This is the amount of time we believe it will take for us to complete and deliver to you your presentation. The factors influencing delivery time are 1) number of existing clients in our cue of work 2) the time of year 3) amount of time it will take to produce the desired presentation.
Express Mail
We normally send out packages Priority Mail, but if you require Express Mail it will be an additional charge.
Film Cleaning
Done with a special fluid, cleaning helps to improve the quality of the transfer as well as the flexibility of the film.
First Play DVD
A DVD with no menu that begins playback from the start of your program when the DVD is inserted in your player. Chapter stops still exist; typically 1 every 5 minutes. Navigate through the DVD using the Next and Previous chapter buttons on the DVD player's remote control.
Menu Screen
A screen sized image included in a DVD which includes navigational components (buttons) that will allow a user to go from one scene of a video to the next using the visual cues and/or text provided by the image.
Photos
A picture of something recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material or digitally.
Production
The creation of a visual product/presentation using state of the art technology and the latest techniques in the audio/visual field.
Media Running Time
The amount of time (minutes or hours) that it akes to watch a program or presetation in real time.
Rush Transfer
Additional charge incurred when we must place a client before our other clients to meet a deadline that falls sooner than the estimated time to delivery.
Scannable Media
Enhance your custom presentation with the addition of other scannable materials. These can include, but are not limited to, telegrams, movie tickets, brochures and other printed materials, invitations, etc. Placed effectively within the presentation they can help tell your story.
Slideshow
Logical sequence of assets (scanned photos or digital images, scanned slides, and/or video stills) assembled for a presentation. Filters and transitions can be applied to assets to customize it, as well as text and music.
Splicing
When numerous reels of film are added together with special tape to make a larger reel that is more conducive to transfer.
Style of Music
When you go with any of our Value Line Transfer Options for 8mm film, slides or photos you will only have the option to choose a style of music rather than individual songs (as would be on a CD). Classical, Easy Listening, Smooth Jazz, Big Band, Rock and Roll, Swing, Country Western, Winter Holiday, Actual Audio (for sound capable 8mm film), No Audio. You can not combine music styles. If you wish to have the ability to choose specific songs you can choose to have a Custom Keepsake Presentation created for you.
Studio Sitting Fee
Cost per hour to sit and work directly with the editor during the process of editing your final presentation.
Themed Packaging
Use of any elements present at an event that will help define it in print. (i.e. person speaking or singing, jack-o-lanterns at a Halloween party, shells from a "beach" wedding and flowers from all weddings), colors or themes (i.e. holiday, beach/ocean/waterfront, Medieval, seasonal) in the printed materials used to package the final presentation prior to delivery to clients. Any insert (DVD or VHS), disc face, label or spine will reflect the defined theme for the event. View examples of our work.
Video
Moving images and sounds recorded on tape or digitally output to a media that will allow for future viewing.
Video Still
A single frame captured from a sequence of video frames in a full motion sequence.
