Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions

Q  What services do Visionscan offer?
A  Classic Deluxe and standard Direct Transfers.

Q  What does the Classic deluxe transfer offer?
A  A classic transfer consists of a digital recorded intermediate transfer stage to enable basic editing, or to remove blank or un-viewable footage, or any requested editing needed before burning to DVD. The addition of standard introductory and end captions, and the dubbing of copyright free background music.  Charges for this service include a new fully labelled DVD (or Video tape). Cost per foot is dependant on the running time of the transfer.

As an example, an  800 foot transfer would  cost  13.4 pence per foot recorded to DVD, (or 10.9 per foot recorded to HQ video tape). Minimum charge transferred to DVD £48.00. (Minimum charge transferred to VHS tape £33.00)  Duplicate copies ordered at the same time available from £12.00 each. Postage free to any UK destination.  Your old films returned at cost, if required.

Q  What is a Direct Transfer?
A  A direct transfer is direct to video tape only, and excludes any editing and additional refinements of the Classic service. offered above. Cost of a direct transfer 9p per foot with a minimum charge charge £18.00 for up to 200 feet plus cost of video tape and postage of £4.00. Charge for additional footage on the same spool 9p per foot.  Prices for 9.5mm and 16mm and 35mm film transfers, available on request.
   
Q  Can the colour be improved?
A  Classic Video transfers are always monitored during production.  On request a special RGB colour video control processor can be used to help correct/improve any dark or wrongly tinted or over saturated colour casts.

Q  Will we see all of the images on the film?
A  Cropping of film edges.  Some cropping is quite normal on cine to video transfers, as the television formats are quite different to cine film sizes.  This small amount of necessary edge cropping does not spoil the end result.  We have never received any hint of dissatisfaction regarding cropping.

Q  What is the cost of a DVD copy of an existing video transfer.
A  £25.00 up to 60 mins, plus £5.00 per 30 mins thereafter.

The above information is only intended as a guide. A written quotation is always sent for your approval before any work is commenced. Please send S.A.E. for a more detailed Questions and Answers list, plus full price lists and order form to:-