Marin County - Film, Video, Audio, Slides & Photo Services to Digital

Audio Transfer Services

Audio Transfer - FAQ

  • We can transfer micro-cassette tapes, audio cassette tapes, mini-disc, DAT tapes, 1/4 inch reel to reels that have a diameter of 7/10 inches.

  • We can output to playable CD (80 minutes) or computer file mp3, wav or AIFF.

  • Sticky shed syndrome is a common occurrance with audio reel to reel tapes. If your tapes are showing signs of sticky shed syndrome, then we will let you know and suggest “baking” of the reels in order to get the best results from the transfer.

  • Yes, we can repair the audio cassette tapes, the cost is $15 per tape.

  • You will not be charged for blank media.

  • We can create track markers on commercially made audio tapes/reels, and we can do our best to create track markers on live musical recordings that don’t have clear track endings.

  • Yes, we give back all audio cassette tapes and reels once the project is complete. If you want us to recycle your tapes/reels, then just let us know.

  • Yes, we do offer bulk discounts on large volume audio orders. Please call or email to get a quote.

Video Tape Transfer Services

Video Transfer FAQ

  • We are able to transfer almost all consumer video formats and many professional formats. VHS, VHS-C, SVHS, MiniDV, HDV, Hi8, 8mm, Regular 8, DVCam, Betamax, BetaSP, U-Matic, PAL MiniDV, PAL Hi8, PAL VHS, DVD, MiniDVD.

  • We can output your video tapes into digital computer files or playable DVDs.

  • We can output your video files to MP4, MOV or AVI. MP4 is compatible on almost all platforms, MOV defaults to Mac, AVI defaults to PC.

  • We only charge you for your actual content, not the blank space at the end of the content. If you have small snippets of blank space within the tape footage, that is not edited out.

  • You have the choice of MP4, MOV (Quicktime) or AVI. MP4 files are compatible on most platforms, and MOV usually defaults to Mac, and AVI to PC.

  • No, we don’t have a viewing area for you to view your tapes, but for $4 per tape, we can scroll through the entire tape to look for family content.

  • Yes, your DVD's should play just fine in your DVD player. However, if your DVD player is older than about 7 years (bought in about 2006 or prior), you may have some difficulty.

  • We can put two hours of video footage onto a playable DVD (DVD-R) & 10 hrs of SD content on a Blu-Ray disc.

  • Yes, you can combine tapes to minimize the total number of DVD’s. The total amount of footage cannot exceed 2 hours per playable DVD.

Photo Scanning to Digital

35mm Slide Scanning & Negative Scanning

35mm Slide & Negative Scanning FAQ

  • You have two options when it comes to the digitization of your 35mm slides & negatives. You can invest in a scanner and digitize the negatives/slides yourself, or you can hire a company like Digital Roots Studio do do the scanning to digital for you. The cost may be cheaper when shipping your materials out of state, but you risk possible damage/loss of shipment when not handing your materials to someone directly.

  • No, you don’t need to organize your materials prior to dropping off. Some clients will organize the slides & negatives prior to dropping off, this way each grouping can be scanning into its own0folder by subject and/or year. We ask that all slides/negatives be in groupings of no less than 20 per grouping.

  • We have two resolutions to choose from, either 2000ppi or 4000ppi.

  • No, we do not offer frame selection when scanning the negatives.

  • The digital images can be given back to you on a USB empty drive that you supply, you can buy a drive from us, DVD-ROM or we can do a web upload for an additional fee. (not a cloud storage. Download only available for one month before auto deletion.

  • We use the Nikon 5000 to scan all 35mm slides and negatives.

16mm, 8mm & Super 8mm Film Transfer to Digital Services

Film Transfer FAQ

  • All of the work we do is done in house at our physical office 1329 Solano Avenue Albany CA - We never outsource your materials, but if for some reason we need then we will speaking with you first.

  • We are able to transfer 8mm film, Super8 film & 16mm film into digital computer format or playable DVD.

  • Your film can be scanned at SD 720x480, HD 1920x1080, and we will soon be offering 2k & 4k film transfer. Please ask about 2k & 4k, if you are interested.

  • Yes, we can transfer Super8mm sound film as well as 16mm optical sound. WE CANT transfer 16mm magnetic sound at this time.

  • You have the choice of MP4, MOV (Quicktime) or AVI. MP4 files are compatible on most platforms, and MOV usually defaults to Mac, and AVI to PC.

  • We number every film reel that we receive prior to transfer, and you will have a corresponding digital file with a number that matches up to the numbered reel. If you want the reels to be in a certain order, then please number them prior to drop off or arrange in the preferred order and then we will number them.

  • If you decide on HD output and want a disc back, then it will need to go on a Blu-Ray disc, but with standard def transfer we can put the footage on a DVD-R. 10 hrs of standard definition can be put onto a Blu-Ray disc, but you must a have a Blu-Ray player to play a Blu-Ray disc.

Read what our customers are saying about us!

“They were able to provide a truly amazing slide show for a life celebration that my whole family was thoroughly impressed by. Everyone was asking for their info as we all have memories that we need to have archived to pass on to our next generations. I couldn't recommend them any higher!”

— Andre B. Dublin, CA

“Sean and Andrea were great to work with. They took my old VHS cassette tapes, digitized them, and uploaded the mp4 video files to a secure server. Communication was excellent, price was fair and I'll certainly be back again. Thanks!”

— Robyn H. Oakland, CA

“They transferred 8mm film and a few old prints to digital video format and jpeg format. Unlike  many similar online services, this business does all transfer work in house. So there's less risk of your precious family analog memories getting lost in transit.”

— Timothy M. North Berkeley, CA

Appointment needed during office hours.

info@digitalrootsstudio.com
(510) 922-8481

1329 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706

Monday 8am-1pm Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm *Saturday by appointment

  • VHS Transfer to digital

  • Video Cassette Capture

  • AVI, MOV or MP4

  • MiniDV, SVHS, DVCam

  • U-Matic Tapes & BetaSP

  • VHSC Tape & PAL Video Tapes

  • Blu-Ray or playable DVD output

  • Hi8 8mm Regular 8mm Video Tapes

  • HDV tapes & MiniDVCam Tapes

  • 8mm Film Transfer

  • 16mm Film Transfer

  • Super 8mm Film Transfer

  • Sound Film Transfer

  • Silent Film Transfer

  • Frame by Frame Film Transfer

  • 16mm film optical sound

  • Super 8mm magnetic sound

  • MOV, AVI or MP4 output

  • Photo Scanning to digital

  • Family photo albums & scrabooks

  • 35mm slide scanning & negatives

  • Medium & large format scanning

  • DAT Tape & Micro Cassette

  • Photograph restoration

  • JPEG output or TIFF output

  • Stereo slides & 110 format negatives

  • Loose photographs & newspapers

  • Audio Cassette Tape

  • Transfer to digital

  • Analog to digital conversion

  • Audio Reel to Reel Tape

  • DAT Tape & Micro Cassette

  • Mp3, WAV, AIFF or FLAC

  • Mini Disc transfer to digital format

  • 1/4 inch reel to reel tape transfer

  • Audio CD DVD backup duplication

Digital Roots Studio Office

1329 Solano Avenue
Albany, CA 94706

Hours - By Appointment

Monday
8am - 1pm
Tuesday - Friday
8am - 5pm

Contact

info@digitalrootsstudio.com

510-922-8481