1. CAPTURE: Your existing content content is most likely stored on some form of video tape (VHS, 8mm, Digital8).  It must be "captured" and onto computer before it can be transferred to a DVD.  A very fast computer, with a special video capture cards and plenty of hard disk space are needed for this task.  Example: 2 hours of captured video required nearly 30 gigabytes of space.

2. EDIT: Once the video has been captured, it may need to be edited (an optional service) to remove any unwanted sections or poorly shot scenes. More info on Editing.

3. ENCODE: The video is then be encoded, or compressed, to fit onto a DVD.  This encoding is critical to the success of a DVD.  A properly encoded video file will consist of two separate files, a compressed video file (MPEG2 format) and an uncompressed audio file (WAV format).

4. AUTHORING: The next step in the process is known as DVD authoring.  This is where titles and chapters are added, thereby allowing a viewer to navigate (at will) around the DVD's content.  This process creates a set of instructions that will eventually become a fully functional DVD.

5. TESTED: Once authored, the DVD is tested to insure that all the navigational buttons work as intended.

6. BURNED: The final step in the process is what is commonly referred to as "burning" the DVD.  This is where the a laser beam etches the plastic surface with all the instructions and video content that make up the completed DVD.

As you can see, making a DVD is both labor intensive and requires an investment in the right tools.

Your DVD will look and perform just like a DVD from your local video store.  The only difference is, you'll be the star. 

Immediately after inserting your newly transferred DVD into your DVD player, you will see (and hear) the MAIN MENU.  The Main Menu may be as simple as a Title and a Play button or may display buttons to other videos on your disk. 

Clicking one of these buttons may either play that video clip or give you the option of jumping to your favorite "scene" on that clip.  Whatever the situation, you are in control.

Your DVD will be presented to you labeled and in a DVD case, complete with printed insert cover.  This is the same case used by the professional studios.

You can expect personal attention.  We are NOT a volume video transfer service.  Each video is carefully and painstakingly transferred with the same attention to detail as if we were transferring our own personal videos.

It is our pledge to you...

• Your DVD will automatically load, and play on your DVD player.

• Your original source material will be returned to you in the same condition you gave it to us.