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. How much will you have to spend?
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Your cost will vary depending on which package you choose. We offer very competitive prices. Unlike other production companies who charge a lot of extras we offer low package prices and charge extremely low prices for photo scanning and all of the extras that make a slideshow unique and extraordinary, our package prices include music, chapters, menus, digitalization of your photos and videos, special-effects transitions, captions, titles, photo editing, DVD cases and personalized DVD labels. We also give you a photo CD of all your photos that we scan. We can also work any customized package to fit your needs. See our basic pricing page.
Q. What size project works best?
Select a special event such as a birthday, wedding, reunion or vacation graduation, memory video or any other special time. Most DVD video projects have only one or two songs to provide entertainment and leave your guests wanting more.
Q. What photos work best?
The quality of your DVD project depends on having good quality photos. If photos are fuzzy and out of focus, they will look like that on your TV screen as well. Please do not cut or crop photos! Prints or digital photos should be landscape. We can use portrait photos, but each side of the photo will be filled in with background.
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If your photos are already in digital format you can send them to us via the U.S. mail on a photo CD or through the internet through our website. You will be given a unique website access to upload your pictures to us. It is best to send your digital photos in .jpg format, but we will also accept .gif and .bmp files. Your images must be a minimum of 300 dpi for inclusion in our slideshows. You will receive a 10% discount on your total order if all of your photos are on a photo CD and no scanning required.
A. We can scan all of your photos and put them into a digital format. We use high-quality scanning equipment and scan your pictures at a minimum of 800 dpi. We can scan printed photographs (up to 8x10 in size), instant photographs (such as Polaroid’s), 35mm slides and 35mm negatives. We will also include a separate photo-CD of your scanned photos for you to keep, in addition to your DVD slideshow at no extra charge so that you can have your photos preserved for life in digital format.
Red-eye correction, Slight out of focus shots, Color / Tint and contrast, Minor scratches, Dust, Minor spots / fingerprints
A. Yes, we can! Customers can request video clips in their slideshow for an additional charge. We accept the following formats: VHS, .mpg, .mpeg and .avi. See our pricing page for more information. These can either be uploaded to us, or the original mailed to us. All originals will be returned to you.
A. Yes you can add text and captions to your shows, including opening Title as well as script on the pictures themselves identifying the pictures and messages throughout the show, closing Title screens and other dedication type messages. You can include your own written dedication, message, poetry or special writings, lyrics, religious verses, quotes, your options are infinite!
Will your DVD's play on any DVD player?
A. We record our DVD slideshow videos on name brand DVD+R discs, using the highest quality media. Our DVDs will play on more than 99% of all current DVD players manufactured after the year 2000. It will also play on your computer as long as it has a DVD player installed on it.
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A. You can refer to your owners manual that came with your player or if you no longer have the manual, you can look at the back of your DVD player and obtain the brand and model number. Then go to the following website link for further information and help VideoHelp.com Enter your DVD player name and model and click Search. You can also contact your DVD’s manufacturer. If your DVD player is NOT compatible with DVD+R media, please let us know. If you do not see your DVD player listed or still are not sure please contact us for further assistance.
Unfortunately there is not a single recordable DVD format that will work on 100% of all DVD players. There are two primary DVD recording formats used today. They are DVD-R and DVD+R.
The following information has been provided by www.videoHelp.com. The DVD-R was the first DVD recording format released and is compatible with about 93% of the standalone DVD players and most DVD-ROMs. DVD+R is compatible with about 89% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
We can record on either format. If your completed DVD will not play in your player, we will redo your project for free within thirty days of receipt of your project.
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A. You will be totally satisfied with your DVD video before it is finalized and shipped to you. We will have your final approval before the DVD is actually burned. You will be able to view the final copy online and make any changes you would like before we ship it to you. Due to the time and labor involved in creating our DVD slideshows Take2Video Productions will not offer a refund after you make the final approval of your DVD and it is shipped to you.
Q. Can I preview my DVD with a dial-up connection?
A. Due to the high volume of bandwidth required for streaming video, web previews are not possible over most dial-up connections. A cable, DSL, wireless or satellite Internet connection is recommended for all web previews.
A. All of our music is purchased and used legally. Our DVD slideshows are not intended for public presentation; they are produced for private use only. You can send us a CD containing the music you want on the slideshow, or we will be happy to supply the music for you from our extensive library or if you don’t have it we will purchase your music for you through a store or a legitimate online provider, at no charge to you.
If you have concerns about the legality of using copyrighted music please read the information below:
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Music and copyright laws state that it is legal to use your purchased music, or music we purchase on your behalf, in creation of your customized DVD photo slideshows under the “fair use provision” You may review these laws at http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html
When the music is legally-purchased it falls into the same category as copyrighted music. When it is used for such events as weddings, funerals and other private events for which no admission or fee is charged for listening to the music it is legal, and may be used in the creation of your video. No royalty fees are applicable and the music may be used. Take2Video Productions does not use illegal music. We purchase music from a store or a legitimate internet music site such as iTunes or similar. If you choose to send us your own music, it must also have been legally purchased.
The use of your CDs (or music our company purchases for you online),
therefore falls under the “Fair Use Provision” of the music copyright laws which contains these criteria:
1. the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
2. the nature of the copyrighted work;
3. amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
4. the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.
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A. See pricing page. Additional copies are always available. A master copy will be kept by us for future orders. Availability guaranteed for up to 5 years.
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We will accept credit cards(mastercard and visa) personal checks, cashier's checks and money orders. Once your check has cleared your DVD will be shipped out and you should have it in 3-5 days. Overnight shipping is also available for a small additional charge. More information can be found on the pricing page.
Other Questions
Photo/slide or negative scanning.
Q. What DPI should I choose on negatives and photos?
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300 DPI for photos is generally sufficient for archival purposes and for general use. For specific printing purposes (such as enlargements), people often choose 600 DPI. It is a popular practice to always scan at 600 DPI on "smaller-than-standard" photos.
2000 DPI for 35mm film provides a digital resolution of about 2800 x 1900 pixels. This is equivalent to a 5 megapixel digital camera shot. With digital standards being raised almost continually, we recommend scanning 35mm film at 3000 DPI to ensure lasting quality and future practicality. A 3000 DPI scan provides a digital resolution of about 4200 x 2800; this is equivalent to an 11 or 12 megapixel digital camera shot. We also provide scanning at 4000 DPI.
For medium format film measuring 2 1/4 inches in one dimension, we suggest that 2000 DPI is sufficient. This ensures digital quality of about 10 megapixels.
For smaller negatives such as 110 (13mm x 17mm) or 126 (26.5 mm squared), we recommend using a DPI of 4000 due to relatively small frame sizes. |
Q: Does my first CD or DVD come included with my order? What if my order takes multiple discs?
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Yes, all of our pricing is structured to provide the first copy, no matter how many discs it takes, for free. Please note that a CD is default for small orders where 1 CD is sufficient. A small fee can be applied to upgrade your CD to a DVD for these smaller orders (see our pricing page). Any large orders (where files exceed 700 MB) will automatically be provided on a DVD, or multiple DVDs such as your order would require. |
Q:How should I ship my items?
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Many customers believe that the speed of delivery helps to ensure the safety of their items. Whether this is true or not we cannot confirm. As such, many customers use overnight or 2-Day services through FedEx.
While some swear by overnight shipments, others are just as comfortable with Ground service, which does take longer. The bottom line is that there is no right shipping method to send your things. Choose what you're most comfortable with, or what you've had good experience with. |
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