FAQ:

Should I order the HD 720 60p Upres? Yes, by having us upres your DVD to HD 1280×720 60p, your video will look better on our modern TV and computer screens. Having us create a 720 60p upres results in smooth motion and eliminates jagged edges. Furthermore, HD 720 60p is a standard resolution so you will be able to edit, play and share!

Do you convert Hollywood / Commercial TV shows and movies from DVD to mp4? AV Workshop typically offers conversion services for archives and home movies. We do not currently convert TV Shows or Movies from DVD to mp4.

I also have the original video tapes that the DVDs were made from. Should we transfer those instead? Yes! It is always best to start at the source. However, if a tape has degraded significantly since the DVDs were made, it might be better to use the DVD. AV can always figure that out for you, but most of the time, it’s better to use the original tape.

Will I be able to Edit these mp4 files on a MAC or PC? Yes, you can edit these files on just about any video editing application such as iMovie, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Movie Maker, etc…

Can I upload these mp4 Files to Youtube, Facebook, Vimeo, etc…? Absolutely! MP4 files are perfect for sharing online as they have become the most popular / compatible file for sites such as Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, etc… Most of these video sharing sites require mp4 files.

Can I watch these files on my TV? Yes these mp4 files will playback on your TV from the Flash drive or Hard Drive as long as the drive is formatted NTFS (not HFS+)

Do you supply the Hard Drive or me? We can use your external hard drive as long as there is enough room and it an external USB hard drive formatted NTFS (Windows)or HFS+ (MAC). We cannot put these large files on a drive that is formatted FAT32. Also, we can sell you an external hard drive. We typically stock a variety of Flash drives and external Hard Drives.

How many DVDs fit onto a Flash Drive? Each DVD is encoded to mp4 using the h.264 codec at approx 5mb/s = 3 gigs per hour. Thus, 10 2hr DVDs = 60 gigs and could fit onto a 64g Flash Drive or 10 1hr DVDs = 30gigs and could fit onto a 32g Flash Drive.

How much space do I need on my flash drive or external hard drive for my videos? For mp4, 1 hour equates to approx. 3 GB and 2 hours is roughly 6 GB. Please be conscious of the amount of space you have on your hard drive.

If you provide my drive, how many drives will I receive? You will receive one single drive that all your media will fit on! We carry 16gb all the way through 2TB.