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HDV to DVD

HDV video and audio are encoded in digital form and recorded in a number of formats.

High Definition

Conventional CRT TVs use 576 lines to display an on-screen image. Compare this with two of the more widely used HD formats, 720p and 1080i.

720p (“p” stands for progressive) is an image comprised of 1280 lines along the horizontal by 720 vertical lines (1280 x 720). It shows the whole image in a single frame – that is, progressively.

1080i, with 1080 lines along the horizontal, is displayed as two fields that are interlaced. You get a bit more detail with 1080i but the interlaced image is not as smooth as a progressively scanned one.

HD Camcorders come in 720p and 1080i flavours, and are usually able to shoot footage in just one of these formats. Whichever standard you choose, you are guaranteed footage that has to be seen to be believed. The level of detail and image sharpness will leave you wide-eyed and wondering how you lived with your old camcorder’s quality.

HD Recording Formats

HDV (High-Definition Video) was originally developed in 2003 as a joint venture between Sony and JVC, with support from Canon and Sharp.

Camcorders using the HDV recording format use one of two HD formats, 720p (1280 x 720) or 1080i (1440 x 1080).

The HDV format records to the familiar mini DV tapes using MPEG2 compression which allows a full hour of footage.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) was developed in 2006 by Sony and Panasonic as a next generation recording format. Unlike HDV, it features a more efficient compression process MPEG4 (HDV uses MPEG2).

AVCHD can record to Hard Disk Drive (HDD), 8cm DVD, SD Memory Card or Memory Stick.

MiniDV tapes can be used to record a high-definition format called HDV in cameras designed for this codec, which differs significantly from DV on a technical level as it uses MPEG-2 compression. MPEG-2 is more efficient than the compression used in DV, in large part due to inter-frame/temporal compression. This allows for higher resolution at bitrates similar to DV. On the other hand, the use of inter-frame compression can cause motion artifacts and complications in editing. Nonetheless, HDV is being widely adopted for both consumer and professional purposes and is supported by many editing applications using either the native HDV format or intermediary editing codecs.

Here at MontrealHomeMovies.com, we specialize in converting your old fading video footage, be it some of the more rare formats like SVHS, VHSc, Betamax and SuperBeta. We can convert it straight from VHS to DVD or we can convert it to .avi or so that if you want to edit your Hi8, VHS, VHCs, 8mm Tape, Pal, Secam and NTSC Tapes, MiniDV, and Digital 8 tapes. Using only professional video decks we guarantee our work. Using only professional video equipment that is tested and serviced to ensure the highest quality transfers. Your video tape restoration will be completed onto the highest quality DVD discs that are compatible with 99% of the DVD players used today. We guarantee it.

While most of our customers are looking to convert their video tape to DVD, recently we have had numerous requests for Hi8, VHS, VHCs, 8mm Tape, Pal, Secam and NTSC Tapes, MiniDV, and Digital 8 to .avi or .dv formats. If you are an amateur editor, or even a pro we can upload your footage to your personal hard drive (we offer a number of drives for sale too) or in many cases back to a digital video format.

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So if you have a collection of MiniDV tapes that you would like to have transferred then give us a call, one of our specially trained representatives is always available from 10am-6pm from Monday to Friday and 12pm-5 Saturday. Or email us at info@MontrealHomeMovies.com. There are always at least 4 people available nearby to return your questions quickly and concisely.

Summary:

At Montreal Home Movies, We convert or transfer your old MiniDV tapes to higher quality and more accessible digital formats. The most common transfer is MiniDV to DVD, however, we can also upload MiniDV footage directly to your hard drive or onto miniDV tapes. We offer an array of options for MiniDV tapes, please see our export section for them all.

Product Description:

HDV is a format for recording and playback of high-definition video on a DV cassette tape. The format was originally developed by JVC and was supported by Sony, Canon and Sharp. The four companies formed the HDV consortium in September 2003. Conceived as an affordable high definition format, HDV quickly caught on with many professional users due to its low cost, portability and image quality that is acceptable for many professional productions. Two major versions of HDV are HDV 720p and HDV 1080i. The former is used by JVC and is informally known as HDV1. The latter is preferred by Sony and Canon and is sometimes referred to as HDV2. HDV is based on MPEG-2 video, which is the same type of compression used for DVD-Video and in many TV broadcast formats. The native physical format for HDV is a MiniDV or DV cassette. Because HDV is recorded in digital form, the original content can be copied onto another tape without quality degradation.

Since HDV’s are based on MPEG-2 video, they are ready to be uploaded to your hard drive straight from the tape. At Montreal Home Movies, we can save you the hassle and transfer your recordings on HDV to DVD. Our technical equipment and software are state of the art which allows us to give you the highest quality HDV to DVD services. If your HDV tape happens to be damaged or degraded, we can restore critical footage using technology from our Remastering process.

Export Options:If you want to transfer your HDV to DVD but find that you don’t have the time or patience to transfer, edit and organize your many hours of film, let us do it for you. Our team of experts not only has the most experience with digital video technology, but also has the most experience editing and customizing your home movies to meet your preferences. Or we can upload and organize all of your MiniDV tapes onto your hard drive. We guarantee your satisfaction with our finished products. For all of your options for MiniDV to DVD transfers, please see our export section.

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