tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32535471541247444712011-10-01T06:08:26.682-07:00Ted's Video Services: The BlogThis Blog is rated "M" for Mature Audiences.Ted's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-87196691247626269482010-09-30T16:48:00.000-07:002010-10-01T18:58:28.700-07:00Stop, In The Name Of LoveWhen inquiring about our video transfer services, customers sometimes request to transfer their videos to VHS format. Ted's Video Services will gladly oblige, but here are some reasons why you would want to reconsider preserving your precious memories onto VHS video tapes.
VHS is an analog video format, and an analog-to-analog video transfer will always result in a slight loss of picture quality.Ted's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-9721830728552611322010-04-17T21:03:00.000-07:002010-10-22T16:25:50.121-07:00Before It's Too LateWe all know that audio and video tapes should always be stored in cool, dry places and be kept away from strong magnetic fields, like from large loudspeakers. But even in following these suggestions, no magnetic tape will last forever.
As analog audio and video tapes deteriorate over time and the machines that play them are becoming rare or are not worth the expense to service, the best time to Ted's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-27914270278737028742010-02-07T21:39:00.000-08:002010-10-22T16:26:40.090-07:00Ted's Video Services Now On FacebookThis is just a quick note that Ted's Video Services now has a Facebook® Page.
The Page will be updated regularly with helpful information, tips, articles, highlights about services, videos, and so forth. Please visit and bookmark the Page, or even better, become a Fan.
This blog will still be active, however, the Facebook® Page is the best place to keep up with Ted's Video Services. Enjoy!Ted's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-66829192074188856672009-10-11T00:17:00.000-07:002010-10-22T16:34:01.784-07:00Worse Than A Broken HeartAs more camcorders start employing alternative media to record videos, such as hard drives and memory cards, the traditional magnetic tape is starting to fall to lesser usage. Conversely, an abundance of Mini-DV and even 8mm video camcorders are still in use today. In fact, High Definition Video (HDV), which records on regular Mini-DV tapes, is still popular among some professional videographersTed's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-64679591947095200892009-07-01T14:24:00.000-07:002010-10-22T17:08:57.001-07:00Going InternationalThe San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country. And therefore it should not come as any surprise that Ted's Video Services, based in Fremont, California, does a lot of international video conversions.
You see, not all countries use the same video system. For example, here in the United States, we use NTSC (National Television Standards Committee), whichTed's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-13795026958659361832009-05-27T11:44:00.000-07:002010-10-22T17:11:03.473-07:00Hard DrivesI chuckle when I read some people's online reviews about hard drives they just purchased, some of which who complain about all kinds of problems they had, and swear they will never buy [INSERT HARD DRIVE MANUFACTURER HERE] ever again.
Firstly, some hard drives come with a 5-year warranty, which is rare in consumer electronics. You find this kind of warranty typically in loudspeaker systems andTed's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-50794020321971800542009-04-25T16:50:00.000-07:002010-10-22T17:11:55.901-07:00When Light Turns GreenWhen I was growing up in Michigan, I always made a conscientious effort to recycle aluminum cans. Recycling the cans just made a lot of sense to me not because it was good for the environment, but because the metal could be reused again. Why throw it away? Even more, in Michigan you get cash refunds for every can. Mind you this was the late 1970's, and I was just a little kid.
The first Ted's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-72559748993863357622009-03-02T14:00:00.000-08:002010-10-22T17:13:47.580-07:00White BalanceWhite balancing is that funny thing your camcorder does sometimes that make your videos look too blue or too orange. Digital still cameras are also susceptible to this problem.
Our eyes are not as sensitive to this phenomenon. In fact, if it weren't for video cameras, I wouldn't be writing about it.
Let me break it down for you:
In general, anything that emits light has what is called colorTed's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-56733825285658503052009-01-01T15:38:00.000-08:002010-10-22T17:15:18.256-07:00Long Live Blu-rayIt's a sad fact: Consumers have become beta testers to the electronics industry.
Blu-ray and its rival, HD-DVD, exemplify this. Clearly, there have been a lot of issues with the first players and their widespread acceptance was inhibited by a format war, circa JVC's VHS vs. Sony's Betamax. These high definition videodisc players are equipped with connections (e.g., Ethernet, USB) so, if Ted's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253547154124744471.post-87935907445997450652009-01-01T15:23:00.000-08:002010-10-22T17:16:00.795-07:00Welcome"Smiles, everyone! Smiles!!!"
"My dear guests, I'm Mr. Roarke, your host. WELCOME to Fantasy Island!"
And not to date myself any further, I welcome you to the blog of Ted's Video Services, where you will find useful information relating to digitally preserving your precious memories, technology, helpful consumer tips, and so much more! Best of all, it's all FREE information, and we all know Ted's Video Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385429157969414993noreply@blogger.com1