Hi8

Hi8 to Digital File and/or DVD Conversion Services in Toronto and the GTA

We offer a full suite of solutions to convert and transfer your Hi8 tapes into a digital file or DVD/Blu-ray format.

Sony’s Hi8 tape was released in 1989 to counter the propagating VHS. Improvements over the consumer grade VHS included the implementation of a higher grade magnetic tape, offering a better signal bandwidth with overall video quality comparable to the LaserDisc.

The cassettes can hold up to 120 minutes of content.

Beyond its initial intended use, the Hi8 tapes went on to facilitate the storage for the variety of digital video formats under the DV umbrella and compatibility with the Digital Tape Recording System used for audio.


PRICING SAMPLE VIDEOS





HI8 TAPE CONVERSIONS



1-Year Quality and Service Guarantee
STANDARD GRADE
$21.00/tape
Up to 2 hour of Runtime
Standard Definition
MPEG4 SD or DVD
PAL or SECAM +$10
 
 

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FAMILY GRADE
$30.00/tape
Up to 2 hour of Runtime
After 25% Discount
2K High Definition
MPEG4 HD or native resolution MOV
Blank Spaces-Blue Screen REMOVED
Videos are upscaled and deinterlaced
PAL or SECAM +$10
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ARCHIVAL GRADE
$93.75/tape
Up to 2 hour of Runtime
After 25% Discount
SD, 2K or 4K resolution
Preservation Copy (ProRes, AVI & other formats)
Access Copy (MP4 H.264 HD)
Metadata Capture / Custom Indexing

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THE LIFESPAN OF MAGNETIC VIDEO TAPE


Magnetic video tapes typically have a lifespan of 10 to 25 years, with some reports citing up to 30 years. Over time, the magnetic particles lose charge in a phenomenon called remanence decay, which can cause discoloration, blacked out scenes, and eventually complete loss of footage. To extend the lifespan of content recorded on magnetic video tapes, it is best to store them in a cool and dry place with little to no climate change.


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Toll free: 1 866 559 1163
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Digital Solutions

Digital files on:
USB / hard drive / the Cloud
DVD / Blu-rays



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Etobicoke (HQ)

415 Horner Ave. #8
Toronto, ON, M8W 4W3
416 479 0903

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North York

265 Rimrock Rd. #2A
Toronto, ON, M3J 3C6
416 479 0903

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