[Hidden-tech] VHS conversion in the valley?

[Ted Trobaugh]

I completely disagree with the adage, "You can't put lipstick on a pig."
Of course you can, but all you will end up with is a pig with lipstick on
it.  If that's what you want, then you're all set.

Ted


On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 4:53 PM, Renée Morgan <reneekmorgan at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Tom,
>
> "You can't put lipstick on a pig as they say" You're right about that! I
> should have phrased that a little bit better--what I meant is that we are
> looking for the quality to not degrade too much. :)
>
> Best,
> Renée
>
> On 8 February 2017 at 15:55, tom's gmail <tomadams at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Renée,
>>
>> I don't specialize in VHS conversion-
>> I'm more on the production end of things... but I know Steve to be a very
>> thorough and professional colleague and I'd highly recommend him also. And
>> yes, most likely the quality of the VHS will be poor- even the best VHS
>> looks really bad to our eyes these days ... there are enhancements you can
>> do but you can't put lipstick on a pig as they say... but I wish you luck...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>> Tom Adams, Director/Owner
>>
>> www.ReelifeProductions.com
>>
>> http://Folktography.zenfolio.com
>>
>> (from my virtual office/iPhone)
>>
>> 413.575.9707 <(413)%20575-9707>
>>
>> M, Greg Caulton <greg at gregcaulton.com> wrote:
>>
>> The quality, of course, depends largely on the VHS tapes, but we found
>> Steve to be both professional and helpful.
>>
>> Greg
>> ______________________
>> Greg Caulton
>> Creative Director, Patent Draftsman
>> www.gregcaulton.com
>> 233 West Pelham Road
>> Shutesbury, MA 01072
>>
>> Phone: 413-461-7096 <(413)%20461-7096>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Feb 8, 2017, at 2:40 PM, Renée Morgan <reneekmorgan at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Greg and Shel,
>>
>> I've heard Steve's name a few times now and looked at his website. I am
>> interested. How was the quality? The process of working with him?
>>
>> Thank you!
>> Renée
>>
>> On 8 February 2017 at 14:33, Greg Caulton <greg at gregcaulton.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Doesn’t H-T member Steve Unkles to this kind of work?
>>>
>>> steveunkles at yahoo.com
>>>
>>> Greg
>>> ______________________
>>> Greg Caulton
>>> Creative Director, Patent Draftsman
>>> www.gregcaulton.com
>>> 233 West Pelham Road
>>> Shutesbury, MA 01072
>>>
>>> Phone: 413-461-7096 <(413)%20461-7096>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Feb 8, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Renée Morgan <reneekmorgan at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Hal,
>>>
>>> That's a great idea! I think (hope) this will just be a one-off.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Renée
>>>
>>> On 8 February 2017 at 13:08, Hal Rosenthal <hrosen50 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> If this is going to be an ongoing or occasional process, there's a
>>>> Samsung (I think) device for about $200 that will do these just fine. I did
>>>> just that and I'd offer to do these for you but we are now just a little
>>>> bit geographically unfeasible. We moved to Silver City, NM in Oct but I
>>>> continue to follow Hidden-techs just because…
>>>>
>>>> Hal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 10:37 AM, Renée Morgan reneekmorgan at gmail.com
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Ed,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for the life advice. It's okay if you don't have local
>>>>> suggestions.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Renée
>>>>>
>>>>> On 8 February 2017 at 11:28, Ed Bride <Ed at edbride-pr.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> An old adage is” Quick. Cheap. Good. Pick any two.” The chance of
>>>>> hitting the jackpot would probably be local. Otherwise, if “quick” is the
>>>>> most dispensable of the criteria, there are plenty of online options. I’ve
>>>>> used FotoBridge.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Ed
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:* hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto:
>>>>> hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] *On Behalf Of *Renée
>>>>> Morgan
>>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 08, 2017 10:55 AM
>>>>> *To:* Hidden-Tech
>>>>> *Subject:* [Hidden-tech] VHS conversion in the valley?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey y'all,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> My company is looking for someone to convert an old VHS tape to
>>>>> something readable by most standard Windows machines. Our CEO wants the end
>>>>> result to be high-quality, but she is also looking for "quick and cheap."
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Does anyone have any recommendations? You're welcome to either list
>>>>> them here or have them get in touch via my work email:
>>>>> renee.morgan at innovara.com.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>> Renée
>>>>>
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Ted Trobaugh
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