[Hidden-tech] VHS Transfer options?

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On Fri, Feb 4, 2022 at 2:04 PM Steve Unkles via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> Hello Frank,
> It's become more and more common that the old tapes don't play correctly
> through conventional means.
> I have quite a few playback units, some with manual tracking that can
> help. I also have a timebase corrector/stabilizer in-line that can help
> stabilize the signal. I can put auto-gain in there too for brightening,
> though sometimes that is better handled in post-processing.
> As for content, I couldn't care less--it's not for me to judge.
> I can give it a try on one or two tapes and see how it goes.
> Cheers,
> Steve
> 413-586-3296  Snow day today, so just leave a message if I don't pick
> up--thanks.
>
> Steve Unkles, Production Manager
>     Audio-Visual Archives
>  Media Production and Preservation
>      www.MakeHistory.tv
>
>
>
> On Friday, February 4, 2022, 11:13:10 AM EST, fsaronson--- via
> Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
>
>
> I have a friend who has some particular needs in terms of transferring VHS
> to a digital format.  He’s transferred other tapes via commercial
> companies, but there are some sensitive issues with the current tapes that
> might require more specialized attention:
>
>
>
>    - They don’t track properly in a VCR, so need someone with the tech to
>    adjust for that
>    - They are quite dark, so need adjusting for that also, if possible.
>    - One tape may contain politically incorrect material (not blue, per
>    se, but something that more modern sensibilities wouldn’t approve of.  But
>    it’s a family tape, so they want to preserve them).
>
>
>
> He’d like a local and/or small concern who may be able to assist.  Any
> suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Frank Aronson
>
>
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