U-MATIC MPEG4 and ProRes digital files & Digital Transfers

U-matic Video Transfer

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We transfer and convert U-matic video tapes to MPEG4 and ProRes files for playback or editing.

U-Matic was popular with the business and broadcast TV sectors due to the fact that it was the first professional video system contained within a cassette, as opposed reel to reel recorders. It remained in common use up to the early 1990's

We have a fantastic collection of professional U-Matic player/recorders including a Sony BVU-950.

We transfer all variants and standards of Umatic video including

• PAL
• NTSC
• SECAM
• Low Band Umatic
• High Band SP Umatic

The two High Band variants are known as BVU and BVU-SP (or U-Matic SP) respectively. The second one records and plays differently to the first and as such U-matic tapes recorded in BVU and BVU-SP formats cannot normally be played on Low Band decks.

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U-matic Tape Repair

Repair of broken Umatic Tapes - £60

If the tape has snapped or become chewed up, mangled and creased send it to us!

We can also repair or replace the outer cassette housing should the need arise.

The cost of umatic repair and transfer to MPEG4 and ProRes digital files or digital file is £60

PAL-NTSC-SECAM

U-matic Standard Conversions - £60

We convert NTSC or SECAM U-Matic tapes to PAL and vice versa.

Please contact us to check the availability of this service.

Umatic to Digital Files

Umatic video tape transfer to Computer Editable MPEG4 FIles and MPEG4 files for iPad and iPhone.

Some of our customers require editable files from the Umatic tapes for editing on a PC or MAC. We normally supply editable MPEG4 files which can play on all computer systems.

Digital MPEG4 computer files can easily be converted into any digital file format such as 8-bit or 10-bit Uncompressed Quicktime YUV or RGB, Apple Quicktime DV-MOV, ProRes, Microsoft DV-ProRes, Apple ProRes422, DVCPRO 50 or DVCPRO 25.

Editable file sizes can be very large so you may need to supply an external hard drive or large capacity USB stick - we can also supply USB sticks at cost.

U-matic Transfer Cost

U-Matic tapes can be up to being 60 minutes long. We charge £50 for a single tape regardless of how long it is. You can choose between encoded digital files for use on your TV system or digital files for computer editing. If you need help with editing, please contact us.

If you give us 6 to 10 tapes there is a huge discount - just £44 per tape.

If you give us 11 or more video tapes there is a massive discount - just £36 per tape.

Total Peace of Mind

We are part of the Kodak Express group specialising in Video Tape and Cine film transfer to MPEG4 and ProRes digital files. We have studios on Highgatet, North London N6 were all work is done onsite. Callers are welcome and Mail Order customers can shop online with us with complete peace of mind.

Additional digital copies

Order a back up copy for just £8 each

You may need an extra copy for friends and family, or you may just want a back up copy in case the original becomes damaged.