www.DVDedit.co.uk >Home >about DVDedit >News and Updates >Contact Us >Private Zone >Site Map >Special Order >Customers Feedback

Creating DVDs from your video
www.DVDedit.co.uk Creating DVDs from your videos  phone 01205 871000
Mon to Fri 10am to 8pm - Sat 10am to 4pm

Home

about DVDedit

Set up in May 2005 by Michael Plant, DVDedit is a small independent business, specialising in producing DVDs from your VHS Video and Camcorder tapes / disc

Videotape Rescue
Service

>Videotape Rescue

Video & DVD
Editing Services

>Play & Select Editing
>Play&Select (Premium)
>Personal Editor Service
>Wedding Day DVDs
>Holiday DVDs
>Celebration DVDs

Community & Business DVD's

>Community DVD's
>Dance Drama Music
>Organised Events
>Business DVD's

 

 
 

        		Where ever you are in the UK  

If you require Video tape Rescue, Transfer, Copying or Editing Services then DVDedit could be the right choice for you.

Our services are designed around customers and clients sending their video and camcorder tapes direct to us by post or courier. All the work is carried out on our own premises, offering a friendly, easy to use, safe and secure service avoiding the problems that can occur when using  high street shops or local business acting as agents . We are always happy to try and help when we can, if you would like any help or information or have any concerns or worries please feel free to phone or e-mail us.
 
 

Our Key Principles
* Good Quality, Reliable DVDs
* Fair and Honest Pricing
* A Friendly and Personal Service.
* E-mail confirmations and updates.
* Easy to use Services
 

Great  News ! DVDedit scores 4.9 out of 5 overall (76) reviews

Google checkout independent surveys / reviews  overall score of 4.9 out of a possible 5 stars, with our customers happy to recommend us and use our services again.

"A Big Thank you to all our customers that completed the surveys"

Very professional service - super fast - can definitely recommend it!...Excellent service and customer communication...I am impressed by the quality of the work, plus the customer service and communication from DVDEdit is absolutely fantastic. I know my irreplaceable family videos are in safe hands.....Five Star Plus - DVDedit kept me informed every step of the way, receipt of my order, when it would be processed, when it was despatched, until I had received it - could not ask for a better service and I am delighted with the job they did for me. Would highly recommend.....I don't usually bother filling in this kind of thing but I do have to say that dvdedit were really, really good. The communications were so helpful and the service good value and faultless...Speedily and professional and did a fantastic job of keeping me updated about developments - 100% excellent service... Brilliant service, highly recommended, rescued irreplaceable footage....Reliable, efficient & high-quality service...Fantastic - great personal service, we had a lot of questions which DVD edit were able to answer quickly and politely. Really good Customer Service - can't recommend highly enough and would definitely use them again...Great communication and the service went that extra mile. Would be pleased to recommend this company!... Really impressive - fast, friendly and efficient, excellent communications, good price for very professional service.....Excellent. great quality and very efficient. Much better than another internet dvd copying company.... Extremely efficient, excellent service, highly recommended...I can honestly say that the speed of service and professionalism given by dvd edit is second to none. Not only was my VHS tape fixed (which was of huge relief) but the reassuring and consistent mannner in which I was dealt with was fabulous. Thank you dvd edit for being a rare find of excellence in these busy and poorly customer focussed times. If only every service company could be as efficient! Thanks again ...Worked miracles with a video that I did not think I would see again. Brilliant communication and would certainly recommend....Excellent service, and great quality dvd at the end. Recommended!!

More of the reviews can be seen by >clicking here

 

We Don't use DVD recorders!

 It's likely that you will only have your video tapes transferred to DVD once.
  So probably the most important features you are looking for are quality, reliability and compatibility.

All our DVDs are individually made for you at our own premises, from your videos using digital hardware based computer technology combined with Pioneer industry standard DVD writers. This process takes almost twice as long as using a DVD recorder but we believe it offers the results our customers are looking for and along with our personal and friendly service is the reason why they come back to us, often recommending our services to their friends and family.

  

Quick links  

  Our more frequently used services

 

Everything you need from a Video to DVD Transfer service without the Bells and Whistles !
 Our most popular transfer service, offering quality, combined with reliability and compatibility.
 Google checkout independent surveys / reviews 5 out of 5 stars  

Just  £10

 

 

 Specifically designed to help you get the best from your videos.
Our Advanced digital conversion with pre-transfer video ( picture) correction and customisable additional options
 Google checkout independent surveys / reviews 5 out of 5 stars  

From  £12

 

Several of our customers have unidentifiable  video tapes and are not able to play them as they no longer have access to a video player or  suitable camcorder and have asked for our help. This service is now available.
Google checkout independent surveys / reviews 5 out of 5 stars  

£5
deductable

 

Snapped, jammed, screwed up VHS video and camcorder tapes and even broken or smashed cases. Can be brought back to life again!
Google checkout independent surveys / reviews 4.9 of 5 stars  

From  £22

 

You make the decisions - We make the DVDs
Our integrated transfer and editing Service launched in September 2008 is gaining in popularity as  more customers are discovering the benefits of choosing for themselves how they would like their DVD to be edited.

 

Whether its a personal, community or business project, send us your Video tapes, discs etc by post or courier, let us know of anything  your would like to be specifically included or excluded and any other requirements you have and leave the rest to us.

 

We can rescue, transfer and edit from any of these "UK" PAL (Standard Definition) Videotapes / DVD discs :
 MiniDV, VHS, SVHS, VHSC, SVHSC, video8, Hi8, Digi8, MiniDVD, StandardDVD  >find out more
 Our services are only available for videotapes / DVD disc that are not subject to copyright  >find out more

 
Google CheckoutOn Line ordering and payment
now available through

 .

 e-mail: michael.plant@DVDedit.co.uk
 or  phone 01205 871000
Mon to Fri 10am to 8pm - Sat 10am to 4pm

 


DVDedit
Customers Feedback

My DVDs have arrived safely and everything it's fantastic. I'm very happy with the service since the search in the internet for somebody who tranfer my tapes to a DVD. I found your website and the job is perfectely done very fast. Congratulations for the quality of your service and make sure I'll tell many peaple about DVDedit.co.uk Canterbury
Kent

> more

Tape Rescue
 
Snapped, jammed,
 and even broken
or smashed cases
Can be brought
back to life again!

 Information
 
>Accepted Formats
>Sending your tapes
>Secure split postage
 

FAQs
>Can I edit the DVD ?
>Can I copy the DVD ?
>Why 90 Mins Max ?
 

 

(c) DVDedit  2005 - 2012  >Privacy Policy >Cancellation Policy

 >Return to top of Main Page

Additional Information ( text only format )

 

 

Sending your video and camcorder tapes to us.

We strongly recommend sending your video and camcorder tapes by royal mail special delivery or another trusted courier

Smaller camcorder tapes are best sent in their original plastic case in a good quality bubble wrap style envelope please label both the tapes and cases.

Full size VHS video tapes are heavy and can easily be damaged, we advise sending them in cardboard sleeves the type normally associated with blank VHS tapes, using a good quality bubble wrap style envelope or wrapped cardboard box. If possible try to bind the video tapes together or pack tightly to avoid movement and possible damage by colliding with each other if the package is shaken. Please ensure the actual video tapes are labelled not just the sleeves.

If possible send an e-mail advising us of the delivery and tracking details if available, we will send a return e-mail advising of their arrival with us.

>Return to Main Page

 

Our secure (split) postage system

 

  
For increased security of your special videos ,we introduced a split delivery system. We post out your DVD (s) first ,it's only when we have received confirmation that they have arrived safely and that all is OK that we send out your original video tapes and other material you sent to us ,along with any addition copies of the DVDs you have ordered.
 
If we have your e-mail address we will advise you when they have been posted and supply the delivery details and tracking number if appropriate.
 

>Return to Main Page

 

 

Can I use my DVD for editing?

There is not a simple answer to this question. With most domestic editing software you can't edit from a DVD without first converting the video content of the DVD to a suitable editable digital file usually Mpeg2 this is commonly known as ripping the DVD. Some more recent editing software may have a DVD file importer / converter included that will allow you to convert the files from our DVDs.

>Return to Main Page

 

Digital editing / backup file 

All our DVDs are individually made from your videos using digital hardware based computer technology and with most of our transfer services we also produce an editable digital back up file that we store for 30 days on our system. This file is in an Mpeg2 format that is suitable for use with most PC based editing software and we can supply a copy of this file for you on a DVD data disc for a small additional cost normally £5.The Mpeg2 file can be copied to your Hard Disc Drive on your computer and imported into suitable editing software  without having to be previously converted.
 If you don't have editing software or experience problems carrying out the editing our economy editing service may be of help to you. If it less than 30 days from receiving the disc then we will have a copy of the file which we can access for from your reference number on the disc or if it is after 30 days then simply send the disc back to us so that we can copy the file back onto our system.


>Play & Select editing service

>Return to Main Page

 

Can I make copies of my DVD?

Yes The DVD is made from video material you supply so we do not put any restrictions on copying the DVD discs.
However our current additional copy price of £5 or down to £3.34 if you order 3 additional copies (Produced and presented the same as the main copy) may be worth considering.

>Return to Main Page

 

We accept the following Domestic Tape Formats for transfer or editing:-
 
(Domestic Home video tapes) VHS
Camcorder video tapes :- Hi8 , video8 (also known as Sony 8MM Video). Digital8 (also known as Sony digi8 Video)
VHS Compact ( VHSC) Super VHS Full size (SVHS) , Super VHS Compact ( SVHSC)
MiniDV (SD) Standard Definition format, We are not currently able to work with any of the (HD) formats
We can also transfer and edit from 8cm and 12cm personal DVD disc (not copy protected).
We can  work with most editable computer based video files ie DV-AVI , Mpeg2 etc.
Please note ! we can not transfer or edit from (HD) High Definition format camcorder tapes ,Sony micro format or any of the full size Pro analogue or digital formats or video tapes recorded in NTSC (USA)
 

>Return to Main Page

 

Copyright
 

 Our services are only available for videotapes that are not subject to copyright


We are happy to transfer tapes recorded on camcorders or  home video recorders from TV broadcasts and professionally recorded videotapes where you own the copyright or have been granted permission to have the tape(s) transferred to DVD.

We will not normally transfer from commercially made video tapes (If the tape label, the case or the video footage contains “Copyright” © on it or otherwise indicates that permission is required prior to copying)

Exceptions

1) If DVDs are not available to purchase for your particular video and the copyright owners have given their permission for you to have a personal transfer carried out.
(We have transferred many video’s where permission has been granted for a personal transfer to be carried out. If you have obtained permission please either e-mail or send a copy to us with your tapes.)

2) If you can provide evidence that the video was recorded some time ago and that DVDs have not been made available for that tape or tapes and the transfer is for your personal use only.

 If commercially recorded or copyright videotapes are received without appropriate permission / evidence they will be returned at “your” expense.


If you require any further clarification or help with copyright videotapes please contact us.

 

>Return to Main Page
 

Why 90 minuets Max ?

When analogue VHS video and camcorder tapes are transferred to a DVD disc along with the analogue to digital conversion that takes place the digital video signal also has to be compassed to fit onto a DVD this is complex subject but in simple terms, the higher the compression the more video can be fitted onto the disc but the quality reduces, a lower compression improves the quality but you can not fit as much video on the disc. We work to our tried and tested formula that offers "very good" quality, reliability and compatibility for both DVD players computers with a DVD ROM drive built in.

 More than 90 mins on a tape to be transferred

 If the tape duration is longer than 90 minuets then with split the digital file up and create 2 or more DVDs . These are placed in a double or triple cases as appropriate  and the disc are labelled as' Your Title' Disc 1 , ' Your Title ' Disc 2  etc.

Low level encoded transfers

The reputation of our products and services are very important to us. So we do not offer a low level encoded transfer service or carry out transfers using domestic DVD recorders.

>Return to Main Page

 

 

 

Our Key Principles

Good Quality, Reliable DVDs : All our DVDs are individually made from your videos using high quality "A" grade DVD disc, digital hardware based computer technology combined with Pioneer industry standard DVD optical writers (WE DON'T USE DVD RECORDERS). Working to our tried and tested formula for capturing from VHS video and camcorder tapes and producing DVDs, that combines good quality with reliability and compatibility for both DVD players and  computers with a DVD ROM drive built in. Every single DVD is individually Q.A. checked by hand before being dispatched.

Fair and Honest Pricing : All our prices are clearly listed with no hidden charges, if there is any additional cost for some of our services this is clearly labelled. Because most of our work comes from personal recommendations or returning customers we understand that it is not always possible to know the exact duration of videotapes or sometimes if there is any actual recording on the tape, so we only charge for the work we carry out, and if there is any issues with your order we will contact you (normally by e-mail) to check our understanding of your requirements before proceeding with the work.

Friendly Personal Service : We are a small independent business, most of our work comes from returning customers and personal recommendations, we believe we offer a personal and friendly service. We don't employ any sales or call reception staff so there is a good chance that phones calls and e-mails will be answered by someone with a understanding and knowledge of your requirements and have a personal involvement in your project. 

Good Communication : We believe in keeping our customers and client informed at all times. We send an e-mail out advising of the safe arrival of the video tapes etc, regular updates on progress on longer projects and advise when the DVDs have been dispatched giving tracking ref  number if appropriate.

Easy to use Services ; Although covering a wide range of service with a lot of flexibility we have aimed at making our services as easy to use as possible with online ordering available for most option and a choice of payment methods with help and support links throughout the web site.

>Return to Main Page

Static text links and service descriptions

 

Main Heading : DVDedit creating DVD s from your video ( VHS tapes or camcorder video tapes) 

Sub Heading : Set up in 2005 by Michael Plant, DVD edit is a small independent UK based business, specialising in producing DVD s from clients own VHS and camcorder video tape footage. Our Key Principles - High Quality, Reliable DVD s, Fair and Honest Pricing, Good Communication, Easy to use Services. Our services include editing, direct transfer, copying, duplication and internet e-video encoding. The video camcorder tape formats we work with are VHS Home Video and the following camcorder tape types , Super VHS  (S-VHS ), Compact Video( VHS-C ), Super VHS Compact Video (S-VHS-C ), Sony video 8mm and Sony video Hi8 

Main links :

Video to DVD See our range of services to transfer your video to DVD or DVD s, the same as it appears on your video tapes (without editing) The cost is just £10 for the DVD and upto 90 mins of recorded ( VHS ) vhs videotape

No Frills! VHS and Camcorder Videotape to DVD  A low cost service for transferring (converting) a domestic VHS video tape to a DVD

Transfer up to 90 mins from one VHS video or Camcorder tape onto a high grade manufacturer branded DVD.  DVD is setup to play automatically. Full Size DVD case. Your DVD disc is directly printed with the Title of your Video ( We don't use disc labels)

For additional security we send the DVD to you first and once we receive confirmation that the DVD has arrived safely we will send back your original Video tape and any extra DVD s ordered

Combined Clips Video to DVD Transfer  (You can choose which parts (clips) on your VHS video or camcorder tapes that you would like to be included in your DVD or DVDs, this can be several different sections from the same tape or from different VHS and camcorder tapes. Each clip can be as long or short as you want but the total duration of all the clips to be combined should be a maximum of  1.5 hours ( 90 mins) for each DVD.

Advanced Transfer  (VHS video tapes and Camcorder tapes)  This Conversion / transfer service can be individual personalised to your specific requirements the  service combines very good quality, reliability and compatibility for both DVD players and computers. from  £12 for the DVD, up to 90 mins of video including our digital editing / backup file (held for 30 days.)

Pre-Assessment Service ( VHS video tape, Camcorder Tapes and DVD disc) Several of our clients have unidentifiable video tapes and are not able to play them as they no longer had access to an appropriate VHS video deck or camcorder and have asked for our help. This service is now available. Cost £5 per VHS video - camcorder video tape or dvd disc sent.

Video tape Rescue Service Video Tape Repair Service is now available for:- VHS, SVHS, VHSC, SVHSC, video8 ,Hi8, Damaged VHS or Analogue Camcorder Video tapes
Snapped, Jammed, Screwed up or even Smashed Cases can be brought back to life, for more information about our Video Tape Repair Service go to Video tape Rescue Service

Order Forms etc  Download and print 'address and header form' , Video to DVD - Advanced Transfer   , Video to DVD - Pre-assessment Service 

Video DVD editing Service  All our editing services have been specifically designed around customers and clients sending their video and camcorder tapes / disc to us by post or courier.
Our Editing Services are split into two main types ;- Play & Select and Editor Services


Play & Select Economy Editing Service  Our low cost editing service that works along side our standard video to DVD transfer service and allows you to choose which parts from your video or camcorder tape (clips) you would like included and the order you would like them to play on your edited DVD.

Play & Select Premium Editing Service Frame Accurate Video - DVD editing Frame Accurate Editing Service for VHS video tapes and most domestic camcorder formats using our premiere time coded ID disc system that allows you the freedom to discuss and make creative editorial decisions in your own home, office etc and have DVD s  produced at a considerably lower cost than the more traditional video editing services.

 Editor Service Video-DVD editing  Whether its a family, community or business project, you simple send us your Video tapes, discs etc by post or courier, let us know of any requirements you have and leave the rest to us.

Community DVD s Community Projects, Schools, Clubs, Societies, Charities, Organised Events. We offer a range of services designed for community projects and event organisers, with video recordings or camcorder tapes that would like to have DVD s created with editing and video production run between 10 to a 1000 DVD s. 

Business DVD s We are a small independent UK business based in Leverton Lincolnshire East Midlands , specialising in producing DVD s from our clients own video footage. Primarily set up for small to medium in house production run of quantities  ranging  from 1 to 1000 DVD s

>Return to Main Page