At Scuba Tech Inc. video tape duplication is a daily
activity. We have 10 SVHS duplicator decks. Our decks are fed from a variety
of sources to permit duplication from most of the popular video formats.
Each source is time base corrected and monitored with a waveform and vectorscope
for exacting specifications. Audio is processed through a variety of equalizers
and volume levelers for superb stereo sound. Our distribution system
is Y/C capable allowing the highest video quality permitted with VHS,
especially when sourced from component betacam SP masters.
Additionally, we are capable of performing minor editing
in our duplication rack, a feature many duplication houses are incapable
of doing. In this process we can perform simple butt edits between split
masters because our duplicators are equipped with rotary erase heads and
can be cued up from frame accurate locations. No rainbow glitch or snowy
burst where these junctions or edits occur. We can feed the video sources
through a non-linear editor and add simple graphics and titles in the
duplication process. This is popular with producers wishing to send
out a screener tape with the words "SCREENER" added to the copies.
Split masters without a trace of the edit point?
No need for fades where the masters are split. Not a problem here. We have
two betacam SP feeder decks that are controlled by an edit controller.
The decks may be switched frame accurately for a seamless junction between
a two master sourced program. This allows us to duplicate T-160's with
a continuous non-stop program from 2 betacam SP 90 minute masters.
We also now source directly from our non-linear editor
for quick multiple VHS copies from a video edit project before we on-line
the master tape. This is popular with some of our post clients when they
need several VHS copies of an edit session "in progress" for
supervisory approval.
Duplication Operation
-----ANY SOURCE----------TO ANY DESTINATION---
VHS
VHS
HI8
HI8
SVHS
SVHS
3/4 UMATIC
3/4 UMATIC
BETACAM SP
BETACAM SP
VHS-C
VHS-C
NON-LINEAR
CAMERA
Labeling
No video is complete without proper labeling. We can provide
custom page layouts duplicated with simple laser printed avery style through
full color photographic quality full page slip covers and avery stick ons.
Page layouts and label designs are priced as a service separately, however
simple cassette avery label layouts for laser printed labels are included
with the price of cassette labeling. We can capture stills from your video
to print on the label which makes for a fine looking product.
Packaging and Fullfillment
We can supply a variety of cassette packages depending on your
needs. We also do shrink wrapping. Shipping is usually through UPS, however
we can also handle your shipment via US Mail as well as Fed EX. Shipping
charges are added to the invoice. We make every attempt to find the best,
safest, lowest cost way to ship your videos for a timely arrival. Turn
around time is fast at Scuba Tech Inc. We carry a sizeable inventory of
the most popular tapes and supplies, however, our suppliers are only overnight
UPS away should we need to special order your requirements.
PRICE STRUCTURE
We price our video duplication separately from the video tape
stock as a service. We add to the service cost the tape stock price depending
on your choice of grade and quality. Then, we add any costs of labeling
and packaging you wish. To simplify this price structure it is best to
contact us for a quote on your duplication job based on your unique requirements.
Since Scuba Tech Inc. specializes in short run duplications we are most
competitive in this area. E-mail Contact us for a quote!
If you would like more information regarding our rates for the various
duplication services pleaseE-mail or fax
(904-733-6146) your request on company letterhead and we will be in contact.