We can digitize any video or audio format into any encoding requirement you may have. Common formats include:
.avi, .mpeg1, .mpeg2, .mov, .wmv, .fla, .swf, .wav, .mp3, etc. We can then output your final files to disc (CD/DVD) or email or upload them to you via FTP. It's your choice!
If you are a MAC user, we offer encoding in quicktime as well.
As an example, the Copy Cat Digital TV AD that you can play at the left was originally an avi file that was encoded into flash for streaming over the internet. Below is another sample that was encoded in flash.
This video is a clip of the Silver Dart, that was filmed 50 years ago to honor the 50th anniversary of the original flight. More information about the silver dart can be found here.
Same video encoded in Quick Time.
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Same video encoded in Windows Media.
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Our encoding prices start at $59.95 per clip. This price will vary depending on the length of the clip, and the number of clips being done. See the pricing chart or read our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us for more information.
| Encoding Charges |
| Item |
Price |
| Set-up fees |
None |
| Per tape set-up fees |
None |
| First video clip (first 5 minutes) |
$59.95 |
Each additional clip, or for each additional 5
minute increment
Volume discounting available on videos over 10 minutes
Contact Us for quotes on videos over 10 minutes |
$30 |
| Larger orders |
Call |
| Alternate formats - for example if you're
ordering Flash Video but would also like a second clip prepared in Windows Media, QuickTime
or AVI (per clip per 5 minutes) minus volume discounts |
$30 |
| Deployment instructions and delivery on CD or DVD or by
FTP |
$20 |
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Why video needs to be encoded
A full-screen video image contains far too much data for a computer to handle in real time so this data must be compressed to a suitable file size and format. The process of compressing the video files is called video encoding. An encoded video file can be played on the Internet, on a PC, or as a DVD, at a very high resolution to ensure that your video is viewed in the best possible way.
How encoding works
Video images are most commonly encoded into either MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 formats, or the formats listed in the top panel of this page. Although MPEG is a complex video encoding format, it is based on a very simple idea. To reduce unnecessary data mass, MPEG compression makes use of intelligent choices to dispose of data it doesn't really need. For instance, if a video sequence contains several frames where nothing really happens, the vital data is shared between these frames and unwanted data is deleted, making the file smaller and more responsive. Video images are also commonly encoded into Windows Media, Quicktime, and Flash to name a few.
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