Digital transfer, conversion, and authoring services.

Various international video standards are employed around the world, that determine how video is recorded, transmitted, and viewed. Typically, all items in the 'chain' must conform to the same standard in order for the video to be displayed correctly. For example:


The USA follows the NTSC standard. So, to watch a VHS tape you will need...

• A VHS tape that conforms to the NTSC standard
  
• A VCR that supports and broadcasts the NTSC standard
  
• A TV capable of displaying a NTSC video signal
  

To the typical consumer, this requirement is transparent - TVs, VCRs, DVDs, DVD Players, etc., that are purchased in the USA are by definition produced to the NTSC standard.


However, if you have video that was produced overseas and recorded under a different international standard, you can run into problems. For example:

Most of western Europe follows the PAL standard, which is not compatible with the NTSC standard. So…

• A VHS tape that conforms to the PAL standard
  
• A VCR that supports and broadcasts the NTSC standard
  
• A TV capable of displaying a NTSC video signal