Nicely decorated house!

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(taken at Home Video Studio-Visalia)

OMG! What are they doing to my son on the left!

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"OMG! What are they doing to my son on the left!"
(taken at Home Video Studio-Visalia)

Good morning! Thinking about our friends on the east coast and mid-west...

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"Good morning! Thinking about our friends on the east coast and mid-west... "
(taken at Highway 99 South)

Good morning! A clear sky with silhouette of the Sierra Nevada...

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"Good morning! A clear sky with silhouette of the Sierra Nevada..."
(taken at Home Video Studio-Visalia)

Got 35mm Slides? Slide on in to HVS and transfer them to DVD

It's the perfect time to digitize your slides

You hear a lot about getting your old print photographs digitized and stored on a medium that is safer, more efficient and less voluminous. But what about 35mm slides? All across this great land circular carousels are stacked in closets and attics. In homes from all corners of the globe little yellow boxes with slides have been sitting in the back of desk drawers for decades. Do you have any of these? Over time the images on these slides can begin to fade away, so you should take action to preserve them now and for generations to come. Your 35 mm slides are a goldmine of memories and notable events. We've seen slides that tell of a lifetime of family summer vacations. We've seen slides that chronicle the beginning days of a now-Fortune 500 business. We've seen slides that document a soldier's tour in Viet Nam. And the good news is that, just as today's scanning technology allows us to digitize photos it also allows us to achieve the same or better results digitizing slides in all their 35mm splendor! We take a hands-on approach to scanning and restoring your slides:

• No batch-processing. Each image is scanned in high-resolution, cropped, color-corrected and restored. (in many cases even better than it ever was!)
• Dirt, dust or scratches? We have the professional technology available to digitally "mend" many of the ravages of time and the elements.
• Your slides never leave our sides! Did you know some in our business send your slides away? Sometimes as far away as India? Your slides will stay with us!

Here's how to get started:

• Gather all your slides and come by. And don't worry about duplicates...if you have any we can take them out.
• If you have loose slides put them in an aluminum foil box or a plastic wrap box.
• If you have a lot of slides you may qualify for a quantity discount.

Once you get your slides digitized we will provide you:

• A Photo video Keepsake - We'll edit your photos to our custom music track and create a unique keepsake on DVD.
• A separate data DVD - All your images digitized in one place for easy archival, printing, etc.
• Your original slides back - Everything is intact when we're finished and you can take your originals back.

We have the knowledge, the experience and the professional equipment to handle your 35mm slide project. We're also proud to say your slides will stay by our side! Call us today to find out more!!

Home Video Studio-Visalia

Arthur Zepeda

559-732-3050

Your local Home Video Studio is part of the world's leading international video production services franchise. We have studios located in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Home Video Studio provides video production and post production services for consumers, businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations!

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HVS' Top Five Things to do with your Digital Photos

HVS' Top Five Things to do with your Digital Photos

1. Get them off of your memory card or camera memory.
It's too easy to lose your precious photos if you keep them on your camera. Download them to your computer. (or maybe two computers) or a hard drive.

2. Organize and name them.
In the future you will be glad you took the time now to organize your photos. Do it anyway you decide to (e.g. 2010 >Vacations>Disneyworld) but years from now you'll be glad your photos aren't just numbers.

3. Keep original unedited photos.
Always save the unedited versions of your photos as your archived source photo.

4. Archive them to CD or DVD.
This is where you can really protect your memories. If they are on disc you can store them in a variety of places, such as a safety deposit box.

5. Don't trust anyone else with your photos.
Online photo sharing sites are great for sharing photos, but don't trust them for storing the only copy of your photos.

Home Video Studio-Visalia

Arthur Zepeda

559-732-3050

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Good morning!

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Good morning! ☔

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(taken at Highway 99)

Good morning #

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(taken at Pixley Ca)

Good morning! A nice cool October sunrise... after the earthquake..."

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(taken at Pixley Ca)

Good morning! Early morning "graveyard" fog surrounding the Valley Oak..."

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HVS Top Five Vacation Video Tips

Since October 20th is Home Movie Day we thought we'd celebrate with a little light diversion. Here are some famous "homes" in "movies" that you might remember!

Christmas Story
This house, located in Cleveland OH, was actually bought by a developer dedicated to keep the interior and exterior looking just like the movie.

Home Alone
Located in Winnetka IL this house is famous for the battles between Kevin McAllister and two bumbling intruders.

Amityville Horror
You've never heard of a talking house? Well, listen to this: "Get out!"

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
OK, technically this is the garage. Who ever tires of seeing a red Ferrari smash through that glass?

The Godfather
Want this house? Go ahead. Make an offer they can't refuse.

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Home Movie Transfer - 8mm & 16mm Film

Don't let your family's treasured film memories literally fade away! Home movies have a short-shelf life because of natural deterioration and can be lost forever. Preserve your 8mm, Super 8 and 16 mm films by transferring them to a more long-lasting DVD.

Join the thousands of Home Video Studio customers nationwide who use our state-of-the-art film transfer department. Our professionally trained film technicians personally handle reels and reels of home movies everyday. This film is run frame-by-frame through a digital editing system before being transferred to a DVD, mini-DV, or hard drive format. It can even be color enhanced. Following the transfer, your original film is also returned to you. Don't take the chance of losing your irreplaceable film recordings. Whether you have one film reel or hundreds of them, contact Home Video Studio-Visalia to submit your film order today. 

Arthur Zepeda

HomeVideo Studio-Visalia

559-732-3050

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Holiday Time is Home Movie Transfer Time!

Friends, the Holidays are coming fast! The Holiday season is a great time to take advantage of all the video services we have to offer, but did you know that October kicks off our busiest time for Home Movie Transfer? We want to hear from you soon, and here's why!

• Good folks like you know that nothing ties together a season of family merriment and togetherness like the feeling you get watching precious memories from your past together. Everyone from great grandparents to children can enjoy them together!
• You know that the Holiday season, like no other, is high time to finally get that 8mm, Super8 or 16mm film onto a medium that's long lasting and not as subject to deterioration or destruction. Have you been putting this off? Give yourself a gift. Call us today for your own peace of mind.
• DVDs of your Home Movies make excellent gifts! One easy phone call and you're on your way to a heartfelt gift for practically everyone on your list! And copies are a phone call away.

Any questions? Here are a few you may have. If you have any more call us:

My film is very old. Will it transfer?
We make every effort to transfer your film no matter what condition it is in and we are rarely stumped. We have transferred movies dating as far back as 1916 and usually have no problem with old film.

Will my old 8mm, Super8 or 16mm film look good?
We love home movies and we are on a mission to make sure yours is the best it can be! That's why we've invested in the best film transfer equipment available. We use a completely digital process using the highest quality capture of your film.

Another great feature of our system is its sprocketless transport and laser frame alignment. What does that mean to you? It means no jerky film movement because of damaged sprocket holes. It means you see 100% of the frame even if the film has shrunk.

I remember my parents recorded sound on some of these reels. Will that transfer too? If there is sound on your reels it will be transferred. What a joy it is to not only see the past but to hear it as well.

What about music or sound on film? 
If you like, and most customers do, we include (at no extra charge) background music. It is our own copyrighted score of music, specifically composed for home movie transfers. No music will be recorded in places where you already have sound on film.

I want to edit as well. Can you make computer files of the captured footage? 
Yes. We can make computer files for PC or Mac.

Can I organize my film in the order I want? 
Of course. Just number your reels and we will follow your wishes.

Can you put titles on our video? 
Yes. We can put titles anywhere on your captured film to help you identify where it was taken.

Don't delay. Soon the Holiday rush will be upon us. Many others may have this same idea. (Maybe someone in your family) Call us today and let's get started!

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Your local Home Video Studio is part of the world's leading international video production services franchise. We have studios located in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Home Video Studio provides video production and post production services for consumers, businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations!

Home Movie Transfer - 8mm & 16mm Film

Don't let your family's treasured film memories literally fade away! Home movies have a short-shelf life because of natural deterioration and can be lost forever. Preserve your 8mm, Super 8 and 16 mm films by transferring them to a more long-lasting DVD.

Join the thousands of Home Video Studio customers nationwide who use our state-of-the-art film transfer department. Our professionally trained film technicians personally handle reels and reels of home movies everyday. This film is run frame-by-frame through a digital editing system before being transferred to a DVD, mini-DV, or hard drive format. It can even be color enhanced. Following the transfer, your original film is also returned to you. Don't take the chance of losing your irreplaceable film recordings. Whether you have one film reel or hundreds of them, contact Home Video Studio-Visalia to submit your film order today.

Arthur Zepeda

Home Video Studio-Visalia

559-732-3050

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Successful Vacation Videos

It's nearly summertime and that means family vacation time! What a great time to document the excitement and memories of your precious time together. And yet many vacationers forget their camera. Or, if they remember, they grab it at the last minute without the proper backup equipment. Get the most out of family funtime by being prepared! Here are a few tips:

To bring list:

Two sets of fully charged batteries with a charger

Lens cleaning cloth

Pen for labeling

Headphones

Owners manual

Extension cord

Plastic bag for rain

Tripod

White towel for sun shield

Protecting your camera:

Take the time to keep your camera safe. Both the camera itself and the video it captures are precious. Find a discreet bag that doesn't have Sony, Canon, etc. logos on it. Make sure it has plenty of padding. Also, purchase a strap in case you drop it.

Getting Through the Airport:

Can airport scanners corrupt your digital images stored on memory cards and flash drives? The overwhelming evidence is that memory cards are not affected. Some believe flash drives are a little less stable and could become corrupted. FYI: Film is the most volatile and a cause for concern. Needless to say, back up your work and if you are concerned see if your camera can be hand checked.

Shooting during your Vacation:

Shoot a lot of video with the intention of editing when you get back home. Don't wait for the perfect shot. Don't forget to include yourself in your videos. 

Be very careful at the beach. Salt spray and sand can do major damage. Keep your camera in a tightly closed plastic bag when not in use. Keep a log. 

Get interviews with your family as well as scenery. These videos of your family's impressions and memories of the day will enhance your enjoyment for years to come.

Keep the summer sun behind you so faces are not backlit. Use the "still picture" feature of your camera for still objects. Vary your points of view. You'll probably pan a lot. Pan slowly – allow your camera to drink in all the cool scenery you're shooting. Back up all your images and archive them when you get home.

Your local Home Video Studio offers a wide range of professional video production services to consumers and businesses alike. We value our customers and want to thank you for being a part of our success!

Home Video Studio strives to make your experience with us enjoyable and truly memorable. Our specialties include video production, video editing, home movie and video transfers, CD and DVD duplication, and much more! 

For all of your video needs, call Home Video Studio today for an appointment!

Home Video Studio-Visalia

559-732-3050