Introduction

Hook: Do you have stacks of old VHS tapes filled with precious family memories gathering dust in your attic? Line: Don’t let those memories fade away forever! Sinker: Follow our comprehensive guide to digitise your home movies and preserve them for generations to come.

Common myths/known challenges

  • Myth: Digitising old tapes is too expensive.
  • Myth: It’s too complicated to do on your own.
  • Challenge: Finding a reputable professional to digitise your tapes.
  • Challenge: Understanding the different options for digitising, such as converting to DVD or digitising straight to a computer with a usb stick file.
  • Challenge: Dealing with deteriorating tapes that may not play properly.

Framework

  • Step 1: Gather all your old tapes and determine which ones you want to digitise. Start with the tapes that have the most sentimental value, or ones that are showing signs of deterioration.
  • Step 2: Choose a digitising option that suits your needs and budget. You can convert your tapes to DVD, or digitise them straight to your computer using a usb stick.
  • Step 3: Prepare your tapes for digitising. Clean your tapes (we can do this for you)
  • Step 4: Digitise your tapes at Orion Media. Bring them to our shop if you are local or you can post them to us at the address on the site.
  • Step 5: Organise and store your digital files whether on DVD or usb stick. Create folders on your computer or an external hard drive to keep your files organized and easily accessible.
  • Step 6: Consider editing your digitised videos. Remove unwanted footage, add titles or music, and create a polished final product. We can provide full video editing services in the store. Please enquire for more information.
  • Step 7: Share your digitised videos with family and friends. Upload your videos to a shared online album or create a custom DVD to gift to loved ones.

Obstacles/challenges in implementation

  • Challenge: Finding the time to digitise all your tapes.
  • Solution: Break the task down into manageable chunks, digitising a few tapes at a time.
  • Challenge: Dealing with tapes that won’t play or have deteriorated over time.
  • Solution: Consider seeking out a professional such as ourselves with specialised equipment to help salvage your tapes.
  • Challenge: Editing your digitised videos can be time-consuming and overwhelming.
  • Solution: Start small and focus on editing a few key moments that are important to you. You can always add more later.

Conclusion

In conclusion, digitising your home movies is a rewarding and worthwhile project that will preserve your family memories for generations to come. Don’t let those precious moments fade away on old tapes. Follow our guide to digitise your home movies and relive those memories with your loved ones. Remember, the sooner you digitise your tapes, the better! Don’t delay, take action today and preserve your family’s history for years to come.  Contact us today to get started on digitising your home movies.