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Convert Home Movies For A Unique Fathers Day Gift

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Convert Home Movies For A Unique Fathers Day Gift

A Creative Way To Show Dad You Care

father's dayEvery Father’s Day, we have an opportunity show our dads just how much we appreciate everything they do for us. But finding the right gift can be hard – that electric necktie organizer you bought last year is probably still in the box – so this year maybe it’s time to think outside the box, when it comes to choosing the perfect gift for Dad.

Dads and home movies go together like steak and potatoes, and if you want to spend a small fortune, a digital camcorder can be a great gift, and a great way to capture your memories. But if you’re looking for something a bit more affordable (and perhaps even more meaningful), think about all those memories you’ve already captured on old film or tape-based home movies from generations past. Chances are, you’ve got a dusty pile of VHS tapes at the back of a closet, or even a box full of reel-to-reel film up the attic. Don’t let these forgotten formats become forgotten memories! ScanDigital can convert home movies to digital so that they can be preserved and shared for generations to come.

 To many dads, the camcorder is just below just below underwear and sunscreen on the vacation packing list. But how often do you ever watch those old video tapes from your trip to Disneyland 15 years ago? From piano recitals to soccer games to weddings, dad’s love shooting video. But too often these precious memories just get stored away, never to be seen again.

In years past, when nearly all video was shot directly onto VHS tapes using enormous camcorders the size of refrigerators, watching home movies was a piece of cake. You just popped the tape into your VCR and pressed play. These days, everything is digital, and in many ways it’s a big improvement. Camcorders can fit in your pocket, and Hollywood movies look better than ever at home thanks to digital formats like DVD and Blu-ray. But home movies got a bit lost in the mix, because very few digital camcorders are designed to record onto DVD’s that you can use with your current home theater setup.

That’s where ScanDigital comes in. ScanDigital can transfer VHS tape to DVD, and digitize all your old home movies so watching them is as easy as ever. Whether your home movies are on film, VHS tapes, Beta Max, or some other format, ScanDigital can convert your home movies to digital so the family can enjoy them again and make Dad proud. If you’re a more advanced gift-giver, you can even choose to receive Dad’s home movies as digital files on a hard drive instead of DVD’s. This gives you the opportunity to edit and organize your home movies scene-by-scene. Either way, Dad will be thrilled to get the family together to relive memories of years past.

Sentimental Gift Idea: Holiday Slideshows!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

SlideshowLooking to add a personal touch and bit of extra warmth to your holiday celebrations this year? Here’s an idea: share a Slideshow with memories of past family gatherings! Not only are Holiday Slideshows a great way to relive your favorite moments, but an easy (and affordable) gift idea too- just make everyone a copy and check them all off your list at once!

Surprise all of your extended family- gather them all into the family room, pop your Holiday Slideshow into the DVD player and press the ‘play’ button! Then (after you pass around the tissues to help dry your loved one’s eyes), give everyone a copy. It’s going to be a guaranteed hit gift that everyone will be talking about for a long time.

Check out the video below of Anderson explaining why this idea is a must-give this year:


 

There’s no better way to enjoy your time with loved ones than to relive past memories together with a customized Holiday Slideshow by ScanDigital. Just gather photos from past celebrations to enjoy as a family and customize with chapter titles and your favorite holiday jingles!

Deadlines are approaching- so don’t wait! If you want to include any old photos into your Slideshow and require ScanDigital’s Photo Scanning services, we must receive your material ASAP by DECEMBER 10TH. If you plan to use previously scanned images or already digital photos, then the deadline to place your order is DECEMBER 14TH!

To get started or learn more, visit these links. Remember, our customer service team is always here to help- just give us a ring at 888.333.2808 or email info@scandigital.com. As always, you can find us on Twitter at @ScanDigital (and me personally at @PamelaSD) and on Facebook.com/ScanDigital. Hope to hear from you soon!

So go on, give a sentimental gift this year.

Blow Mom Away This Holiday & Bring a Tear to Her Eye

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Hoping to blow Mom away this holiday season with a gift that’s so sentimental it’s sure to bring a tear to her eye? May sound like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Give Mom the gift of memories this year with ScanDigital’s Photo Scanning services!

Bring new life to Mom’s old memories and update your family’s photo archive. She’ll love reliving her favorite memories, knowing her history is preserved and protected for future generations and the ease of enjoying them whenever she pleases.

Check out this video to learn more about why Mom will love our photo scanning services:

 

Having your memories on CD, guarantees your memories are safe for future generations. So preserve her old photos, albums, slides, negatives and scrapbooks in digital format. She’ll be so happy you did!

She will love telling the stories of her past and visiting memory lane. Mom will love sharing her old memories with you. You may even learn a few things about your family’s past that you didn’t know.

When was the last time she dragged the old boxes out from the basement? Spare her the back ache and give her the ability to relive old memories at the click of her computer mouse. Organize her photo collection to easily accessible CDs.

Trust only the best with your memories- ScanDigital is committed to quality and the security of your memories. All photos are scanned and edited individually, by hand and reviewed by 3 separate technicians to ensure our strict quality assurance guidelines are met. Materials are also trackable from start to finish. Our UPS integration, proprietary EssentialTracker system and our commitment to maintaining US-based operations are just some of the ways we demonstrate our dedication to the safety of your photos. 

ACT NOW- The Photo Scanning Deadline is approaching fast! Materials must be received by Thursday, December 10th in order to assure your order is complete in time for the holidays! If you are in fear of missing the deadline, you’re eligible for our Rush option, but you must call to check with our customer service team.

If you have any questions about our services or holiday deadlines, please call us directly at 888.333.2808 or email info@scandigital.com. Always love connecting with our ScanDigi friends on Twitter (or my personal Twitter) and Facebook.