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Best Way to Store Old Family Videos – Tips from National Video Centre

Are you looking for the best way to store old family videos? At National Video Centre, we understand the importance of preserving your cherished family memories. Proper storage is crucial to ensure that your videos remain in excellent condition and are easily accessible for future generations.

Why Proper Storage Matters

Old family videos, whether on VHS, Hi8, or film reels, can deteriorate over time due to factors like heat, humidity, and physical damage. Proper storage helps to:

Prevent Degradation: Protect your videos from environmental factors that can cause deterioration and loss of quality.
Ensure Longevity: Increase the lifespan of your videos by using the right storage methods and conditions.
Maintain Accessibility: Make it easier to access and enjoy your videos whenever you wish.

Best Ways to Store Old Family Videos

Digitize Your Videos: The most effective way to preserve old family videos is to convert them to digital formats. Digital files are not susceptible to physical wear and can be easily backed up and shared. Consider formats like MP4, which offer high quality with relatively small file sizes.
Store in a Cool, Dry Place: If you prefer to keep the original tapes or film reels, store them in a cool, dry environment. Avoid areas with high humidity or extreme temperatures, as these conditions can accelerate degradation.
Use Proper Containers: Keep your tapes and reels in protective containers designed for archival storage. For VHS tapes, use plastic cases that are free from PVC, as PVC can deteriorate over time. For film reels, use acid-free containers to prevent chemical reactions that can damage the film.
Avoid Frequent Playback: Minimize the use of old tapes to reduce wear and tear. Frequent playback can contribute to physical damage and decrease the quality of the footage.
Create Backups: Store digital copies in multiple locations, such as external hard drives, cloud storage, and USB drives. This ensures that your videos are safe from data loss due to hardware failures or other issues.

Why Choose National Video Centre?

Expert Digitisation Services: We specialize in converting old family videos to digital formats, ensuring high-quality preservation and easy access.
Comprehensive Solutions: We offer a range of storage options, from digital files to physical media, tailored to your needs.
Professional Advice: Our team provides expert advice on the best storage practices to keep your family memories safe and accessible.

Preserve Your Memories Today

Don’t let your precious family videos fade away. Contact National Video Centre to learn more about the best ways to store your old family videos and discover our professional digitisation services. Ensure your memories are preserved and enjoyed for generations to come.

Find the best way to store your old family videos with National Video Centre – where preservation meets expertise!

Don’t delay, send your enquiry right now using the form below or phone 0437 822 357.

    
 
 
        
   Graham Roberts 
 2024-09-17
 
 
  Excellent service.  My video was a bit old but was successfully transferred to a digital format. Thanks.
  
 
       
   Colin Johnstone 
 2024-09-17
 
 
  Excellent, high-quality service copying VHS tapes to digital format.
Victor was responsive, prompt, completed the work within a few days and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended!
  
 
       
   Luke Martin 
 2024-09-16
 
 
  Excellent service. Victor was very accommodating and provided a very fast turnaround. Quality of the digitised 8mm film and video was great. Highly recommended.
  
 
       
   Spirit Echo Yawn 
 2024-09-16
 
 
  It was a pleasure to deal with National Video Centre, particularly the professionalism shown and the prompt service.  I will definitely use them again.  Thanks again.
  
 
       
   Mitchell Sidwell 
 2024-09-16
 
 
  Great experience getting old VHS tapes converted to USB.
Service was prompt, friendly and local!
  
 
       
   Arthur Georges 
 2024-09-16
 
 
  Great results and very fast. Much appreciated to have our family videos saved for posterity.
  
 
       
   Ruth Chipman 
 2024-09-16
 
 
  I was able to talk with and meet a person who helped transfer video data information from VHS to a thumb drive. It was reasonable cost, and the result was perfect.
  
 
       
   Louise Walmsley 
 2024-09-16
 
 
  We recently had some old family super 8 movie film converted to digital.

We were very happy with the end result. Victor provided a very prompt and professional service.
  
 
       
   Maxi 
 2024-09-16
 
 
  I had a few slides scanned and I am very happy with the digital photos. I have used the National Video Centre to create DVDS of digital videos.  Also, lots of slides to convert to digital images.
  
 
       
   David Murphy 
 2024-09-16
 
 
  The service was quick and the old videos looked great when stored digitally.