Video to Digital

Avery Publishing and Graphics offers conversion of video materials to a digital format. We can convert nearly any size video that is in VHS format. APG can convert your files to Windows Media Player. Pricing for video work is $25 per hour based on time spent editing, not on the size of the video clip. As an example: a 5 minute clip from a 2hr tape may take 1 hr to convert and save to 1 format after editing.

APG will not convert copyrighted materials without proper release from the publisher of the materials. A physical copy of a release will be needed for APG record keeping in the event that you wish to have copyrighted material converted.

Examples of Streaming Media

APG can make multiple formats available on your site so that visitors may pick the file type and size they wish to use. This greatly enhances customer satisfaction and is recommended.

A few items to ponder before making the leap to digital

Video files converted to a web format such as Windows Media Player or Real Player take up a lot of server space, especially if you wish to have a decent image quality and size.

Video files converted to digital format will never be as clean as the original copy. The more quality is compromised the "jumpier" or "choppy" the video will become. Sound may suffer as well.

Large video files can be costly to convert and become problematic with storage unless the quality is compromised.

Video files streamed on your site may cause over usage of your "bandwidth" allotted to you by your web hosting company (This is why APG prefers NXS, no bandwidth limits) . This will result in a higher bill to you at the end of the month by your web hosting company, check your web hosting contract for details on bandwidth, or ask if you are setting up a web hosting account. APG can acquire you web hosting with no bandwidth limitations.

Video clips should be used only when necessary and the clip size should be as small as possible to save your viewers the time involved in getting the file.

Communication interruptions are more frequent on larger files. Some communication interruptions will cause the viewer to have to start over on the viewing of the file.

Final Recommendations

Video clips CAN be a great way to get a message across, the trick is short small clips that have some video quality. Small video clips of product spun in front of the video camera make a great sales tool. Each product clip can be small in length so that the viewer only sees and downloads the item they are interested in. The same goes for real estate, quick 360 degree views.

If you do have a large video file to display, it would be cheaper to host offsite with EON Streams and the streaming quality will improve as their servers are located in numerous locations around the US allowing for customers receiving the fastest possible download speeds. Your web hosting provider may be in Tennessee but your visitor may be visiting the site in California, unfortunately the slowest speed server enroute to California will be the fastest speed your customer receives. 

All originals sent to APG are returnable when the original includes a return address. Return shipping is billed at the actual cost of the shipping option you notate with the return address. If no shipping type is noted APG will use parcel post.

Ordering and Material Submission

Ordering and Materials may be submitted by mail. Please print and include the order form for your particular service which is available via our ordering page. All originals sent to APG are returnable when the original includes a return address. Return shipping is billed at the actual cost of the shipping option you notate with the return address. If no shipping type is noted APG will use parcel post.

For Further Questions

Feel free to call APG at (865) 856-0480 m-f 9am to 9pm Eastern time to answer any further questions you may have regarding our services.