Philips N1500 Transfer and Restoration
A Brief History
The Philips VCR was introduced in 1972 and was the first consumer video recorder.The N1500 tapes had three lengths 30 45 and 60 mins recording times.
These VCRs were very expensive at the time and few consumers could afford them. However Schools and other professionals were quick to see the aid in teaching and recording.
Other models were introduced in the N1500 line up including N1502 and 1512.
FAQ Philips N1500
Can my tapes be mastered to Blu-Ray
If you upscale any SD consumer format to HD it will only be upscaled via the broadcast hardware but better in HD still not true HD as it was filmed in SD. Sample Philips N1500 photos here are fully restored tape baked recordings. See video page.
Timebase Correction
All our videotape professional captures go through timebase correctors. What this does in plain english is that it will reduce or eliminate errors caused by instability in analogue recorders.Keeping the picture as best we can to a stable quality picture.
If you want detailed technical information on the entire Timebase Correction process all information is available on the internet.
For clients we deal with the technical stuff but at the same time let you know why we use these complex industrial units to provide you with the best picture we can based on your original recordings.WE DO NOT impress clients with algorithms this 4,3 that aspect ratios.All this does is give a client information overload.You want the best we deliver high value content.
Bespoke Editing and Titling
If we are archiving a copyright cleared programme we leave as is.
For your content we cut out all the stop and starts and add professional titles.Music can be added but copyright free music only NOT COMMERCIAL THIS IS NOT ALLOWED.
Restoration Bespoke Menu Artwork
For all your Philips N1500 recordings we will fully restore the sound and vision making ajustments in curves and colour grade and balance.
All artwork including DVD and Blu-Ray covers are unique to your own content NEVER GENERIC.
All menus are bespoke to your content NEVER GENERIC.
