DVD Transfers Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send your media? We recommend you use Express Post.
Benefits of Registered Post within Australia
A unique identification number for every article
Proof of posting, when lodged at the Post Office counter
A signature obtained on delivery
Insurance cover of up to $100 is included.
Can I hand Deliver? 
Yes, you are most welcome to visit between 9.00 AM and 5.00 PM. please call us to let us know when you are coming. We have many people come long distances to see what we do and our equipment
Video Tapes for DVD Transfers
At a minimum a padded post bag and bubble wrap tapes or use a post pack carton
Things to do before posting: Number items in order you wish them to appear
enclose your contact details.
Film Stock for DVD Transfers
Please number films in order you wish them to appear and pack as tightly as possible, large numbers of films should be sent in cartons. Please enclose your contact details, a post pack carton or a spare shoe box can hold about 50 3 inch reels. You can number films with a sticker and felt tip pen or use envelopes.
Let us know what title you wish to use.
Records-LP's and 78 disks
Pack well between sheets of cardboard and outer wrap with more cardboard or bubble wrap
For fragile recordings or rare 78's we suggest you
Purchase a sheet of 3 mm MBF or particle board as the backing and top sheet large enough to cover records and about 10mm over hang is good.
place cardboard between records and then bubble wrap the stack, tape together tightly but not too tight.
Wrap outer in cardboard and obtain a fragile sticker from the Post Office.
You can also hand deliver to Avid Tech for safety if desired
Need help with packaging?
Ask your local post office staff, they will be very happy to assist and advise you on the best and safest way to send your media to Avid Tech
Pick & Pack At Aust Post
Choose the right packaging with the versatile range of Post pak products. Specially developed to be strong and lightweight the range includes: Tough Bags, Padded Bags, Mailing Boxes, Mailing Tubes and Special Purpose Products, your Post outlet can accommodate most mailing requirements.
If you are still unsure please call us for further advice on packing or alternate delivery methods.
Payment options
More payment options with Avid Tech
B-Pay. Australia Post Bill Pay. Credit Cards online and by telephone
Still have questions? E-Mail Avid Tech
We bill you, choose your payment method that suits you.
Q. Who is Avid Tech ?
1. Avid Tech is a specialist Multimedia Company based in Wonthaggi Victoria Australia providing services to the home movie maker and enthusiasts. Corporate and small business sectors are also catered for.
Q. What Equipment do you use for DVD Transfers ?
A. AVID TECH has its own consultant technical specialist and we run 2 high power video editing suites. One is based on Intel 4 CPU and the second is an AMD Opteron Dual Processor system a third system is being purchased based on dual core Intel EM 64 Pentium 4 Extreme Edition.
Our software packages and capture devices reflect the best names in the business such as Pinnacle Systems. Canopus Edius, Imaginate and Adobe digital audio and DVD production. Relax knowing AVID TECH is fully equipped with the best and latest in digital sound and vision technology and we have got our heads around it so you don’t have to. Our Video Tape Recorders VTR are all JVC Pro / Sony S-VHS and DV so you will have a better picture than most can offer.
Q. What about my privacy?
A We are very concerned about your privacy and rights, we will not disclose your identity or email address to any 3rd party except where required by law. Your details are kept for future marketing only we never provide any information about you to any sub contractor and employees are forbidden to access your information other than that required to process your order. Our secure bank payment system is run by the Commonwealth Bank and keeps your credit card details and we never know or have your credit card details so be confident with AVID TECH since we are not made aware of your card details.Our payment system is sponsored by MYOB for the fastest and most secure payment methods and we prefer it from a business management angle it simplifies every thing for you and us.
Q. Is my media secure, will it appear elsewhere?
If we like a particular image or segment from customer media we may use short excerpt in our promotional material otherwise there is no need to be concerned. We do not use images that would identify individual's readily.
Q. Is it legal to Copy records -tapes to CD. Copyright Issues .
A. No, not any more, since 1 Jan 2005 new laws came into effect that prohibit and dispel the myth that it is legal to make a copy of a record or tape to play in the car or elsewhere the mere fact that you paid for a CD or record is not sufficient. An AMCOSS license is required by law to make copies.
AVID TECH holds a commercial reproduction license and is authorised to make copies legally for you, our prices include the extension of our license rights to make a copy for you, AVID TECH pays for the licences so you do not need to worry about this aspect, be comfortable knowing you are not in breach of copyright law. This provision does NOT cover movie-video or film made by a commercial organisation or television broadcaster. There is no blanket license available
You will need written permission from the copyright holder before we can copy video, including rented or purchased video. Free to air TV or pay TV.
If the video is your own work we can copy this for you.
Q. Can you convert or code advanced formats?
A. AVID TECH can code to most any format including SD,5.1 Dolby, we have the most extensive conversion facility available, and whatever you need we can do it. Web Streaming MPEG 1+2. Divx. WMV. Real Player Quick Time etc. Ask us about your format needs AVID TECH can convert to dozens of codes including aspect ratios 16.9 and 4.3 (wide screen and normal TV)
Q. Can AVID TECH DVD transfer my 8 mm, Super 8 and 16 mm cine film?
A. AVID TECH can transfer to DVD or Mini DV Tape send an e-mailFor a competitive quote DVD with or without editing.
Q. I want a copy of my DVD Transfers in PAL for Australia and a NTSC copy to send to the USA.
A. AVID TECH can convert and label a DVD in any format PAL, SECAM or NTSC With region codes removed.
Q. What is different about AVID TECH DVD Transfers ?
A. We use only pro equipment. We use the best available media and techniques. Great services and competitive prices. .
We are not a computer store and most certainly are not part time or weekend only.Avid Tech is a real business working 6 days a week. DVD Transfers is what we do for a living. Unlike some operators who only post a mobile phone number, you can contact Avid Tech directly during business hours.
No jargon, we speak real English. We understand when you say ?I want to put this onto that? Our usual answer is No Problem. We save the Techie Babble for the office and studio, we can speak plain english with you and will not overwhelm you with techie speak.
DVD-R disk supplied
For the most compatible DVD Transfers we use DVD-R which will work in 94% of DVD set top players and most PC DVD-ROM. If you need a DVD+R format disk please let us know when you order.
Which countries are affected by DVD region codes
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Typically, a DVD-Video disc's outer packaging bears a symbol indicating its region code.
Avid tech DVD Transfers are region free and can be played in any country depending on PAL or NTSC
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Region code |
Area |
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0 |
Informal term meaning "playable in all regions" |
|
1 |
Bermuda, Canada, United States and U.S. territories |
|
2 |
Most of Europe, the Middle East, Egypt, Greenland, Japan, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland |
|
3 |
Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan |
|
4 |
Australia. New Zealand. Central America, Oceania, South America, Mexico |
|
5 |
The rest of Africa, Eastern Europe, South Asia, Mongolia, North Korea, Russia |
|
6 |
Mainland China |
|
7 |
Reserved for future use |
|
8 |
International venues such as aircraft, cruise ships, etc. |
FORMATS Outside of region 4 - DVD’s are commonly in either NTSC or SECAM, some countries use PAL and need to be converted to PAL for use in Australian DVD players and PC-DVD Rom's on computers sold in Australia. Region free players are becoming available and some will play NTSC and PAL however many DVD Players made before 2004 cannot do this. AVID TECH can convert your DVD or VHS Tapes made in another format to suit your needs. AVID TECH can also make DVD’s without a region code.
Sending a DVD overseas? Check with us to make sure we make a disk playable in the country you are sending the DVD to.
TV formats PAL. NTSC and SECAM. Countries and their formats (PARTIAL LIST ONLY FOR MORE INFO E-MAIL us
NTSC Antigua Bahamas Barbados Barbuda Belize Bermuda Bolivia Canada United States
El Salvador Philippines
SECAM Azerbaijan Greece East Germany Czechoslovakia Liechtenstein New Caledonia Russia Tahiti
France Iraq Iran Hungary Slovenia
PAL Australia Austria Afghanistan England Hong Kong Holland Indonesia Singapore
If this FAQ has not answered your question please feel free to write to us with your question, we will be glad to help.
for use in Australian DVD players and PC-DVD Rom's on computers sold in Australia. Region free players are becoming available and some will play NTSC and PAL however many DVD Players made before 2004 cannot do this. AVID TECH can convert your DVD or VHS Tapes made in another format to suit your needs. AVID TECH can also make DVD’s without a region code.
Sending a DVD overseas? Check with us to make sure we make a disk playable in the country you are sending the DVD to.
TV formats PAL. NTSC and SECAM. Countries and their formats (PARTIAL LIST ONLY FOR MORE INFO E-MAIL us
NTSC Antigua Bahamas Barbados Barbuda Belize Bermuda Bolivia Canada United States
El Salvador Philippines
SECAM Azerbaijan Greece East Germany Czechoslovakia Liechtenstein New Caledonia Russia Tahiti
France Iraq Iran Hungary Slovenia
PAL Australia Austria Afghanistan England Hong Kong Holland Indonesia Singapore
If this FAQ has not answered your question please feel free to write to us with your question, we will be glad to help.
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