Digital BETACAM Transfer in Los Angeles, CA
At Imagine Video, we specialize in the transfer of Digital Betacam and all broadcast video tape formats to digital files.
With 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry servicing TV Networks, Studios and indie film makers like yourself.
Our reasonable rates and attention for detailed customer service is what keeps our clients coming back to us, year after year.
Contact Us Tel. 310-227-2400 for a rate quote on your DigiBeta project. You can also receive a quote by e-mail below.
Formats:
DIGITAL BETACAM, BETACAM, BETACAM SP, BETACAM SX
Digitizing Options:
Transfer to native SD 720x486i resolution. 4X3 Aspect ratio.
Up-Scale to HD 1920x1080p resolution. 16x9 Aspect ratio.
Digital File Formats Options:
ProRes 422 HQ | ProRes 422 | MOV | H.264 | XDCAM HD
DPX | Uncompressed 8 or 10 bit | DNxHD | AVI | DCP
We offer volume rate discounts. Please call or e-mail us with your project requirements. We look forward to hearing from you.
Digital Betacam (commonly referred to as DigiBeta )
Sony DigiBeta, Beta SP, Beta SX Broadcast digitization services in Los Angeles, CA 90038
Digital Betacam (commonly referred to as DigiBeta, D-Beta, DBC or simply Digi) was launched in 1993. It supersedes both Betacam and Betacam SP, while costing significantly less than the D1 format. S tapes are available with up to 40 minutes running time, and L tapes with up to 124 minutes. The Digital Betacam format records a 3 to 1 DCT-compressed digital component video signal at 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 sampling in NTSC (720X486) or PAL (720X576) resolutions at a bitrate of 90 Mbit/s plus four channels of uncompressed 48 kHz / 20 bit PCM-encoded digital audio. It is a popular digital video cassette format for broadcast television use. Imagine Video Services has the professional Sony DVW-A500 VTR decks specifically designed for DigiBeta conversions. We can transfer a single tape or an entire library of tapes.
