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Professional Media Transfer & Preservation Services
Since 1989, Great Lakes Video has been dedicated to preserving personal and corporate memories through professional media transfer and digitization services. Our expertise spans film, video, audio, and photo restoration, ensuring your irreplaceable media is converted to modern formats for lasting preservation and easy sharing. We serve clients across the Great Lakes region, from Fortune 500 companies to individual families, combining technical precision with personalized attention to safeguard your legacy. Our comprehensive offerings include film transferring, video editing, CD/DVD duplication, and digital encoding, all performed on-site with meticulous care. With over 27 years of experience, we prioritize quality through free enhancements like grain reduction and color correction, while maintaining transparency in our processes.

Our commitment to innovation ensures your media is protected against deterioration caused by environmental factors or physical wear. As a trusted partner, we provide tailored solutions for every project, whether preserving home movies, creating highlight reels, or managing large-scale duplication. Our team's dedication to excellence is reflected in every transfer, edit, and archive we produce, treating each client's memories with the same care we would our own. By staying at the forefront of digital preservation technology, we empower clients to share their stories across generations through durable, accessible formats.
Services
Film Transfer Video Editing CD Duplication DVD Duplication Audio Transfer Photo Digitization Slide Transfer Digital Encoding Media Restoration Corporate Archiving
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  • Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
  • We offer 27 years of experience in media preservation and digitization.
  • All work is completed on-site with free grain reduction and color correction.
  • We provide personalized attention to every project, treating your memories as our own.
  • Our services cover comprehensive media formats from film to vinyl records.
  • We include free archival backup DVDs with all film transfer projects.
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Services
Film Transfer
Convert 8mm, 35mm film, and other formats to DVD or digital files. Our process includes free grain reduction, color correction, and removal of imperfections. Technicians carefully respool damaged films to ensure complete transfer, preserving your cinematic memories for decades with archival-quality materials.
Video Editing
Professional editing services for highlight reels, corporate presentations, and personal projects. We offer scene trimming, slow-motion effects, and web encoding. Our team handles deposition editing and format conversion, transforming raw footage into polished productions with customized chapters and background music options.
CD Duplication
High-quality CD duplication using Taiyo Yuden media with black text printing. Available in standard (3-5 days) or rush (48 hours) service. Includes paper sleeve packaging with window display. Custom color printing and specialty packaging available upon request for business or event-specific needs.
Audio Transfer
Convert vinyl records, cassettes, and reel-to-reel tapes to digital audio files. Our process includes noise reduction, track separation, and audio enhancement. We preserve original sound quality while eliminating crackles and hisses, providing clean digital copies that maintain the integrity of your original recordings.
Slide Transfer
Digitize slides and photos at 300 dpi resolution with free dust and scratch removal. Create slideshow montages with transitions and music. We handle loose slides and carousel-mounted materials, organizing digital files into folders as requested for easy sharing and archival purposes.
Questions
What media formats can you transfer to digital?
We handle 8mm/35mm film, VHS, Mini DV, vinyl records, cassettes, slides, and photos. Contact us for specialty formats not listed.
How long does a typical transfer project take?
Standard CD/DVD duplication takes 3-5 days. Film transfers vary by length; editing projects are billed hourly with half-hour minimum.
Do you offer web-compatible digital files?
Yes, we encode videos for web use and convert audio/video to modern digital formats compatible with computers and mobile devices.
Can you enhance poor-quality recordings?
Our technicians apply noise reduction, color correction, and imperfection removal to improve film, audio, and video quality during transfer.
What preparation is needed for slide/photo transfers?
Remove slides from metal/plastic holders and photos from albums. Label materials in desired processing order to avoid additional handling fees.
Do you provide bulk duplication services?
Yes, we offer CD/DVD duplication in quantities with standard or rush turnaround times, including customized packaging options for large orders.