Business Details
45 Years
experience
Expert Media Digitization Services in Redwood City, CA
Founded in 1981, A V Workshop has dedicated over four decades to preserving personal and professional memories through expert media digitization. Our team comprises professionals with bachelor's degrees in relevant fields, ensuring technical proficiency and attention to detail. All services are performed in-house at our state-of-the-art Redwood City lab, eliminating the risks associated with outsourcing. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through the use of advanced equipment for film, video, audio, and photo transfers, ensuring vibrant, high-resolution results. We prioritize client trust by maintaining strict control over projects from start to finish, backed by a 100% DVD playback guarantee.With free parking and walk-in access, we combine convenience with personalized support for local clients while offering nationwide shipping for larger orders. Our reputation is built on over 30 years of uninterrupted service, never losing or damaging original materials. Client satisfaction drives our transparent pricing model, with fair estimates and no hidden fees. We pride ourselves on clear communication, avoiding technical jargon while delivering professional-grade outcomes. From restoring fragile family films to digitizing corporate archives, we treat every project with the same dedication to quality and care.
Services
Film Transfer
Photo Scanning
Audio Digitization
DVD Creation
Video Editing
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have been digitizing media since 1981 with no damaged originals.
- All work is completed in our Redwood City, CA laboratory.
- Our team holds bachelor's degrees in relevant technical fields.
- We use professional-grade broadcast equipment for all transfers.
- Local experts offer personalized support without technical jargon.
What people say
Excellent work
Timely fashion
Color quality is amazing
Personalized attention
Precious memories preserved
Services
Film Transfer
We convert 8mm, 16mm, and Super 8 film reels to high-definition digital formats using professional scanners. Our frame-by-frame process captures entire film frames with LED lighting that prevents deterioration. Clients receive digital files in.mp4 format suitable for modern viewing and editing platforms.
Photo Scanning
High-resolution scanners capture photos, slides, and negatives with dust removal and color correction. We preserve original details while enhancing faded images. Digital outputs are provided in archival JPEG or TIFF formats with options for organizing printed media into digital libraries.
Audio Transfer
Our equipment converts audio cassettes, reel-to-reel tapes, and vinyl records to digital formats like.mp3 and.WAV. Professional-grade decks ensure accurate sound capture, with optional noise reduction and level optimization for improved audio clarity and consistency.
DVD Creation
We compile digitized media into organized DVD formats with custom menus and titles. Photo videos include musical accompaniment and transitions, while video transfers maintain original aspect ratios. All DVDs come with a 100% playback guarantee for compatibility across devices.
Video Editing
Our editors apply technical improvements to digitized footage including resolution enhancement, color correction, and audio normalization. We offer customized packages for creating memorial videos, scholarship reels, and special event documentation with professional-grade editing software.
People
Scott
Owner
Scott leads the technical team with over 20 years of experience in media preservation. He personally oversees complex restoration projects while maintaining direct client communication throughout the digitization process.
Questions
What media formats can you convert to digital?
We work with VHS, 8mm film, audio cassettes, photos, slides, and various obsolete formats. See our full list online.
How long does media conversion take?
Most projects take 1-2 weeks depending on media length and complexity. Emergency services available for urgent needs.
Do you offer shipping for remote clients?
Yes, we provide prepaid shipping labels for orders over $250. Smaller orders pay $18 return shipping.
Can you restore damaged media?
Our specialists digitally repair faded film, scratched photos, and degraded audio recordings during the conversion process.
What digital formats do you provide?
We deliver files in.mp4, DVD, JPEG, or.WAV formats with customizable resolution and compression settings.
Videos
Reviews (5)
Anita G.
May 22, 2022
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I always bring my vhs home movies here to get digitized. I appreciate it so much and hope everyone gets a kick out of the creative (side eye) horror films I made back in the day when I was 8 in the 90s.
Paul G.
Dec 09, 2021
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Love this place. Scott is a great guy and does excellent work VHS, 8mm, mini DV, S-VHS, VHS-C, film.you name it. Scott can do it.
T. C.
Nov 12, 2021
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Wow these guys are rude! I was very much hoping to do business with a local vendor, so I spent time on their website creating a quote, then called to clarify a few questions that I couldn't find answers to on the site. When I started to describe my project, I got as far as saying "the film is Super 8 from my wife's family" and the guy interrupted and impatiently snapped "what's your question?".
I asked a couple of my questions then he blurted out "how many feet do you have?" which I would have told him if he had just listened. There are lots of players in this industry, so buh-bye! I will never do business with this guy.
I asked a couple of my questions then he blurted out "how many feet do you have?" which I would have told him if he had just listened. There are lots of players in this industry, so buh-bye! I will never do business with this guy.
Vinny G.
Jul 09, 2021
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Forever thankful to Audio Video Workshop. I had a 8MM film that my father gave me years ago, I never had the opportunity to see what was inside since I didn't have the projecting equipment. Workshop converted it to MP4 and it was footage of my mother taking us to the beach in Hong Kong back in 1979. My mother was young and beautiful then, I am glad I was able to share this video with her now that she is 70 years old. Please know that you are providing a valuable service to the community. Thank you for all your help.
Rafael P.
Mar 30, 2021
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Various 16mm film from the 50's, 60's and 70's converted to MP4. Good results and delivered on time!
