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Joe My name is Joe Padavic, Owner of Teardrop Video. One of the reasons I started this venture was out of personal guilt for not saving photos of my mom's family. My aunt had passed away and my brother and I went to help mom collect her things at her apartment. While there we found literally hundreds of photos my aunt had taken while she was a WAVE in the Navy for more than 30 years. We started looking at these photos and although we recognized the places we didn't recognize all of the people. To be honest we didn't look at that many and neither my brother nor I wanted to take them with us. So, we left them. Looking back, I'm sure there were many images of my mom's side of the family that with a little effort we could have saved. The other reason is the loss of my family's 8mm films from the 40s through the 60s. We always dreaded the spotlights blinding us while my stepfather took films at family get togethers. But, due to poor storage techniques these films became unviewable. Eventhough the films showed everyone grimacing at the lights, it would be nice to be able to reminisce every once in awhile and enjoy those events again and remember those family members no longer with us today. Anyway, that's why I started this business.

Videotape Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Roeland Park

Wouldn’t it be great to watch those family memories you recorded years ago on video tape? How are you going to watch those old videotapes (VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital8 or MiniDV) if you can’t even find the VCR or the
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35mm Slide Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Roeland Park

When was the last time you got out the old slide projector and watched those 35mm slides? Then, you sit there and ask yourself ”What are we going to do with those 35mm Slides?”. You know those 35mm slides that you, dad
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Photo Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Roeland Pake

Wouldn’t it be great to have a photos of the family, past and present, on DVD? It wouldn’t take much to slide the DVD in the player and sit back and enjoy those images of the family. The big problem
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Film Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Roeland Park

How long have those 8mm, Super 8mm and 16mm films been sitting in the closet, or worse down in the basement? If you have questions about film transfers or you just need a little help, Joe at Teardrop Video servicing
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Videotape Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Merriam, Ks

How are you going to watch those old videotapes (VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital8 or MiniDV) if you can’t even find the VCR or the VHS-C insert or for that matter, the camcorder you used to record those tapes? Wouldn’t
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35mm Slide Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Merriam, Ks

“What are we going to do with those 35mm Slides?” Those 35mm slides that you, dad or grandpa took years ago are just sitting and fading away. The big question is “When was the last time you looked at those 35mm
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Photo Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Merriam, Ks

I’ll bet you saved the over and under-exposed, blurry and “I don’t remember taking this at all” photos. Wouldn’t it be great to have the “good” photos on DVD? It wouldn’t take much to slide the DVD in the player
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Film Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Merriam, Ks

What are you going to with all those 8mm, Super 8mm and 16mm films that have been sitting in the closet, or worse down in the basement? How are you going to preserve and protect those films for current and
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Step 3 – Preserving Your 35mm Slides – Identification

As important as it is choosing the slides you want to preserve, identification is probably the most important task. It’s the old “Who, What, Where and When” scenario. In addition, any other information you can include will be greatly appreciated
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Videotape Transfer at Teardrop Video servicing Fairway

How are you going to watch those old videotapes (VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital8 or MiniDV) if you can’t even find the VCR or the VHS-C insert or for that matter, the camcorder you used to record those tapes? Wouldn’t
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    Thanks so much for the patience that you have had with us through all of this. You have been wonderful and so is your work! I would recommend you to anyone! — Sylvia

    Just looked at them last night. You did a good job. — Jim

    They were great and we sure appreciate your prompt service. The second two DVDs were outstanding in quality but the first was older film that had deteriorated from age or possible from a cheaper brand. Even so , they all brought back fond memories of us and our family and friends when we were all younger. These films we and our kids would never have had the great pleasure of seeing again if you had not made it possible by transfering them to DVDs. — Bob Bowman

    The DVDs were a great hit at the party. Everyone enjoyed the show, despite tears. My father-in-law couldn’t stop watching them. He also liked the music selection. He was anxious to relook at them alone Sunday night. Great work. — Vince

    Joe Padavic did a great job of capturing my family’s 8mm & super 8mm home movies. His work is meticulous; he recaptured scenes until he was satisfied that the copies were as perfect as possible. I would recommend him because he is talented, conscientious and a perfectionist and will capture your movies in the format and quality that you want. — Richard

    You have done a phenomenal job! When you get famous I’ll be able to say that I knew you when were getting going in the beginning! This may be one of the coolest things I’ve ever owned! Thank you so much. I will tell everyone that I know how great you and your service are. — Katie

    Just thought I’d let you know that my mom really likes the videos. Thanks so much; you did a great job!!! The frame you selected, for the title sheet on the third one, is a favorite she said. She watched all 3 DVDs today. Have a merry Christmas! — Debbie

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