Professional video tape archive digitisation at Oxford Duplication Centre
VIDEO TAPE DIGITISATION • OXFORDSHIRE

1-inch Type C Video Tape Transfers

Specialist transfer of 1-inch Type C professional video tape to high-quality digital files for broadcast, production and archive use.

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Professional 1-inch Type C Video Tape Transfer & Preservation

Oxford Duplication Centre provides specialist video tape digitisation for corporate, heritage, institutional, broadcast and consumer collections. We assess the original media and use appropriate professional playback and capture equipment before creating modern preservation and access files.

1-inch Type C Video Tape format for video digitisation

About 1-inch Type C Video Tape

Type C was a major professional helical-scan videotape standard used for broadcast and production. These large reels contain valuable professional recordings and require specialist broadcast playback and signal processing.

Format1-inch Type C Video Tape
Era1976
Format identification matters. If you are unsure which version or standard you have, send us photographs of the tape, cassette, reel and labels and our team can help identify it before transfer.

Our Transfer Workflow

1. Assessment

We inspect the physical condition, reel or cassette, labels and recording characteristics before playback.

2. Specialist Playback

The appropriate professional deck or playback chain is selected for the format and recording standard.

3. Signal Capture

The video signal is captured through a controlled professional workflow, with appropriate correction and monitoring where required.

4. Preservation & Access

Files can be supplied for preservation, editing and everyday access. Final specifications are agreed with the client for the collection.

ProRes 422 HQ
ProRes 422
FFV1 / AVI
H.264 / MPEG-4

Preserving Historic Video Collections

Magnetic and digital video media are dependent not only on the physical condition of the tape but also on the continued availability of suitable playback equipment. Digitising valuable recordings while specialist machines and engineering knowledge remain available can significantly reduce future access risks.

For larger collections we can discuss workflow, file naming, metadata, delivery media and preservation requirements before work begins.

Have a 1-inch Type C Video Tape collection?

Send us details of the tapes, approximate quantity and any photographs or labels you have. We can advise on identification, playback requirements, outputs and project pricing.

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