Christmas Giveaway!

Home Video Studio wants to give away a brand new Sony 3D BluRay DVD player with built in WiFi!  Do you think you could use it?  Tell your friends and let us give you an after Christmas gift that is sure to make anyone happy.  It's easy to enter, all you need to do is text.  You do know how to text right?

Good Luck and Merry Christmas from Home Video Studio!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Friday, November 25 is "Black Friday".  Why is it called Black Friday?  Regardless, it seems a bit bleak so Home Video Studio is offsetting it with Sunny Saturday!  Yes, November 26 is now Sunny Saturday and it's also my birthday!  I want to celebrate my birthday with my friends and you can be one of them too.  Why go to the mall and spend your hard earned money on stuff when you can preserve your precious memories and give them to friends and family instead!  This is truly a gift from the heart overflowing with love.  We recently transferred 16mm film to DVD and it looked amazing.  I will be giving it to the customer in the next few days and look forward to seeing his eyes light up!  This film was shot in 1949!!!  He's probably the baby in the stroller!  Do you have any film?  How about slides? VHS?  When was the last time you had a chance to even look at any of it with the ever busy schedules demanded of us all today?  Don't let your memories die in a closet, give them life again!  Home Video Studio  760-347-6688

Got Memories? Got Video?

Cool weather is starting to appear every day!  The mornings here in the Coachella Valley are absolutely awesome!  The summer is over and those trips, events and gatherings are all in the past with new ones on the horizon.  Do you take pictures or just video?  Maybe you are diverse and do both to capture those once in a lifetime moments.  These pictures and videos are the only link back to that time but not what are you doing with them?  Are you able to use your computer to create a cool photo video with music and titles so you can share it with everyone?  Chances are you have the software but do you really know how to use it properly?  If your home is as busy as mine, you don't have enough hours in the day to get everything done that needs to get done!  I was speaking with my wife, Wendy, and she shared an  interesting fact with me regarding Starbucks.  She said there are over 35 stores here in the valley.  That interesting fact shows that our lives are too busy to make coffee and need to be able to run in and get that special drink to get us on our way.  If coffee is a time crunch, how much more of making a video with software you might not be completely familiar with to produce your memory project?  Do you have the time?  Do you have the patience to learn it when the pressure is on?  Home Video Studio is proud to announce that all our projects are being preserved on Platinum Archival DVD's!  These DVD's are tested to last a lifetime (100 years) and are being made exclusively for the Home Video Studio franchises! 

Home Video Studio located here in Indio is capable of creating those memory videos for you.  You tell us the theme of the project, maybe it was a summer vacation or a best friends wedding, and we can get it put together for you in a short period of time.  Usually 2-3 weeks or less if necessary so get planning for what you want to put together.  Christmas is less than 10 weeks away so don't delay, give us a call today!
Home Video Studio, 760-347-6688.

Hanley Nominations

Home Video Studio was honored last week to be nominated in 3 categories of video excellence!  What a great feeling it is to know that your hard work for your clients can actually be award winning!  Well the competition was tough to say the least with all the winners putting out some great work.  Unfortunately we didn't win a Hanley Award this year but my clients tell me I won in their eyes.  I had a client call me today whose project was up for 2 of those awards.  He called to find out how we did and was surprised to hear that we got beat out.  Nonetheless he is already planning the next video we are going to create for him.  A trophy is great to win but honestly the only person whose opinion that matters is the client for whom I make the video.  I have heard the kind words of how I provided above and beyond their expectations on many occasions.  That's what truly matters when you get right down to it!

Home Video Studio is so thankful  for everyone that trusts us to create these great fun projects and look forward to this upcoming year.  Let Home Video Studio transfer your video tapes to DVD where in the next few weeks we will begin transferring them to our new Platinum Archival DVD's that will last you 100 years according to recent tests!  That's amazing that a video you transfer today will last into 3 or more generations.  You say you don't have video tapes, well what about slides, how about loose photos, old 8 or 16 mm film?  Maybe you've just purchased the newest and best camcorder out there and have no idea how to get that video off the hard drive.  Home Video Studio can also create BluRay discs using your HD video for playback on your BluRay player.  Did you know that Home Video Studio can also transfer audio reel to reel tapes?  Well we can handle all your video and audio needs so don't wait until tomorrow.

Dig thru your cabinets and closets while the heat is raging outside and bring them in today!

VHS to DVD

I was working in the studio transferring some VHS tapes to DVD for a nice family when I started thinking about how far this has come in the past 20+ years.  I remember buying my first VCR from a video store back in 1984-1985 where I paid $525 for the stereo features, electronic tuning and the 'wireless remote'.  Now here we are in 2011 and tape is so "old school" compared to the DVD and computer digital files that fly around the internet and are accessible at the touch of a button on most smartphones.  Talk about instant media!  I was also thinking about how important these video tapes are and they are starting to deteriorate with signal loss.  We, myself included, never stored these tapes the way we should have nor do we think that there's anything wrong with them.  "If I don't play them, they'll be fine."  That's a dangerous belief to live by regarding your most precious memories.  My heart sinks when I transfer a tape only to see how much has been lost.  It was during this moment of reflection that I checked my e-mail to find an ad from Costco to provide the service I too offer.  I picked up the phone and started to ask them some questions.  Now I do like Costco  for household supplies and food but do I really want to give them my home videos?  The clerk simply takes the tape and your information then puts it in a bag and off it goes.  He didn't really know where exactly and he didn't know any of the people that do the transfers, he simply takes the order!  Well, I would have a hard time with that and like that I can honestly tell my customers that I personally will be transferring their videos to DVD. I will also take responsibility for anything I have control over.  That's customer service and we offer FREE pick up and delivery for projects over $50.  Costco won't do that for you.  So if you want to pay a few dollars less then go to Costco.  But if you find that peace of mind is worth paying for and actually knowing the person you are trusting your precious memories to is important, come see us at Home Video Studio.  Summer is here so go out and take video and make the memories, we'll transfer them to DVD that will last for years and years.

Home Video Studio- Indio, 760-347-6688, and ask for Joseph or Wendy.

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day from Home Video Studio!  A long weekend is great but take a moment to reflect on the price that has been paid for the freedom we all enjoy and share.  Thank a veteran in person, maybe a friend or family member.  They could have served at home or in another country, but no matter where they might have served, it was the bravest unselfish act to serve our country!  We encourage you to take time to speak with an older relative or friend and ask them questions about their life and why they chose to serve.  You might be surprised at the answers but more importantly you will learn something wonderful that you might never have known.  Record those memories on tape to preserve and share with others so that the story can live on for years and years.  We at Home Video Studio have already transferred some of these stories to DVD for generations to come.  Why don't you let us help honor those the served by giving them a bit of honor this Memorial Day and preserve their legacy!

Call Home Video Studio for your simple video transfers to DVD, 35mm slides to digital, 1/4 inch audio reel to reels onto CD, or old 8mm movies to DVD today.  Tomorrow might be too late if they are lost or damaged.  Remember, VHS tapes have a limited life expectancy and you wouldn't want to put your only saved copy into a VCR to find that the video signal is lost or missing!  Call today for a 15% discount on any order thru June 15, 2011.

Home Video Studio, Indio is available for FREE pick up and delivery of any project over $50 so we can help you in your busy schedule.  760-347-6688 is the number to call to start saving your memories today!

Make Mom Happy with DVD Memories!

Good News! Mother's Day is around the corner. Better News! You have the opportunity to express your love and appreciation to her in a way that is personal, unique and powerful. Best News! It's a phone call away!

Your Mom has always found creative ways to say "I Love You" like no other. Now you can return the favor with a special Mother's Day video that will be one of a kind! Here are just a few ideas:



A Mother's Day Photokeepsake - How about a photo montage for the whole family to enjoy? We can take your favorite photos of mom, add her favorite music and some titles and produce a masterpiece. It's easy to get started. First select the photos you want to include, then sort them by date, by event, by person or however you would like. Next choose some music that is appropriate. Then choose a simple opening and closing title.



A Message for Mom - Can you imagine mom's delight if her kids made a video message? A poetry reading, a song or just an impromptu speech of what mom means to them. We can create and edit to your hearts content to make it really special.



Videos Through the Years - You've shot video on vacation, school programs, recitals, camp, graduation, family reunions &..whew! That's a lot of video! And it's probably on a lot of formats. 8mm film, VHS tape, 8mm tape, Mini DV, Mini Disc&We can take all of your formats and organize it into something special for mom's special day. And what could be more gratifying to mom than seeing her kids grow up before her very eyes?



A mixture - We can help you do a mixture of any or all of these ideas for one spectacular production! Remember, we are the creative specialists. Whatever you can conceive we can most likely achieve.



Give us a call today so we can begin building a Mother's Day gift she won't soon forget!

Your local Home Video Studio is part of the world's leading international video production services franchise. We have studios located in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Home Video Studio provides video production and post production services for consumers, businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations!

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Photo Video Keepsakes ™

Need a gift idea for your parents' 25th wedding anniversary? Why not create a Photo Video Keepsake" of their lives together?



Home Video Studio can take the couple's photo and video memories and develop a touching tribute for them. Our professionals will use "Hollywood movie style" special effects and add music and titles to produce a unique family history. Photo Video Keepsakes" are great gifts to give relatives and friends too.



They are fantastic not only for anniversaries, but also for weddings, birthdays, reunions and other special get-togethers. Let Home Video Studio help you make these extraordinary Photo Video Keepsakes" !

Referral Offer

Receive a $25.00 gift certificate just for passing out ten Home Video Studio brochures to your family, friends and co-workers. Call, mail or send us an email to say you are interested in our referral offer. We'll send you your brochures and gift certificate right away!

Thank you for helping promote Home Video Studio.



Contact Information

Home Video Studio
Joseph and Wendy Rodriguez
82-375 Padova Dr
Indio, CA 92203

760-347-6688
877-951-3456

joseph.r@homevideostudio.com

www.homevideostudio.com/PS








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About Home Video Studio - Indio



Your local Home Video Studio offers a wide range of professional video production services to consumers and businesses alike. We value our customers and want to thank you for being a part of our success!

Home Video Studio strives to make your experience with us enjoyable and truly memorable. Our specialties include video production, video editing, home movie and video transfers, CD and DVD duplication, and much more! For all of your video needs, call Home Video Studio today for an appointment!









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Spring is DVD time for your young artist or performer

Your kids have practiced all year! Now its spring, a busy time for children's recitals, performances and presentations. Your grandkids have been rehearsing for months! Just think. You have school musicals, dance recitals, instrument recitals and school concerts. Now, before the curtain rises, make sure you're prepared to capture these once-in-a-lifetime events on video. And after the applause call us to help you present these performances on a silver platter.

Once you've captured the performance on tape here's how we can help:

First of all, let's get the content you have videoed transferred to DVD. Video transfers are our specialty!

Maybe you want to bundle several performances together onto one DVD. Has your child performed recitals or in programs over the years? What if you put them all on one DVD with titles depicting each year?

How about a snappy label with a photograph? Wouldn't a custom menu look great?

Would a portion of this performance be perfect in a PhotoKeepsake of your loved one?

Is your young artist is competing or vying for a scholarship? All the more reason to call us! More and more decision makers are relying on video submissions as a first step in any competition or scholarship. Your artists will be steps ahead with a well produced, edited video that showcases their skills.



And remember. If you want a professional shooting of a performance we can do that too! We have the experience and equipment to deliver high quality video and audio, and we will incorporate your input into our shooting style. Do you envision more than one camera combining different camera angles and placements? Your imagination is the limit as we shoot and produce these one time events!



The young people in your life spend countless hours preparing to perform. Make sure it is enjoyed for years to come! Call us today!


Your local Home Video Studio is part of the world's leading international video production services franchise. We have studios located in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Home Video Studio provides video production and post production services for consumers, businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations!

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Arts, Music, and Entertainment Scholarship Videos

Competition for college scholarship money has become so fierce today that students need to have every advantage to secure this money. Home Video Studio can help make your son or daughter's artistic talents shine.



Similar to HVS' Sports Scholarship Videos, our Arts, Music and Entertainment Scholarship videos highlight these student achievements. Key moments are featured that are definite viewer attention grabbers. These videos could make the difference between getting an audition or college scholarship money. Don't miss this opportunity. Call Home Video Studio to make an appointment today.

Referral Offer

Receive a $25.00 gift certificate just for passing out ten Home Video Studio brochures to your family, friends and co-workers. Call, mail or send us an email to say you are interested in our referral offer. We'll send you your brochures and gift certificate right away!

Thank you for helping promote Home Video Studio.



Contact Information
Home Video Studio
Joseph and Wendy Rodriguez
82-375 Padova Dr
Indio, CA 92203

877-951-3456
joseph.r@homevideostudio.com
http://www.homevideostudio.com/ps

Preserve your most precious documents to DVD

Home Video Studio - Indio           February 2011- Issue 33 Welcome Your local Home Video Studio is part of the world's leading international video production services franchise. We have studios located in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Home Video Studio provides video production and post production services for consumers, businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations! Savers of the Family Archives ™ Don't let natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, floods or fires ruin your personal property. Take steps today to protect your priceless possessions like photographs, films, videos, memorabilia and personal documents. Home Video Studio's Savers of the Family Archives service was designed especially with this in mind. Our studios can copy everything digitally on DVD or on I-Pod for easy viewing and safekeeping. Don't wait for tragedy to strike before it's too late to save your treasured memories. Call Home Video Studio now! Referral Offer Receive a $25.00 gift certificate just for passing out ten Home Video Studio brochures to your family, friends and co-workers. Call, mail or send us an email to say you are interested in our referral offer. We'll send you your brochures and gift certificate right away! Thank you for helping promote Home Video Studio. Contact Information Home Video Studio Joseph and Wendy Rodriguez 82-375 Padova Dr Indio, CA 92203 877-951-3456joseph.r@homevideostudio.com http://www.homevideostudio.com/video-services/168 Preserve your most precious documents to DVD There's a hero in your neighborhood. When you call we are there. When you need us we stand ready. We are Savers of the Family Archives and we exist to preserve your life. What would happen if a fire, flood, hurricane or other catastrophe took your photos, videos, films, recordings, and important papers? How much of your life is represented by the memories and documentation that these items provide? Can you put a price on these items? Home Video Studio's Savers of the Family Archives is designed to take all of the precious items that speak of your life and preserve them in a digital format. This makes it easy for you to retrieve them and make extra copies. And if you have new items it's easy to update. Ready to get started? The first thing to do is get organized. Are your photos organized, or are they randomly stored in boxes? What about important papers? Don't forget your scrapbooks, certificates and other keepsakes. Here's a master list you might find helpful: Birth Certificates Passports Social Security Cards Marriage Certificate Wills Military Records Titles Diplomas Financial Accounts Tax returns Insurance Policies Trust Documents Mortgage Papers Unique memorabilia Citizenship Papers All of your photos/videos/film (8mm/16mm) If you need help we make housecalls! We can help you categorize your life's legacy items. Next we'll copy everything digitally. Now you can store it on DVD, CD or even your iPod or smart phone. Extra copies can be stored in safes, deposit boxes, wherever you need them. Don't wait for tragedy to strike before you try to preserve your life! Call your Home Video Studio today! About Home Video Studio - Indio Your local Home Video Studio offers a wide range of professional video production services to consumers and businesses alike. We value our customers and want to thank you for being a part of our success! Home Video Studio strives to make your experience with us enjoyable and truly memorable. Our specialties include video production, video editing, home movie and video transfers, CD and DVD duplication, and much more! For all of your video needs, call Home Video Studio today for an appointment!

Happy Valentine's Day

Home Video Studio is wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!  Love fills the air and smiles abound, so what better way than to give someone special in your life a gift that comes from the heart!  VHS tapes of weddings are beggining to deteriorate rapidly and will soon be lost forever.  Let Home Video Studio transfer that VHS tape to DVD today with a custom label and menu that will allow you to enjoy the wonderful day over and over again!  Mention this blog for a 14% discount off the already low special of $19.95!  We personally transfer the tapes here in our studio, we don't send it out to another location.  Not married?  Well then we can take photos of you and that special person, add some great custom music of your choice, add a title and personal note and give you a custom DVD!  If you bring in 50-75 photos we will make this for the February special price of $99!  Thats a gift that will surely score big points and will be loved for years to come.  Not interested in either of these specials but have something else in mind?  Give us a call and let's discuss some how we can bring your vision into a reality!  Call today, 760-347-6688 and ask for Joe or Wendy.