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Your film to DVD
project may be large or small. To make sure your project turns out
as well as it can and to ensure that we can get your project done in
a timely manner, please take a little time to organize your
project. We have seen projects organized in every way
imaginable, many are very good, some are not. This is
how we recommend to organize your film project. Step
1: The First Step
Find ALL of your films and get a good spot
to lay them out. A cleared table or the living room floor will
work. Step 2: Organizing
Organize your films chronologically as best
as you can. If you'd rather organize them differently, do so
now. Step 3: Labeling Your
Reels
Make up labels for your films.
Label them 1 to x. Please only use whole numbers. For
example, don't use numbers like
2.5, 4-p1, 4-p2, 4-p3! That's why it's important to find all your films before
you start. If you do find more later, please revise your
numbering to reflect the newly found films. Little 1/4"
self-adhesive labels work very well. Please label the reel containing the
film and the box or canister that contains the reel. You
could also use masking tape, tape paper labels to the reels, or just
write on the box (make sure you label them correctly the first time
though). Step 4: Titling Your
Reels
If you have titles for your reels of film,
use the 2nd page of the order
form to write down your titles. Please type these to
ensure accurate titling or make sure to print legibly. If we can't read
your handwriting and the titles are transcribed
incorrectly, we will have to charge a nominal fee to change it later. Associate the number on the reel with the title. Step
5: Packaging
Package your
films in a sturdy box. You can use peanuts, bubble-wrap,
air-packs, or newspaper to make sure that your films won't move around in the box.
FedEx/UPS packs also work well. Step
6: Shipping your Project
Choose a carrier that provides a tracking
number. The major ones are FedEx, UPS, DHL, or Airborne
Express. If you're intimidated by this process, go to a UPS
Store, Staples, Kinkos, or some other shipping outlet in your
area. They are very knowledgeable and affordable. Your
films will get here safely.
Another option is to call us and order
shipping materials. Details are just to the right.
We'll contact you when we
receive your project.
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Request Shipping Materials |
We will send you the necessary shipping materials with
shipping fee to us included. We realize that
shipping is daunting to some people, especially when
they are shipping their memories.
We also have discounted shipping rates, so we can save
you some money.
All
you have to do is pack your materials in the container(s),
call the carrier to schedule a convenient pickup and
you're set. With this option, you're assured that
you have adequate packaging materials for the safe
transport of your items. You'll also have a
tracking number that allows you to follow your package(s)
to us. The cost of this is a flat $25.00* charged
to a credit card (VISA, Mastercard or Discover) or paid
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- Get a rough idea of
how much material you have. We will need to
know this to determine what to send you.
- Call us at
877.345.6383 to request packaging materials.
Please have a credit card ready. The cost is
$25.00*.
- After you receive your
packaging materials follow the instructions we
include with the materials.
- Call the
carrier at the number provided (or go online) to
schedule a convenient time for your package(s) to be
picked up. See
our list of shipping providers
for more information on this.
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| *The cost
for almost every project is $25.00. The shipping
method we choose for your project will depend on your
location in relation to our headquarters in
Marshalltown, IA. |
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