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Home Digital Film Transfer:
Regular8, Super8
and
16mm Film
Digital Slide Transfer:
35mm Slides
and
Photographs
Digital VHS Transfer:
VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV
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35mm Slides and Photographs: Preparing your Project

 
Organizing and Labeling your Slide Project:

We do not require you to organize your slides in any specific way although it is nice to have them organized thoroughly prior to sending them to us.  Every slide project is different and this information is only here for your convenience.  You are free to come up with your own system.  After all, your job will be handled by people who do this all the time, so we can usually figure it out.

For already organized slides:
     If your slides are in carousels, slide trays, or slide sheets, you can either repack them in slide trays that we can send you, or choose to send them the way they are.  Either is satisfactory.
     Please number each carousel, tray, or sheet in the order you want its contents presented on the DVD.  If you wish to include titles for each carousel please include another sheet indicating the titles for each numbered carousel.  We prefer that the titles be typed up.  It prevents errors in transcribing written titles.
     If you choose to put them in the slide tray please separate each group with a piece of marked cardboard, put rubber bands around each group, or both.  Also, indicate the order to be scanned by numbering each slide, or find another way.

For unorganized slides:
     Some people have slides in no particular order.  They may still be in the original slide boxes that you received from the developer.  You can either send us these boxes or pack them in the slide trays that we can provide.  If you just give us the boxes, with no order marked, we will organize them by date as close as we can.  This is especially handy for those who don't have the time, or desire, to go through their slide collection.  If you wish to organize them further after they are on DVD you can order a review upgrade.
     If your slides are loose, feel free to rubber band them with two rubber bands per group.  You can put these rubber banded groups into Ziploc bags, or in the slide trays we can provide.

 

     We can provide you with slide trays like the ones above for shipment of your slides to us.  They are archival grade, and save lots of space compared to bulky carousels, trays, boxes, or sheets.  More...
As always, please call us at 877.345.6383 with any questions.

 

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 slides 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.

  • We recommend packaging your items with newspaper, bubble wrap, or packing peanuts in a sturdy cardboard box.
  • Shipping outlets like the UPS Store, Staples, Kinkos, or others do an excellent job of safely packing boxes.

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 with a check in advance.
  1. Get a rough idea of how many slides you have.  If your slides are in carousels we will offer you two options.  We can send you archival grade metal slide trays that can hold up to 1500 slides (Pictured above).  This makes shipping and handling easier for everyone and less expensive.
    - If you prefer to have the slides shipped to us in their carousels, we may have to charge you more than $25.00 for the shipping.
  2. Call us at 877.345.6383 to request packaging materials.  Please have a credit card ready.  The cost is $25.00*.
  3. After you receive your packaging materials follow the instructions we include with the materials.
  4. 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.
*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.  

 

 

 

 
 

For information on our pricing and services, please email us at information@cjstechnologies.com

 

CJS Technologies
3201 S. 6th St.
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Phone (Toll-Free): 1-877-345-6383
(1-877-FILM DVD)
Monday - Friday 
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

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CJS Technologies will not be held responsible for typographical errors.