Preserving family memories requires more than simply converting old tapes or film. It requires a safe, careful process that protects one-of-a-kind originals while producing clear, modern digital files your family can enjoy for years to come. At Ty Reynolds Video, every step of digitizing is completed in-house at our Calgary studio using calibrated equipment, consistent handling, and nearly 30 years of experience. Whether you bring in a handful of tapes or an entire family archive, we treat each project with the respect it deserves and deliver clean, reliable results you can trust.
We offer complete digitizing services for:
All materials are processed in-house. Nothing is shipped out or outsourced.
How We Digitize & Restore Your Recordings
Digitizing is not a one-step process. Each format requires proper cleaning, calibrated playback, and careful digital capture to achieve the best possible results. Our workflow is designed to maximize clarity and minimize risk to fragile originals.
What you can expect:
This approach reflects nearly three decades of experience working with aging recordings and one-of-a-kind family archives.
Families, archivists, educators, videographers, and local organizations trust us for both small projects and full archival collections because we treat every recording with professional care.
Safe, In-House Handling
Your original recordings never leave our facility. We maintain a clear chain of custody from check-in to final delivery, and everything is returned to you organized and labelled.
Who We Help
Anyone updating older media for modern viewing and sharing. Whether you are starting with a single tape or an entire collection, we provide guidance at every step.
We digitize a wide range of legacy formats, including VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, 8mm, Digital8, MiniDV, DV Cam, MicroDV, Betamax, Betacam SP, 8mm/Super 8/16mm film reels, audio cassettes, microcassettes, and DVDs/CDs. If you’re unsure what format you have, bring it into our Calgary studio, we identify tapes and reels for clients every day.
Yes. All digitizing, scanning, restoration, and duplication is completed in-house at our Calgary studio. Nothing is shipped or outsourced, which means your recordings remain safe from the time you drop them off until the moment you pick them up.
Most tape and audio projects take 1–2 weeks. Standard film projects take 2–3 weeks, depending on reel length and condition. Larger archives or multi-box collections may require additional time. We provide a realistic timeline after reviewing your materials: no rushed work, no surprises.
Absolutely. Your originals are always returned to you along with your new digital files. We carefully track and label every item throughout the process to ensure everything stays organized and accounted for.
Whether you are digitizing a single tape or organizing a full family archive, we make the process simple from the very beginning. You can list the formats you have, share a few details, or describe the materials as best you can. If you are unsure what you have, that is completely fine. We identify tapes, reels, film, discs, and audio formats every day.
All digitizing is completed in-house at our Calgary studio, and your originals always remain safely in our care. Send us a message and we will follow up with clear next steps, timelines, and file delivery options.