In all our years in the business before Media Central was started up through today, we have yet to find a producer, government agency, production company, corporation, etc. that didn't need some kind of duplication. Whether it was window dubs of raw footage, copies of the finished product or standards conversion, we've have the opportunity to provide this service to clients countless times.
We work with a number of duplication facilities who strive to "do it right the first time" and maintain the highest quality control possible while maintaining reasonable and competitive pricing. While making a dub isn't the most creative thing to do in our business, it takes a company with great attention to detail to make sure it's done right. From good source machines, to high quality engineering, to dependable stock, to the person loading the tapes and doing a consistent QC....all these things are necessary to give you the best duplication possible. It wouldn't matter whether you were doing one 30 minute VHS window dub or fifty thousand 90 minute dubs with labels and boxes.
Another area we've worked with a lot is standards conversion. As you're aware, not every country uses the same broadcast technology that we use in the United States (NTSC). So, there are many times when shows have been shot in countries that use a different standard (PAL, Secam, et al). We've come to rely on these duplicators to provide digital conversions, again seeking out the facilities that can offer the highest quality possible at the most affordable price. For your convenience, we have provided a chart of broadcast standards used around the world.
