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See What Our Clients Are Saying Job   Detail:   Optical   Disc   Mass   Migration   of   3,000   audio CDs – University of South Carolina’s Music Department We   contracted   MTS   to   help   us   transfer   our   CD   recordings   to cloud-based    storage    and    are    very    happy    with    the    results.      Throughout    the    project,    John    communicated    with    us    about every    step    of    the    process    and    provided    regular    progress updates,   at   times   a   daunting   task   given   our   lack   of   comfort   in this   area.      The   files   are   impeccable,   and   the   quality   of   the   work is   outstanding.      It   was   a   joy   to   work   with   them,   and   we   hope   to do so again in the future. Ana Dubnjakovic - Head, USC Music Library Job    Detail:    Digitization    of    a    large    collection    of    VHS videotape    and    Reel-to-Reel    /    Cassette    audiotapes    for the   State   University   at   Geneseo   through   a   CLIR   (Council On Libraries and Information Resources) funded grant Since   1976,   SUNY   Geneseo   Professor   and   ethnomusicologist, James   Kimball,   has   documented   traditional   musicians   of   New York   State,   specializing   in   the   Eastern   square   dance   tradition. These   include   more   than   500   unique   interviews   and   community performances   of   notable   fiddlers,   square   dance   callers,   dance musicians   and   community   members   whose   knowledge   bridges 19th     century     repertory     to     contemporary     practice     of     the tradition.      This   collection   supplies   a   rich,   layered   account   of regional   music   and   dance   that   connects   to   similar   communities across   the   United   States.      As   Kimball,   SUNY   Geneseo   and   local arts   stakeholders   discussed   long   term   use   of   the   collection,   the need   to   digitize   these   fragile   analog   audio   and   video   materials was   immediately   identified   as   a   top   priority.   In   our   first   contact with   John   Schroth   at   Media   Transfer   Service,   it   was   clear   that   he led   a   professional   and   extremely   knowledgeable   company   that was   prepared   to   handle   any   and   all   of   the   work.   We   found   his framing   questions   and   discussions   to   be   particularly   helpful, enabling   us   to   think   through   the   totality   of   the   project,   which   I believe    made    us    more    competitive    when    applying    for    grant funds.   In   the   bidding   process   for   vendors   as   we   prepared   (and then    were    awarded)    a    grant    application    to    the    Council    on Library   and   Information   Resources,   MTS   maintained   its   edge over    other    digitization    services.    The    company    paid    careful attention   to   each   file,   adjusted   to   changes   and   discoveries   of additional   materials   along   the   way,   and   completed   the   project on   time--even   through   the   upheavals   of   COVID-19.   We   couldn't be   happier   with   the   results   and   wholeheartedly   recommend John and his team. Karen Canning, Director - Traditional Arts and Folklife Program Job   Detail:   Digitization   of   a   sizable   collection   of   ¾”   U- Matic    videotapes    at    Squeaky    Wheel    Film    and    Arts Institute    through    a    CLIR    (Council    On    Libraries    and Information Resources) funded grant When   we   first   embarked   on   digitizing   our   cherished   Axlegrease 3/4”   U-matic   tape   collection,   there   were   many   questions   and uncertainties   about   how   how   to   apply   for   grant   funding   and also   how   the   medium   was   going   to   hold   up   in   the   preservation process.    Axlegrease    is    a    unique    collection    of    video    art    and documentary    films    that    were    created    by    local    and    national artists   and   broadcast   on   a   weekly   basis   in   Western   New   York and    on    partner    public    access    cable    stations    throughout    the nation   between   1987   and   1999.   The   collection   contains   work   of significant   historical   and   cultural   value,   and   with   every   year that    passed,    degradation    of    the    medium    was    a    looming concern.   There   was   no   doubt   that   this   process   would   require technical   knowledge   and   equipment,   and   that   each   and   every tape   would   need   love   and   attention   to   make   it   through.   Luckily, we   chose   to   work   with   Media   Transfer   Service   (MTS)   to   prepare the   application   for   a   grant   request   and   then   to   digitize   the collection.   John   Schroth   and   his   team   at   MTS   were   not   only incredibly    professional    and    technically    knowledgeable,    they also    had    a    sincere    appreciation    of    the    kind    of    independent cable   access   TV   production   that   Squeaky   Wheel’s   Axlegrease program    was    and    its    historical    importance.    The    value    they imbued   in   the   material   was   evident   in   the   care   and   attention   to detail   they   put   into   processing,   repairing,   baking,   and   digitizing each   and   every   tape.   Transparent   and   forthright   about   every step   of   the   process,   John   consulted   us   with   every   question   or decision    that    needed    to    be    made    when    things    didn’t    go    as planned;   surprises   and   unexpected   challenges   were   par   for   the course   when   working   with   at-risk   materials,   and   MTS   took   every step    seriously    and    kept    us    informed.    They    were    not    just    a service   provider   but   truly   became   a   partner   in   the   preservation of   the   material.   One   of   the   highlights   of   our   partnership   with MTS    was    an    educational    site    visit    we    conducted    at    their facilities.    Along    with    project    partners    from    Patricia    H.    and Richard    E.    Garman    Art    Conservation    Department    at    SUNY Buffalo   State   and   Lumiflux   Media,   John   allowed   us   to   tour   the site,   interview   the   staff,   and   produced   a   video   documentary about   the   project   and   digitization   process.   This,   along   with   a best   practices   manual   including   everything   we   learned   about this   work   is   now   available   for   students   of   preservation   for   the future.   Thanks   to   Media   Transfer   Services,   (and   a   Recordings   at Risk    grant    from    the    Council    on    Library    and    Information Resources),    Squeaky    Wheel    was    finally    able    to    digitize    its Axlegrease collection and to preserve it for future generations. Maiko Tanaka, Executive Director - Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center Job   Detail:   Digitizing   1/2”   EIAJ,   3/4”U-Matic,   Betacam   and VHS   format   videotape   for   preservation   and   access   for the    State    University    College    at    Brockport’s    Writers Forum Series MTS   has   been   a   real   life-saver   for   the   College   at   Brockport's Writers   Forum   video   series.   Our   collection   of   studio   recordings, dating   from   1968,   had   been   sitting   on   the   shelves   for   years, unwatchable   and   in   danger   of   loss.      John   helped   us   make   a plan    and    has    been    generous    with    his    impressive    expertise, explaining   each   step   in   the   process   of   preserving   and   digitizing these   irreplaceable   recordings.      Thanks   to   MTS,   our   collection   of interviews   with   some   of   the   most   interesting   writers   of   the   last fifty    years--Rita    Dove,    Isaac    Asimov,    Allen    Ginsberg,    Anne Sexton, and many others--is finally becoming available online.  James Whorton, the Brockport Writers Forum Job     Detail:     Digitizing     1,000     videotapes     for     Dharma Ocean Foundation It   has   truly   been   a   pleasure   working   with   you   on   this   project.   I reported   on   its   completion   to   our   board   of   directors   two   weeks ago.   Everyone   is   very   happy   with   the   quality   of   the   work   you accomplished.   I   remember   first   calling   you   to   inquire   about what   characteristics   I   should   consider   when   selecting   a   good digitization    service    in    Denver.    By    the    end    of    the    call    I    was convinced   that   you   were   the   right   person   for   the   job,   even   at 1,500   miles   away.   Your   attention   to   detail   and   sensitivity   to   our unique    needs    was    incredibly    appreciated.    Initially    we    felt anxious   about   the   risk   we   were   taking   in   shipping   irreplaceable archive   materials.   Your   competence   and   professionalism   set   us at   ease.   Further,   we   were   very   grateful   for   the   reasonable   rates and   your   willingness   to   accommodate   our   budgetary   timeline. Having     almost     1,000     tapes     digitized,     has     allowed     our organization   to   breathe   a   collective   sigh   of   relief   in   knowing that   these   video   files   are   now   safely   stored   with   redundancy. Please   let   me   know   if   we   can   ever   serve   as   a   reference.   We would   be   more   than   happy   to   vouch   for   the   quality   of   your work,   equipment,   systems,   and   expertise.   There   are   few   video archive     professionals     in     America     with     your     high     level skills. Thanks for everything! Jonathan Daniel - Media Archives Manager, Dharma Ocean Foundation. Job     Detail:     Film,     Video,     Audio     digitization     for     the Memorial Art Gallery John    Schroth    helped    the    Memorial    Art    Gallery    survey    its archival    audio    &    video    collection.    Ranging    from    16mm    film from   the   1930s   to   present-day   audio   &   video,   including   many obscure   commercial   formats,   John   helped   us   identify   what   we had,   and   prioritize   digitization   in   preparation   for   the   Gallery's centennial   in   2013.   His   large   collection   of   playback   equipment enabled   us   to   preview   material   before   deciding   on   digitization, and   then   he   was   able   to   adjust   for   noise   and   other   quality issues   to   give   us   the   highest   possible   quality   masters   and   access surrogates.   His   knowledge   of   digital   preservation   standards   & technologies   assures   us   that   these   digital   masters   will   be   able to migrate to new formats in the future as technology changes. Lu Harper - Special Collections, Memorial Art Gallery Job   Detail:   Videotape   conversion   for   a   division   of   the University of Rochester As   a   Developmental   Psychologist   at   the   University   of   Rochester and    Mount    Hope    Family    Center,    I    am    involved    in    extensive observational   research   with   children.   As   a   component   of   an NIH-funded   research   project,   I   needed   to   restore   hundreds   of 20-year   old   VHS   tapes   recording   children   playing,   talking,   and interacting   within   a   classroom.   When   first   considering   utilizing these   tapes   I   had   serious   concerns   about   the   visual   and   audio quality.    Some    were    so    dark    that    you    could    not    make    out children's   faces.   Others   were   so   audibly   fuzzy   it   was   impossible to   hear   what   was   being   said.   As   I   began   searching   for   a   reliable company   to   transfer   these   VHS   tapes   to   DVD   and   file   based format,   I   came   across   Media   Transfer   Service.   After   meeting with   John   Schroth,   the   owner   of   MTS,   he   worked   miracles   with these   tapes.   Not   only   did   MTS   transfer   them   to   digital   format   at the   most   reasonable   price   available,   but   John   was   also   able   to adjust   the   visual   and   audio   quality,   separate   distinct   segments into   chapters,   and   included   a   time   signature.   When   they   were returned,   the   recordings   were   in   even   better   condition   than   on the   original   VHS!   MTS   saved   this   study.   Moreover,   I   have   never experienced   such   personal   and   conscientious   customer   service. John   was   in   constant   contact   with   me   as   the   work   progressed   to be   assured   that   he   was   supplying   exactly   what   I   wanted.   He walked   me   through   tons   of   options   and   really   worked   through the   pros   and   cons   so   we   could   decide   the   best   way   to   maximize my   limited   budget.   I   don't   think   there's   any   other   company   out there   that   would   go   to   such   great   lengths   to   give   tremendously helpful,     honest,     and     accurate     customer     service.     I     highly recommend   John   to   all   of   my   colleagues   and   will   definitely   go only to him for any future projects. Meredith Martin - Mount Hope Family Center, University of Rochester   Job    Detail:    Conversion    of    3/4"    videotape    and    16mm motion picture film Graduating     with     a     Masters     Degree     in     Fine     Arts     with     a concentration   in   film   production   from   UCLA,   through   to   my current   position   as   an   Associate   Director   at   the   University   of Rochester,   I   have   over   35   years   experience   in   film   and   video production.   I   worked   with   Media   Transfer   Service   to   convert some   personal   film   and   video   materials   I   had   produced   in   my earlier   school   years.   It's   hard   to   say   what   impressed   me   more: the    helping    attitude,    the    fine    grain    attention    to    detail,    the technical      sophistication      or      the      personal      interest      and enthusiasm   for   the   digital   restoration   of   my   films.   Anyone   who entrusts   their   materials   to   MTS   can   be   assured   of   the   highest quality    service    and    results    at    extremely    reasonable    rates.    I cannot recommend them highly enough. Charles Tashiro - Rochester, NY Job   Detail:   Educational   Institution   conversion   of   diverse media library at St. John Fisher College You   took   our   request   to   look   over   our   collection   of   aging   and archival   media,   in   different   formats   and   condition,   and   soon presented   us   with   a   viable,   multi-format,   long   term   solution   for old     and     new     media.     You     explained     all     the     cutting-edge technology   in   such   a   way   that   the   whole   project   made   sense   to those    of    us    who    are    unfamiliar    with    all    the    options    and technology   available.   Your   professionalism   and   commitment   to service    was    evident    in    the    quality    of    the    conversion    and additional   services   you   provided.   This   whole   project   has   been   a pleasure. Diane   Lucas   -   Head   of   Reader   Services,   Lavery   Library   -   St. John Fisher College Job    Detail:    Videotape    and    Regular/Super    8mm    movie film to file format and DVD We    previously    took    our    family    movies    to    another    transfer company    here    in    Rochester    to    make    them    into    a    DVD.    The results   of   that   were   pretty   poor   -   the   speed   was   wrong,   the image   was   fuzzy   and   the   colors   were   very   faded   looking.   Also, the   DVD   kept   stopping   while   it   was   being   played   back.   All   in   all, we   were   very   disappointed.   Luckily   for   us,   we   decided   to   try another   transfer   company   and   found   you.   The   DVD   and   files you   made   from   our   40   year   old   movie   film   is   like   night   and   day. The   colors   are   very   bright,   the   speed   is   perfect   and   the   playback on    our    DVD    player    never    misses    a    beat.    The    production qualities   are   outstanding,   from   the   cover   to   the   indexing   of scenes,   it   was   just   great.   The   other   DVD's   and   files   you   made   of our    VHS    tapes    were    just    as    good.    They    were    done    in    an extremely   professional   manner   -   we're   completely   happy   with them.   Thanks   for   doing   such   a   great   job   with   all   of   our   families memories.   We   were   lucky   that   we   made   the   change   and   found you. Thanks again.   Mike and Cathy Thorpe - Rochester, NY Job   Detail:   Media   conversion,   reformatting   and   archival material coordination for a PBS documentary Hiring   John   Schroth   and   Media   Transfer   Service   for   my   most recent   PBS   documentary   was   one   of   the   best   business   decisions I've   made   in   years.   I   desperately   needed   someone   to   coordinate a    massive    research    of    archival    material    based    on    a    very demanding    post    production    schedule.    From    tiny,    obscure college   archives,   to   the   NBA,   to   the   National   Archives,   John   not only     efficiently     managed     two     professional     researchers     in gathering   together   print,   still   images   and   film   footage   from   Los Angeles   to   Philadelphia,   he   also   digitally   enhanced   the   quality of   much   of   this   material,   which   is   an   MTS   expertise.   John's exemplary    assistance    gave    me    the    confidence    I    needed    to concentrate   on   the   task   of   editing   without   worry   of   where   the material   was   coming   from,   or   when   I   could   have   it.   He   also reviewed   and   logged   countless   hours   of   original   video,   film   and still   images   we   obtained   from   the   personal   collection   of   the subject   in   the   documentary.   For   items   that   made   the   final   cut, John   digitized   the   media   and   prepared   it   for   the   final   edit.   In short, I could not have done the documentary without him. Anthony        Machi,        President         -        Machi        &        Machi Communications, Inc. Job    Detail:    Corporate    conversion    of    large    audio    and video media library for Roswell Park Cancer Institute   In   conjunction   with   the   New   York   State   Archives   and   the   Office of    the    New    York    State    Attorney    General,    the    Roswell    Park Cancer    Institute    obtained    a    library    collection    of    over    3000 videotapes   and   audiotapes   from   the   defunct   Tobacco   Institute, with    the    job    of    converting    this    library    to    digital    archive    for preservation,   reference,   presentation   and   use   on   the   web.   After contacting   both   local   and   out   of   town   transfer   companies,   we chose     your     company     as     you     could     provide     both     the knowledgebase    and    care    for    quality    that    we    required.    You listened   to   our   needs   and   provided   the   vital   information   that we   needed   to   fulfill   our   project   goals.   The   price   was   very   fair, less   than   what   we   expected   to   pay   for   these   services.   I   would   be the    first    to    recommend    Media    Transfer    Service    and    look forward to spreading the word on your services. Anthony   Brown   -   Project   Coordinator   -   Roswell   Park   Cancer Institute Job    Detail:    Slide    scans    to    file    and    DVD    video    with restoration services I   hired   Media   Transfer   Service   to   transfer   1400   family   slides. The     owner,     John,     told     me     that     they     had     harsh     mildew contamination,   where   the   mildew   had   actually   eaten   into   the film   emulsion   effecting   the   image.   I   saw   comparisons   before and   after   and   he   did   a   fabulous   job   in   restoring   my   family slides.   I   am   recommending   John   to   everyone   I   know,   because   he has   top-of-the-line   equipment,   is   very   knowledgeable   and   is   just a nice, honest guy to do business with! Carol Stahl - Fairport, NY Job    Detail:    Corporate    audio    archiving    and    editing    of instructional audio CD series I   have   now   worked   on   a   number   of   conversion   jobs   with   Media Transfer   Service   involving   converting   some   of   our   old   analog audio   media   to   digital   file   for   our   library   archives   as   well   as audio   editing   projects   for   several   seminars   that   we   plan   to   sell as   instructional   CD's.   In   each   instance,   Media   Transfer   Service has   been   excellent.   I   have   found   that   they   were   willing   to   go that   extra   mile   for   a   superior   finished   product.   I   most   definitely intend   to   use   their   services   again,   both   for   our   company   and for my personal family tapes. Judith Warner - Director, NY Office, Aiki Works, Inc. Job     Detail:     Regular     8mm     movie     film     to     DVD     and preservation files (client ran quality comparison tests) My   parents   had   shot   regular   8mm   movie   film   from   1945-1973. We    wanted    to    preserve    these    treasured    mementos    of    our family's   history   before   they   were   lost.   After   some   research,   I soon   discovered   that   the   quality   of   the   finished   product   can vary   significantly   depending   on   the   skills   of   those   doing   the transfer   and   the   technical   level   of   their   equipment.   Anyone   who cares   about   preserving   the   original   beauty   of   their   films   should not   simply   drop   them   off   at   their   favorite   photo   store   or   just any   transfer   service   they   happen   to   find   in   the   yellow   pages   or on   line.   After   contacting   many   different   companies,   I   learned that   most   photo   shops   and   video   stores   have   neither   the   skills nor   special   equipment   needed   to   transfer   movie   film   so   they outsource    it    to    media    transfer    companies    often    run    like factories   geared   toward   quantity   rather   than   quality.   I   had   the same   test   reel   transferred   by   Media   Transfer   Service   and   two other   prominent   companies,   one   local   and   one   out-of-state. The   transfer   done   by   MTS   was   far   superior   to   the   other   two.   The images   were   sharper,   more   detailed   and   brighter.   The   colors were   richer   and   more   natural.   Surprisingly,   the   film   transfers done   by   the   other   two   companies   ran   at   an   abnormally   fast speed   while   the   MTS   transfer   ran   at   an   accurate   speed.   John Schroth    of    MTS    is    a    consummate    professional    who    brings expertise   to   each   and   every   project.   He   has   an   impressive   array of   sophisticated   equipment   and   knows   how   to   use   it   to   achieve the    best    results    possible.    Most    importantly,    you    can    rest assured   that   John   will   treat   your   family's   films   as   though   they were his own. Michael Berezney - Rochester, NY Job   Detail:   Videotape   and   film   archive   conversion   for ERCN TV-12 First   with   Kodak   in   high-level   classified   photographic   imaging, then   the   Station   Director   at   ERCN   TV-12,   I   have   a   combined experience   of   nearly   50   years   in   both   traditional   photographic and   video   mediums.   We   commissioned   John   Schroth   at   Media Transfer   Service   to   transfer   our   aging   videotape   library   archive for   both   preservation   and   rebroadcast   over   the   airwaves.   In total,   we   have   now   archived   roughly   1000   shows,   800   hours   of content   time.   MTS   has   also   transferred   over   15,000'   of   motion picture   films   of   historical   significance   ranging   in   age   from   the early   1930's   through   the   1970's   that   we   have   edited   into   TV shows   for   broadcast   at   the   station.   John's   level   of   quality,   ability to   transfer   almost   any   video,   photographic   or   audio   format, and   the   ability   to   enhance   our   materials   has   been   very   helpful in   delivering   the   best   end-product   to   our   viewership.   We   have been      overwhelmed      with      the      quality      and      innovative modifications   that   MTS   has   provided   to   our   work.   We   are   very pleased   with   all   the   services   Media   Transfer   Service   has   been able to provide and highly recommend the company. Joe Russo, Station Director, ERCN TV-12. Job   Detail:   Videotape   formats   to   DVD   and   preservation files Words   cannot   express   my   gratitude   to   John   at   Media   Transfer Service   for   the   recent   services   he   provided   to   me   and   my   family. I    came    to    him    with    boxes    of    old    VHS,    8mm    and    digital videotapes,   none   of   which   were   labeled   or   dated,   hoping   to somehow    find    an    order    out    of    all    the    mess.    John    diligently worked   to   categorize,   timeline   and   transfer   20   years   of   video into   a   library   of   DVDs   and   files.   In   this   day   and   age,   it   is   a   rarity to    find    someone    who    truly    cares    so    much    about    customer satisfaction.   He   was   meticulous   in   all   aspects   of   the   service.   I highly    recommend    anyone    thinking    about    preserving    their family memories for further generations. Thank you again, Jeanne Piersa - Spencerport, NY