To ensure your video production gets started quickly and seamlessly, we have provided detailed instructions for sending your video footage to Awe Video & Photo Studio, along with our file requirements.
1. Sending Your Footage Over the Internet (Preferred Methods)
Our preferred methods allow you to send huge files over the Internet, saving on postage and time. Both methods require a high-speed Internet connection.
Once we confirm payment for your highlight video package, we will send you an email with instructions to set up your free WD My Cloud account. You then upload the digital media file(s) from your computer or mobile device to your dedicated Cloud folder on our server.
Send Your Footage by Mail
If you prefer to send physical media, please note the formats we accept and the necessary shipping guidelines below. Yes, we can convert old physical media formats to digital.
Physical Video Formats We Accept:
- DVD (preferred)
- VCD
- Mini DV tapes
- Mini DVD
- Hi-8 tapes
- Digital 8 tapes
- VHS tapes
Shipping Instructions:
When shipping by box or envelope, please ensure your footage is protected during transit by using bubble wrap and/or wadded newspaper so the contents will not bounce around within the container. Awe Video & Photo Studio will not be held liable for any damage to your video footage during shipping to us.
Our Production Standards and Requirements
Production Standards
- Aspect Ratio: All projects are produced at our standard widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, unless a 4:3 ratio is requested or the provided footage is not suitable for stretching to 16:9.
- Resolution: Our standard projects are produced in High Definition (HD), provided the raw footage is also filmed in HD.
- UHD/4K: We can produce projects in Ultra High Definition (UHD) and 4K for an additional charge, due to the substantial file sizes and extended production times. If you are interested in UHD/4K, please contact us with your details, and we’ll send you a quote.
Important Footage Notice
Awe Video & Photo Studio will not download your raw video footage from any other online source, such as Hudl or YouTube.
You must directly provide us with all footage used in your project. You must either have ownership rights to the footage or obtain permission from the owner to use it for its intended purpose: creating a highlight video or Special Project.
Project Timeline
Please allow up to 7-10 business days—from the time we receive your footage—to complete your sports recruiting highlight video project. We will then mail your footage back to you via standard U.S. First-Class Mail. Expedited shipping methods are available for a fee. The duration needed to complete other video and photography projects can vary significantly depending on their complexity. Understanding this nuance is essential for setting realistic expectations and ensuring high-quality results.