About Us

Welcome to Baldy's, where 35 years of experience in technology, management, and entrepreneurship come together to deliver exceptional video conversion services. Formerly known as 'The Baldy Handyman,' we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and innovation. Let us transform your videos with our expertise, ensuring that your content shines like never before. Discover the Baldy's difference today!

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Our clients are the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering reliable, trustworthy, and high-quality service that exceeds their expectations. Satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to build lasting relationships based on trust and excellence. 

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Why do we do what we do?

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As a member of Generation X and the Founder and Creator of Baldy's Digital Video Creations, I hold a deep personal appreciation for restoring generations of memories. I hope that future generations will carry on this important work. It brings me immense joy to bring back decades-old video memories that have not been seen for years, breathing life into moments of the past and sharing them with others.

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Let's step back in time...

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The Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964) grew up in a post-World War II era characterised by economic growth and a strong focus on family values. During this time, capturing and preserving video memories was rare and often beyond the reach of many families.

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With the emergence of Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980), known for their independence and adaptability, and the introduction of Super 8 motion video cameras in 1965, the way families, particularly Baby Boomers, documented special moments was transformed.

 

Super 8 cameras became more accessible to Baby Boomers and revolutionised family life. Families eagerly adopted this innovation, purchasing Super 8 cameras and projectors to record cherished occasions, particularly those involving Generation X children. These cameras utilised 3-inch reels, each capable of recording 3 to 4 minutes of footage. These reels could be spliced together to create larger ones, ranging from 5 to 9 inches, enabling continuous viewing on a reel projector.

 

Many Baby Boomers likely owned or knew someone who owned a Super 8 camera. Initially, these cameras (produced between 1965 and the early 1970s) captured silent videos. By 1973, upgraded models became available that could record both video and sound.

 

Today, countless Baby Boomers may have boxes stored in garages, sheds, cupboards, or under beds, filled with orange Kodak envelopes containing 3-, 5-, 7-, or 9-inch reels. These reels hold memories that have awaited restoration for decades. Rediscovering them offers a heartfelt opportunity to relive moments from the past, evoking nostalgia and joy.

 

By 1983, with the introduction of VHS camcorders, Baby Boomers and Generation X began capturing their home videos on various types of VHS tapes until the late 1990s, including VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, and MiniDV. However, video tapes degrade much faster than film reels, losing up to 20% of quality within 10 to 25 years, whereas film reels can last over 40 years before experiencing significant quality loss.

 

Many households likely have cabinets or boxes filled with various types of video tapes, some neatly labelled and others without any identification, making it difficult to determine their contents. Additionally, most homes with a projector or VCR have found that these devices no longer function, especially if they haven't been used for years. This is largely due to the natural deterioration of mechanical components like rollers and rubber belts, which become brittle and ineffective over time.

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Generations X, Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996), who grew up with the rise of the internet and digital technology, and Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012), the first generation immersed in smartphones and social media, now have a unique opportunity to assist Baby Boomers and Generation X in preserving their cherished memories through digitisation. This process not only protects these precious reels from further degradation over time but also enables Baby Boomers and Generation X to revisit moments of youth and happiness, fostering meaningful intergenerational connections.

 

By embracing this leap in preserving a heritage of family memories, Millennials and Generation Z can harness the power of the latest technologies to safeguard these treasures, ensuring they remain accessible for generations to come.

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