When choosing a gift for your loved one, it's important that it is something memorable, sentimental, and useful. Whether it’s a gift for a special birthday, a 40th anniversary gift, a Mother’s Day gift, or a Father’s Day gift, you want it to be unique and personalized. The gift of digitized memories is one that is not only rare, but one they will remember forever.
We know all about anniversaries, as Capture is celebrating our 25th anniversary of preserving memories later this year! So, we’ve mastered the way to give the perfect gift of digitization to your parents, grandparents, or siblings. Our list of gift ideas will help you give the most memorable gift at the next family gathering.
Keep reading to learn about 3 ways you can gift preserved memories to your loved ones and why it’s so important to digitize your physical media.
Why Digitize Your Media?
Before we jump into the different gifts, we want to emphasize why transferring your media such as 8mm film to digital is so important to do sooner rather than later. First of all, your memories are precious to you, and it has probably been a while since you were able to view your videotapes on a VHS player or film reels on a projector. And many of us do not have a VHS to digital converter lying around. When you digitize, you can access these memories anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or other device.
Many people store their photo albums and other media in a closet, attic, or garage without looking at them for years and years. Many also don’t know how long VHS tapes last or how long film reels last. Did you know that your media is deteriorating, especially if stored in warmer temperatures? To avoid losing your memories altogether, digitization is the only solution to saving them for years to come. Here’s what you can do right now to help keep your media safe.
Gift Idea 1: Digitize now
One of the best ways to give the gift of memories is by digitizing the media ahead of time with our premier VHS to digital service and surprising them with the newly digitized moments on a smartphone, computer, or TV. This is the perfect option if you already know what media you want to digitize and have it ready to be sent in. Our video transfer service, photo transfer service, and film transfer service are the fastest in the industry getting you your digitized memories in just 30 days or less. Given the time it takes, you will need to plan this early. Viewing memories from the past brings feelings of nostalgia and pure joy. Can you imagine your loved ones’ reactions when you start playing a video from your childhood up on the screen that they haven’t viewed in years?
Getting the media digitized now is a perfect way to give the element of surprise when giving your gift. It doesn’t just have to be a birthday gift or a holiday gift, digitized memories also make a great retirement gift for coworkers or friends.
Gift Idea 2: Time Capsules
Time Capsules are our top gift pick for those wanting to give a digitization gift. Available exclusively at Amazon (with 2-Day Shipping on Prime if you’re a member!), these are shipping kits that can help your loved one start on their own digitization journey. It’s one of the best ways to scan photos, transfer film to digital, or convert your VHS tapes. Our Time Capsules include shipping and packing materials for your media, an easy labeling system, and a step-by-step guide on how to send in your media safely.
Pricing is based on the number of media items you want to digitize. Don’t worry if you don’t know the exact number your loved one needs, we always include some extra labels just in case. Simply choose a number of items, create your order at Amazon.com, receive the kit in the mail, and give the Time Capsule to your loved one so they can begin creating digital heirlooms of their most precious videotapes, film reels, photos, and more.
Gift Idea 3: eGift Cards
Need a last-minute gift? We’ve got you covered! You can give a personalized gift without taking up too much time! Our eGift Cards are delivered immediately after purchase, so you can get yours all the way up to the day of your event. Available in $50, $100, $150, and $200, you can give your loved one the choice of how they want to get started digitizing their memories. Our eGift Cards are delivered via email so it’s easy for your loved one to use on our website. Plus, you can include a personalized message for them when you send it!
Conclusion
We get it, choosing a gift, especially for your loved one that ‘has everything’, can be tough. Thankfully, the gift of digitized memories is one that is unique, thoughtful, and guaranteed to make your loved one smile! Capture can provide an affordable media conversion for all your gift giving needs. Whether you want to give already digitized memories, a Time Capsule, or an eGift Card, you can’t go wrong!
If you want to get started on creating your perfect personalized gift, you can visit our Gift Ideas page to help guide you. Maybe you don’t need a gift for someone but want to treat yourself! Capture can help you digitize your videotapes, film reels, or photo albums so you can preserve them forever. Click here to learn why Capture is the best option for digitization!
