Creating Mailable Videos from Digital Motion Video

How do I share my pictures with people who don't have a computer?
How do I create photo prints from digital images?

Sending video by e-mail or on a CD is a convenient method of sharing images; however, it does require that the people getting the videos have a computer and a relatively fast Internet connection for e-mail (video files can be very large). In order to share your motion video with people who do not have a computer, who have a slow connection or who simply want a regular video instead of a digital file, there are three methods available.

The first method is to use a DVD writer drive to write the digital video to a DVD which can be sent by mail and played on a standard DVD player.
 

• DVD writer.
• DVD writable discs.

• Provides a true digital image.
• Allows you to convert videos to a mailable form at home.
• You can edit the video exactly as you want it.

• Time intensive.
• The writing process often requires multiple write attempts to get a readable DVD.
• Creating multiple copies means multiple work.

• Camcorder must have standard video output.

• Allows you to convert videos to a mailable form at home.
• Some people do not have DVD players.

• Very time intensive.
• Editing requires specialized equipment, or editing on the computer and uploading the video back to the camera before dubbing.
• Converts the video to analog, with a loss in image quality.
• Creating multiple copies means multiple work.

• On-line storage option allows people who want a copy to select and pay for their own copies.
• Offers a range of options, from DVD videos to converting VHS videos to DVD.
• Videos may be sent to the address you specify, saving a trip to the post office.

• Ability to upload the images to the processing center (Internet connection).

• Upload can take a significant amount of time, as prints should be made with the largest-resolution of image.
• Videos are not available immediately.