Specialist Media Services for Film, TV & Broadcast

Since 1975, Stanleys has been the trusted partner for film, TV, and broadcast professionals across the UK, Europe and Worldwide. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist media services — from film scanning and tape digitisation to data recovery and equipment repairs.

Film Scanning & Processing

We provide professional film scanning and processing services for all gauges of film, from 8mm through to 35mm. Whether you're preserving archive footage, preparing a restoration, or delivering a DCP for theatrical release, our team has the expertise and equipment to handle your project with the care it deserves.

  • 8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm, 16mm, Super16 and 35mm scanning
  • Up to 6K resolution scanning
  • Colour grading and restoration available
  • 8mm Film Processing and Scanning
  • Safe, climate-controlled handling of archive materials
Scanning Processing

Video Tape Digitisation

We digitise all professional and consumer video tape formats to the highest quality, using broadcast-grade playback equipment maintained and serviced in-house. From Betacam SP and DigiBeta to VHS and U-matic, we handle the full range of tape formats with care and precision.

  • Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HDCAM, HDCAM SR
  • DVCAM, DVCPRO, MiniDV, HDV
  • VHS, S-VHS, U-matic, 2-inch Quad
  • Output to ProRes, H.264, MXF, or any codec you'd like!
  • Frame-accurate capture
  • Tape cleaning and baking service available
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Audio Digitisation

Our audio digitisation service covers all professional and archival audio formats, from quarter-inch open reel tape to DAT and beyond. We capture audio at up to 192kHz/32-bit for the highest fidelity transfers, suitable for broadcast, archiving, and restoration.

  • Quarter-inch open reel (all speeds and track configurations)
  • DAT, MiniDisc, Compact Cassette
  • Vinyl and lacquer disc transfers
  • Output to WAV, AIFF, MP3, and broadcast formats
  • Noise reduction and restoration available
  • Metadata embedding and labelling
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Data Recovery

When critical media is lost, corrupted, or inaccessible, our data recovery specialists are here to help. We work with a wide range of storage media and file systems, recovering footage and data from damaged, failed, or corrupted drives and cards.

  • Hard drive and SSD data recovery
  • RAID and NAS recovery
  • Corrupted memory card and flash media recovery
  • LTO tape data extraction
  • File system repair and reconstruction
  • Confidential and secure handling of all media
Recover Your Data

Servicing & Repairs

Our in-house engineering team services and repairs professional broadcast and production equipment, including Cameras, Tripods, VTRs and associated hardware. With decades of experience maintaining broadcast equipment, we keep your kit running at its best.

  • Camera Servicing and Repairs
  • VTR and tape deck servicing and alignment
  • Preventative maintenance programmes
  • Fault diagnosis and repair
  • Spare parts sourcing
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Ready to Get Started?

Contact our team to discuss your project and receive a tailored quote for your production or archive project. With over 50 years of experience, we're ready to help preserve and digitise your valuable media.

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