How To Repair A MiniDV Tape (Easy Tutorial 2022) How To Fix & Restore A Damaged Or Split MiniDV Tape

[@busterkjeltring]

Just started to digitize 32+ hours of VHS-C & mini-DV tapes. One Mini-DV is damaged. So thanks for the tutorial. Also, thanks for the stress relief moment as well. :D

[@GrindelwaldProductions]

Very helpful saving most of a precious, but damaged DV tape I have. Thank you! 😊

[@BreakifyTV]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@hernantopasso9317]

Hi! I have some MiniDV cases that don't have screws. What can I do with that tape?

[@BreakifyTV]

Screwless tapes are glued or ultrasonically welded; so, a very sharp razor knife will open it with just a few passes across the seam. Have a camera running to capture what the layout is as you open it, so you know how to piece it back together. Or disassemble a donor tape for practice first. (After you dissemble the case, you can also replace it with a one that has screws)

[@nafiachafik3951]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@BreakifyTV]

you're welcome :)

[@tHeXeKuter]

what song is this im having spiritual awakening just trying to fix a dv tape now

[@BreakifyTV]

“The Golden Present” by Jesse Gallagher! Initially, I had a different song but youtube gave me a copyright claim so I had to replace it using KZbin’s studio editor, and this song was long enough to cover the entire video. Glad the music resonates with you haha!

[@runwiththerunners8152]

Thank you very well presented, much appreciated!

[@Joelstarr]

amazing! worked!

[@luismiguelmendosalara8348]

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[@BreakifyTV]

Greetings, thanks for watching 😊☮

[@fairyetoiles]

Thank you so much for this!! I will be trying to fix my tape tmr then 🙌 quick question tho! For the tape that you can see through the case, would that be the end of the film or the beginning of the film? I was thinking of just manually rewinding my tape instead of rewinding it on my camera, cuz it somehow always gets jammed (I think that’s cuz of the somewhat damaged film) 🥲

[@feniksphoenix8026]

Thanks alot for this upload.

[@BreakifyTV]

you're welcome!

[@octaviocortes6684]

Great video!!! Thanks

[@firdavs4211]

Thank you very much 🎉

[@romaingavidia7008]

Thank you soooooo muuuutch

[@SHIBBYiPANDA]

I got one for you: the kids got a hold of a mini-dv tape and ripped the tape out of the cassette casing. It's currently bagged up into a mangled pile inside a zip-lock bag at the top of my closet. Is that footage ruined or is that repairable?

[@BreakifyTV]

If most of the tape is mangled with scratches or creases, it will be very difficult to repair. However, if only a section is damaged, you can cut out that part. This tutorial is only applicable if there is still an undamaged section of the tape remaining!

[@EmeraldCityVideo]

I feel really stupid after clicking on this. I've fixed VHS tapes this way for years, but had been told by someone I trusted that mini DV tapes would not tolerate being touched and that I would almost certainly ruin them trying.

[@sandorsztankovits6359]

Thank You !!!!!

[@spacemusicforyoursoul5530]

Thanks!

[@Rudraksha_M007]

Hello I have ordered a replaceable dvc tape and the cassette was broken so I had to take the reel out . I wanted to ask you how long can I keep the tape outside of the cassette or is it safe to keep It. I'm keeping it in a low temperature

[@BreakifyTV]

You should be fine but try to avoid too much heat or light, as it can damage the tape. Somewhere cool and dark should be fine

[@Rudraksha_M007]

@@BreakifyTV nowadays its hard to find a case with screws so if I use it with one with no screws how do I place it back again.

[@gridcoach1]

I watched your tutorial and was able to remove the two spools from the damaged tape, but could not open a new tape case. Would you have an opened case that I could purchase and place the two spools in it? Let me know and I will send payment and shipping address. Thanks!

[@Rudraksha_M007]

Thanks jobs done.

[@realgorki]

I don't have any screws in my mini dv

[@akkers5]

I am not sure using sellotape is a good idea, cant be good for the heads. Back in the days we used to use nail varnish to stick VHS tape together.

[@tkr8866]

What if the damaged areas of the tape have video data. You just lose that part of the video? I’d rather find a way to restore the actual tape rather than disposing of potentially good footage.

[@BreakifyTV]

Unfortunately, yes. However, you can try stretching the damaged area or pressing it with a stack of books and leave it for a few days. But I cannot guarantee that the “damaged” section will be recovered.

[@igorKoltsun]

Зачем её было резать, можно было разровнять 🤔

[@АнтонСолев]

Дякую .