Need some help with your USB Stick?

How to copy MPEG4 files from one USB stick to another using a Windows PC:

  1. Insert both USB sticks into available USB ports on your PC.
  2. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E or clicking on the folder icon on the taskbar.
  3. In File Explorer, navigate to the source USB stick (the one with the MPEG4 files you want to copy). It should appear as a removable disk drive under “This PC” or “Devices and drives.”
  4. Double-click on the USB stick to open it and locate the MPEG4 files you want to copy. You can select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on each file.
  5. Right-click on the selected files and click “Copy” or press Ctrl + C.
  6. In File Explorer, navigate to the destination USB stick (the one you want to copy the files to). It should also appear as a removable disk drive under “This PC” or “Devices and drives.”
  7. Double-click on the USB stick to open it and create a new folder to store the copied MPEG4 files by right-clicking and selecting “New folder.”
  8. Open the new folder and right-click on an empty space. Then, select “Paste” or press Ctrl + V to paste the copied MPEG4 files into the new folder on the destination USB stick.
  9. Wait for the copying process to complete. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of the MPEG4 files and the speed of the USB sticks.
  10. Once the copying process is finished, safely eject both USB sticks from the PC by right-clicking on the USB stick icon in File Explorer and selecting “Eject.”


How to copy MPEG4 files from one USB stick to another using an Apple computer or laptop:

  1. Insert both USB sticks into your Mac’s USB ports. If the stick doesn’t fit in your port, you will need an adapter, USB-A to USB-C you can get them from Amazon.
  2. Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon on the dock, or by using the keyboard shortcut Command + N.
  3. Navigate to the USB stick that contains the MPEG4 files you want to copy.
  4. Select the files you want to copy by clicking on them.
  5. Right-click on the selected files and choose “Copy” from the context menu, or you can also use the keyboard shortcut Command + C.
  6. Navigate to the destination USB stick where you want to copy the files.
  7. Right-click on an empty area inside the destination USB stick folder and choose “Paste” from the context menu or use the keyboard shortcut Command + V.
  8. Wait for the copying process to complete. Depending on the size of the files and the speed of your USB sticks, it may take some time to complete.
  9. Once the copying process is finished, safely eject both USB sticks from your Mac. You can do this by clicking on the eject icon next to the USB drive icon in Finder, or by dragging the USB stick icon to the trash can.

How to use your USB Stick on a TV

There are several ways to play MPEG4 movies from a USB stick on your TV, depending on the TV and its available input ports:

  1. USB Port: Many modern TVs have a USB port that allows you to plug in your USB stick directly. Once the USB stick is connected, use your TV’s remote control to navigate to the USB input by using the sources button on your remote it should be at the top of the remote and then select the movie you want to play.
  2. HDMI Cable: If your TV doesn’t have a USB port, you can use an HDMI cable to connect your computer or laptop to your TV. Simply connect one end of the HDMI cable to your computer and the other end to your TV. Then, use your TV’s remote control to switch to the correct HDMI input.
  3. Streaming Devices: You can also use a streaming device like a TV Box available on Amazon to play MPEG4 movies from your USB stick. Simply plug the USB stick into the streaming device, connect the device to your TV with HDMI, and use the device’s remote control to play the movie.

How to use your USB stick on your iPad

  1. Get a lightning to USB adapter:
    You will need to purchase a Lightning to USB A adapter, which will allow you to connect the USB stick to your iPad. You can find these adapters in most electronic stores or online retailers like Amazon. Generally cost around £10-15.
    Newer iPads released in 2022 use USB-C you can get this adapter from Amazon.
  2. Connect the adapter:
    Once you have the adapter, connect it to your iPad’s charging port. Then, plug the USB stick into the adapter.
  3. Open the Files app:
    On your iPad, open the Files app. This app allows you to access files stored on your iPad as well as files stored on external drives.
  4. Access the USB stick:
    In the Files app, you should see the USB stick listed under the “Locations” section. Tap on the USB stick to access the files stored on it.
  5. Play the MPEG4 movies:
    Once you have located the MPEG4 movies on the USB stick, tap on the file to play it. The video should start playing in the built-in video player on your iPad.

Alternatively, you could also transfer the MPEG4 movies from the USB stick to your iPad’s internal storage using the Files app. To do this, you would need to select the movies from the USB stick, tap the “Share” button, and then choose the “Save Video” option. This will save the video to your iPad’s internal storage, and you can then play it using the built-in video player.

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Terms and conditions.

General
Alive Studios is a trading name of The Good Life Studios Ltd.

Leader tape
We edit out as much unused film as possible including the leadertape at the start of each reel. Whilst we cannot remove everything without charging for a full edit, we do endeavour to remove as much unused film as possible.

How long does it take?
This is a tricky question. We receive orders from a single video/reel to a room-full, so we’d need to know what you’re sending to give a lead-time. We find we are in high demand and always have seveal weeks of work already scheduled in, so if your order is needed in a hurry, just phone and tell us what you need :)

Damage, Loss, Post & Insurance
Orders are accepted on the basis that the liability of Alive Studios for any lost or damaged material shall be limited to the replacement with an equivalent amount of new blank stock. This is due to the unavailability of General Insurance cover for work of undefined value. When returning material to you we will use the post office services or a courier for larger items. We respectfully remind customers to retain a safety copy or take out Specialist Insurance Cover where appropriate.

Film Format
Our DVDs are region-free and play in PAL. DVD’s are normally DVD-R, but we may use DVD+R or Dual-layer discs where required.

Framing and TV Cropping
In standard definition, some film types do not fit modern TV formats, so we may re-size to fit for the best viewing pleasure. You should also note that some TV set apply their own cropping to a picture as well. By agreeing to these terms, you accept this information.

Damaged Film
Whilst we don’t generally charge extra for poor/damaged/dirty film, we reserve the right to do so if we feel it is required, but will always agree it with you before starting work.
Where splices break, we repair them without charge. If a film is temperamental and doesn’t want to go through we will always try it in several machines to make sure it’s had it’s best shot at a transfer. Where sprocket holes are punctured or torn, we will still transfer the film, often with no visible problems. However, some sprocket damage prevents a steady image from being obtained, in which case we transfer the whole film, then edit out any sections which ‘jump’ or drag because of the damage. This way we keep as much film as possible, and with careful editing you don’t even notice any is missing.
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Dust and Hairs
We employ a very good dry-cleaning system which catches most of the dust and hairs commonly found on cine film. It is inevitable however that there will still be dust and hairs present, as it’s impossible to remove them completely with a dry-clean system. It is also common for the dust/hairs to be imbedded into the emulsion making them impossible to ‘blow’ away, so you should expect a small amount to be visible in any transfer. The demos on our website give you a very realistic example of what you can expect.

Content of film
By signing our terms you are stating that you own or have permission to copy the material provided, and indemnify Alive Studios against any action including copyright infringement. If we feel the material to be of an indecent or illegal nature we reserve the right to refuse to continue and no refund will be offered.

Mistakes/Backups
We aim to keep your film footage on our editing suite for 30 days after completion to allow us to correct mistakes, after which time all footage is deleted. You must report any problem with your order within 14 days of receipt. We will retain a backup file of your DVD/Blu-ray for 60 days after completion to allow you to order extra copies. After 60 days, you would need to return your original disc if you wanted us to duplicate it for you. Due to the instability of data storage devices, this backup service is not guaranteed, and whilst every effort is made to retain your files for these periods, we cannot be held responsible for hard-drive failure resulting in us not being able to access your job. For very important projects, we suggest you order a digital copy on a hard-drive for your own security.

Delivery/Collections
We return orders via signed delivery with royal mail, or courier. This courier demands that items delivered damaged are reported within 24 hours of receipt, so it’s essential that you contact us immediately if your parcel is damaged.

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your order by email any time up until we begin physical work on your job.
If no work has been started, we will refund you in full (less any costs we have incurred in taking your order shown below).

Cancellation fees
If we arranged a free courier collection, you will need to pay for this at £8.50.
If we processed a card payment, we will have incurred a handling fee which will be deducted from your refund. If we have to return your material to you, we will deduct £8.50 for the courier fee.
We will deduct £2.50 admin fee in handling the paperwork involved with a cancellation.

Refunds
Orders paid for by card will be refunded to the card.
Orders paid by cheque or bank transfer will be refunded by bank transfer.

Faults/Returns
You must notify us of any damage to your parcel or missing items within 24 hours of receipt.
You must notify us of any errors or faults with your transfer within 14 days of receipt.

Order Cancellation
In the unlikely event that you cancel your order, we reserve the right to charge a fee to cover admin/postage/bank fees we may incur.
Credit card payments are refunded subject to 1.197% charge.

Misc
We reserve the right to demonstrate our abilities by showing examples of work undertaken for our clients on our website, brochure, DVD and other advertising or promotional activities.