8mm Film
The most popular format used, 8mm film offers decent picture quality but no sound.
Film Conversion Service
As early as the 1930’s, 8mm film was used by families to record their daily lives and capture special moments. There is a good chance that some of your family’s history is captured on old film reels somewhere. Being an obsolete technology for the past few decades, however, enjoying those old home movies can be very difficult. The other problem is that movie reels degrade over time and continue to fade away with each passing day.
The sooner you take advantage of our film conversion service, the better off your memories will be. Our professional film transfer service brings a new life to your old family treasures. Once digitized, your family history will be preserved for future generations and can be enjoyed as intended. Give us a call today or place your order online to get started.
Film Formats We Convert and Transfer to Digital or DVD
Super8 Film
A step up from 8mm film, Super8 film includes sound as well as improves picture quality.
16mm Film
For the household professional, 16mm film offers a boost in picture quality and can be made with or without sound.
Movie Film Conversion Prices 8mm, Super 8, 16mm Film Pricing
| QUANTITY (FEET) | Up to 2,500 | 2,501 - 5,000 | 5,001 - 10,000 | 10,001 - 20,000 | 20,001+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Quantity Discount | 10% | 15% | 20% | 25% | |
| Standard Definition | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.20 |
| High Definition | $0.30 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.24 | $0.23 |
| 2K Definition | $0.36 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.27 | $0.29 |
| 4K Definition (16mm Only) | $0.45 | $0.41 | $0.38 | $0.35 | $0.33 |
| ADDITIONAL MOVIE FILM TRANSFER OPTIONS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Create Video DVD with Custom Menu, Chapters & Case | $15 per DVD |
| Additional DVD Copies | $7 per DVD |
| Create Blu-ray Disc with Custom Menu, Chapters & Case (HD & 2K only) | $45 per Disc |
| Additional Blu-ray Copies (HD & 2K only) | $19 per Disc |
| Sound Capture (Super 8 & 16mm Only) | $50 per 1,000 ft |
| Add Background Music (Classical, Jazz, Light Rock, etc.) | $25 per 1,000 ft |
| Custom On-Screen Titles | $5 per Title |
| Custom Video Editing Service | $55 per hour |
Every Film Transfer Order Includes
- Inspection & Cleaning to Remove Dust, Mold and Contaminants
- Repair Old Splices, Remove Blank Film, Replace Leaders
- Custom Naming of Video Files by Label
- Link to View and Download Video Files Online
- Free Shipping for Orders Over $250
- Free Pickup for Orders over $500 (NYC Tri-State Area)
Converting Film to Digital Process
Our movie film to digital service includes extensive preparation and post-production processes to ensure the highest quality transfer of your old film reels. Prior to every film conversion, our expert technicians inspect, clean, splice, remove blank film & damaged perforations, replace necessary leaders, and lubricate the film.
We utilize a frame-by-frame film transfer process, where each individual frame is scanned as its own high-quality image using a progressive scan capture system. The scanned film images are then processed through video editing software and compiled into a seamless motion picture. Transferring film to digital or DVD using the frame-by-frame method offers a superior, accurate, flicker-free viewing experience.
Film from multiple small reels (50-100 foot reels) is generally consolidated onto larger take-up reels to reduce interrupting segments and allow for better storage. All footage is organized and named according to the labels on the reels. Converted film content is reviewed, edited, and formatted to MP4 files as a standard. We can also output to MOV, AVI, or Apple Prores as requested.
For a film with sound, we can capture audio from sound strips on Super 8 and 16mm film. Our film conversion techs adjust and synchronize the audio for the best playback. If your film does not have sound, we can leave the videos silent or add royalty-free background music in the genre of your choice.
Film Transfer Resolution Options
8mm, Super8 and 16mm film actually have a native resolution that is higher than Standard Definition. When converting film to digital, the resolution refers to the size of the video image as well as the amount of information captured.
- SDFilm transferred in Standard Definition has a resolution of 720x480 and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Since 8mm and 16mm film have a native aspect ratio of 16:9, capturing in SD loses part of the image on both sides. Standard Definition also does not capture as much detail as HD or 2K, which becomes especially evident when viewing on large screens.
- HD Converting film in High Definition has a resolution of 1920x1080 and an aspect ratio of 16:9, ensuring that 100% of the image is captured and nothing is lost. Our HD film conversion service also captures 5 times the amount of pixels as SD, resulting in a clearer image that is perfect for viewing on widescreen television sets. HD has become the new standard for all things video.
- 2K Digitizing film in 2K captures amazing detail with a clearer and more colorful picture than SD or HD. Transferring film in 2K can be captured at a resolution of 2048x1535 (4:3 aspect ratio) or 2048x 1152 (16:9 aspect ratio). For professional quality 2K is the way to go.
