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We Transfer 8mm, Super 8, 16mm movie film to DVD
The auction is for the service of a movie film transfer. NOT movie film transfer equipment.
If you are looking for equipment, read on, you'll save some money!
If you are looking for a high quality, zero hassle film transfer to DVD, you've come to the right place!
This listing of 8mm, Super 8, 16mm movie film transfer includes:
* The transfer of one ( 1 x ) 8mm, Super 8 or 16mm 3inch 50ft film reel to DVD
* Splice check
* Cleaning
* Frame by Frame scan of each frame of film.
* White Inkjet printable DVD that you can self label
* DVD Video file can be edited ( .vob file ) you can rip to various files, edit, upload.
* Paper sleeve packaging.
Shelf life of your 8mm, Super 8 or 16mm movie film:
* Super 8 film upto 40 years old, 99% of the time fine.
* Regular 8mm film can be upto 75 years old, shelf life 40 years.
* 16mm movie film can be up to 85 years old, shelf life before deterioration is 40 years.
* If film is bad, it usually smells of either vinegar or paint thinner.
* If you have to pick and peel your film off the reel, you have issues, low chance of transfer.
* If your film is supple and can be bent back without snapping like a dry leaf, you are good!
* Film can have sprocket damage from faulty projectors, film as such 50/50 on successful transfer.
* Film can have been bent or crinkled from faulty projectors, film as such 50/50 successful transfer.
*** IMPORTANT WARNING *****
If you are looking for a projector to run your films, I would seriously consider these facts:
* 8mm Projectors can be 30-75 years old.
* 16mm Projectors can be 30-85 years old.
* No warranties
* Bulbs cost a fortune
* Very hard to find parts and service
* Projectors with low hours can go for $200-500 $50 shipping ( heavy item )
* Most importantly, projectors chew up and break film all day long.
If you are considering trying a ' Do it yourself ' transfer, consider these facts:
* The difference in shutter speeds of projectors & standard camcorders produce a flicker
* Standard camcorders can produce a very poor reproduction of color and sharpness.
* Lenses on projectors tend to be very low end on the later models, blurring images.
* Mirrored transfer machines are still dependant on the quality of camorder and could be poor.
* Frame by frame scanners are the only way to go, they range from $3,500-$50,000
* Even with the right equipment, it will still take you months to figure it out.
* Our average film transfer customer spends $250 to transfer everything professionally.
If you have a lot of film, & don't want to waste money on transferring 'junk' consider this:
* The money you would spend on a warranted projector will usually out weigh that cost.
* The time you would spend on reviewing film would be immense, no fast forward options, only real time.
* If you watch a reel and half is great, half is 'junk' you have to transfer the whole reel and edit later.
* We do not recommend editing film the old fashioned way, we usually have to redo splices which cost you extra $.
* Edit the footage digitally via computer editing software, easy, affordable and fast, import straight from the DVD!
* Not sure what is on the reels? Honestly, you've sat on these things long enough 90% chance they'll reveal great memories!
* Other uses for the completed DVD
* Used for Birthdays
* Holidays
* Family Reunions
* Visual Genealogy
* Upload files to websites to share with family around the world.
* Including Facebook, Youtube, Mobile Me, Photo Bucket & More!
How to order:
1. Click on buy it now. Or search our store for the correct quantity and film sizes.
2. Pack up your film(s), label them in order you would like transferred. 1,2,3 etc.
3. Print a copy of your receipt and include on the receipt if not already displayed:
4. Name, return mailing address, email, day time phone number & date paid by Paypal.
5. Mail your film(s) to:
Got Memories?
7620 E. McKellips Road
Suite 9
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Shipping to us is your expense:
Domestic shipping:
USPS Priority Mail is usually the fastest for less, although very limited tracking.
Fedex & UPS Ground services are economical and fully tracked. ( recommended )
Return shipment to you is made by Fedex Ground which is charged at exact rates.
Returns and Refunds:
Return Policy - We are proud to offer 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Communication:
We check email frequently. If you do not receive a response to your question within 48 hours - it's possible we may not have gotten your email.
