Film to Digital
Transfer 8mm Film to Digital: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve been digging through boxes of old home movies, you may need to digitize some 8mm film! This was a popular film format during the middle of the 20th century. Family memories, special occasions, and important events were perfect for 8mm film. However, since the format fell out of use, it is now often…
Read MoreDigitize 8mm Film. What Formats Can I Use?
Viewing old films today is the number one reason to digitize 8mm film. The entire point of creating a film is to view it again later. Family memories, documentaries, entertainment, and legal evidence are just a few types of films created because there is a desire or need to be seen later. Whether gathered around…
Read MoreCan I Convert 8mm Film to Digital Format on My Computer?
Yes! 8mm Film converts to many digital formats for viewing on computers, laptops, smartphones, and all devices that support the mp4 format. Most modern devices that play video support mp4. DVD or mov options are also available as needed to convert 8mm film to digital. “Can I” is only the first of several questions that…
Read MoreConvert 8mm Film. What is the Difference Between Scanning and Transferring?
Terms for Digitizing 8mm Film Converting 8mm film to other formats for viewing without a projector results in many new terms. Some digital conversion terms are synonymous with each other. Others define individual steps in the process. Some terms overlap. Different vendors even use terms differently. Some customers want to know details about the process,…
Read MoreDigitize 8mm Film. What Equipment Do I Need?
It’s time to digitize your 8mm film. There is a box of film in the basement with a smartphone, smart TV, computer, or other device upstairs. You’d like to play the movie on these devices. You may have discovered how to convert your film to digital, but assembling the equipment is not simple. The following…
Read MoreDigitize 8mm Film. How Much Does It Cost?
How much does it cost to digitize 8mm film? This is one of the most common questions asked. The answer is “yes”, there is a cost. The specific cost for your project depends on several factors. Those factors include: Amount of Film Being Converted The cost to convert 8mm film is based on the length.…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Methods to Digitize 8mm Film?
The best method to digitize 8mm film requires consideration of several variables. Dozens of combinations of equipment, software, and settings present many options. Step 1: Capturing Film To somehow reproduce a strip of film, comprised of individual images, arranged to look like a motion picture, through a projector, and onto a screen (or wall) into…
Read MoreHow Can I Store and Preserve my Digitized 8mm Films?
The time and money investment to convert 8mm film is not trivial, especially if you choose a high-quality, professional service. Choosing the right way to store digitized film is doubly important and have implications on how they can be used. What is the Next Format for Video We’ve survived generations of video formats: 8mm, 16mm,…
Read More8mm Film to DVD. How Do I Convert it?
Watching an old film without a projector is impossible. Video technicians first convert film into video files for today’s devices. There are two choices: 8mm film to digital and 8mm film to DVD. The process is straightforward. Capture 8mm Film to DVD Step 1 requires specialized equipment to copy or scan film and convert it…
Read MoreDigitize 8 Millimeter Film to Dvd
I’ve Been Meaning to do This Forever! Yup, the very most popular comment that my customers make when dropping off their film! It is just one of those things that, well, can be done later. They can deteriorate a little more. Get a little more brittle. Fade a bit more. It’s OK. Until it is…
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