8mm Film
The most popular format used, 8mm film offers decent picture quality but no sound.
Super8 Film to Digital Conversion Service
Super 8 film was introduced by Kodak in 1965 as an improvement over regular 8mm film and had the ability to record sound. If you have old home movie reels collecting dust, now is the time to transfer your super 8 films to digital format. As with all films, super 8 degrades and fades over time.
The sooner you convert super 8 films to digital or DVD, the better. Our professional super 8 film transfer service brings new life to your priceless family treasures. Once digitized, your family history will be safely preserved for future generations and can be enjoyed on any device. Contact us or place your order online today to get started.
8mm Film to Digital | Super8 Film to Digital | 16mm Film to Digital
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 Super8 Film Conversion 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)
Convert Super8 to Digital Process
Our extensive preparation and post production processes ensure the highest quality transfer of your super8 film to DVD or digital format. We inspect, clean and lubricate all super8 film reels prior to transferring to digital. Our expert technicians also remove blank film & damaged perforations, repair splices, and replace leaders as necessary.
We use a frame-by-frame super8 film transfer process to scan each individual frame as its own high-quality image using a progressive scan capture system. The scanned images are then transformed into a seamless motion picture using specialized video editing software. The frame-by-frame method offers a superior, accurate, flicker-free viewing experience when transferring super8 film to digital or DVD.
To reduce interrupted segments and allow for better storage, we consolidate multiple small reels (50 to 100 feet) onto larger 400’ take up reels. All footage is organized and named according to your labels on the reels or cans. All film content is reviewed, edited, and formatted to MP4, MOV or AVI files for your enjoyment. We can also capture audio from super8 film with magnetic or optical sound strips. Background music can be added in for silent films.
Super8 to Digital Resolution Options
Super8 film actually has a native resolution that is higher than Standard Definition. When converting super8 film to digital, the resolution refers to the size of the video image as well as the amount of information being captured. We offer 3 resolution options to best suit your needs.
- SDSuper8 Film transferred in Standard Definition has a resolution of 720x480 and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Since Super8 film has 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 super8 film to digital 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. Converting super8 film in HD 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 super8 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 2048x1152 (16:9 aspect ratio). For professional quality 2K is the way to go.
