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Why Transfer Film Now?
Besides the fact that film projectors are simply not as common as they used to be, Hollywood realized long ago that film originals simply will not last forever. Over time the picture quality can fade dramatically and eventually film will no longer be playable. Depending on how it has been stored (best in cool, dry conditions) film like expectancy can be from 50-70 years.
What is Film "Vinegar Syndrome?"As acetate film deteriorates it releases acetic acid that gives it a vinegar smell (known as ‘vinegar syndrome’). As the deterioration progresses the base starts to shrink, causing the emulsion layer to buckle and pop off the base. It can also develop bubbles under the emulsion layer and white crystalline deposits on the surface. Ultimately the film will weaken and crumble. (from National Archives of Australia)
Vinegar Syndrome is inevitable and leads to the total loss of your film. Once vinegar syndrome sets in, you should expect less than 20 months of life remaining. |
PRICE LIST$250 minimum per orders 8mm (2k Transfer)Per Reel Setup Fee $2
16mm (2k Transfer)Per Reel Setup Fee $2
VINEGAR SYNDROME
Mild 50% surcharge 35mm (2k Transfer)Per Reel Setup Fee $2
35mm (4k Transfer)Per Reel Setup Fee $2
Sound Included on all 35mm |
film types
There are three main types of film we convert: 8mm film, 16mm film, and Super 8 film. For most people, film rolls have been sitting in a box, not getting normal use. Luckily, understanding what type of film you have is pretty straightforward. Simply look at the size of the film and its sprockets (the holes on the side of the film) and match the shape to determine what type of film it is.
8mm film
 8mm silent |
 8mm sound |
 8mm stereo sound |
8mm film format was around for 33 years during the mid 20th century when many very pivotal historical events occurred before it evolved into something slightly greater. That means many standard 8mm film rolls are still sitting in storage around the world awaiting a digital transfer, if not done already.
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Super 8mm film
 Super8 silent |
 Super8 sound |
 Super8 stereo sound |
You may not even be aware of Super 8mm film's existence, much less it's description and history, if you grew up long after the 1960s or 1970s. But for the Generation X era, Super 8 was the home movie film stock that was standard for capturing family events and making home movies right up until the video era. Despite being an upgrade from its predecessor (8mm), however, its title was always a bit of an exaggeration.
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16mm Film
 16mm silent |
 16mm sound |
 16mm stereo sound |
If you want to look back to see the first amateur film available on the market, you'll want to read about 16mm film and its history. What you might find interesting in the history of 16mm film is in how it's evolved to a point of never going away. In fact, new digital variations of 16mm are still being used today in TV production because of its more economical price.
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The amount of time a film runs is dependent on the length of the roll. To determine the length of your film, check the following table:
reel diameter3"reel
4"reel 5"reel 6"reel 7"reel |
film length50 feet
100 feet 200 feet 300 feet 400 feet |
run time 8mm3:45
7:30 15:00 22.50 30:00 |
run time Super83:10
6:20 12:40 18:80 25:20 |