Save your films
Digitizing amateur films in formats like Super 8, 8mm, 16mm, and 9.5mm is essential for preserving precious memories and historical footage. This meticulous process aims to maintain the integrity of the original films while capturing their essence.
Specialized equipment designed for each format ensures delicate handling during digitization. Advanced frame-by-frame scanning technology captures each frame with precision, preserving the original resolution and visual characteristics.
Get your files
The films are typically converted into high-definition (HD) or 2K resolution, depending on the required quality. The resulting digital files are stored in formats that use lossless compression to prevent quality degradation.
Overall, the digitization of amateur films involves a careful balance of technological expertise and a commitment to preservation ethics.
The objective is to honor the original material by capturing every nuance, texture, and emotion, ensuring these films are preserved for future generations.
Identify the correct format of your films:
16mm / super16mm
9,5mm
8mm / super8
Output
Standard
file HD / .mov /.mp4 /
Files will be delivered through a downloadable link
Available
file 2K / .mov / ProRes - $ 20/file -
For files larger than 4GB, delivery is available only on an external hard drive, which must be provided or purchased separately.
Archive / Backup
Once your digitization is complete, the download link for the file will remain active for 30 days.
If you happen to lose your file, you can request a new download link at any time. Please note that each new link will incur a service fee of
$10.
Note: A backup copy of your file will be securely stored in our archive for a period of 1 year at no additional cost. After 1 year, you have the option to extend the backup service for $20/year.
Extra Services:
- Color Correction: $0.25 per foot
- Editing: $40 per hour (Minimum charge: 1 hour)
You also have the option to request a Time Code (TC) copy of your material, which will allow you to select the specific scenes you
wish to edit. The TC copy is included in the editing services.
An estimated cost for our services will be provided based on the details of your project.
- Private video link on Vimeo: $15/file/year
The file can be uploaded to Vimeo, allowing for immediate viewing and link sharing.
The link is set to private, ensuring that the video remains accessible only to those with the link.
The link also facilitates downloading, thereby creating an additional file backup system that can be accessed and downloaded at any time.
NOTE
The service is available only for silent films in good preservation condition and without vinegar syndrome.
The film transfer service is based in San Francisco, CA
CONTACT
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