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If
you are like
most people, it's been a long time
since you’ve seen your films.
Getting the projector and screen
set up can be a hassle, and
disappointing too, if the
projector lamp is burned out or if
the
projector “eats” your precious
movies. Having your films
transferred to
DVD or digital files on a Hard
Drive (such as .avi or .mov) is
something that you will likely do
only
once and will make viewing your
films so much easier! It is also
an
investment in your family's
heritage to ensure that the
precious
memories captured on your films
are preserved.
The
transfer fee is determined by the
amount of film to be transferred.
For
help in determining the quantity
of film that you have, click
here.
Once
you’ve determined the quantity of
film that you have, use the
scrolling
box below to determine the
transfer fee. The transfer fee is
discounted
based on the quantity of the film
transferred - so one large order
will
cost less than two smaller
orders of the same quantity. For
example, the transfer fee for 20
small
reels is not "double" the transfer
fee for 10 small reels (because
there is a greater discount
factored into the larger order).
So
for the greatest economy, have all
your reels transferred as one
order
- instead of breaking them into
smaller separate orders.
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DVD or
Digital Files |
Most 8mm/Super 8 films are projected at 18 frames per second and 16mm films at 24 fps.
Note:
There is a
charge of $7.50 to switch between
formats. Therefore, it is most
economical to transfer all the
regular 8mm film, then switch one
time
and transfer all the super 8mm
films (if your transfer order
contains
both types of film).
Processing
of your order normally takes
about 2-4 weeks from the
time that we
receive it. This timing
may be differ based
on current studio backlog. If
your transfer is needed by a
certain
date, the best way to check on
current backlog is to call or e-mail us. We also offer rush
service at an additional charge.
Film
transfer to
DVD and/or Digital Files on a
Hard Drive
Up to 2
hours of your
8mm film (about 1700-1800 feet)
will fit onto one DVD.
Signals encoded on a DVD are
resilient
and are expected to last for 100+
years. We also make automatic
'chapter
stops' at about every 3-5 minutes
of your DVD transfer which makes
scanning through your films much
more easy and convenient. An
opening
and closing title is added to your
film transfer and background music
is provided (except for super 8mm
SOUND movies – we do not add music
to
any order that has sound).
Additional
copies of
your video transfers are priced at
only $10 each. These will make a
unique and treasured gift for your
children, parents, brothers and
sisters, etc.
Film
transfer to Hard Drive
We now
offer transfer
of 8mm & 16mm films to
external hard drive for those that
have computer video editing
capability and want
to edit their home movie films
after they have been transferred.
Increasingly, video editing
hardware and software is becoming
readily available. Through
features such as 'firewire',
digital video (often as .avi or
.mov)
may be input to a computer, edited
as desired and then burned
directly to a DVD using DVD
authoring software.
Need
more
information on film
transfer? Check our FAQ
page.
How
to order
To
prepare your film
transfer order, determine
whether you will want your films
transferred to DVD or digital
file and then please follow
the
steps listed below:
1.
Number each film
reel in sequence (if there is a
certain order in which you want
them to
be transferred).
2. Click here
to access the order form.
3. Send your films and the
completed order form to us - we'll
do the
rest!
Keepsake
Video
361
East Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546
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