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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 videotape 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.
| Small Reels |
Feet |
DVD |
Digital Tape |
Types of film show
below:
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 e-mail us. We also offer rush service at an additional charge.
Film transfer to
DVD or VHS
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 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 these).
Additional copies of
your video transfers are priced at only $20 each. These will make a unique and treasured gift for your
children, parents, brothers and sisters, etc.
Film transfer to
Digital Tape (miniDV or DVCAM)
We now offer transfer
of 8mm & 16mm films to digital video tape (miniDV or
DVCAM) for those that have computer video editing capability and want
to edit their home movie films after they have been transferred to
video. Increasingly, video editing hardware and software is becoming
readily available. Through features such as 'firewire', digital video
may be input to a computer, edited as desired and then output to a
digital master tape (which can be used to make high quality DVD
copies) or burned directly to a DVD using DVD authoring software.
The 8mm and 16mm film
transfer to digital tape captures a significantly higher quality image
versus transferring to VHS and a slightly higher quality image than the
transfer to a DVD, so some clients use the digital tape to archive
their movies – and still order several inexpensive DVD copies to watch
now. However, since most of our clients are planning to edit their
digital tapes anyway, please be aware that this type of transfer does
not include any titles and background music. Any DVD copies that
are made from a digital tape transfer will not include these elements
either.
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 tape 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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