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For
most people, it's been a long time since you have seen your films.
Getting the projector and screen set up can be a hassle, and
disappointing too, if the bulb is burned out or if the
projector “eats” your precious movies. Having your
films transferred to video is something that you will likely
do only
once and will make the 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
film 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.
| Reels |
Feet |
DVD or VHS |
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 shorter (or extend out longer)
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 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 disk (or VHS
tape). If you are uncertain as to which format that you want (VHS or
DVD), we strongly recommend that you choose DVD. A DVD offers
exceptional audio and video
quality compared to VHS. Also, signals encoded on a DVD are resilient
and are expected to last for 100+ years ----- in contrast, the video
signal recorded on a VHS tape is magnetic and this signal will grow
weaker and fade away over time (10-20 years).
Also,
for DVDs we make 'chapter
stops' at about every 3-5 minutes of your 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 and 16mm SOUND movies – we
do not add music to
any order that has sound films).
Be
sure to order additional copies of
your video transfers as the cost on these is very reasonable ($20 or
less per copy - and you can order DVD, VHS or both). These will make a
unique and treasured gift for your
children, parents, brothers and sisters, etc.
Film
transfer to
Digital Media (miniDV
or DVCAM tape) or
Hard Drive
We
now offer transfer
of your 8mm & 16mm films directly to digital video tape (miniDV
or
DVCAM formats - or portable hard drive) for those that have computer
video editing capability and want
to perform editing on their home movies 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 readily input to a computer, edited as desired and then rendered
out to a DVD.
This
service is a 'raw transfer' of the digitized film images to
digital storage media and does
not include titles and background music. If you order this
service, you may also order completed videos that are titled and have
the music background added - in which case the digital media serves as
an archive.
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, VHS or digital media 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
281.482.2400
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