LUCKY YOU!
If you have discovered reels of Cine Film in your home, count yourself lucky - you've struck gold! Before domestic video cameras appeared on the scene in the late 1970s, Cine Film was the only means of recording home movies of family, events and holidays etc. Portable movie cameras had been around since the 1930s but, even when the cost of these ‘early camcorders’ began to fall, home movie-making was still regarded as a rich man’s hobby. That's why, when compared to Photographs and Video, Cine Films are RARE.
NEVER A BETTER TIME
If you are considering having your film converted to digital media there’s never been a better time. Not only are you are fortunate that your forebears were able to afford a cine camera and film (not to mention the cost of processing the film and the ancillary equipment required - such as projectors and screens) your timing couldn't be better. Advances in technology have meant that labs with state-of-the-art equipment are now able to digitise film stock to a far higher standard than ever before. We know this because, for a number of years we've been converting video tapes of cine film that had been transferred using the old methods!
Today it's possible to scan each individual frame of film at high resolution, while omitting sprocket holes and the black bars between frames, resulting in a smoother viewing experience. No wonder the results are often described as 'breathtaking'.
SUPERIOR DIGITAL CONVERSION
The advantage of using a professional lab over an analog service is that the process is entirely digital. Each frame is scanned individually. Powerful computers then re-assemble thousands of frames into their original sequence in a continuous movie. This not only results in a superior image, but also removes the irritating flicker, characteristic of analog systems. Note: we use a courier or Royal Mail to transport film stock to and from the lab so compensations for loss or damage is subject to the carrier’s terms and conditions not ours.
WHAT FORMAT IS MY FILM?
Cine Film come in several formats: The most common being Standard 8 and Super 8. Other 'gauges' of filme include 9.5mm and 16mm. We convert them all. Our technicians have the expertise and equipment to ensure the best quality transfer is obtained. If you are unsure what format or length your cine film is - or you'd like to know how best to store it - take a look at our free downloadable Cine Film Guide.
Home movies are treasured even more than photograph albums - perhaps because there is nothing quite like moving images to evoke memories of a person - whether a new baby or an octogenarian. Imagine being able to pop a DVD into your player or a USB Flash Drive into your smart TV and watch as family and friends from yesteryear spring to life on film. Digital files make sharing and a breeze. Moreover, digital films will not degrade any further - they will continue to look as good as the day they were converted. So, whatever system they come up with in future, you will be able to transfer your movies again = without further loss of quality.
Imagine, watching those old home movies (which could be up to 60 years old!) Your digital files will feature full Digital Video quality, complete with menus and chapters for easy navigation. Your digitised films will be in MP4 format so you will be able to edit them with free software such as Apple's iMovie or Windows Movie Maker.
In addition to Cine Film, we also convert most formats of Video and Camcorder tapes to digital format and editable files. Our 30+ years experience ensures superb results every time. Our lab has completed Film transfers for major Television networks and many photographic stores nationwide.
WHY CHOOSE US?
• Three decades of experience
• Fully digital transfer - no analog sources
• Minor repairs carried out free of charge
• Menus with thumbnails for easy navigation
• Your digitised files will be fully editable
THE NEXT STEP
Simply download an Order Form which, when completed, will give us the information we need to process your order quickly, and send it with your films to the address below – or deliver in person if you prefer (appointment advisable). No need to send payment with order. Once we've digitised your films we'll send an invoice which can be paid securely online. In a little while you'll be enjoying golden moments you haven't seen in years (or perhaps have never seen before) secure in the knowledge that they are saved for posterity.
We convert Cine Film to DIGITAL, Editable Files
