LUCKY YOU!
If you have discovered reels of Cine Film in your home, count yourself lucky - you've struck gold! Before domestic video cameras came onto 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 now, we've been converting video tapes of cine film that had been transferred using the old methods!
Today it is possible to scan each individual frame of film at high resolution, while omitting sprocket holes and the black space between frames, resulting in a smoother viewing experience. 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, then powerful computers re-assemble the frames in their original sequence into a continuous movie. This not only results in a superior image, but also removes the irritating flicker so 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?
There are several formats of Cine Film: Standard 8, Super 8, Super 8 Sound, Single 8, 9.5mm, 16mm or 16mm Optical Sound. We deal with 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 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 a breeze. More importantly, 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'll be able to have your movies transferred again without further loss of quality.
Imagine, watching those old home movies again (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. Our digitised films are 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 8mm, 9.5mm and 16mm Cine Film, we also convert most formats of Video and Camcorder tapes to DVD or 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 have 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.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Our simple pricing (30p per foot) makes it easy to calculate the cost of your transfer. For example: a 3 inch reel (50ft) of 8mm cine film will cost just £15 to digitise. This includes downloadable digital MP4 files via DropBox.
We convert your Cine Film to DIGITAL, Editable Files
TO ORDER: Download an Order Form and deliver or send with your films to:
Keith Jones
35 Granby Road
Buxton
Derbyshire SK17 7TL
Do not send payment at this stage. We will confirm receipt of your films and contact you again, once they have been digitised. Only then will we send our invoice —which can be paid securely online or on collection.
If you are unable to collect your order we'll send it via a 'Signed For' service (**at cost and subject to carrier's terms and conditions)
