Preserve your precious 8mm Home Movies before it's too late!
Your film to will be handled with care, and digitally converted to the highest quality DVD, or other video format using state-of-the art equipment.
Our clients are often surprised to see how well the picture quality has stood up over time, and how great the images look after we convert your film to DVD.
All Film and Video transfers are monitored during the transfer process for picture quality. Adjustments are made as needed to insure the highest quality reproduction possible.
Why should I transfer my film? |
Film is very susceptible to wear and tear for many reasons. It is physically handled each time it's viewed. Each pass through the projector can create scratches on the film cells. Film can get brittle as it ages, not only making it easy for it to break (which requires a splice), but if the sprocket holes get too brittle, they will strip the holes making your film virtually useless. The chemicals can break down with age, and will deteriorate the film as well.
Proper storage and handling of film is crucial!
Never store film in an attic, or basement! The heat and the humidity will ruin it!
It should be put back it the original boxes, or in the canisters and not exposed to sunlight, humidity, or extreme heat.
Even with ideal storage conditions, film can degrade over time.
Interesting read about Home Movie Preservations