I have some old Kodak 8mm film, can I transfer my film to DVD?
Yes, we can transfer Super 8 and 8mm film to DVD. There are many different ways to transfer film to DVD. We have a real-time, frame by frame and a professional film scanner to transfer your film to DVD.
In general, most film can last up to 70 to 80 years if stored properly. If you can play the film in a projector is can be transferred without any problem. If you can’t, you still might be able to run the film through our professional film scanner. It is roller based and does not touch the film to move it forward or during the scanning.
Most film to DVD companies today still use a real-time based transfer system. This is similar to using a project and camcorder to record the film. They normally charge around 10-12 cents/ft. With this type of film to DVD transfer, the film will look about 50% better than the video. Some companies now use a frame by frame film to DVD process. It still uses a projector and camcorder but it able to get a 20-30% better video. Frame by Frame film to DVD process usually costs around 20 to 30 cents/ft. The best film to DVD process uses a professional film scanner. A professional film scanner will create video as good as the film. There are only a few companies using a professional film scanner. They normally charge around 40 to 60 cents/ft.
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