8MM/SUPER 8MM, 16MM & 35MM MOVIE FILM TO AVI FILE FORMAT AND STORED ON DVD, EXTERNAL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE OR USB FLASH DRIVE STICKS
™ We are listed with KODAK Motion Picture Transfer Facilities
MOVIE FILM TO AVI FILE FORMAT
THE BEST WAY TO ARCHIVE and EDIT YOUR HOME MOVIE FILMS
MOVIE FILM IS STORED IN A FILE FORMAT FOR EASY TRANSFER TO YOUR COMPUTER FOR EDITING.
R8mm, S8mm, 16mm & 35mm movie film transfer and captured to AVI File format
Film transfer to DVD, external portable hard Drive or USB Flash Drive Sticks
NO MORE "CAPTURING" and creating files from your Mini-DV tape. We "capture" the film direct on our hard drive to AVI file format then burn it to DVD, a hard drive or, to a USB Flash Drive Stick and you simply put the DVD or plug in the hard drive or USB Flash Drive stick in to your computer and select the files for transfer to your editing software and create and edit your own home movie.
Films will be transferred and saved in AVI (Audio-Video Interleaved) DV TYPE 1 AVI file (codec = dvsd) at a bit rate of 25.0 Mbps and a display size of 720x480 in a video format of NTSC then stored on either a DVD-R 4.7GB disk, an portable external hard drive or a USB Flash Drive Stick. The capacity of the media depends on the amount of film that requires transferring and what media you want it transferred to.
If we transfer your films to the maximum size of a large reel of film, the file may be too large to download to your computer, so we will create several files for each film rather than one film per file, unless the films are shorter than ten minutes (such as 50 or 100 foot reels). We will number the files in sequence for easy access.
For film orders of more than 1000 feet we would transfer the films direct to an external portable (plug & play) hard drive. (Contact us for current prices on portable hard drives or you may supply your own.)
Windows© Movie Maker and most PC & Mac based computers with video editing software supports AVI.
NOTE: WE CURRENTLY DO NOT TRANSFER FILMS TO QUICKTIME™. For those using Mac OS X you may need to convert AVI files to QuickTime.mov files.
We will compete with any written quotation offering the same level of service & give you further discounts. Find "ANY COMPANY in North America" that offers lower prices and the same quality of service on film transfers to AVI files and we will beat their price. Please supply us a quote or quotes by e-mail before submitting your order to our lab. If they truly offer equal quality of service at a lower regular listed price then we do, we will beat their price. Guaranteed!
CINAVISION for Super high quality transfer of R8mm, Super 8mm (silent film only) & 16mm (sound or silent). Direct imaging from film to sensor using a 2/3", 3 CCD system. Straight transfer from home movie film DIRECT to AVI file format and files stored on DVD disk, portable external "plug & play" hard drive or USB Flash Drive Sticks. Film clips are immediately editable/playable by most NLE software packages with any PC or Mac computer.
Electronic shuttering, instead of a physical shutter, gives absolutely zero flicker in the video Each video field contains information from just one film picture.
Super high quality transfer of regular 8mm & super 8mm film
Image off the sharper. emulsion side of the film allows crystal clear imaging
The enlarged gate allows access to 100% of the frame with no cropping
Super bright LED light source which prevents burns or heat on the film
Sprocketless drive for R8mm & Super8mm protects customer's film from potential damage typically found on sprocket driven projectors and transfer devices. 16mm film incorporates a precision sprocket transport system to accommodate the larger mass and weight of 16mm reels
Film cleaning & lubrication is included with all transfers to AVI Files. Recovery, restoration & preservation is required if the film is extremely dirty, warped or shrunk. CLEANING, LUBRICATION, RESTORATION, PRESERVATION
All film is completely prepared before transfer; film is mounted correctly on the reels, we provide *minor repairs, the film is cleaned & lubricated. *Minor repairs: Broken or missing splices, minor sprocket damage, films mounted backwards re-mounted will be repaired or corrected. Films that have major damage or majority of films that are mounted backwards, major sprocket damage, broken or missing splices; additional charges may apply.
CINAVISION Regular 8mm & Super 8mm SILENT home movie film direct to AVI files at 15, 18 frames per second only
(PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE MEDIA. See "OPTIONS" below)
Length Price per reel original film speed @ 15 to 18 fps 50' $15.00 2:30 to 4 minutes (3" reel) 100' $28.00 5 to 8 minutes (4" reel) 200' $58.00 10 to 17 minutes (5" reel) 300' $87.00 18 to 20 minutes (6" reel) 400' $116.00 20 to 34 minutes (7" reel) *600' $174.00 * Super 8 only (8" reel) Please contact us for discounts on quantity
Minimum charge, $100.00 + media
E-mail or phone us for a complete quote.
Super 8mm SOUND home movie film to AVI files & DV
This is for super8mm sound film only
HDDTT™ High-Resolution, Direct Digital Transfer Technology™ Direct imaging from film to sensor using a 2/3", 3 CCD system. Transfer of 8mm sound film requires this process to be able to access the sound stripe on the film and to match the film to video.
This system is made exclusively for super 8 sound motion picture film. HDDTT is the same as our CinaVision transfer except is has a sprocket driven system for frame accurate sound of either magnetic or optical sound film.
Transfer from Super8mm sound home movie film to MINI-DV first then we create AVI files and store them on DVD disk, external hard drive or USB Flash Drive Sticks.
(PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE MEDIA. See "OPTIONS" below)
Length Per reel S8mm sound film shot @ 18 or 24 FPS (frames per second) 50' $15.00 2:30 to 4 minutes (3" reel) 100' $30.00 5 to 8 minutes (4" reel) 200' $60.00 10 to 17 minutes (5" reel) 300' $90.00 18 to 20 minutes (6" reel) 400' $120.00 20 to 34 minutes (7" reel) *600' $180.00 * Super 8 only (8" reel) PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE DV TAPE.
Please contact us for discounts on quantity
Minimum charge, $100.00 + media
E-mail or phone us for a complete quote.
16mm silent or sound movie film to AVI & DV
CINAVISION TRANSFER for 16mm sound movie film to AVI (Sound or Silent film originally shot at 24 FPS - frames per second or Silent film originally shot at 18FPS Film is transferred to Mini-DV or DVCam first then we create AVI files from the DV tapes. There is no loss in quality by performing these steps.
Transfer of 16mm (sound). Direct imaging from film to sensor using a 2/3", 3 CCD system. Straight transfer from sound or silent home movie film DIRECT to Mini-DV or DVCam then we create the AVI files. If you wish to have your film transferred to DVD-R Mpeg2 additional costs apply.
Direct imaging from film to sensor using a 2/3", 3 CCD system. CINAVISION transfers to 16mm incorporates a precision sprocket transport system to accommodate the larger mass and weight of 16mm reels. The end result is a rock steady transfer that is frame accurate. Sound film must be originally shot at 24 fps and be optical or magnetic sound stripe on the film.
We can fit approximately 4000 feet of 16mm film at 24 FPS on a two hour DVCAM tape and 2000' on a one hour Mini-DV tape. We transfer to the maximum length of the DV, if you want separate DV tapes for each film, minimum charges apply. For tape prices see "Options below"
Length Reels Price 16mm film shot @ 24FPS 50' $15.00 1.23 minutes 100' $30.00 2.46 minutes 200' $60.00 5.33 minutes 400' $120.00 11.06 minutes 600' $180.00 16:40 minutes 1000' $300.00 27.46 minutes 1200' $360.00 33.20 minutes PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE DV TAPE.
Please contact us for larger reel sizes & discounts on quantity
Length original film speed @ 24 fps 50' 1:23 minutes = 3" reel 100' 2:46 minutes = 4" reel 200' 5:33 minutes = 5" reel 400' 11:07 minutes = 7" reel 600' 16:40 minutes = 8" reel 1000' 27:47 minutes = 11" reel 1200' 33:20 minutes = 12" reel 1600' 44:26 minutes = 13" reel 2000' 55.33 minutes = 14-7/8" reel Minimum charge $100.00 + tape
E-mail or phone us for a complete quote.
16mm (silent) @15FPS (Frames per second)
Straight transfer from silent home movie film DIRECT to Mini-DV or DVCam. Direct imaging from film to sensor using a 2/3", 3 CCD system. Transfers to 16mm incorporates a precision sprocket transport system to accommodate the larger mass and weight of 16mm reels. The end result is a rock steady transfer that is frame accurate.
16mm film originally shot at 15 FPS (frames per second) takes much longer to transfer the films than the standard rate of 24FPS. The prices below reflect the additional cost of transferring the films at 15 FPS due to a lower speed & transfer rate. If you wish to have your film transferred to DVD additional costs apply.
We can fit approximately 2400 feet of 16mm film at 24 FPS on a two hour DVCAM tape and 1200' on a one hour Mini-DV tape. We transfer to the maximum length of the DV, if you want separate DV tapes for each film, minimum charges apply. (PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE DV TAPE) For tape prices see "Options below"
Length Reels Price 16mm film shot @ 15FPS 50' $15.00 1.23 minutes 100' $30.00 2.46 minutes 200' $60.00 5.33 minutes 400' $120.00 11.06 minutes 600' $180.00 16:40 minutes 1000' $300.00 27.46 minutes 1200' $360.00 33.20 minutes PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE DV TAPE.
Please contact us for larger reel sizes & discounts on quantity
Length original film speed @ 24 fps 50' 1:23 minutes = 3" reel 100' 2:46 minutes = 4" reel 200' 5:33 minutes = 5" reel 400' 11:07 minutes = 7" reel 600' 16:40 minutes = 8" reel 1000' 27:47 minutes = 11" reel 1200' 33:20 minutes = 12" reel 1600' 44:26 minutes = 13" reel 2000' 55.33 minutes = 14-7/8" reel Minimum charge $100.00 + tape
E-mail or phone us for a complete quote.
35mm silent or sound movie film to AVI & DV
Transfer of 35mm (sound). Direct imaging from film to sensor using a 2/3", 3 CCD system. Straight transfer from sound or silent home movie film DIRECT to Mini-DV or DVCam then we create the AVI files. If you wish to have your film transferred to DVD-R Mpeg2 additional costs apply.
Direct imaging from film to sensor using a 2/3", 3 CCD system. CINAVISION transfers to 35mm incorporates a precision sprocket transport system to accommodate the larger mass and weight of 35mm reels. The end result is a rock steady transfer that is frame accurate. Sound film must be originally shot at 24 fps and be optical or magnetic sound stripe on the film.
CONTACT US FOR PRICING AND FURTHER OPTIONS E-mail or phone
CLICK HERE FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING YOUR MOVIE FILM
OPTIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE ABOVE: E-mail or phone us pricing on options
FILM TRANSFERS IN 16:9 SD (Standard definition) format for wide screen TV viewing We can transfer your movie film in 16:9 wide screen format to fit you wide screen TV. Ask about this option for 8mm, Super8mm and 16mm film transfers to Mini-DV or AVI files. This option is available for DVD but it must be transferred to DV or AVI first, then we create your wide screen format DVD.
PORTABLE Hard Drive (plug & play) with USB EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES for files larger than 4.7 GB or approximate 20 minutes of film. For example, A 320 GB drive can hold 26 hours of AVI files. For film orders of more than 1000 feet we would transfer the films direct to an external portable (plug & play) hard drive. (Contact us for current prices on portable hard drives). Special Request: You can also supply us with your portable external "plug & play" hard drive. We can upload the files directly to an external hard drive. The capacity of the hard drive determines the amount of film we can place on the hard drive. If you send us your hard drive it MUST BE a "plug & play" with USB or firewire connection and the hard drive must not require any software installation it must be compatible for PC & MAC. You need to be running Windows NT, 2000 or XP. For Mac users you will need to check if your system will run DV TYPE 1 AVI files. NOTE: Mac users may need to convert AVI files to QuickTime.mov files. More info at The X Lab or purchase software here: converter-for-mac
DVD-R STANDARD BROADCAST QUALITY ARCHIVAL MASTER 4.7GB DISK includes burn files to DVD, the DVD-R with full sleeve, disk, inkjet printing direct on the disk.We can fit approximately 20 minutes of AVI files on a 4.7GB DVD-R ($8.00 each)
DVD-R GOLD 4.7GB DISK - 24 KARAT GOLD PROFESSIONAL ARCHIVAL MASTERING DVD: includes burn files to DVD, the DVD-R 4.7GB DISK with full plastic case. We can fit approximately 20 minutes of AVI files on a 4.7GB DVD-R ($15.00 each)
CREATE A DV TAPE MASTER OR DVD-R MPEG-2 FROM AVI FILES: Convert AVI files to DV tape. If you want a DVD-R Mpeg-2 for playback we convert the AVI files to Mini-DV tape FIRST, then create a DVD from your Mini-DV tape. $50.00 per hour + media (tape) cost.
USB FLASH DRIVE STICKS, 8GB, 16GB & 32GB USB sticks are available. These USB Flash Drive Sticks simply plug into the USB port on your computer for easy transfer of the AVI files to your computer for viewing & or editing. The Fastest and Easiest way to share files such as video AVI files, is with our USB 2.0 Flash Drives. If you need to transport files or programs from one computer to another or back them up just in case; USB 2.0 Flash drives are the fastest and the most convenient way to do it. Any computer with a USB port can use a USB drive for instant file transfers.
4GB can hold 20 minutes of AVI files (Call or e-mail for current pricing)
8GB can hold 40 minutes of AVI files (Call or e-mail for current pricing)
16GB can hold 80 minutes of AVI files (Call or e-mail for current pricing)
32GB can hold 160 minutes of AVI files (Currently not in-stock)
USB FLASH DRIVE - System requirements: Fast data transfer, compatible with USA1.1 - Pentium PC or Macintosh computer with USB support, Windows, 2000, ME, XP Mac OS9.1x+,OS Xv10.12+USB 2.0 port required for high-speed transfer.
MIXING FILM FORMATS: R-8MM, S-8MM & 16MM: If you have a mixture of different film formats (a combination of R-8mm, Super8 or Super8 with sound or 16mm) we request that you do not mix the formats. SEE "SUBMITTING FILMS TO THE LAB" BELOW
DVD COPIES: Prices depend on quantity.
DVD COPIES FOR KEEPING ON FILE AT TMTV's VIDEO LAB LIBRARY: When we transfer your films to AVI format they are kept on file until you receive your originals or for a maximum of 10days. Please review your files as-soon-as you receive them to make sure every thing is working properly. If you would like us to keep them on file for a longer period please let us know. OPTION: We can also make duplicates of your AVI Files for us to make future copies for you. We can also make duplicates of any of your original formats for safekeeping. Price depends on storage capacity and length of time you want us to keep them. NOTE: (If you supply an external hard drive, we transfer direct to your hard drive and NO files are kept on file at our lab). If you want us to make copies of your AVI files for safe keeping until you receive your order additional charges may apply.
SUPER 8MM FILM SHOT AT 24FPS (Frames per second): Additional charges apply.
16:9 FORMAT CINEMA TRANSFER OR HIGH DEFINITION FILE TRANSFER FOR FILM SHOT AT 24 FPS: Additional charges apply.
FILE AND MEDIA STORAGE SIZES
Each minute of video saved to AVI files consumes 180 to 200MB or for every 5 minutes of film transferred the file size is 1.1GB or 10 minutes of film transferred, the file size will be approximately 2.2GB
DUPLICATIONS OF YOUR HOME MOVIE FILM:
If you require further duplications of your home movie film, we recommend having them transferred DIRECT to DVD or DV (Digital Video Tape) rather then transferring to VHS for better quality. DV & DVD gives you twice the quality of VHS and lasts at least 5 to 10 times longer. There is NO generation loss when transferring from DVD to DVD or DV to DVD. If you require VHS copies for distribution we can make those directly from your DVD or DV Master. Transferring to VHS is not recommended as a choice of preserving your home movies.
We convert your film to a digital format and preserve them in that format, (DV or DVD) for the primary reason that the images can then be transferred over and over without loss of quality. This is not true with analog formats, such as VHS or Betacam, where loss occurs with each subsequent transfer. This is called "generational loss". For example, if a VHS tape is copied to a second VHS tape, the quality of the second tape will be reduced. If the second tape is then transferred to a third tape, the quality of the third tape is reduced even further. In other words, each generation of the tape is reduced in quality.
This is not true of digital media, however. DV tape can be copied over and over, from one generation to the next, without a loss of quality when using firewire connection. Why? Because the digital format contains the computer code which can re-create the images, and which is preserved with each transfer, whereas the VHS (analog) tape contains electronic impulses, which diminish in their integrity with each transfer.
COMPLETE CLEANING, LUBRICATION, RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF HOME MOVIE FILM IS OPTIONAL WITH TRANSFERS TO AVI FILES:
Our basic cleaning is included in the price of film transfers to AVI files.
RECEIVING QUOTES
RECEIVING A QUOTE FOR YOUR FILM TRANSFERS: Please specify the type of film, film reel sizes in FEET and the number of films you have and that you want it transferred to: AVI Files.
Super 8mm & Regular 8mm film reel sizes are as follows:
Length original film speed @ 15 to 18 fps 50' 2:30 to 4 minutes = 3" reel 100' 5 to 8 minutes = 4" reel 200' 10 to 17 minutes = 5" reel 300' 18 to 20 minutes = 6" reel 400' 20 to 34 minutes = 7" reel *600' * Super 8 only = 8" reel 16mm film reel sizes are as follows:
Length original film speed @ 24 fps 50' 1:23 minutes = 3" reel 100' 2:46 minutes = 4" reel 200' 5:33 minutes = 5" reel 400' 11:07 minutes = 7" reel 600' 16:40 minutes = 8" reel 1000' 27:47 minutes = 11" reel 1200' 33:20 minutes = 12" reel 1600' 44:26 minutes = 13" reel 2000' 55.33 minutes = 14-7/8" reel
Before requesting a quote for your film please prepare a physical description of your film as best you can. You may also send the film to our lab for a no obligation inspection and quote.
What is the format of your film, Super 8mm, Regular 8mm or 16mm?
What is the film title or collection name?
What is the approximate date?
Approximately how long is each reel, measured in feet?
Is the film colour or black and white?
Do you have positive, a negative, original or A and B Rolls?
Are the films on reels or cores?
Does the film have a sound track? What kind is it?
What decay and damage does the film exhibit: colour fading, shrinkage, warping and curling, image deterioration, tears, broken splices, damaged perforations, vinegar syndrome? (See "Film Condition" below for more information).
What masters and copies are required and what format you need?
Will you want to add titles, credits, menus or other introductory material to the masters and copies?
FILM CONDITION: Most Super 8mm film is found to be in good condition, some regular 8mm film & 16mm film can be in poorer condition depending on its age and stored condition. If your film is in poor condition, has a white powder or smells like vinegar, then your film will need to be cleaned, lubricated, restored & preserved. If your film is broken or the splices have come unglued or separated then splicing/editing will have to be performed. DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD TAPE TO REPAIR OR SPLICE YOUR FILMS, use only the recommended film splicing tape or glue. If your films are mounted backwards on their original film reels then they will have to be remounted. More information on Movie film cleaning, lubrication, restoration, preservation
SUBMITTING ORDERS TO THE LAB:
If you choose to send films to our lab for transfer please e-mail or phone us before sending so we can make sure you are fully informed about the process and the options available.
When submitting film to the lab please number them CLEARLY in order of sequence, Example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. (do not use POST-IT Notes, they fall off).
MIXING FILM FORMATS: R-8MM, S-8MM, 16MM with or without sound: If you have a mixture of different film formats (a combination of R-8mm, Super8, Super8 with sound or 16mm) we request that you do not mix the formats. Our system requires a complete changeover for each format, and therefore having to switch between formats for every reel adds significantly to the transfer time and could result in an additional service charge. To avoid this simply ensure that the order of your transfer places all reels of a certain format together (R-8mm & Super8, Super8 with sound 16mm or 16mm with sound respectively) R-8mm is the older format and would usually be transferred first then we would transfer Super 8.
Let us know when and how you shipped them so we can keep track of the shipment for you.
Once the films arrive we will e-mail or phone and issue you an order number and we will perform a complete inspection on your films and schedule in the processing date. Please fill out the order form and send it with your order
We will compete with any written quotation offering the same level of service & give you further discounts. Find "ANY COMPANY in North America" that offers lower prices and the same quality of service on film transfers to AVI files and we will beat their price. Please supply a quote or quotes from any other film transfer facility. If they truly offer equal quality of service at a lower regular listed price then we do, we will beat their price. Guaranteed!
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Where pricing is not indicated, please contact TMTV
* Prices are in Canadian dollars. Retailer prices may vary. Prices are subject to change without notice, but will be confirmed upon acceptance of the order by TMTV.
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