Motion Picture Film Transfer
· 16mm, 8mm (Regular), Super 8 - Sound or Silent
· Professional transfers using industrial TeleCine equipment. All our transfers are performed
on direct CCD imaging machines scanned in "real time". We DO NOT use old projectors and then re-photograph
with a camcorder like many transfer facilities. Our telecines yield better than broadcast quality with exceptional
color reproduction.
· Shutterless
frame-by-frame film scanning direct to "higher than broadcast" quality digital
video (DV25) in either Microsoft AVI or Quicktime MOV format
· Multiple-Pin
precision frame registration for less stress on sprocket holes
· No
flicker or brightness banding
· Full
frame illumination using state-of-the-art LED lighting diffused to reduce the visual
effects of scratches-all without excessive heat or film burn
· Even
illumination all the way to the corners - no center hot spot
· Crisp focus via direct imaging for either emulsion in or out windings
· Rich
accurate color reproduction matching what the film looks like
· 16mm,
8mm, Super 8 - Optical, Magnetic sound or silent films
· Correct speed for silent films (filmed at 16 or 18 fps)
· Correct
speed for sound films (filmed at 24 fps)
· Frame accurate footage counting
Film Evaluation & Repair
· Thorough film inspection by hand
· Precision splice repairs
·
Can be re-spooled onto new clean reels, optional
· Worn out leaders
replaced, optional
Cleaning & Conditioning
· Standard – Micro Fiber – for removing light dust and debris
· Enhanced – Evaporative –
for deeper cleaning of oil based blemishes like fingerprints
· Advanced WetFrame™ – for film that has crystallized – reduces scratches – deep cleans, lubricates and
conditions the film base
Optical - Magnetic Sound Services
·
Monophonic variable density or variable area scanning – single or
dual track
· Volume correction to digital standards
· Noise
/ Hiss reduction is available upon request
· Bass
and treble enhancements are available, optional
·
Conversion to 2-channel Dolby Digital®
Archival Services
·
Re-spooling onto film cores – better for long term storage
· Air
vented cans – to reduce the effects of VS (Vinegar Syndrome)
· Molecular Sieves – for footage that has developed Vinegar
Syndrome – to slow it down
Digital Services
·
DVD-ROM backup discs – digital video files for backup (AVI or MOV
format)
· DVD
playable discs for regular viewing / checkout - MPEG-2 industry standard DVD-VIDEO with Dolby Digital®
2-channel audio playable on most DVD players
· Menus with chapter divisions and navigation buttons
· Duplication of DVDs available (non-copyrighted)
Packaging & Shipping
·
DVD labeling in full color
·
DVD cases with color insert labeling
·
All film shipped with tracking via FedEx or UPS
· Insurance available upon request
