REGULAR 8MM, SUPER 8MM & 16MM HOME MOVIE FILM TRANSFERRED IN HIGH DEFINITION (HD)
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THIS INFORMATION IS NOT FOR FRAME-BY-FRAME FILM SCANNING IN HD. FOR FRAME-BY-FRAME IN HD GO HERE:
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HIGH DEFINITION quality transfer of R8mm, Super 8mm & 16mm film (Sound or silent film). Film is transferred in High Definition for viewing on all HD (High Definition Televisions & Monitors). HDDTT transfer of silent, Super 8mm & 16mm film to HD Mini-DV & AVCHD
What to consider when wanting your movies transferred to 16:9 HD format. Super8, R8 and 16mm are all 4:2 format (square), HD is 16:9 or (rectangular), which means we have to compensate to make the film fit from 4:3 SD to "Full frame" 16:9 HD.
4:2 SD ORIGINAL FORMAT OF 8MM & 16MM FILM.
FULL FRAME 16:9 HD FORMAT TRANSFER (FAT HD OR INVERSE ANAMORPHIC) : Results in having to "crop" a portion of the films picture. It would remove approximate 1/4 of the film frame. This works if the majority of the original film shot is positioned in the middle. Otherwise it will cut off portions of the image in the frame. We try to compensate by by cutting off the bottom portion of the film rather than the top to make sure no "heads" or images that are in the top portion would be cut-off. Of course, what ever is in the bottom portion would be cut off, but the image on your HD TV, HD monitor or HD computer screen would be "FULL SCREEN" 16:9 HD.
Some companies place black bars on either the sides and or top and bottom of the film. This means the films image ends up being smaller than the full 16:9 format of your HD TV. If you want it full frame (FAT HD or "inverse anamorphic") it will have to be distorted or cropped to fit the full size of your HD TV. In order to have a non distorted 16:9 image, the film frame does not "fill" the entire HD TV screen, it will have black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.
THE TRUTH: HD IMAGE TO FIT YOUR HD TV FULL FRAME; Your film either needs to be cropped, squished and or distorted to fit the full 16:9 HD format or "FAT HD". It is best to keep your film in the correct aspect when having your film transferred to HD. The quality is better than SD format and you will see more scratches, dust and out-of-focus parts of your home movies and this is why home movie film may not benefit from going to High Definition.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN CONSIDERING TRANSFERS OF HOME MOVIE FILM TO HIGH DEFINITION FORMAT
You would need the equipment & software to play, view, copy or edit your films in High Definition. AVCHD files and HD Mini-DV only play on compatible equipment and there are many variables to consider which makes HD a non standard format in the industry for home movies. We performed several tests on SD & HD film transfers. Our result is that the transfer of 8mm and 16mm B&W or colour film with an optimal transfer method does not benefit when transferring to HD. SD Telecine, Cinavision (frame by frame) & HDDTT (high resolution direct digital transfer technology) gives optimal results when transferring 8mm & 16mm home movie film. The only reason that might justify an HD transfer for these types of film would be for use in and HD production to retain the HD format, and when transferring to HD the film should be totally restored. No other type of application would provide enough benefit to justify an HD transfer. CONCLUSION: The amount of effort and money that would need to be invested into optimizing the quality of these original formats to HD could be better spent on restoring your films and transfer to SD format. TMTV Video Lab Department 2008. A study was also performed by CBC Technology Review which presented the same results as our tests.
In our opinion and experience in transferring motion picture film since 1980, HD is not always the best option for your S8mm, R8mm or 16mm home movie film unless the original picture it is in very good to excellent condition. Although the HD transfer quality is excellent, it does depend on the current condition of S8mm, R8mm or 16mm movie film. It also depends on the original equipment it was shot on, most transfers do not benefit by going to HD because the original film quality could be very poor to begin with and this does not necessarily make it look better, it would show even more of the imperfections such as, scratches, dust, out-of-focus or warped parts of the film. If the film is in poor physical condition, complete restoration of your home movie film can remove most of the small scratches and dust. If the film is warped or shrunk it would need our recovery service and transfer and this option is NOT available in HD. Click here for Movie film restoration & recovery information:
What’s better to transfer home movies to HD or SD? The first home movie transfers available to consumers were to Betamax and VHS. With the advent of DVD and its quality advantage over VHS, many people chose to re-transfer their home movies to DVD. Now, with the availability of HD video, is it worth considering re-transferring your home movies once again and is there more to consider than just resolution? The resolution of HD video exceeds the resolution of super 8 and regular 8 film and it is unlikely that any future technology will significantly surpass the quality of HD transfers. HD transfer not appropriate in all cases However, HD transfer may not be appropriate in all cases. For example, film shot on a poor quality camera or by an unskilled operator may to some, look better as SD than HD once transferred. This because the grain or other flaws are somewhat softened in an SD transfer but will be made more obvious in HD. If within your budget, opting for the HD transfer will allow you the option in the future of down converting it to SD if the look is preferable. On the other hand the SD transfer is clear and sharp and the difference between the two could only be described as very significant if the original 8mm film footage is of stellar quality. There are other considerations as important as the SD vs HD question. Capturing film to file formats The video capture device that is used on modern transfer equipment does a much better job than those available even only 10 years ago. These capture a more pleasant and clearer transfer without the glaring highlights and no detail shadows of the past. Also, the video files on a home player compatible DVD are no match to the usefulness and quality of the digital master files such as AVI, Quicktime and others that are now provided along with the convenience of a DVD, portable hard drive or USB drive. 16mm film is twice the size of 8mm film and transfers very well to HD but there is still the issue with the HD vrs SD (standard) film formats.
R8mm or Super 8mm SILENT home movie film to High Definition
CinaVision motion picture transfer for HD (HIGH DEFINITION) transfer of home movie R8mm or Super 8 (silent film only) to HD Mini-DV, USB Flash Drives or external portable hard drive. 18fps or 24fps and transferred to 29.97 fps in 1080I HD with frame rate conversion. Electronic shuttering, instead of a physical shutter, gives absolutely zero flicker in the video. Image off the sharper. emulsion side of the film allows crystal clear imaging. Super bright LED light source which prevents burns or heat on the film. Sprocketless drive protects customer's film from potential damage typically found on sprocket driven projectors and transfer devices. Super 8mm sound or silent Film originally shot at 24 (Frames per second) can be performed Frame by Frame without frame rate conversion at 24P and transferred to mini-dv only (you must have a HD mini-dv player that will play 24P HD 16:9 format).
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16mm home movie film to High Definition
CinaVision™ motion picture transfer for HD (HIGH DEFINITION) transfer of 16mm home movie silent or sound film to HD Mini-DV, USB Flash Drives or external portable hard drive. For 16mm home movie originally shot at 15FPS, 18fps or 24fps and transferred to 29.97 fps in 1080I HD with frame rate conversion. Electronic shuttering, instead of a physical shutter, gives absolutely zero flicker in the video. Image off the sharper emulsion side of the film allows crystal clear imaging. Super bright LED light source which prevents burns or heat on the film. Film originally shot at 24 (Frames per second) can be performed Frame by Frame without frame rate conversion at 24P and transferred to mini-dv or 1920x1080 24P HDcam (you must have an HD mini-dv player OR HDCAM that will play 24P HD 16:9 format).
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HIGH DEFINITION MPEG-4 *AVC (for *Advanced Video Coding) MPEG-4/H.264 AVCHD codec and can be stored on a DVD-R, external portable hard drive or USB Flash Sticks. AVCHD are "files". Files are burned at 24 mbps for use with all compatible Blu-ray Disc players, computer & gaming drives. AVCHD is an advanced, industry-standard high definition recording format jointly established by Panasonic and Sony, and supported by over 30 manufacturers. Your computer, DVD player or gaming drive must support AVCHD files. Transfer of home movie film to High Definition Mini-DV (tape) is also available.
EDITING & VIEWING SOFTWARE FOR HD VIDEO TRANSFERS IN AVCHD FILE FORMAT
Nero 8 Ultra Edition Enhanced and Nero 8 Ultra Edition are a software suites which contains the AVCHD editor, found in Nero Vision. Also included in this suite is Nero Showtime, which plays AVCHD files natively. Edited video can also be burned to DVD discs, external portable hard drive or USB flash stick in AVCHD format. Pinnacle Systems Studio Plus 11 or Ultimate Version 11 Total HD workflow including AVCHD with either Studio Plus 11 or Ultimate Version 11 OPTIONS TO THE ABOVE:
CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE Transfer to professional grade Blu-ray 25GB disc Master, hard plastic case with full clear sleeve.The files are burned at 24 mbps at 1920 x 1080 in FULL HIGH DEFINITION. Your editing or viewing software must be able to read or view MPEG-4/H.264 AVCHD M2TS Files. BLU-RAY DISC TECHNOLOGY HAS BROAD INDUSTRY SUPPORT Seven of the eight major movie studios and leading consumer electronics and IT hardware manufacturers will lead to a broad selection of Blu-ray Disc products. Here at TMTV Video Laboratories Department (DigitalVideoLab.ca) we have now upgraded our transfer equipment and software to offer this service to new and former customers who want the latest technology in viewing their home movies. For use on compatible Blu-ray Disc players, computer and gaming drives that support AVCHD files. These can be viewed on HD (High Definition) Televisions & Monitors only.
TRANSFER OF HIGH DEFINITION FILES TO DVD-R 4.7GB Disc Transfer your movies to AVCHD M2TS files. These can be burned to normal DVD-R discs, then transferred to your computer for editing. The files are burned at 24 mbps at 1920 x 1080 in FULL HIGH DEFINITION. Your editing or viewing software must be able to read, view or support MPEG-4/H.264 AVCHD M2TS Files. Because MPEG-4 is a compressed format we can place approximately 36 minutes of film burned at 24 mbps in FULL HIGH DEFINITION at a size of 1920 x 1080 on a normal DVD-R 4.7GB disc.
DVD-R GOLD 4.7GB DISK - 24 KARAT GOLD PROFESSIONAL ARCHIVAL MASTERING DVD: DVD-R 4.7GB DISK with full plastic case. We can place approximately 36 minutes of film burned at 24 mbps in FULL HIGH DEFINITION at a size of 1920 x 1080 on a normal DVD-R 4.7GB disc. Your editing or viewing software must be able to read, view or support MPEG-4/H.264 AVCHD M2TS Files.
MINI-DV TAPE ADVANCED MASTER HIGH DEFINITION: Add $15.95 per 60 minutes of film. For transfer of movie film to HD Mini-DV - Includes; Transfer direct to Mini-DV, Advanced Master Quality HD 63 minute tape, hard case & labels. HD MINI-DV can hold 1 hour of 8mm movie film which is approx. 1000 feet of Super 8 or 800 feet of Regular 8mm movie film or 1 hour of 16mm movie film which is approx. 2000 feet. If the film is transferred WITH-OUT frame rate conversion your HD Mini-DV player must support 24P. If the film is transferred WITH frame rate conversion your equipment must support 60i.
Special Request: 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 MPEG-4/H.264 AVCHD M2TS files to your computer for viewing & or editing. The Fastest and Easiest way to share files such as video MPEG-4/H.264 AVCHD M2TS 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.
(Call or e-mail for current prices on USB Flash Drives)
4GB can hold 72 minutes of AVCHD files ($22.81 Each)
8GB can hold 144 minutes of AVCHD files ($41.25 Each)
16GB can hold 288 minutes of AVCHD files ($97.50 Each)
32GB can hold 576 minutes of AVCHD (Currently not in stock)
External Hard Drives for files larger than 4.7 GB: You can also supply us with a portable external hard drive (USB 2.0) and we can upload the MPEG-4/H.264 AVCHD M2TS files directly to the external hard drive. We can also supply you with an external portable hard drive for you to use. A deposit is required and additional charges would apply. You need to be running Windows NT, 2000 or XP. For Mac users you will need to check if your system will run MPEG-4/H.264 AVCHD M2TS Files.
BLU-RAY DISC DUPLICATE MASTERS FROM YOUR MOVIE FILM: These are burned direct from the AVCHD FILES direct to the Blu-ray Disc and include; professional grade Blu-ray Disc, hard plastic case with full clear sleeve & menu/title.
DVD COPIES: From your Blue-Ray Disc Master; Prices depend on length and quantity or down conversions from full HD 1080 to SDTV format.
INK JET LABEL PRINTING FOR DVD COPIES or CUSTOM PRINTING ON THE DVD MASTER: Ink Jet printing direct to the DVD is currently not available on Blu-ray disc. We can provide an insert to your Blu-Ray case.
SOUND FILM: Sound film transfer to AVCHD format is NOT AVAILABLE. It is available for super 8mm or 16mm film shot at 24FPS only and that is transferred to 24p Mini-DV tape.
TRANSFERRING FILM TO AVI FILE FORMAT: See "Movie Film to AVI File Formats"
TRANSFERRING FILM TO MINI-DV OR DVCAM: See "Movie Film to Mini-DV & DVCAM
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 High Definition or HD
Regular 8mm & Super 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 quote.
What is the format of your film, Regular 8mm, Super 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?
Does the film have a sound track?
What decay and damage does the film exhibit: colour fading, shinkage, 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: If you know the condition of the film that also helps to determine if additional cleaning or repairs are required. DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD TAPE TO REPAIR OR SPLICE YOUR FILMS, use only the recommended film splicing tape or glue. If you would like your film cleaned, restored, lubricated, edited & preserved additional charges will apply. Basic cleaning is included with the transfer. Click here for Movie film restoration & recovery information:
DUPLICATIONS OF YOUR HOME MOVIE FILM:
If you require further duplications of your home movie film, we recommend having them transferred DIRECT to DVD, BLUE-RAY, Mini DV or DVCAM. There is NO generation loss when transferring from DVD to DVD, Mini-DV or DVCAM. If you require VHS copies for distribution we can make those directly from your DVD, Mini-DV or DVCAM 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, (Mini-DV, DVCAM or DVD-R) 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. A Mini-DV, DVCAM or DVD can be copied over and over, from one generation to the next, without a loss of quality. 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.
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 would 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).
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 (if required) and send it with your order.
NOTE: There are NO refunds for transfers to HD formats if it is a compatibility issue. So if you choose to have your films transferred to any of the different HD formats make sure it will work with your system you want to view or edit with.
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