sflmediatransfer Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 The safest way to transfer 8mm film to DVD is to give it to a professional company. There is a company called SFL Media Transfer, they transfer 8mm film to DVD frame-by-frame and then put it all together. The result is completely flicker-free and it's done within 2 business days. Check them out! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgruber Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 <p>Hi Jay, thanks for this input. Luckily I had my Super 8s transferred to DigiBeta by Time-Life in 2001. There were hours of Super 8s. I sent a 17min VHS sample to a major film stock house and they said, "send the rest!" They were pleasantly surprised to see the product on DigiBeta. In fact they told me they had to break out a rarely-used machine they have.<br> Ok, so that's cut and dry. As long as I've got you on the line let me ask you this: What is the demand for Super 8s from the early 1970s in today's film markets? Check any stock house and they'll probably tell you "vintage film is highly in demand." Even though you point out it's only 18 fps. I thought it was 24 fps but I certainly go on your word.<br> The firm rummaged through all the film, with a committee, and wound up cutting 68 clips. One of the clips is less than 4 seconds long. That leaves me wondering, what is anyone going to do with a 3second clip? So I'm asking you, and anyone who can answer, what is the commercial use of Super 8s from the early 1970s? The telecines are superb, and I know you have to have good subject matter. Just as one example I have footage of the stage the Beatles played off August 28, 1964 and all the ancients, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Who, Momas & Popas, Peter Paul & Mary, Lil' Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, the Doors and a whole lot more played off this exact same stage. It's not them actually playing, it's just the crew setting up the exact same stage for that night's Chicago/Beach Boys concert.<br> I have captured many other unique corners of Americana on these films that no one else seems to have. Many others. What is the end game here? </p><div>[ATTACH=full]430564[/ATTACH]</div> bgruber New Albert are you still out there? I would like to communicate with you regarding the use of your films. Thank you. PS. Does anyone know how to reach Albert ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgruber Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Albert are you still out there? I would like to communicate with you regarding the use of your films. Thank you. PS. Does anyone know how to reach Albert ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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