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The above images may seem an odd assortment but they symbolise the transfer of cine film to DVD... The 16 mm film I found was produced in 1933 and depicted the the last sailing Barques in use transporting grain from Australia to UK.. This is a subject I find of interest but I realise its not top of the charts for everyone The film was in good condition for its age (Silent, twin perforations ).
The transfer was done with a fairly powerful computer, you need a capture card and some editing software and a processor able to deal with instant capture ( 2.4 mtz + 3 GB of ram) today’s laptops
will do this. Although a PC/ Mac is better I feel. If you have never used a Cine projector beware,
The two main 8 mm formats are SUPER 8 & Standard 8. I go into details on the next page.
You will need something to record the film image, a small screen to project on to and a recorder.
Video camcorders in the main are not designed to record from a screen at short distance ( 1 metre).
Contrast in the projected film is often too great and highlight parts of the image will “burnout”.
Telecine equipment is designed for the purpose but is very expensive I use a Digital CCD imager,
its not ideal but is is designed to copy close focused images and will do a better job than a consumer video camera. There were Cine projectors produced with a Video chip in the Gate ( Film frame.)
but very rare to find . 8 mm Cine film, if originally shot well, will produce an image on disc as good as VHS video. 16 mm can transfer very well but it depends on the film stock and its condition.
If you feel you would prefer to have the film transferred for you, contact myself ,or go to a Transfer house, ask to see samples if you have a large quantity. Establish whether you have Super or / and Standard 8 film, (see next page) . UK residents in the Central Midlands try >>> TRANSFER HOUSE
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