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How Does a 8mm Film Projector Work?

Film projection is a delicate process in which the scanner takes the film mounted on its supply reel and passes it through the film gate by using its sprockets. The gate is an opening in the machine where light shines through onto the film. Sprockets are small holes on one side of the film strip to guide the film through the gate. As each still frame passes the gate, the light shines the frames at high speed (24 frames per second), it then projects it onto the screen through a series of lenses and the user can adjust the focus. When this happens, […]

Super 8 film to DVD transfer service sample

Here is another sample of a super 8mm film to DVD transfer that we do here. The machine we use is a advance sprocket less device. It has an LED light in which it won’t burn the film unlike a traditional projector. The speed is adjusted so that there is no flickering when the footage is being captured. We don’t go through any complicated box & mirror set-ups, so your footage is as clear as can be. The camera is locked down and about 4 inches away from the film giving superior transfer results at all times.

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The difference between 8mm and Super 8 film

8mm film arose during the depression when a cheaper film was needed to create home movies. The new 8mm film was the same as the original 16mm film, but with more perforations along each side. Only half the strip was used at one time, and when one half was complete the strip would be flipped over so the other half could be used. When filming was completed the film was cut in half, so filmmakers could get more film for the same price. Super 8 film, or Super 8mm film, came out in the 1960s and became an attractive […]

How to Transfer Film to DVD

Transferring film to DVD yourself is possible, although it is time consuming and requires additional equipment you may not have, such as a film projector. In actuality, the majority of fly-by-night companies or individuals who sell film to DVD transfer services do it this way too. Do-It-Yourself Film to DVD Transfer You will need: A piece of paper (preferably matte photo paper) A film projector (preferably a variable speed projector, but these can cost several hundred to a thousand dollars)Camcorder Tripod Scotch tape Tape the piece of matte photo paper to the wall. Aim your projector and digital video camera […]