Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use you?
Our transfer system is top-of-the-line and combined with years of experience in the industry, we produce the best transfers around – guaranteed! Here are a few benefits of our system:
- Light source is a cool LED which prevents heat damage to the film and also provides a very even source of light for the entire film frame.
- Each frame of your film is captured individually in true High Definition. Afterward, the film is automatically stitched together to remove that sliding motion often associated with film playback.
- An enlarged gate means that we capture even more than the entire frame – we miss nothing!
We are the first in Canada to bring you this full High Definition film transfer system. If you are going to transfer your priceless film, why wouldn’t you transfer your 8mm film or your 16mm film using the best system available? Contact us now for a free consultation.
I want to edit the films myself?
We offer a basic film transfer service for do-it-yourself people, and film students alike. We perform the exact same High Definition transfer, and simply deliver your films as ‘AVI’ files on a hard-drive.
I have a whole bunch of slides, can you digitize these also?
We are also equipped with a high-resolution slide-scanner, among many other media transfer decks such as VHS, Beta, and more! We are experienced in many transfer formats, so you can easily add any other media types, such as slides, onto your order! Keep in mind, we are a full-service video production company!
What does the final DVD or Blu-ray menu look like?
Here is a sample page of the DVD menu:
How many films fit on a disc?
A typical DVD holds up to 90 minutes of playback, and each reel of film (50ft of 8mm or 100ft of 16mm) is approximately just over 3 minutes. Films vary in length, but we have found that typically around 15-25 films fit on each DVD disc. It’s very common to have several DVD discs in a set.
What do I need to watch my films in High Definition?
Digitized High Definition films are mastered onto Blu-ray discs. These discs are the same size, shape, and feel as DVD discs, but are different on laser level. In order to watch your films back in High Definition, you will require a Blu-ray player. These players are backwards compatible and can play Blu-ray as well as DVD discs.
Do I really need my films transferred in High Definition?
Maybe you currently don’t have a Blu-ray player. When you replace your DVD player, you will more than likely replace it with a Blu-ray player, especially as these players replace standard DVD players on the store shelves. Remember the transition from VHS to DVD? We can always produce your transfer in Standard Definition on a regular DVD, and in High Definition on a Blu-ray. We also archive the source file for every film transfer so you can always come back and request it at a later date.
What is your High Definition format in geek-speak?
We capture your film in true High Definition using a Blackmagic Intensity Pro capture card in a PC, which captures in a 4:2:2 color space! This produces an AVI file at a resolution of 1920×1080 with 8-bit color, at 29.970 fps. If your film has sound, it is captured at 48,000 Hz, 16 bit, stereo, uncompressed. If you want to know more, our technicians always love to chat up some geek-speak! You can also download some short samples of these clips if you would like.
