Super 8 Film Transfer Services
FACT: Half of all Super 8 movies made before 1960 are gone!
Don’t let this happen to your old Super 8 films –
Let Us Transfer Your Super 8 Films to HD mp4 or DVD / Bluray
Audio Video Workshop now offers full Frame-by-Frame High Definition Film Scanning. Every frame of your Super 8 Home Movies is cleaned, repaired and Scanned in High Definition (1920x1080p). We can Enhance the color and exposure of your films or give it to you raw. Our film transfers are done in house with the New RetroScan Universal 2K Mach I Film Scanner. Every Super 8 frame of your film is individually scanned directly with an 2K camera using a CMOS sensor and 2 million pixels! The enlarged gate on the scanners give us access to 100% of the film frame. Using a super bright and cool LED light source, we are able to provide rich vibrant colors with zero hot spot and no chance of burning your film. We can transfer your Super 8 film to HD Digital mp4 (50mb/s) and put it on Flash Drive or Hard Drive. These files can be played anywhere (MAC, PC, Smart TV, etc..) They are the highest quality and are editable on just about any computer. We can also transfer your films to DVDs and Blurays.
Film Formats:
8mm (Regular 8) (most common), Super 8, 16mm
Disc Format:
DVD (most common), BluRay, 4K
Digital Media:
USB Stick (most common), SD Card, miniSD, microSD, USB-C Stick
(Legacy cards available but must be provided: PC Card, Compact Flash, Memory Stick, xD Card)
Digital File (Video):
MP4 (most common), AVCHD, MOV, Wmv, AVI, Flash Video, GIF
Digital File (Still Image)
JPEG (most common), TIFF, PDF, EPS, SVG, PSD, AI
Our Film Transfer Process
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1. Organize, Clean, Repair
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2. HD Frame-By-Frame Scan
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3. Adjust Frame Rate
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4. Edit / Enhance
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5. High Definition Export
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6. Output
8mm film
Super 8 film
16mm film
Standard HD Film Transfer
Starting at $19per reel
Film Cleaned & Repaired
Frame-by-Frame HD Film Scanning
HD 1920 x 1080p 16×9 Wide Screen
Bright LED Light Source
Output – HD mp4 File, Bluray or DVD
Enhanced HD Film Transfer
Starting at $24per reel
Film Cleaned & Repaired
Frame-by-Frame HD Film Scanning
HD 1920 x 1080p 16×9 Wide Screen
Bright LED Light Source
Output – HD mp4 File, Bluray or DVD
Color Correction (Scene by Scene)
Brightness Improvement Scene by Scene
Already placed your order? Click here to learn how to prep your media for transfer at BluFox Photo & Video (if possible)
Step 1 – Super 8 Film Transfer Pricing
Standard (per reel) |
Enhanced (per reel) |
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3” |
$19 | $24 |
5” | $76 |
$96 |
6” |
$114 | $144 |
7” | $152 |
$192 |
Larger Reels are charged at .38 (standard) or .48 (enhanced) per foot |
Step 2 – Output Options (what you get)
DVD master |
$39 (up to 2hrs) | |
additional DVD copies |
$10 each |
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HD |
HD File mp4 (PC or MAC) | $75 (up to 2hrs) |
HD Bluray master |
$75 (up to 2hrs) |
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additional Bluray copies |
$25 each |
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sound |
.25 per foot | |
titles |
$7 each |
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Min. fee |
$49 |
*Note: There is one output fee per order up to two hours. Therefore, if your total transfer is under two hours, you will be charged only one output fee. If your total transfer exceeds two hours, there will be an additional output fee per every extra two hours. Two hours of film is equal to about 1600 ft.
See FAQ below for more pricing information.
Super 8 Reel Lengths and Times
Reel Diameter |
Length (By foot) |
Length (By time) |
3” |
50 feet | 2-3 minutes |
5” | 200 feet |
12-14 minutes |
6” |
300 feet | 19-22 minutes |
7” | 400 feet |
26-29 minutes |
9″ | 600 feet |
42-48 minutes |
10” | 800 feet |
56-62 minutes |
11” | 1000 feet |
75-80 minutes |
12” | 1300 feet |
100-105 minutes |
13” | 1600 feet |
125-130 minutes |
Already placed your order? Click here to learn how to prep your media for transfer at BluFox Photo & Video (if possible)
How Do We Compare to Southtree / Legacy Box
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Film Transfer Resolution
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Film Cleaning
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Frame Rate
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Data Rate (compression)
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Films in Order
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Color Correction Avail.
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Brightness / Contrast Improvement Avail.
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Sound Film
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Film Transfer Method
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Output Options
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FREE Shipping
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Media Lost
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Average Yelp Review
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HD 1920x1080p
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YES
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Exact – 16, 18, or 24fps (same as original)
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50 mb/sec MAX
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YES - In order requested or by date
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YES - Scene by Scene
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YES - Scene by Scene
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YES
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HD RetroScan Universal With Upgraded 2K Lens (sprocketless / Frame by Frame)
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HD 1080p mp4 (50mb/s), Bluray, DVD, HD Tiffs
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YES (orders over $175)
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0
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5 Star
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640 x 480
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NO
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17 fps
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3 mb/s
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NO
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NO
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NO
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NO
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State of the Art???
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low res 480 mp4 (3 mb/s), DVD
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NO
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Hundreds
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1 - 2 Stars
Click Here To Read More About How We Compare to Southtree / Legacybox / Kodak Digitizing Box
Need Help Organizing your Super 8 Home Movies?
Let BluFox Photo & Video Create a Reference DVD so you can View and Organize your Family Films (Risk-Free) Today!
Many of our customers are overwhelmed by having their family’s Super 8 films transferred because they’re unsure what is on them and / or do not know the order of them. Customers always ask us about using, renting, or even buying a film viewer or projector to see their films before they have them transferred.
BluFox Photo & Video has an easier digital solution. We offer the unique option to view and organize your family’s precious memories with a Reference DVD where each Super 8 reel is a unique chapter on the disc. To learn more about this process Click Here.
Our process continued:
Frame by frame Super 8 film scanning means your film transfers are 100% flicker free, crystal clear and razor sharp from corner to corner. Our HD film transfer equipment uses a sprocket less drive to assure no super 8 film damage to your priceless memories. These are just some of the advantages of our Standard and Enhanced film transfer methods.
In addition to frame-by-frame super 8 film scanning, our Enhanced film transfer includes scene by scene color correction as well as brightness and contrast improvement. Since almost all super 8 film will shift in color over time, your film will benefit from the use of our sophisticated digital tools such as our digital vector scope. A film technician will analyze your film (which is now digital) and balance the colors scene by scene. For example, if you had an outdoor scene that ended where an indoor scene began, we would color correct them independently. Moreover, we can enhance the clarity of your super 8 film by adjusting the brightness and contrast to improve exposure problems where the film may be too dark or too bright; as a result, your films will look better than ever and be there for generations to come!
FREE Additional Benefits
- Free film repair / Free splicing
- Free film leader (if needed)
- Free cleaning and lubrication
Common Questions
Negative Scanning FAQ How should I prepare my negatives?
You can provide your negatives in their original envelopes, sheets / binders. Also, you can take your negatives out of their original sleeves and put them in ziploc bags for us. If you would like to have separate folders created based on the various envelopes or sheets, please provide the label info neatly printed out. We will create a unique folder per envelope in the order you specify. Continue Reading
How long does 500 negatives take?
Depending on our current workflow, 500 negatives usually takes approx 3-4 weeks (maybe longer depending on existing work in-shop and size of order) for us to scan, enhance, and output.
Can you scan certain frames within a 35mm strip?
No, we scan every frame within a strip. We cannot scan a portion or 1 frame out of a strip of 6. If a strip has 4 frames, we scan and charge for 4 scans.
Can I cut individual frames out of a 35mm strip and give them to you to scan?
No, we need a minimum of 3 35mm frames for our scanners to feed / work properly.
How do I use a USB Flash Drive to view my files?
We have a step by step guide here.
If you provide my drive, how many drives will I receive?
You will receive one single drive that all your media will fit on! We carry 16gb all the way through 2TB
FAQ:
How does the pricing work?
The pricing is broken down into two parts. First, you select your reel size (see HD Film Transfer Pricing Chart above). Your film is charged by reel size, per reel. Therefore, if you have two 3" reels, it would be $19 per reel - so $38 total. Second, you select your output option. There is one output fee per order up to two hours (2 hours of film = ~1600 feet). For example, if the total length of your transfer is 1 1/2 hours (less than two hours), you will be charged only one output fee. If the total length of your film transfer comes out to 3 1/2 hours, there will be two output fees (each export is only up to two hours). If you select the HD mp4 option, the output fee will be $75 per export. If you select the DVD Master option, the output fee will be $39 per export (see Output Options Chart above).
In conclusion, your total is the reel charge (per reel & size) + output charge (per export).
How many feet of 8mm and/or 16mm film can fit on a DVD?
Super 8 and Regular 8 film runs at approx. 16-18 fps. Thus, approx. 1600’ equals 2 hours of video. As a result, we can fit approx. 1600′ of Regular 8 or Super 8 film on one DVD or Blu-ray – approx. 32 small 50′ reels. We can fit approx. 3000′ of 16mm onto one DVD or Blu-ray. (depending on the speed at which is was shot).
Am I charged for blank films?
If a reel is black, we can identify that before we clean and prepare it for transfer. Thus, that reel will not be transferred and you will not be charged.
I do not know what’s on my films. Do you rent film projectors or film viewers?
No sorry we do not rent equipment nor do we recommend watching your films on projectors or views as they may burn or wear out the sprocket holes since most film is brittle now. However, if you know you want the film transferred but just don't know the order they go in. BluFox Photo & Video can prebuild a DVD where each film reel is its own unique chapter (reference DVD) for you to preview and take notes. Once you know the correct order, we will then rebuild the DVD, Bluray, etc... The extra cost for the reference DVD service is $100 for up to 2hrs of film. Please take a look at the page linked here for more details.
There are a lot of reels, can you show them to me so I know which ones I want to have transferred?
No sorry, we do not run anything through our HD film scanners that hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned, prepped, and lubricated. Most films need to have leaders re-spliced and other splices repaired. As a result, we perform a lot of hands-on physical work to your films to ensure they will look their best when transferred.
Do you transfer sound film?
Yes we do. If your Super 8 film has magnetic sound or your 16mm film has an optical track, we will transfer it with your film. Sound film is very rare and we take extra care that we get the best transfer of your sound film as possible. To transfer sound, we charge an extra .25 per foot. After your sound film is transferred, we make sure it is in sync with your film and we perform level optimization and noise reduction to it.
Do I get my 8mm/16mm films back when you are done converting them to digital?
Yes, your film will be cleaned, repaired, lubricated and given back to you with your DVD, Bluray or HD video file.
How do I use a Flash Drive to view my files?
We have a step by step guide here.
If you provide my drive, how many drives will I receive?
You will receive one single drive that all your media will fit on! We carry 16gb all the way through 2TB
How much space do I need on my flash drive or external hard drive for my films?
1 hour of footage will be approximately 20 GB and 2 hours will be approximately 40 GB. Please be conscious of the amount of space you have on your hard drive.
If I ordered a JPEG or TIFF numbered image sequence, how much space do I need for my flash drive or external hard drive?
click here for details
What's the difference between Tape and Film?
Confused about the difference between tape and film? While film has visible frames meant for projection, tape holds electromagnetic signals for monitor output. Luckily, at BluFox Photo & Video, we specialize in transferring both mediums, ensuring your memories are preserved in the highest quality possible. Dive into the world of video and film preservation with us today!
Lifespan of Film
Film’s lifespan depends on any number of factors, including where and how the film is stored and for how long, as well as the emulsion manufacturer and production process. High temperatures and humidity levels can also affect film’s storage life.
Should I convert my film to digital?
We definitely encourage the conversion of film to digital or DVD as a way to preserve the priceless memories on your home movies. Although the lifespan of various films differ, all film will continue to deteriorate regardless of how it has been stored.
If you think your film might be too old, though, do not hesitate to email us pictures of the film, or bring it to us to discuss! Even film that appears to be too old, brittle, or damaged may still be eligible for digitization. We are here to help you keep your memories safe, so you can share them with friends and family, and easily enjoy them for decades to come!
ref: https://currentpixel.com/articles/film-transfer/what-type-home-movie-film/
BluFox Photo & Video is located in the Central Essex County area providing service to all nearby areas including:
Windsor, Essex, Kingsville, Leamington, LaSalle, Belle River, Amherstburg, Harrow, Leamington, and Chatham.
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