Calculating Film Feet: Film transfer is priced by the film foot. The table below calculates the amount of film feet. Enter the number of each size film reel in your collection, in the table below, to figure out how much total film footage you have. Each order is a custom job, and final quantity of film feet can be
impacted by removing damaged or blank film, or by the estimation of film
feet being incorrect. We only charge for the actual number of film
feet transferred.
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Scanning Process: All film conversion processes include film inspection, cleaning, and
repair. We repair old splices, remove blank film and/or film too damaged to transfer, and replace the leader if necessary. Our cleaning solution removes loose contaminants and lubricates the film stock.
We use sprocketless film scanners from Cintel, Lasergraphics and MovieStuff to digitally scan and record the entire contents of each frame of your 8mm, Super 8mm, 9.5mm, 16mm, and 35mm films. The captured film content is first reviewed and edited for good playback, and then exported to H.264 MP4 files, and returned to you via Web download or on selected storage media. The finished movie has 960x720P resolution, in a 4x3 aspect ratio, at 18 to 24 frames per second, depending upon film type. Our film scanners'
frame-by-frame scanning of each film frame provides a superior,
flicker-free movie.
Each film reel is transferred to its own data file. Please number your reels, or we will do this for you. The returned files are labeled as 01, 02, 03, etc.
All original film and film reels are returned to the customer
after order completion. NOTE: As standard practice, we return your film to their original reels if reel sizes are 5 inches in diameter or greater. For 50ft (3-inch) and 100ft (4-inch) reels, we aggregate your film onto 400ft take-up reels. If you want your film returned to its original 50ft or 100ft reels, we charge $3 per reel for the extra labor.
Educational Video Library: Videos on our film transfer process, sample finished product, color correction, and comparsion to previous generation film transfer.
Turnaround: Average turnaround is 3 to 4 weeks from receipt of your order into our lab to return of your new files and old film back to you.
Pricing: Film Transfer Pricing is 15 cents per film foot
($0.15/ft).
Film with Sound - We can capture audio from sound strips on
Super 8mm film, 16mm and 35mm films. Price is 5 cents per film foot, with a minimum order of $25. Our editors adjust and synchronize audio playback for best play. Worth
the extra investment - adds significant value to final product.
Instructions: When placing your order in our online ordering system, please include your instructions to us within the comments section. Be specific about how you want your final product output to be organized, telling us what to name the data files, the reel sequence, on-screen titles, etc. If we have questions about your order's instructions, we will email or call you. If you ask for something that is extra cost, we will provide a quote for your approval before starting your order.
Extras: We offer optional services for background music ($10), on-screen titles ($5 each), sound capture ($0.05/ft) and transfer of warped films ($0.30/ft).
Shipping: At the end of the order submittal process, we provide a link to a free UPS Shipping Label for attachment to your inbound package to Cintrex AV. The label will have your origination address and our destination address. Take the UPS labeled package to the nearest UPS drop-off point. Do not leave larger packages unattended outside a UPS dropbox, instead hand your valuable packages over to a store clerk inside a UPS store or drop-off location. Cintrex AV provides free shipping, both ways, on orders valued over
$100. UPS shipping labels are created with your order and available for
printing and attachment to your package. Orders valued at less than $50
are charged a $25 shipping & handling fee, and orders greater than
$50, but less than $100, are charged a $10 shipping fee.
Warranty and Backup Protection - If we make a mistake, we provide a 90 day warranty on our work for editing changes or redo's if necessary. Our intent is for you to be satisfied with the finished product. All finished jobs are placed in network storage for 90 days as protection against loss or damage to the original order, or if the customer wants further editing or extra copies. If you lose your mp4 file, notify us before the 90 days are up, and we'll send you a replacement copy, free.
