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8mm to DVD recommendations ? - RonT - 12-12-2007
I've got 3 reels of old 8mm film that I'm thinking about having converted to DVD. Anyone here have any experience with the process? Can anyone recommend a company to do the conversion? Preferably someone you've had first hand experience dealing with? Any and all helpful comments/thoughts on the subject appreciated.
Thanks
Re: 8mm to DVD recommendations ? - dmann - 12-12-2007
Years ago, a fellow forum member (thanks again tenders!) recommended these guys to me. They did a great job:
http://www.wood-land.com/
DM
Re: 8mm to DVD recommendations ? - volcs0 - 12-12-2007
I had one hundred or so 8mm reels to convert.
I hate to say it, but I set up a projector and screen and tripod and video taped the entire thing. Then I imported the video into iMovie and then produced the DVD. It actually looks pretty good. My family has been forever grateful. I know... a hack job, but it was "free," except for my time.
Re: 8mm to DVD recommendations ? - Racer X - 12-12-2007
My local Costco can do it. FWIW.
Re: 8mm to DVD recommendations ? - RonT - 12-12-2007
I'm brand new to Costco do they actually have a film developing service?
Re: 8mm to DVD recommendations ? - macbeergeek - 12-12-2007
[quote volcs0]I had one hundred or so 8mm reels to convert.
I hate to say it, but I set up a projector and screen and tripod and video taped the entire thing. Then I imported the video into iMovie and then produced the DVD. It actually looks pretty good. My family has been forever grateful. I know... a hack job, but it was "free," except for my time.
That's generally how it's done, believe it or not... project onto a smooth white board at close distance in a nice dark room, set up a video camera right next to the projector and record it, either to tape (then import into a computer), or directly into a computer, for editing & burning.