DOCUMENTA/FILM
  • ARCHIVIO
    • Archivio Genova G8 / 2001
    • Black Lives Matter // SF 2020
    • Italia / film°archive >
      • Venezia - 1928
      • Roma - 1930
      • Sardegna - 1930
      • Firenze - 1945
  • DOCUMENTA/FILM
  • Italo/Americani
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film service transfer 16mm super8 8mm


The process of digitizing amateur films in formats like Super 8, 8mm, 16mm, and 9.5mm has become a vital endeavor to preserve precious memories and historical footage. This meticulous digitization process aims to capture the essence of the original film while ensuring its integrity remains intact.

The digitization itself is carried out using specialized equipment designed to handle each format delicately. Advanced frame-by-frame scanning technology is employed to ensure accurate and precise capture. This technique guarantees that every individual frame is digitized with the utmost clarity, retaining the original resolution and visual characteristics of the film.

The final output is digitized into high-definition (HD) or 2K resolution, depending on the desired quality.
The resulting digital files are typically stored in formats that provide lossless compression, preserving the film's integrity without compromising on quality.


The process of digitizing amateur films in formats like Super 8, 8mm, 16mm, and 9.5mm requires a delicate balance between technological expertise and preservation ethics.

The goal is to honor the original content by ensuring that the digital versions capture every nuance, texture, and emotion, while safeguarding the films for generations to come.


Picture

Picture
Output //
(HD) File / Download Link / Cloud
  • Available File Formats: .mov / .mp4 / ProRes (for editing)
Once your digitization is complete, the download link for the file will remain active for 30 days.
If you happen to lose your file, you can request a new download link at any time. Please note that each new link will incur a service fee of $10.
Note: A backup copy of your file will be securely stored in our archive for a period of 1 year at no additional cost. After 1 year, you have the option to extend the backup service for $20/year.

Extra Services:
  • Color Correction: $0.25 per foot
  • Editing*: $30 per hour (Minimum charge: 1 hour)
  • Private video link on Vimeo: $15/file/year
    The file can be uploaded to Vimeo, allowing for immediate viewing and link sharing.
    The link is set to private, ensuring that the video remains accessible only to those with the link.
    The link also facilitates downloading, thereby creating an additional file backup system that can be accessed and downloaded at any time.
*Editing: You also have the option to request a Time Code (TC) copy of your material, which will allow you to select the specific scenes you wish to edit. The TC copy is included in the editing services.
An estimated cost for our services will be provided based on the details of your project.

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The service is available only for silent films in good preservation condition and without vinegar syndrome.
DOCUMENTA/LAB Film Transfer Services is based in San Francisco, CA
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ARCHIVIO
Historical archive / footage / 16mm + super8
Archivio di materiale 16mm, super8
video footage

DOCUMENTA/FILM
Is a development company for documentary projects and audiovisual documentation // SF, CA
DOCUMENTA/FILM sviluppa e realizza progetti documentari a carattere sociale, storico, di memoria.
Realizza documemtazione sociale, raccoglie testimonianze, cura ricerca per pre-produzione.
Offre servizi sia in Italia che negli Stati Uniti, con base a San Francisco, CA



All images and footage © 2001-2023 Vincenzo Mancuso
info e contatti
  • ARCHIVIO
    • Archivio Genova G8 / 2001
    • Black Lives Matter // SF 2020
    • Italia / film°archive >
      • Venezia - 1928
      • Roma - 1930
      • Sardegna - 1930
      • Firenze - 1945
  • DOCUMENTA/FILM
  • Italo/Americani
  • contact