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8mm movies transfer to DVD with PC
by CWISE - 5/12/05 10:17 AMI have 50 year old 8mm movies I want to transfer to DVD. I have a PC, with CD burner but no DVD burner. is there a cost effective way to transfer these old family movies with home equipment. I am a complete novice at this. Cindy
8mm movies transfer to DVD with PC
by jcrobso - 5/12/05 1:35 PM In reply to: 8mm movies transfer to DVD with PC by CWISEThere is not an easy way to transfer film to video and have it look good. Here is a link that may help you. John
http://www.filmtransfer.com/super-8mm-16mm-film-transfer-conversion.asp
The usual approach is to use a variable speed projector
by Kiddpeat - 5/12/05 9:27 PM In reply to: 8mm movies transfer to DVD with PC by CWISEand a video camera. The film is projected, and the projector's speed is adjusted until the video camera sees the correct image. The camera then records the film. From that point it depends on the type of camera to some extent. If the video on the tape can be sent to a TV (s-video or component plus audio output), HP makes a device, the DC5000 which can capture the video and burn it to a DVD. The DC5000 sells for about $200, and must be connected to a computer with sufficient hard drive space to do the conversion.
The other approach is to feed the audio/video to a PC via a firewire connection. This approach requires the PC to capture the video, and later burn it to a DVD. You have to know how to use the software to do this.
Transfer of ols movies to DVD
by amade0 - 5/28/05 10:45 PM In reply to: The usual approach is to use a variable speed projector by KiddpeatKidpeat, what do you mean by "The other approach is to feed the audio/video to a PC via a firewire connection".
Can you be a bit more specific? We have an analogue2digital convertor; however,the film projector cannot be connected to a PC. Does any hardware exist to take the film thru at high speed and catch the frames for direct (analogue/digital) input into the PC?
You're asking at least two questions.
by Kiddpeat - 5/29/05 6:57 PM In reply to: Transfer of ols movies to DVD by amade01. What did I mean? I meant that, once the video camera has recorded the audio and video which was originally on film, the video camera can be used to feed the data to a computer if the camera has a firewire output connection. Of course, you need something on the computer to capture that data stream, render it, and burn a DVD which contains the video. If the camera lacks that ability, then you will need a device like the HP unit I've described to complete the conversion to DVD.
2. Is there a device which can capture film at high speed and feed it to a computer? My guess is yes, but neither of us can afford it.
capture film at high speed and feed it to a computer
by jcrobso - 5/31/05 12:35 PM In reply to: You're asking at least two questions. by KiddpeatWell, no! Film is transfered frame by frame at normial speed. You are correct about the equptiment is costly to do it correctly.
The vairable speed projector is easest way with lowest cost. You will still have flicker in the video from time to time. Since video is 30fps and film is 24fps for sound movies and sometimes 16fps for silent.
To save a step get a MiniDV cameracorder a hook the firewire from the camera to your PC with a firewire card and cable and capture the video "live" without taping it first. John
I think he meant he wants to
by Kiddpeat - 6/1/05 3:12 PM In reply to: capture film at high speed and feed it to a computer by jcrobsocapture film frame by frame at high speed.
RE: 8mm movies transfer to DVD with PC
by kevin david - 9/20/05 9:45 PM In reply to: 8mm movies transfer to DVD with PC by CWISEYou definitely need to transfer these to either VCD or DVD. If for anything, you need to preserve your family's history for generations to come. You actually have a couple of options available to you, regarding your question, both of which will cost you a small investment, but will be well worth the investment in the end.
You can purchase the equipment and supplies and convert them on your own, even if you have basic computer/video editing skills. First off you will need to purchase an 8mm/Super 8 film projector. Preferably a duel projector that is capable of projecting both formats. This can be obtained through E-Bay from anywhere between $50-100. Then you will need to purchase a film to video converter which runs anywhere between $10-25. This can be obtained through EBay, as well. Finally you will need to purchase a digital video converter for your PC. You can get a fairly good one for about $100. Make sure that it is compatible with your PC before purchasing it, though.
The other option you have is to go through a film transferring service. The cost of this all depends on how much film you have to be converted. Typically this can be on the average between $100-200. So as you see, the options are technically the same in costs, however, it all depends on whether you want to invest your time in transferring them on your own.
I specialize in transferring 8mm and Super8 film to VCD and DVD, so if you would like, I can give you a fair estimate on what your films would cost to transfer them to either VCD or DVD. Just email me how many reels you have along with the diameters of each. kovitch@familyarchives.info. Check out my website for additional information at www.familyarchives.info.
Good luck in what ever you decide to do!
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