16mm Film Reels

DO MY ORIGINAL REELS GET RETURNED TO ME?
Yes, after the digitize and transfer process, your original film reels are returned to you along with the new modern useable format.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE MY PROJECT?
Project completion can take up to 12 weeks. Expedited services are available.

WHAT COMES ON MY THUMBDRIVE?
Film reels will be digitized and combined into 60 minute “MP4” files. This is a universal video file type that will play on all computers, smartphones and tablets, as well as any smart TV’s that have the capability to play video. A thumbdrive holds multiple MP4 files and the number of videos on each thumbdrive is based on the size of the files.

WILL MY FILM REELS STAY IN ORDER?
Yes, we can digitize your film reels in any order you would like. Please make sure to label your film reels in the correct order prior to packing them in your memories box.

WHAT COMES ON MY DVD?
Film reels will be digitized and combined into 60 minute DVDs. Your DVDs can be played in any standard DVD player, Bluray player, or computer with a DVD drive (and DVD viewing software).

HOW MANY FILM REELS FIT ON A DVD OR THUMBDRIVE?
Typically twenty – 3” 8mm film reels (1000 feet) which represents 60 minutes worth of footage will fit on each DVD. Thumbdrives can hold many of these 60 minute files.

WILL YOU ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF MY REELS?
Yes. Because we are technically “scanning” the film, we have the ability to fix color, exposure, and orientation. We put every effort into making your memories look the best that we can.

WILL MY FILM REELS HAVE SOUND?
If your 8mm film reels have sound, the sound will be captured along with the video to be enjoyed on your DVD and/or Thumbdrive at no additional cost.

CAN YOU REPAIR DAMAGED OR BROKEN REELS?
Yes. Most times a “damaged” reel just requires a splice at a broken point. There is no charge for this service.