Preserving the Past

Homemovie
Transfers & Preservation

Film (8mm & 16mm) is transferred to Betacam sp (hi-end videotape for archiving, should last 50 years before signs of deterioration), to
DVcam (master copy, for making raw footage copies and for downloading into computer via firewire using DV deck) to,
VHS for client viewing/edit notes) to,
computer hard drive (for editing and dvd authoring) output to,
dvd (viola!)

1) Loading the film onto Rank Cintel®.

2) Film is first transferred, using DVNR-digital noise reduction, and correcting

for color and contrast to make old and faded film look better, to Betacam SP for archival purposes.

Jim Hoffman and Colorist, Mikki at Film Tech
in Hollywood, Ca.

3) The raw footage is then
dubbed-down to a DVCam for
downloading into computer.

4) Using Final Cut Pro® and Dvd Studio Pro® the footage is then edited and a dvd is produced including chapter stops, narration, music, fades, photos, etc.

5) The final footage is downloaded onto a dvd with custom labeling. Get as many copies as you like
to share with family and friends.

		Note: VHS, HI-8 and any video tape format rescue/transfers also available. Remember, your video tape will only last 10-12 years before showing signs of deterioration.
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