Transfer film to video---suggestions?

PossibilityX wrote on 6/19/2007, 12:46 PM
I have a buddy with a lot of old film reels, some from as far back as the '20s.

He wants the footage transferred to video.

Anyone here had this done? If you've had good results, please let me know who you used so I can pass the info along to my buddy. Also, if there's anything in particular he should know, or ask about, before having the transfer done?

A quick search of the Web reveals lots of companies who specialize in this service. What I'm looking for here are your first-hand recommendations. (Companies within the US only, please.)

Thanks in advance----
John

Comments

TGS wrote on 6/19/2007, 1:38 PM
I'm pretty sure johnmeyer has written quite a lot about this in the past. You may want to do a search using his name and subject
PossibilityX wrote on 6/19/2007, 3:02 PM
TGS, thanks for the tip. Will do a search right now!
ScottW wrote on 6/19/2007, 3:11 PM
for 8mm stuff, we use the Workprinter XP for transfers. Great quality with a good camera, and Roger really stands behind his equipment (in fact, the Workprinter just got an upgrade making it even better).

If he's got a lot of film, he might want to consider investing in his own setup. He'll have to run the numbers and see what makes sense.

--Scott
cbrillow wrote on 6/20/2007, 6:55 PM
And WorkPrinters have excellent resale value. I've seen a used one go for the cost of a new one, simply because there's often a wait to obtain a new one from Roger. I don't know if he's still doing it, but at one time, he would offer to examine/refurb a for-sale unit and ship it on to the new owner. This is a man who believes in his product and works hard to protect its reputation.
dibbkd wrote on 6/21/2007, 3:47 AM
http://www.flickos.com/Flicko's[/link] does this kind of stuff all the time.

I don't know if there's one by you, but you could check it out.

The Raleigh Vegas Users Group has their monthly meetings at Flicko's, it's a great place!
flyingski wrote on 6/21/2007, 10:23 PM
I have one of Roger’s very first CinematePro’s and have transferred several miles of 8mm film with it. I wouldn’t even consider letting someone handle my film unless they are using one of Rogers machines. Check his web site at www.moviestuff.tv.

His support is first rate. My Cinemate finally wore out so I ordered a new WorkPrinter. To get me by until the new machine is finished Roger is rebuilding and upgrading my Cinemate for free! Now if I could get Detroit to give me the same kind of deal on a car I’d be set.
RalphM wrote on 6/22/2007, 5:31 AM
If his films really go back to the 20's, then he's most likely got some silent 16mm in there as well.

I do both 16mm and 8mm transfers. You (or your buddy) can email me through the forum or directly to

rmorris21942 aaaht yahoo daht com