Cine film services
Super 8 Cine Film Transfer
Professional cine film transfer for family memories, archive material and historic footage in a range of popular formats.
Super 8 & 8mm Cine
Transfer, copy and conversion of Super 8 and Standard 8mm cine film to MP4 and AVI digital files Editable File Formats.
Operating under the Kodak umbrella of great customer service and superb quality, we have been encoding and transferring cine film footage to MP4 and AVI digital files for over 15 years.
The Process
We continually invest in the latest technology to ensure that cine film transfers produce the highest quality output for our clients.
Features include
- Frame by frame scanning
- SD and HD outputs
- Flicker free
- No sprockets, pinch rollers or claws
- Even damaged film can be scanned
- Full frame scanning - no cropping
- Colour adjustment and optimisation
- Contrast and brightness controls
Our cine film transfers are done onsite by our highly experienced technicians.
Colour Adjustment
The colour balance of your cine film may well have changed over the years. There are several factors which can cause this. One of the most common faults encountered is a shift towards magenta and red.
Our cutting edge equipment allows our technicians to adjust the colour balance as the film is being scanned.
This is a far superior method than adjusting the colour balance in post production.
Cleaning
We will assess your cine film for damage and cleanliness when it reaches us. Most films need no more than a quick puff of air to remove dust and hairs.
Occasionally, cine film may need resplicing in order to run through our machines without incident. All this is done free of charge.
Occasionally, we are sent cine film which is in really poor condition - very brittle, smelling of vinegar and sometimes covered in mould. When this happens, we will contact you to discuss the best cause of action.
Super 8 AVI Files
High-quality AVI capture for Super 8 film
An AVI transfer gives you a stronger source for trimming, grading, stabilising and assembling Super 8 footage in Windows or Mac editing software.
These files average roughly 1 GB per minute, so they should be delivered on an external hard drive or a suitably large USB device.
Film Identification
There were two types of 8mm cine film in popular use up to the 80's.
Regular 8mm film has sprocket holes which are larger and almost square, whereas the holes in Super 8mm are elongated and smaller.
Cine film with sound
Cine film with sound has a distinctive copper coloured stripe running along the edge of the edge of the film on one or both sides.
Length & Running Times
Shown below is the most popular type of Super 8 and Standard 8mm reel.
Measuring the diameter of the cine reel is the easiest way to find out both the running time and the film footage.
- 3" diameter - 50ft, 4 minutes
- 5" diameter - 200ft, 15 minutes
- 7" diameter - 400ft, 30 minutes
- 9" diameter - 800ft, 60 minutes
Please note that running times are approximate.
Reviews
Saskia - Barnet
8mm Prices from £12
Prices for Super 8 cine transfers start at just £12/reel.
If you don't know what format of cine film you have, it is very likely to be Super 8 or Standard 8mm.
Don't worry if your reels are not completely full, we will only charge for the actual cine footage.
For full details of Super 8 cine costs download our PDF price guide.
Cine with Sound
Most amateur cine film comes without sound. However, if you see a magnetic brown stripe running down the edge of the film there maybe sound on the film. It may also have an optical sound track running down the side
This only applies to reels sizes 200ft and above.
Please email us for current availability of sound capture. Providing it is available the cost is +100%
Total Peace of Mind
We are part of the Kodak group specialising in Video Tape and Cine film transfer to MP4 and AVI digital files.
We have studios in Highgate, London N6. Callers are welcome and Mail Order customers can shop online with us with complete peace of mind.
10 Day Turnaround
Cine transfers normally take about one to two weeks, depending on the size of the job.
If you need your Super 8 transfer urgently, ask about our rush service, which is charged at 100% extra and subject to availability.
Rest assured that your cine film will receive superlative care and returned safely to you.
We have more than 25 years experience working with cine film of all types including Kodak Kodachrome, Fuji, Agfa, Polavision, Ilford and Boots.
Optional AI Cine Enhancement
After scanning, we can use AI and colour-restoration tools to reduce grain and flicker, improve stability and detail, and restore faded colour.
Watch: AI Cine Enhancement on YouTubeEvery film is assessed individually so the finished result remains natural.
Ready to preserve your film?
Send or bring in your cine film
Tell us the gauge and reel sizes you have and we will recommend the right scanning resolution and digital format.
For faded, soft or unstable footage, see our optional AI cine-film improvement service.