Posts: 525
From: Dallas, TX, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
posted February 08, 2014 05:08 PM
I've got some stuff I shot in college, all on K40 stock. I need to get it transferred, but it must be done in at least native 1920x1080 resolution, preferably without any compression. It is all 24FPS and I need it done frame for frame (not a 30FPS video with pulldown to correct for speed). Also good would be a series of still images.
I found one place with a Rank Cintel, but turns out they only have the standard definition version of the scanner and they just "upconvert" (which is useless). Does anyone have any suggestions?
An absolute requirement is me traveling with the films (must be in the US) and being there for the conversion. Thanks.
Posts: 7016
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
posted February 08, 2014 09:40 PM
Hi Brad,
The Moviestuff people do frame by frame transfers as well as manufacture telecine equipment. Roger Evans has been a frequent participant in The FilmShooting.com forum, so he speaks 8mm fluently.
He's a Texas sized drive from Dallas, but a pretty short ride from San Antonio if you are willing to fly there.
Posts: 5468
From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003
posted February 10, 2014 01:19 AM
This is probably not fit to your option, because the website in the Netherlands. But perhaps a US company has imported it, who knows?.
I found that FilmFabriek has very good transfer frame by frame.
ps: please always set your youtube on 1080 HD to see the best image. Even best if you dowload the film first (with Youtube downloader...google for it) and play on your screen.
I have downloaded it and play on my TV screen, the result is so amazing. Just like taken from 16mm print or even 35mm!!
Posts: 104
From: Portland, OR
Registered: Apr 2007
posted February 11, 2014 12:27 AM
BACK AFTER A 5 YEAR HIATUS!!!!
Roger/moviestuff no longer does transfers. I have heard that Justin Lovell @ Framediscreet in Toronto ON http://framediscreet.com/ offers very high quality frame by frame transfers and up to 2K resolution. He basically started doing transfers from lack of satisfaction with other telecine houses. I might also suggest Spectra Film in North Hollywood, CA USA http://spectrafilmandvideo.com/ I do know of two Houston locals using Roger's DV8 Sniper HD units. I bet you could find a Dallas x-fer shop using one also. Cheers,
-------------------- James E. Stubbs Consultant, Vagabond, Traveler.
posted February 13, 2014 07:14 PM
Welcome back, James!
Brad, I helped a friend get an extensive R8mm collection transferred several years ago. We chose Digital Transfer Systems / filmtransfer.com in Northbrook, IL, because it was the only place we could find with decent turnaround time and one of Roger's MovieStuff systems with overscanning and frame-by-frame. The results were excellent. Since then they've moved, changed names to Pixcel, and (if my memory's right) bought a Spirit HD film scanner. See this link for more information. This may be the same equipment as Spectra.