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Specializing in Film/Video transfer of 8mm and S-8mm Home Movies and Family Video to DVD Discs and Digital Video. Hi-8mm and 8mm analog video tapes to DVD discs are also our specialty.

 

We are experienced in converting  home movie film to a more convenient media of playback in the home. R-8mm/S-8mm movie film is old fashion and out of date, however that does not diminish the need to sit down with loved ones and renew memories. Our method is a frame by frame, flicker less, no hot spot film transfer direct to digital video. By transferring the film to a more modern and convenient playback media, we can enjoy memories and preserve these family treasures for future generations.  RainbowPixels can do the whole transfer process for you or you can pick and choose just the minimum services you desire. We will send your memories back to you in a format that is useful to you in your personal family project. All home movie film is returned to you as received by us except it is cleaned and maybe repaired. 

Our prices to transfer 8mm non sound home movie film to digital video are based on film footage. The charges are 14 cents per ft of film on large reels or a flat fee of $7.50 on the small 3 inch reels. The relationship between film footage and reel diameters can be seen in the chart below. This chart will help you calculate your total footage and costs.

Table of Reel diameter vs. footage and costs
3” Dia 4” Dia 5” Dia 6” Dia 7” Dia
50ft 100ft 200ft 300ft 400ft
$7.50 $14.00 $28.00 $42.00 $56.00

If you are in doubt about the amount of film you have, send the reels to us and we will give you a very accurate quote. Because not all large reels (4" diameter and up) are full, we check your film after arrival and report back to you with the actual costs of transfer. The costs will include checking and cleaning the film. The cost also includes putting a family title at the beginning of the digital video transfer. If you think the transfer cost is too much, just give us the return postage and we will gladly return your film unharmed and in safe order.

Listed below is more detail pricing information.

We are also experienced in transferring your Analog  8mm or Hi-8mm  tapes to more durable and long lasting DVD discs. Your old video tapes will not last very long (20 years) and they deteriorate with each use. We can save them by transfer to DVD discs.

We have Simple copy discs and Deluxe copy discs. The Simple copy discs have no extra screen lead-in other than the one furnished on video plus invisible chapter points  every 3 minutes of video running time. The Deluxe transfer copy DVD discs will have screen menus and selectable chapter points per your choosing. We suggest limiting the number of chapter points and length of titles to keep from overpowering your audience.      

Prices for Film Transfer include:

  • Master tapes are  MiniDV or Digital-8 at 60 minutes length
  • All movie film is cleaned before running on projectors
  • Minor splicing and repairing is included. (large amounts of repairing and editing will cost $1.00 a splice.
  • A blank space is included between reels for identification of events.
  • Soft Background music is optional at $10.00 per hour
  • A lead off family title is included at start of tape.

Prices for DVD discs include:

  • Encoded copy of your furnished tape on  DVD-R disc
  • Encoded MPEG-2 on DVD-R or DVD-RW can be played on PC or most newer DVD table top players.
  • DVD Simple copy discs will have invisible chapter points every 3 minutes of video running time
  • DVD Deluxe Discs will have Main menu screens and chapter points of your choosing

Pricing:

Notes:

  • Return shipping must be added to prices below. For estimate, please email or use the form at the bottom of the pricing page. 
  • Pricing subject to change without notice, however written quotes are valid for 15days.

 

Service Description

Details

 Price
Home movie transfers to video Transfer silent (non-sound) 8mm/S8mm or 16mm movie film to MiniDV tape. Film is cleaned, repaired and left on reels. A 60 minute MiniDV master tape is included. (you can substitute any return media you wish in lieu of a miniDV tape). That means a simple digital DVD disc, Digital-8 or VHS tape.

First 300 ft. of film including DVD disc or MiniDV tape

 $42.95

Each additional small 50ft reel. 

AND/OR

Each additional foot of film on large diameter  reels

$7.50/each

 

14 cents per foot  

 
DVD-R copies

Simple DVD copies of your 8mm or Hi-8mm video tapes to DVD discs.

Note: no lead-in title with simple transfer disc.

 

IF PC generated titles and chapter points are desired, see below.

 

This disc will  include  invisible chapter points every 3 minutes.

Also includes a surface printed label and plastic case

 $12.00 for one hour and $20.00 for 2 hour disc
Custom Titles Add titles preceding images or movie reel. Each title up to 20 characters $2.00 each
Custom Date Add event date preceding movie reel month/day/year $1.50 each
Custom Descriptions Add event detail preceding movie reel

Up to 100 characters

$5.00 each
Insert Photos Add furnished photos into master video tape Scanned into PC and inserted at designated spot with 7 second hold. $3.00 each
Insert 35mm slides Add furnished slides into master video tape

Inserted at designated spot with 7 second hold.

$1.00 per slide 
Convert slides to video Start with Family title and 7 second  pause for each slide 

Played from slide projector onto video tape or scanned into a PC at high res.

(your choice)

50 cents per slide on media of your choice

($40.00 min)
8mm Film Editing Assemble small reels of film onto 400 foot reels with plastic cases Includes splicing and editing $10.00/400ft reel
DVD-R Disc Your video source captured to PC with output to encoded MPEG-2 on DVD-R Disc

Includes Master DVD-R disc

PC generated Screen Title and 6 Chapter points per hour of DVD time

 

 $40.00 for first hour and $25.00 for second hour
Label and Case Color printed label and clear DVD style case 

  Family Title and contents on Label for easy viewing

$2.00 per disc
 PC Editing  Editing material using PC to customize Storyline. Use your photos, slides and movies

Assemble your story as you like it.

 $50.00/hr

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When in doubt, ask for a custom quote. We will get back to you within 2 days by email. Be sure to include your phone or e-mail address. Thank you

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  The minimum that we need is your name, your questions and how to contact you. Because of the number of requests, a useable email address is very helpful. We can respond much easier and quicker.  

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