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 R-8mm/S-8mm movie film is old fashion and out of date, however that does not diminish the need to sit down with loved ones and renew memories.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.

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 5 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.
• 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 can be played on PC or most newer DVD table top players.
• DVD Simple copy discs will have invisible chapter points every 5 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 30 days.

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