8mm Video

[natimage]

Hello,

 

Someone recently asked me if it is possible to have material on an 8mm video (her wedding...many years ago) transferred onto VHS?

 

I didn't have a clue, but I told her I knew of a forum with a very large knowledge base!!!! Anyone out there with 8mm video experience??????

 

Tracy

[TCH-Don]

http://www.vintagevideo.com/production/services.html

 

http://www.digitalcopycat.com/cine.htm

 

http://www.creativevideoexpressions.com/

 

are a few I have seen in broadcast eningeering,

be sure they will use electronic transfer, that is convert 24 fps to 30 fps

to eliminate flicker.

[surefire]

I haven't done it myself... but I've looked into it for some old film my parents have. It can be done. I'd go to a professional who can clean up the 8mm if necessary. Maybe they should consider burning a DVD while they're at it.

 

I think most major cities will have a video professional that can get it done.

[greatfolios sysop]

When you say 8mm, Do you mean 8mm film or 8mm video (Small tape about the size of a pack of cigerettes)?

[TCH-JimE]

Tracey,

 

There was an Ad on TV here in the UK ages ago for that kind of thing, I suggest you search the net, most video shops should be able to do it for you, if not, tell you where you could go to get it done.

 

Jim

[TCH-Andy]

Tracy,

 

I've had in done in the UK from 8mm film to VHS, worked very well.

 

Possibly not worth posting over here to have it done, but I can dig out the contact details if you like.

 

Andy

[TCH-Don]

I agree with jack,

A DVD is a good idea, in fact you can make your own VHS from it,

if you or someone you know has a newer VHS recorder with an S-Video input, or lacking that audio/video input, for direct transfer.

 

And if it is film, most pro shops will clean the film, but ask.

And ask about frame rate conversion,

is it electronic or mechanical (the best).

[natimage]

Thanks for all the valuable input. I will tell her to contact a professional video shop. I am confused about two seemingly conflicting statements though:

 

From turtle

And ask about frame rate conversion,

is it electronic or mechanical (the best).

and

be sure they will use electronic transfer, that is convert 24 fps to 30 fps

to eliminate flicker.

 

Do these two statements refer to two separate aspects of the whole process?

 

Thanks again,

Tracy