Converting Cine 8 to digital.
Discussion
I've been looking for solutions to this myself, as I have a fair amount of home movies that need converting.
This was covered a few weeks back in Computers, Gadgets and Stuff I think.
You can buy a 'cheap' (~£400) converter made by Wolverine
These devices are ok, however if your film has missing or damaged sprocket holes, it may not be so effective.
I understand that they can also be a little unkind to the film because of the way it's drawn through the device.
It's not very cost effective to buy one of the above machines - personally I'd go with one of the professional services - but ensure they use one of the high end machines that don't use the sprocket holes for drawing the film through. These machine are upward of $8k.
This was covered a few weeks back in Computers, Gadgets and Stuff I think.
You can buy a 'cheap' (~£400) converter made by Wolverine
These devices are ok, however if your film has missing or damaged sprocket holes, it may not be so effective.
I understand that they can also be a little unkind to the film because of the way it's drawn through the device.
It's not very cost effective to buy one of the above machines - personally I'd go with one of the professional services - but ensure they use one of the high end machines that don't use the sprocket holes for drawing the film through. These machine are upward of $8k.
dickymint said:
No idea just so long as I can break it down into smaller sections and stuff. Nothing fancy but not on a DVD that is 'play only' if you know what i mean.
The professionals will give you the footage on a USB stick, DVD or other media of your choice.Ideally you would want it on a read only format, and then copy it to a PC for editing, as editing the original (and only copy) is risky.
If you still have the projector, you can get one of these for not a lot of money:
You project into the side and the image is reflected onto a screen that you use a digital camera / smart phone to record. It's not perfect but you can adjust colours in edit.
If not, Snappy Snaps or similar provide a decent service.
The final file will either be a .mp4 or .mov that you can import into any editing software to edit.
HTH.
You project into the side and the image is reflected onto a screen that you use a digital camera / smart phone to record. It's not perfect but you can adjust colours in edit.
If not, Snappy Snaps or similar provide a decent service.
The final file will either be a .mp4 or .mov that you can import into any editing software to edit.
HTH.
dickymint said:
Simpo Two said:
Editable - what format do you want it in?
No idea just so long as I can break it down into smaller sections and stuff. Nothing fancy but not on a DVD that is 'play only' if you know what i mean.I'd check what file formats your video editing software can handle first though.
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