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Film projection is a delicate process in which the scanner takes the film mounted on its supply reel and passes it through the film gate by using its sprockets. The gate is an opening in the machine where light shines through onto the film. Sprockets are small holes on one side of the film strip to guide the film through the gate. As each still frame passes the gate, the light shines the frames at high speed (24 frames per second), it then projects it onto the screen through a series of lenses and the user can adjust the focus. When this happens, it appears as if the image is moving. The take up reel will then spool up the film after projection. Once the entire process is completed, the operator rewinds the film back to its original reel. More about film projectors >> At our location, we inspect and clean the film before …
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Here is another sample of a super 8mm film to DVD transfer that we do here. The machine we use is a advance sprocket less device. It has an LED light in which it won’t burn the film unlike a traditional projector. The speed is adjusted so that there is no flickering when the footage is being captured. We don’t go through any complicated box & mirror set-ups, so your footage is as clear as can be. The camera is locked down and about 4 inches away from the film giving superior transfer results at all times.
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8mm film arose during the depression when a cheaper film was needed to create home movies. The new 8mm film was the same as the original 16mm film, but with more perforations along each side. Only half the strip was used at one time, and when one half was complete the strip would be flipped over so the other half could be used. When filming was completed the film was cut in half, so filmmakers could get more film for the same price. Super 8 film, or Super 8mm film, came out in the 1960s and became an attractive option for independent film makers due to a higher quality image and the fact that it didn’t have to be reloaded halfway through during the filming process. Both 8mm and Super 8 films are 8mm wide, but Super 8 has a larger frame size and smaller perforations. While film is …
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Transferring film to DVD yourself is possible, although it is time consuming and requires additional equipment you may not have, such as a film projector. In actuality, the majority of fly-by-night companies or individuals who sell film to DVD transfer services do it this way too. Do-It-Yourself Film to DVD Transfer You will need: A piece of paper (preferably matte photo paper) A film projector (preferably a variable speed projector, but these can cost several hundred to a thousand dollars)Camcorder Tripod Scotch tape Tape the piece of matte photo paper to the wall. Aim your projector and digital video camera (camcorder) at the paper. You may project the image onto the wall instead of on matte photo paper, but any subtle textures on your wall may affect the picture quality in the end. The projector should be head on with the wall, while the camera next to it may be …
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