HOW IT WORKS:

1. Select Film Reel Sizes and How many
2. Choose an Output (Bluray, HD Digital File, or DVD) Optional 2nd Output Avail.
3. Add to Cart
4. Check out
5. Organize / Label your Media (if possible)
6. Package your Reels into Box and Ship to AV Workshop – 703 Woodside Rd #8, Redwood City, CA 94061

• We encourage you to pre-number the reels in the order you prefer (if possible) by using info on the outside or inside of the reels or development dates. If you number the reels, we keep them in that order. If no order is specified, we organize the reels by date where possible. We label each reel in order by number. 3″ reels are assembled onto new larger 7″ reels in order. You will receive everything back including the empty film boxes.
• We Clean, Repair and Scan your Film Frame by Frame in HD
• We ship you back your Films and Outputs ordered – Bluray, DVD or Digital file
• You plug in your new Disc or Drive and enjoy those moments all over again!
• Digital files can easily be edited on a MAC or PC with iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premeire, etc…

*If ordering Blurays or DVDs, please attach a note with Label info Ex: Smith Family Films

You can always Call or Email us w Q’s

855-885-3456

audiovideoworkshop@gmail.com

Types of Film:

Film Transfer Types
8mm Film Transfer	Super 8 Film Transfer	16mm Film Transfer

Reel Sizes and Lengths:

Our Film Transfer Process:

• 1. Organize, Clean, Repair

  We clean the film, repair splices, and replace leader if needed.

• 2. HD Frame-By-Frame Scan

  We scan each reel frame-by-frame in high definition using our RetroScan Universal Mach-1 Film Scanners.

• 3. Adjust Frame Rate

  We assess the motion of each reel and adjust the frame rate to match the original.

• 4. Edit / Enhance

  We digitally attach the reels in the same order they were labeled and scanned. With our Enhanced option, this is when we adjust the color, brightness / contrast, and saturation of each scene.

• 5. High Definition Export

  We export for every two hours of film. For mp4 files, we use the H.264 Codec (1920 x 1080p 50 mb/s).

• 6. Output

  For mp4 Files, you will receive your files on either a flash drive or hard drive. For DVDs, you will receive a disc per every two hours of film.

Learn More About Our HD Film Transfer Process

HD Film Transfer Sample

Customer Review of our Film Transfer Service

AV Workshop Vs. The Other Guys

How Do We Compare to Southtree / Legacy Box

• Film Transfer Resolution
• Film Cleaning
• Frame Rate
• Data Rate (compression)
• Films in Order
• Color Correction Avail.
• Brightness / Contrast Improvement Avail.
• Sound Film
• Film Transfer Method
• Output Options
• FREE Shipping
• Media Lost
• Average Yelp Review

• HD 1920x1080p
• YES
• Exact – 16, 18, or 24fps (same as original)
• 50 mb/sec MAX
• YES - In order requested or by date
• YES - Scene by Scene
• YES - Scene by Scene
• YES
• HD RetroScan Universal With Upgraded 2K Lens (sprocketless / Frame by Frame)
• HD 1080p mp4 (50mb/s), Bluray, DVD, HD Tiffs
• YES (orders over $175)
• 0
• 5 Star

AV Workshop REVIEWS

• 640 x 480
• NO
• 17 fps
• 3 mb/s
• NO
• NO
• NO
• NO
• State of the Art???
• low res 480 mp4 (3 mb/s), DVD
• NO
• Hundreds
• 1 - 2 Stars

South Tree REVIEWS

1. Gently Clean Cans (Optional)

• If you notice your film cans have collected some dust over time, it’s helpful to use a wipe or some windex and a cloth to gently wipe the dust away.
  • You can take either a damp wipe, baby wipe, or a bit of windex and gently wipe down each canister. This helps to reduce dust transfer to our equipment in the shop – which can result in problematic transfers.

2. Organize + Label

• We encourage you to pre-number the reels in the order you prefer (if possible) by using the information on the outside / inside of the reels or the development dates.
  • We do NOT recommend that you preview your film using a projector – as the sprocket holes will become worn. This results in an unstable film transfer. There is also a risk of both scratching and / or burning the film.
  • If you number the reels, we keep them in that order. If no order is specified, we organize the reels by date where possible. We label each reel in order by number.

3. Include Hard Drive or Flash Drive if Providing Your Own

• Lastly, if you are providing your own hard drive or flash drive, include it with your order. Keep in mind that 1 hour of footage is about 20 GB, 2 hours of footage is about 40 GB and so on.

4. Place organized media in Clean (Dust / Mold Free) bags or boxes before Dropoff or Shipping

• Please make sure containers are free of dust, dirt, cobwebs, etc… Clean, recyclable bags & boxes are usually best!

Ex: Film Organization / Preparation

FAQ:

How does the pricing work?

The pricing is broken down into two parts. First, you select your reel size (see HD Film Transfer Pricing Chart above). Your film is charged by reel size, per reel. Therefore, if you have two 3″ reels, it would be $12.50 per reel – so $25 total. Second, you select your output option. There is one output fee per order up to two hours (2 hours of film = ~1600 feet). For example, if the total length of your transfer is 1 1/2 hours (less than two hours), you will be charged only one output fee. If the total length of your film transfer comes out to 3 1/2 hours, there will be two output fees (each export is only up to two hours). If you select the HD mp4 option, the output fee will be $50 per export. If you select the DVD Master option, the output fee will be $35 per export (see Output Options Chart above).

In conclusion, your total is the reel charge (per reel & size) + output charge (per export).

How many feet of 8mm and/or 16mm film can fit on a DVD?

Super 8 and Regular 8 film runs at approx. 16-18 fps. Thus, approximately 1600’ equals 2 hours of video. As a result, we can fit approx. 1600′ of Regular 8 or Super 8 film on one DVD or Blu-ray – approx. 32 small 50′ reels. We can fit approx. 3000′ of 16mm onto one DVD or Blu-ray. (depending on the speed at which is was shot).

Am I charged for blank films? 

If a reel is black, we can identify that before we clean and prepare it for transfer. Thus, that reel will not be transferred and you will not be charged.

I do not know what’s on my films. Do you rent film projectors or film viewers?

No, we do not rent equipment nor do we recommend watching your films on projectors or viewers as they may burn or wear out the sprocket holes since most film is brittle now. However, if you know you want the film transferred but just don’t know the order they go in – AV Workshop can prebuild a DVD where each film reel is its own unique chapter (reference DVD) for you to preview and take notes. Once you know the correct order, we will then rebuild the DVD, Bluray, etc… The extra cost for the reference DVD service is $100 for up to 2hrs of film. Please take a look at the page linked here for more details.

There are a lot of reels, can you show them to me so I know which ones I want to have transferred?

No, we do not run anything through our HD film scanners that hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned, prepped, and lubricated. Most films need to have leaders re-spliced and other splices repaired. As a result, we perform a lot of hands-on physical work to your films to ensure they will look their best when transferred.

How are the films organized?
We encourage you to pre-number the reels in the order you prefer (if possible) by using info on the outside or inside of the reels or development dates. However, we do NOT recommend that you preview / run the film through a projector or film viewer as the sprocket holes will get worn and torn (resulting in an unstable film transfer), you will scratch the films and you might burn the films in the process. If you number the reels, we keep them in that order. If no order is specified, we organize the reels by date where possible. We label each reel in order by number. 3″ reels are assembled onto new larger 7″ reels in order. You will receive everything back including the empty film boxes (labeled correspondingly).

Do you transfer sound film?

Yes we do. If your Super 8 film has magnetic sound or your 16mm film has an optical track, we will transfer it with your film. Sound film is very rare and we take extra care that we get the best transfer of your sound film as possible. To transfer sound, we charge an extra .20 per foot. After your sound film is transferred, we make sure it is in sync with your film and we perform level optimization and noise reduction to it.

Do I get my 8mm/16mm films back when you are done converting them to digital?

Yes, your film will be cleaned, repaired, lubricated and given back to you with your DVD, Bluray or HD video file.

How much space do I need on my flash drive or external hard drive for my films? 

1 hour of footage will be approximately 20 GB and 2 hours will be approximately 40 GB. Please be conscious of the amount of space you have on your hard drive.

If I ordered a JPEG or TIFF numbered image sequence, how much space do I need for my flash drive or external hard drive?

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If you provide my drive, how many drives will I receive?

You will receive one single drive that all your media will fit on! We carry 16gb all the way through 2TB.