8mm and Super8 to video, suggestions?

[Sean B]

Hello all... I have tons (about 200 rolls) of old family 8mm and Super 8 film I need to transfer to video and I have some questions, and am hoping maybe some people here can help with some questions I have.

 

- I am in the Los Angeles area and would like to find somewhere nearby if possible, but if not, I am looking for a really good film to video transfer company. Any suggestions?

 

- Also, what should one request as far as masters? MiniDV, tape, or what?

 

- I hear there is a process where they scan each frame of film as opposed to just running the film and taping it. I imagine this is the more desirable method of transfer? What is this method called?

 

- Some of the film I have is damaged, very dirty, etc. Will these companies clean my film, or should I do that (PEC 12 Film Emulsion Cleaning solution was suggested to me)? What if its got broken sprocket holes, bends, etc?

 

Any other tips???

 

Thanks in advance, and sorry for the newbie questions...

 

Sean

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