Erren Franklin Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Hey everyone, Thanks again to anyone and everyone who responded to my questions about regular 8 cameras. This particular issue has likely been rehashed many times in this forum by now, but since I'm new and the most recent discussion I found regarding this topic was in 2018, I would like to ask what people's current preferences are for labs and for scans. Generally I process with Spectra and have my scans done at Movette film transfer locally here, where I live, in SF. Movette does a cheap fresh film 720p scan but also does 1080p and 2k for regular 8 and super8, and I generally like their prices. Spectra's website seems to indicate that their scanning technology is vastly superior to most other places, and Pro8mm is now marketing a 6.5k scan. I'm starting to worry that even a 2k scan isn't sufficient... is that foolish? Also I'm about to start hand-editing a lot of my reversal regular8 film and I want to have high quality master scans of the unedited film, and I'm wondering if I should get the best scan that I can afford. Another issue is I find Spectra's pricing structure for scanning to be confusing. So with certain variables in mind- pricing, quality, customer service and professionalism- I'm wondering if y'all have thoughts on this topic. Thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erren Franklin Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 I found the the Grading, DI, and Telecine section of the forum and was able to get a lot of good information, so I think I'm good, unless anyone feels inclined to anything. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Pinder Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I'm a minimum 2k scan kinda guy... Also happy with Cinelab and/or Gamma Ray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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