How Do You Convert 8 Mm Movie Film To Digital?
Like many people, your attic and cupboard may hold priceless memories on old 8mm or Super8mm films. Want to share these on the Internet or just watch them on a computer or TV? It is relatively easy to convert 8mm/Super8mm film to digital files. Just take your tapes to a film lab for a transfer. Then you just digitize that footage. Find a lab that does Super8/8mm transfers. There are a few around the country, although you may need to mail your footage to a lab. There is an avid subculture of Super8/8mm filmmaking that maintains good websites that list quality labs. Or, if you live in a large urban area, contact a local filmmakers’ group for a referral. Call the lab and ask a lot of questions. Film labs vary widely. Some have highly qualified professionals and others do not. Some labs specialize in working with small-format films like Super8/8mm, and a few places specialize in doing transfers of home movies. Send or take your film to the lab. Make sure to clearly label all film reels wit
