transferring 8mm film

[Keebler]

Hi folks,

I'm looking at purchasing a workprinter unit from moviestuff.tv.

Does anyone have any experience with these units or maybe similar units? I transfer media for my business, but currently outsource film. The next step is to add this equipment to my office.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Cheers,
Keebler

 

[CaptainChunk]

I've never really played with a frame-by-frame machine (when I still did film, I always shipped it off to a facility for telecine). But, I knew a few guys in film school that used one as an alternative. I will say that the results can't compare to a true telecine.

First, you're relying on the quality of a consumer camera's lens and image sensor(s). Secondly, consumer cameras record to compressed formats (DV, HDV, AVCHD, etc.) that discard a great deal of color information that a telecine operator or colorist would typically use to perform a 1-light correction before transferring to tape.

So I guess it really depends on what kind of sacrifices you'd be willing to make.

 

[Keebler]

I've never really played with a frame-by-frame machine (when I still did film, I always shipped it off to a facility for telecine). But, I knew a few guys in film school that used one as an alternative. I will say that the results can't compare to a true telecine.

First, you're relying on the quality of a consumer camera's lens and image sensor(s). Secondly, consumer cameras record to compressed formats (DV, HDV, AVCHD, etc.) that discard a great deal of color information that a telecine operator or colorist would typically use to perform a 1-light correction before transferring to tape.

So I guess it really depends on what kind of sacrifices you'd be willing to make.

thanks capt. i'll keep this in mind. i believe the new versions can use 3-CCD cameras, but that might still make up for the colour issues you raise.