1080p (Full HD) 8mm Film Transfer to:
DVD, Blu-ray, and/or Hard Drive

We don't use a "Wolverine" for our film transfers -- Wolverine rental available.

All our transfers are frame-by-frame, and we offer a helpful array of file formats (codecs.)

If you want to read some great details, our website is known for that. It will guide you to make the best choice. Please keep in mind, Nathaniel is always here to help -- just call (805) 640-8883. (As we are a small transfer-house, we do not employ a full-time receptionist; so please do leave a message. It's likely your call will be returned promptly.)

We offer:
- Standard Definition (SD) - Target media is a DVD, USB stick, or hard drive.
- High Definition (HD) recommended and at same price as our SD transfers - Target media is a Blu-ray, USB stick, or hard drive.

Start below to easily generate an estimate, and place your order from there.

All my films are 3 inch reels.   Enter total number of 3 inch reels here:     I know the details of how much film I have in either feet, meters, or minutes. Total film: feet meters minutes Total number of reels: If any, how many of these are 3 inch reels:     If the above options do not apply, start here.

Sample Transfers

Sample Transfers

What is your transfer process?
	Unlike some other transfer houses, we do NOT project your film’s image onto a secondary image, (such as a silver-screen or matt glass) but rather it goes straight onto our high-end 3CCD chip industrial camera. This direct method is most important in achieving a crisp and sharp image. Naturally, our transfers are flicker free! And ... read more about our transfer process What our customers write about our transfer quality: read some testimonials We professionally transfer film to DVD, Blu-ray or Hard Drive. Exceptional quality frame by frame transfer using Telecine in Full HD. Our equipment is far better than a simple Wolverine table-top scanner.
What are your business hours?
	In general (and aside from the traditional "Christmas/Holiday Rush" months) our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST). We do all of our business by mail. We are available by phone: (805) 640-8883. If we don't answer, please do leave a message for us, as we use an old-school land-line telephone. Thank you!
How can I find out what kind of film I have?
	Recognizing the difference between Super-8 and Normal-8 Normal 8 film has larger perforations at the edges of the film than does Super-8 film. In Normal 8, the holes are almost square. In Super-8, the holes are elongated and narrow. The film spools are also different. In Normal 8, the center hole of the film spool is smaller than the center hole of the Super-8 spool. In Normal-8, the center hole measures approximately 8 mm. In Super-8, it measures approximately 13 mm. Common Formats Super-8 Normal-8 Common Formats 16mm We do not tranfer the formats below: Uncommon Film Formats 9.5mm 17.5mm 26mm
Do you do PAL transfers?
	Yes. In addition to the standard U.S. format of NTSC, we also transfer to true PAL format. True PAL is not just an NTSC transfer blown-up to PAL! There is an additional set-up fee of $25.00 on PAL transfers.
What is the best way to ship my film to you?
	We have enjoyed a 100% track record of perfectly delivered packages using the Postal Service -- with the exception of 3 reels sent in a padded envelope, which was not properly sealed by the customer. And yet, we received the envelope! Sadly, it contained no film. We send all our domestic shipments via the U.S. Postal Service using their "Priority Mail - with a Signature Confirmation". If you prefer, and let us know, and we can use a "Delivery Confirmation" instead. ('Delivery Confirmation' does NOT require a person to sign for the package.) Both methods provide you with a tracking number with which you will be able to track your shipment. UPS, FedEx, DHL and other carriers also work. However, we only send back your goods via the U.S. Postal Service. (Note our Policy: We return your order -- both transfer and originals -- in one shipment.)
What is the turnaround time on your orders?
	It’s easy to find out. From this page, you are 1 or 2 clicks away from seeing your "Estimated Completion Date." As soon as you finish your free online Estimate, it shows you the ESTIMATED completion date. Sometimes we beat that date but if, for any reason, we find we might go over by a day or two, we will surely notify you (that’s rare.) NOTE: Our turn-around time varies based on how much work we already have "in-house" at the time your order is placed.
What if I am wrong in calculating my Estimate?
	We base our invoice on the total minutes of your transferred footage. For slides or images, it is based on the actual number of images. Therefore, it is only after the transfer is completed that we will know the total cost of your order. We then notify you via email, and you can pay for it then. If you have under-estimated your total footage (or slides), your invoice will be a bit more, and if you over-estimated, then the cost will be a bit less. Both cases happen sometimes, and it’s OK. More information about our order process
Do you perform all the work yourselves? Do you outsource any of it?
	We perform all of your work here in Ojai, CA. However, we do not have a store-front office. We do all our business by mail. On occasion we prearrange a convenient meeting time to retrieve goods, in downtown Ojai. Let us know if you need us to consider this option for you. All the technical aspects of your transfer are handled by Nathaniel Courtens - a professionally trained filmmaker and photographer and graduate of "Brooks Institute of Photography" (1996), Santa Barbara, California. Laura Courtens handles the communication, tracking, packaging, and logistics of each order.
Does FilmFix process "undeveloped" film?
	Sorry, we do not. We can only transfer film that has already been processed. If your film has not already been processed, please do so before mailing it to FilmFix. (Disappointingly, we have had to return 4 orders which were not transferable!) To our knowledge, there are very few places that still process 8mm and Super-8 film.
Do you add music to your transfers?
	Out of respect to Copyright laws and the great variety of personal taste in music, we do not add music to any of our transfers.
Do you transfer sound?
	Yes – if your film has any sound on it, the sound will get transferred along with your image. (Our price includeds the cost of sound transfer.)

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IMPORTANT: We do not transfer or copy any material with a Copyright, unless you own the copyright and provide proof.

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