Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time duration of a 50 feet film reel?

For 8mm, it is approximately 3min 20sec.
For S8mm, it is approximately 3 min.

What is the difference between 8mm and S8mm film

The 8mm format was produced in the 1930’s. Then later in the 1960's, Kodak, wanting to upgrade its product, decided to enlarge the image size in width and height by reducing the size of the lateral perforation.

What are the different reel sizes?

When full:
- 3 inch diameter reel (7,5cm) = 50 feet
- 5 inch diameter reel (12,5cm) = 200 feet
- 7 inch diameter reel (17,5cm) = 400 feet

Do you clean the films before transferring?

The films are cleaned with special lens cleaning cloths and PTR rollers designed only for this use.

Should I keep my films after the transfer?

YES ! It is very important to keep your films because these are your originals.

What is the usual processing time to have my films done?

Allow for about 7 to 14 working days

Can you transfer other rare and unusual formats of moving images?

Yes, in all our years of experience, we have seen everything and have just about all the machines to read it all. Just try us out! Tell us what you need to have transferred.

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How We Restore Your Memories

Restoring memories is a painstaking process but we take pride in doing it right. We are committed to treating your important moments as if they were our own.

Scanning, conversion, restoration…we do it all! Our goal is to help you renew your media so that you can enjoy it long into the future. We digitize your films, videos, music, and pictures into formats that you can view and share today.

Examine and Review Original Material

The first step to preserving your media is examining and reviewing your original material. This way, we have the right plan of action in place to proceed with the scanning.

Clean and Repair Any Material

After our review process, our expert technicians will clean and with your permission, repair any material if necessary.

Scan to Digital

Once your media has been cleaned and repaired, we scan using state-of-the-art equipment and software. For film, our technicians use professional-grade scanners which are capable of scanning at higher resolutions than consumer-level scanners.

Colour Correction

Simply put, colour correction is the process of making your film images match what it actually looked like on the original. We adjust the colours of your visual media so that it appears natural and unprocessed - as close a possible to the way it was filmed.

Contrast Correction

Our skilled technicians use the latest in digital technology to enhance your film images to their full potential. We restore the vibrancy of your images as your film is being scanned.

Transfer to USB Key or Other Media Formats

After scanning your media to digital, we can transfer it to a USB key or other media formats such as external drive or DVD. It’s a quick way to get your newly scanned media into a format that you can use and enjoy.

Deliver Original and New Formats

Once we’ve finished with your media, we return the originals to you along with your new and revitalized digital formats. Then it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your newly restored memories!

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