Convert 8mm home movies from the 60’s

[raisedin99]

Convert 8mm home movies from the 60’s

Going through the drawers I came across old 8mm home movies that my Dad had taken back in the 60’s, naturally I wouldn’t want to purchase a projector so I got to looking around the internet and found many companies that convert movies to DVD. I vaguely recall of the treasures tat they contain and don’t wish to lose their content

My question, has any of the forum members here partaken of a service such as this? And if so are you satisfied with the conversion.

I do not necessarily believe reviews that is often attached to such businesses as valid so I bring forth this request to my forum brothers and sisters whom I do feel would tell me like it is, so give yourselves a pat on the back.

terry

 

[bigwheelzip]

We did a lot of 8mm movie conversion through the service at Costco. Of course, without a projector to see the quality of the original, I can't guess at how true the conversion is. They didn't make a separate DVD for each movie, they kept adding movies until they filled a DVD.

We also bought a VCR to DVD converter.

After everything is converted, it is out-of-order chronologically, and generally in need of editing to weed out the bugs. This can be done on a computer, using video editing software.

Film Transfer | Home Video & Photo Transfer | Costco Photo Center

If you want to share the end result, upload to YouTube and share.

 

[Rustyt1953]

When I was 13 I liberated one of dad's 8mm films from the bottom of his sock drawer.

In the Tamarian language: "his eyes wide open."

 

[robvious]

when we settled my parents estate we had the 8mm movies converted.. so everyone would get a copy... they are way out of order.. but they are available until the dvd degrades.

 

[BillBond]

We converted every film that my wife inherited a few years ago.
While we were happy with the outfit that did the conversion,
it is too bad that the person behind the movie camera was a nitwit.

 

[ladder13]

When I was 13 I liberated one of dad's 8mm films from the bottom of his sock drawer.

In the Tamarian language: "his eyes wide open."

I saw something similar BITD.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I saw something similar BITD.

The film must have been made during a pandemic as everyone was wearing masks.

 

[Jessie]

When I was 13 I liberated one of dad's 8mm films from the bottom of his sock drawer.

In the Tamarian language: "his eyes wide open."

Too funny. I can’t believe my wife was reading a book in where a character was saying how all men hide stuff in their toolboxes!
I couldn’t believe they divulged that! Now I have to find a new hide.

 

[ladder13]

The film must have been made during a pandemic as everyone was wearing masks.

 

[KAC]

I tried Legacy Box, video turned out ok, but found out too late that they won't include the audio from the 8mm or Super8 films. Re-did the conversion at Converting 8mm Film to DVD - Just8mm. Video is great and they include the audio. Cost was very reasonable. I recommend them.

 

[Geno44]

Be aware that there may be a considerable amount of color fade in the original film from aging and storage which will affect the quality of the copy.

 

[Gunhacker]

We did a lot of 8mm movie conversion through the service at Costco. Of course, without a projector to see the quality of the original, I can't guess at how true the conversion is. They didn't make a separate DVD for each movie, they kept adding movies until they filled a DVD.

We also bought a VCR to DVD converter.

After everything is converted, it is out-of-order chronologically, and generally in need of editing to weed out the bugs. This can be done on a computer, using video editing software.

Film Transfer | Home Video & Photo Transfer | Costco Photo Center

If you want to share the end result, upload to YouTube and share.

Costco is closing down their photo center services this month, don't how this affects the transfer service on costco.com.

Costco closing photo department at all locations

I've used these folks, I'm very satisfied and pricing is pretty good too.

Convert Film to Digital Service: Film Transfer to DVD | Legacybox

 

[hittman77]

Look for a locally owned business near you.

We have one locally and they do a great job. I had them once put a bunch of old photos on a CD / DVD thingy too.

 

[16thVACav]

Walmart did mine, and they turned out great.

 

[raisedin99]

Thanks so much folks, for the funnies as well as the recommendations !

terry

 

[Walter Rego]

I had a bunch of old 8mm reels converted a few years ago by a local shop. They did some brightness, contrast and color correction but no editing. Some of the reels I had had no markings on them so were out of chronological order but I got a good idea when they were shot by looking at the ages of the people in them, old cars and other indicators. I suppose I could edit them with some kind of editing program and get them back in order.
I had color footage of my parents wedding from 1950 that I had never seen before.

The only thing I can add, is be prepared for some strong emotions when you view them.
Most of the people in mine are now dead. Parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, a few cousins. The color footage of my maternal grandmother who died before I was born was striking, I had only seen a few B&W photos of her in the past. I'm glad I had them done, but have a box of kleenex handy.

 

[quikdraw67]

We had no movies of my family.

But we had a **** ton of Kodachrome slides.

Mostly from the 50's and 60's.

My brother has them all. I guess the plan is to digitize them all at some point.

See what happens.