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All film transfers include:

Master to DV (digital videotape) and 1 copy on either DVD or VHS
Library storage box
Cleaning and conditioning of film
Splicing onto larger reels as needed
Minor film repair
Editing out black and clear film (sections of approx. 2 seconds or more)
SMPTE color bars (industry standard) at beginning
Opening and closing titles for a more professional look
Monitoring and adjustments from start to finish
Free instrumental background music


Footage
Mini DV w/DVD
or VHS copy
Footage
Mini DV w/DVD
or VHS copy
Up to 100
$99.95
900
$239.95
200
$114.95
1000
$259.95
300
$129.95
1100
$279.95
400
$144.95
1200
$299.95
500
$159.95
1300
$319.95
600
$179.95
1400
$339.95
700
$199.95
1500
$359.95
800
$219.95
1600
$379.95
Additional Footage
1700 - 4800 $.23 per foot
4900 - 9600 $.21 per foot
9700 & up $.19 per foot

Special Notes:
There is a minimum order of $99.95 (100 feet or less)
All reels must be numbered
The lab will automatically splice 50ft. reels onto larger 400ft. reels
Approximately 800 feet of film runs one hour
We offer four different types of background music:
  - Easy Listening (instrumental)
  - Big Band (instrumental)
  - Light Classical (instrumental)
  - 50's/60's Rock (vocal)
Normal Processing time is three weeks

Film Transfer Options/Copies:
Option Details Price
Polavision There is a service charge of $3.50 per cartridge to remove the film from the cartridge, and to handle the caustic material inside. The film is then spliced onto 200' or 400' reels. For estimation purposes, each cartridge consists of approx. 38' of super 8 film. (Please note: You will no longer be able to use the Polavision cartridges in your Polavision system.) $3.50
per
cartridge
Sound Film Due to the nature of sound film, special adjustments need to be made during transfer.
Super 8:
$.05 / ft
16mm (inquire if separate soundtrack):
$14.95 per order
Mixed Orders This applies only to orders consisting of two (2) or more different formats. (regular 8 with Super 8, 16mm with slides or photographs)
First format change:
$14.95
Each additional change:
$5.95
Customer Supplied Music Music is played from the beginning of a customer's CD without editing or matching of individual songs to the video.
For each CD supplied:
$15
For each cassette supplied:
$20
Titles Can be at beginning or ending of reels to help identify dates, places and faces. Please print or type a list of titles up to ten words each.
1-5 titles:
$9.95 ea
Each additional title:
$8.95 ea
Longer titles (over ten words):
$2.95
5 words
Film to 3/4", Super VHS, Video 8 & Hi8: Film can be transferred to a variety of alternative formats. $15 per
1600'
of film
Beta, Digital 8 & DV Cam: A set-up charge applies for these formats. Additional format charges apply. $20
set-up charge
Additional
VHS & DVD Copies
VHS: 1 copy: $10 ea / 5: $7 ea / 6 & up: $5 ea
DVD: 1-5: $18 ea / 6-10: $17 ea / 11-20: $16.20 ea /
21-50: $14.20 ea / 51-99: $12.20 ea / 100-249: $10.20 ea

Please note: Pricing is determined by many factors. Please inquire for exact price quote.