mm film was pioneered by Kodak and was introduced in 1932. 8mm film actually starts out as 16mm film on a 25-foot reel. When recording, one-half of the film width is exposed. After recording 25 feet, you would then take the film out, flip it over and expose the other half. After processing the film, it was split down the middle and the two resulting 8mm halves were spliced together, yielding a 50-foot reel.

We do not process Super 8mm film, however we can contract the film to another lab or recommend a lab that does. We can transfer Super 8mm film to video. See similar questions...

The sprocket hole sizes on each film type are different. Also, the center hole in the middle of the reel that fits on the projector arm is of a different size. You can transfer both Regular 8mm and Super 8mm to the same tape or DVD. The price for transferring the different formats of film is all the same - but there is a charge of $7.50 for each switch from one format of film to another. See similar questions...

The similarity in name has caused no end of confusion between the film format (known as Super 8) and the video formats (known as Video8, 8mm, Hi-8, or Digital8). There is actually no connection between the two other than their physical size. They are certainly not interchangeable. See similar questions...

Yes! Our in-house film room can convert 8, Super 8 (silent or sound) and 16mm (silent or sound) directly to DVD. We can then make VHS copies if desired. Click here for more information. See similar questions...

Yes. We can cut 8mm but this is a service that we are only able to provide during our less busy moments. Please call for prices and availability details. See similar questions...

Super refers to a modification of an existing film format, like Super 8, Super 16, or Super 35. See similar questions...

Super films maximize the usable image area on a certain film. The film improves image quality without spending more on film stock, which is more efficient. See similar questions...

Yes. We transfer 8mm, Super 8mm, and 16mm film to DVD. We use a sophisticated Flying Spot Scanner (the same used to transfer motion pictures, commercials & television shows) to ensure a superior quality transfer. See similar questions...

Circuitry in the video camera automatically color corrects, but the process is not 'perfect'. Sometimes film scenes change frequently from indoor to outdoor and from bright to dark - so this can confuse the electronics. For this reason a technician watches your transfer and further adjusts the colors and brightness as required. Overall, however, we are very pleased with the color and tones that result in the transfer process. See similar questions...

Unfortunately at this time, we cannot convert the older 8mm reeled movies into a digital format for use in the DVD. Should you want to include clips from those movie reels, we suggest you take them to a reputable camera shop for cleaning and conversion to VHS. We can then capture the clips you would like to use from the VHS tape. We do hope to offer this type of conversion in the near future. See similar questions...

This question is often asked due to the "25 feet" markings on the side of some Kodak "Double 8mm film" boxes. The 3 inch diameter reels of processed Regular 8mm film are 50 feet in length. mm film was purchased as "Double 8" reels. Each of the reels was 25 feet of film with 8mm perforations, but 16mm wide (see picture of exposed film). See similar questions...

The Super L is a 10 mil accuracy unit with a 2 year warranty. The AccuTab is a high accuracy tablet with a 2 year warranty- available in 5 mil and 2 mil accuracies. The DrawingBoard comes in a 10 mil, 5 mil and 2 mil option and carries a 1 year warranty. See similar questions...

The "HeatMAX" is the identical unit as the Super FuelMAX, but with different packaging for different use and application. Each are for use with fuel lines of up to 2.54 cm in diameter. See similar questions...

Hand film is used with manual stretch wrappers which use the power of the operator. The operator stretches the film using breaking handle on the wrapper while walking around the pallet. Hand wrapping is typically designed for those who unitize less than 10 pallets per day, have decentralized warehousing or need a backup to powered stretch equipment. Machine Film is used with powered stretch equipment. There are several different types of powered stretch equipment available today. See similar questions...

Super 16 requires single-perforated film which Kodak has made since the 1930s. The wider image of this format exposes the frame out to the edge of one side of the film where the second row of sprockets would be. See similar questions...

Super 16 cinematography requires a Super 16 mm camera and appropriate lenses. Some cameras can be modified for this purpose, and others are built specifically for this format. See similar questions...

CinePaint was known unofficially by many names: Gimp16, Film Gimp and Hollywood Gimp. The name was officially changed to CinePaint in March 2003, which may end the confusion. The first release of CinePaint was on the Windows platform because that happened to be released at the time of the name change. That it is Film Gimp 0.16 on some platforms and CinePaint 0.16 for Windows has no special significance beyond timing. Future versions on all platforms will be called CinePaint. See similar questions...