When we have finished your conversions, we send you your old reels back for you to dispose of. However, instead of just throwing them away, why not get creative and upcycle them? In today’s blog, we’re looking into some of the creative uses for your old cinema reels.
Continue readingHow Were Films Edited Before Computers?
When you go to the cinema to see the latest blockbuster, you know the film has been edited together using the latest technology. Computers have given us the ability to edit footage in no time at all, add special effects, overlays, subtitles and all sorts of additional extras. But before this technology was available, how were films edited?
Continue readingWhy a Digital Transfer Can Keep Your Memories Safe
Keeping hold of video footage from years gone by is incredibly important to a lot of people. Whether it’s your child’s first steps or your parents wedding, holding onto video footage of these precious moments is a meaningful way to relive memories or share them with friends and family.
The Different Types of Cine Film (And How We Can Help)
Cine film refers to the picture film formats used for home videos. The different kinds of cine film are named for their width size in millimetres, with 8mm, Super 8mm, 9.5mm and 16mm being the most popular.
Top Things You Didn’t Know About Cine Reels
Cine reels and projectors are incredible feats of film technology. They took filmmaking into a new age, and we’ve come a long way since. Many young people today have probably never even seen a cine reel in real life, knowing only the digital technology that has become so popular and come to completely dominate filmmaking and viewing as we know it. But we wouldn’t be where we are today without cine reels, so lets take a look at some of the fantastic things about this technology that you probably didn’t know.
What Are Cine Film’s Worst Enemies?
Film is very delicate and unlikely to withstand the test of time. No matter how well taken care of your cine film is, the truth is that film isn’t as sturdy and durable as DVDs and other modern mediums. In fact, many things can affect the quality of cine film and even damage it permanently. Continue reading
How Silent Film Found its Voice
You probably weren’t around when films first hit the big screen, but you may be aware that the earliest films didn’t have any sound. It might be hard to imagine watching a film without audible dialogue or sound effects, but for a long time, people would enjoy films with musical accompaniment, often being played live alongside the film viewing.
How Does Cine Film Deteriorate Over Time?
No matter how carefully you take care of your old cine reels, eventually they will deteriorate. Cine film was just not built to last, and the longer you leave your home movies sat in the attic, the less likely it’ll be that you’ll be able to salvage all the footage.
Things You Can Do with Your Old Cine Film
So, you’ve finally gotten around to converting those old cine reels onto a DVD or another more convenient format. The question is, what do you do with the reels? At Cine2DVD, we ship your cine reels back to you along with your DVD, because we know how important it is to people to keep their original copies of their family films. A DVD conversion ensures the precious footage is safe, but some people just love the nostalgia of their old cine reels.
Why You Should Convert Your Cine Film to DVD
Your old cine films can bring back a lot of memories, it’s why many people choose not to give them up. However, instead of letting your old family films collect dust, you could simply transfer them onto a DVD.
With a DVD transfer, you can still keep your cine reels in a safe storage space to ensure they last for a long time, but with the assurance that, should anything happen to them, you have a backup copy of that footage. Here are just a few reasons why you should transfer your cine film to DVD.
