If you say you don’t like Disney films, you’re lying. If you say they’re just for kids, you must have missed something. Most of us have grown up with the magic of Disney, and even though they’ve undergone a serious facelift with the introduction of computer animation, the classics are just as good as they were when we watched them as kids. Continue reading
The Horror Home Movie: A First Person Fright Factor
The horror film genre has undergone a few changes in recent years, resulting in the disturbing manifestation of the ‘horror home movie’. The amateur ‘home movie’ technique which was once reserved for delightfully nostalgic recording of childhood memories is now being used by directors to create something a lot more sinister. Continue reading
Time Traveller Day: Top 3 Time Travel Films
Never one to shy away from joining in an international celebration, our team of cine film transfer specialists couldn’t help but notice that December 8th is in fact Pretend to be a Time Traveller Day! Well, with the sheer volume of incredible time travel films there have been over the years we thought we would pay homage to all those times we were able to immerse ourselves in a time travelling experience and give to you some of the best time traveller movies ever to hit the silver screen! Continue reading
3 Incredibly Creepy Family Films
At Cine2DVD we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the highest quality service and product, be it from our 8mm film to DVD transfers to our fun and technical blogs, we always strive to offer the best. Well, while Halloween may be over and done with, we thought we would ease you back into normality with a part-wholesome-part-eeeeerie blog, so don’t be hasty in edging your way back from behind the sofa just yet, and be prepared to embrace a hint of Halloween once again as we take a peek at some of the creepiest family films to ever hit the silver screen.
The Silent Movie: Beauty and Elegance in the 21st Century?
Have you ever witnessed the beauty and elegance of a silent movie?
You might never have sat in front of the big screen or (these days) Youtubed the comic works of Charlie Chaplin or the stunning Lillian Gish. You might never have sat down and truly witnessed the art unfolding before you, the masterful way film was recorded or how music was used to portray the characters emotions and the tone of the scene. Continue reading
Fantastic Film Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Here at Cine2DVD Transfers, we absolutely love learning new things. Whether it’s a new story from one of our customers or simply something obvious that we didn’t know about the world around us, facts are a great way to get to know other people and the planet that we call home.
With this in mind, we’re going to divulge some facts about film which many of you may not know! We think that they are incredibly interesting, and hope that you will feel as enlightened as we did when we first heard them!
Are you ready? Roll the film!
Lights, Camera, Music!
Our professional 8mm film to DVD service is perfect for bringing your memories and nostalgia into the 21st century, whilst still capturing the essence and zeitgeist of the time. A way which many films do this nowadays is through looking back at particular movements of an era, or simply capturing them as they occur. Dominating the box office at the moment is Straight Outta Compton, the story of one of raps most notorious groups, which looks back and captures the group’s rise to fame. Continue reading
Movies vs TV: 3 Reasons Why Movies are Fighting a Losing Battle
Well, did you ever see this coming?
The downfall (or at least steady decline) of the movie industry? With Hollywood’s A-listers falling from grace left right and centre, TV was bound to take centre stage at some point but why? What does TV now have that Hollywood is steadily losing… apart from their actors staying off of the journalistic hit list? Continue reading
Live Action Remakes To Get Excited For!
As a company that helps our valued customers convert their 8mm film to DVD, we feel that preserving the past and bringing it into the future is essential. When it comes to the world of cinema, we are always excited when we hear about old films being updated (except perhaps with the exception of Star Wars!) and being renovated to have a contemporary feel.
What Do We Want From Movies?
When we sit down to watch a movie, we are always going to have some kind of expectation. Whether it’s how the plot is going to pan out, or just the general feel of the film, we are always going to have something in mind that we are expecting to get from the film.
As experts in transferring cine to DVD, we know our stuff when it comes to films, especially watching them! With this in mind, we’ve put together a short list of what audiences have in mind when it comes to what audiences expect when watching a film.
