FILM RESTORATION SERVICE


8mm / 9.5mm / 16mm film contain an enormous amount of information. Regardless of the age or condition of the film, the right people using the right technology (frame-by-frame digital capture, wetgate, software) can dramatically restore aged / damaged film to better than "true".

Our film scanning technology uses an LED array to illuminate the film and is completely sprocketless employing archival-grade (PTR) rollers to transport and physically clean the film before running it though the built-in wetgate. The wetgate system provides an additional mechanism for cleaning the film by applying a film cleaner solution (Isopropanol) directly to the film which has the added benefit of filling in any cracks or lines in the film emulsion resulting in a significant improvement to the visual quality of the scanned film.

Once captured into an uncompressed digital file we apply custom film restoration software providing filters for dirt removal, stabilization, sharpening and de-graining.



FILM RESTORATION EXAMPLES









TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


  • Frame-by-frame scanning
  • Wetgate for 8mm, 9.5mm and 16mm
  • Sprocketless transportation for shrunken and damaged film
  • PTR rollers for dirt and dust removal
  • Reversal and color negative film scanning
  • Transparent film
  • Restoration Software (dust & dirt removal, sharpening, stabilization)
  • Adjustable tension control for fragile film
  • Image output without compression for best quality
  • Laser stabilization

Our technology and process provides for a true frame-by-frame digital capture of your film with the option for a "Standard Definition" OR "High Definition (2K)" scan best suited for today's HD-large screen TV's. The price to convert 8mm / Super8 / 16mm film to a unique DIGITAL FILE (one per reel) or DVD (chaptered) is based on a per reel / per linear foot of film basis which is prorated to reflect the actual amount of film we process – you only pay for what you get back.

Our Standard Grade process provides for a RAW transfer of the film to either Standard Definition MPEG4 digital file or DVD.

Our Family Grade process provides for full “digital clean up” of the footage adjusting for contrast, light and grain as well colour-correction to either a (1) Standard Definition MPEG4 digital file or DVD or (2) a High Definition MPEG4 (HD) or an uncompressed .MOV digital file.

Turn around time is 10 - 15 business days and once complete we will contact you to coordinate pick-up/ return. We do offer a RUSH SERVICE with 24 – 72 hour turn around guaranteed – the rush fee is 25% the value of the order.

DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECS

HOW IT WORKS



Any Questions?

Call: 416 479 0903
Toll free: 1 866 559 1163
E-mail: info@digitaltreasury.ca
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Digital Solutions

Digital files on:
USB / hard drive / the Cloud
DVD / Blu-rays



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Etobicoke (HQ)

415 Horner Ave. #8
Toronto, ON, M8W 4W3
416 479 0903

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North York

265 Rimrock Rd. #2A
Toronto, ON, M3J 3C6
416 479 0903

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