Project the movies onto a screen and then record them with your current digital camera/phone/webcam. Some hints if choosing this method: Don't use a 40 yr old screen - buy a new one if you have to. Probably won't get very good quality using a phone or a point-and shoot, but ymmv. Choose a room that is far away from external sounds (street noise, etc) and darken the room as best you can. Mount the device on a tripod so that it is centered on the middle of the screen. Isolate the recording device from the projector so you don't record it's noise. Use foam pads or blankets. Choose some subject-matter or period-appropriate music for the soundtrack, and just play it on some speakers during the recording session. Feel free to narrate/comment during the recording session. If also using a sound track, you can turn down the volume when you speak. Make tests with various different arrangements/settings. Use cue cards or digital post-processing to add credits at the beginning and end. Mike -----Original Message----- From: wlug-bounces@mail.wlug.org [mailto:wlug-bounces@mail.wlug.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Anderson Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 2:29 PM To: wlug@mail.wlug.org Subject: Re: [Wlug] creating digital files from super 8 films On Fri, Dec 27, 2013 at 01:42:05PM -0500, The Hammer wrote:
I have a bunch of old Super 8 movie films from family in years gone by. Can any one recommend an efficient and economical way to convert them to digital files?
I see online services available, but they are very costly.
This video shows you how and then convinces you that using their service (or buying their equipment) is better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm5ePQ5Qxzo _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug@mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug