Blue Cloud Video, LLC
- Fremont, CA 94539 (map)
- (800) 673-5316
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We now offer HD film transfer for 8mm and Super 8mm film. – Jan 06, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Film To DVD Transfer Services
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Blue Cloud Video, LLC • Fremont, CA • $3-100 per hour
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We offer 8mm film to DVD and 16mm film to DVD transfer.
Put that old projector and screen away. We can convert your family 8mm / super 8mm / 16 mm films with our film and video transfer process. Plus, we allow you to store your films on a hard drive. Once you update and save these treasured home movies to digital, they can be easily copied for other family members to enjoy.
The 8mm film transfer process does not damage your 8mm film, super8 film or 16mm film. Our projectors are well-maintained and automatically stop if the film is damaged. We even go the extra step to fix that jerky film that no other transfer place has the time to fix. Contact us for details.
- 8mm to DVD
- 16 mm to DVD
- Super 8mm to DVD
- Super 8mm sound film to DVD -- frame by frame
- Optical 16mm film to DVD -- frame by frame
- AVI files, color correction, titles, music, re-sequence and custom editing available.
- High-quality jewel box to store your waterproof inkjet printed DVDs.
- Digital frame by frame transfer of your 8mm, super 8mm and 16mm films.
- Includes cleaning, splice repair, and archive film reels and cans.
- 50 ft. reels spliced onto larger reels to reduce clutter and archive your film.
Reviews
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January 6, 2011
"I did a lot of research before picking Blue Cloud Video to handle my 8mm and super 8 movie film transfer to DVD. I'm so glad I chose Blue Cloud! I am very pleased with the professional quality of my film transfer.
Matthew is highly responsive... easy to talk to and excellent to work with. He does whatever it takes to make sure the film to DVD transfer is exactly what you want.
Highly recommended!!!!
1) Fast response to emails
2) Willing to call me to resolve any questions and make sure result is what I want
3) Willing to negotiate on price when service requested is not covered by price menu
4) Website keeps you abreast of status of project. "
Keith P. , Blue Grass, Iowa - 8mm and Super 8mm Film transfer to DVD– Keith
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January 6, 2011
"I want to thank you for the transition service provided by Blue Cloud Video on transferring some of my family’s old home movies to a digital format. It will enable us to preserve the memories indefinitely. I found that in many cases you were able to improve the quality of the original and must have worked hard to “save” some that were obviously in bad condition. Looks like a job well done and there will be more film forthcoming in the future that we’ll need to have transferred as well. Thanks again, we’ll be talking to you. "
Bob O. , Livonia, MI - 8mm film to dvd
– Bob
Question and answer
Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.
A. Old films from the 60's.
Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. Feel free to shop around. Get samples of their work before you send all of your film. If they won't provide a free sample, go somewhere else.
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. What would be the best film transfer for my films? This is usually a one time event. My secret is to provide you with the following: High quality film transfer, opportunity to get your raw film files on a hard drive so one can edit on their own computer, we offer custom DVD's to provide a gift to their family customized by the customer, and finally, customer service. We have been transferring film since 2002 and absolutely love what we do, and want to provide the highest quality to our customers.
Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?
A. We transfer 8mm film, super 8mm film and 16mm film. If you have sound film, we can only transfer super 8mm magnetic and 16mm optical. If you need help determining what type of film you have, or lengths, this link should help a little..
http://www.bluecloudvideo.com/vintagemediatransferstore/services/8mm-16mm-film-to-dvd/8mm-film-transfer.html
8mm Film (15 fps - 80 frames per foot)
50 ft reel (3 inches) = 4:26 minutes
100 ft reel (4 inches) = 8:53 minutes
200 ft reel (5 inches) = 17:46 minutes
300 ft reel (6 inches) = 26:40 minutes
400 ft reel (7 inches) = 35:33 minutes
Super 8mm Film (18 fps - 72 frames per foot)
50 ft reel (3 inches) = 3:20 minutes
100 ft reel (4 inches) = 6:40 minutes
200 ft reel (5 inches) = 13:20 minutes
300 ft reel (6 inches) = 20:00 minutes
400 ft reel (7 inches) = 26:40 minutes
16 mm (24 fps - 40 frames per foot)
100 ft reel (3.5 inches) = 2:46 minutes
200 ft reel (5 inches) = 5:33 minutes
300 ft reel (6 inches) = 8:20 minutes
400 ft reel (7 inches) = 11:06 minutes
600 ft reel (9 inches) = 16:40 minutes
800 ft reel (10 inches) = 22:13 minutes
900 ft reel (7 inches) = 25:00 minutes
1200 ft reel (12 inches) = 33:20 minutes
1600 ft reel (16 inches) = 44:26 minutes
Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?
A. We transfer your precious films using Frame by Frame equipment. Each of your films are cleaned and spliced onto larger reels. We custom edit your film and color correct every film for free. This ensures an accurate transfer, and provides a quality check. We also provide you with new reels and plastic cans for storage of your films. Finally, we utilize jewelboxes for your DVD's or BluRay to showcase your films.
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. Seeing my customer's faces when they re-live their past by watching films they haven't seen in 30 years.
Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A. How much does it cost? $0.20/foot (and custom options).
Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?
A. We transferred old behind the scenes Rolling Stone footage. We did another project where we searched through old news station 16mm film to find a 15 second clip.
Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?
A. I am a mechanical engineer with a passion for preserving the past and living the present. Most companies send out their customer's films because they don't want to deal with the hassles of film transfer. Not here. We keep the quality in house.
Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?
A. We started out creating photo video albums for weddings and birthdays. When people started to have their old films transferred and included in their videos we wanted to provide the highest quality. After many years of experimenting, we have found the highest quality method.
Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.
A. We transferred the entire library of a customer with the order totalling over $4,000. He had VHS, 8mm films, slides and photos.
Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?
A. Not really. I am an avid photographer and mechanical engineer, so I am automatically up to date...
Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?
A. High Definition looks like the top of the quality scale for film transfer. Any higher quality won't provide any benefit due to the limitations on the film. 3D TV's are coming out now...we can't transfer your film in 3D because it needs to be shot in 3D (at this time). Uploading films to facebook or YouTube is a popular choice.
Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.
A. Our most recent project is moving to California. We are trying to create a customer base here at least as big as we had in Michigan.
Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.
A. http://www.bluecloudvideo.com/vintagemediatransferstore/film-to-dvd-2.html
3" (50 ft) Reel Film to DVD $10.00
4" (100 ft) Reel Film to DVD $20.00
(150 ft) Reel Film to DVD $30.00
5" (200 ft) Reel Film to DVD $40.00
(250 ft) Reel Film to DVD $50.00
6" (300 ft) Reel Film to DVD $60.00
7" (400 ft) Reel Film to DVD $80.00
Misc Feet - Film to DVD $0.20
Sound Film - Count up all of the sound film you have and add the footage here. Transferring sound is an ADDITIONAL $0.10/ft. (cannot transfer magnetic 16mm or regular 8mm sound) $0.10
High Definition - In addition to standard definition (or, order High Def), you can add High Def transfer to your film. Count up the length of all of the film you would like to add a High Def transfer and add the footage length here in feet. $0.20
Transfer Film AVI files to Hard Drive (12.7 Gb/hr) (Does not include transfer service or hard drive) $35.00
Preview Package--Includes up to 30 free titles ($75 value), rearrange your film, and transfer to hard drive! (may take a bit longer) $100.00
Q. Write your own question and answer it.
A. How can I get in touch with you?
You can call us at 1-800-673-5316. Our hours are by appointment only so please call or email us at sales@bluecloudvideo.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
