Super-8 to DVD

[joelson]

Hello,

Is it possible to capture those old Super-8 films?? It's an old film, with no audio, and that has to be projected on the wall, in order to watch it.

If so, how should I proceed?

Thanks in advance.

[yoda313]

Hello,

You could always use a modern camcorder and set it up on a tripod and record the video in realtime. Then dub the tape the normal way.....

That's probably the quickest realtime method

Kevin

[Ron B]

That's what I do. Try to set your camera's shutter speed to get close to the speed of the projector to eliminate flicker. Use manual focus and white balance.

[joelson]

OK, doesn't it have an output? Just like RCA?

[Ron B]

Do you mean output jacks on the projector?

[joelson]

I mean an output, which we can connect via cable.

I've been asking around, and I've been told that there is a machine that scans the film (and too expensive too).

OK, thanks anyway!

[johns0]

Dont even record to tape,just connect rca out to your capture card while in record mode with a camera.

[ZAPPER]

Check around for something like projecting it on a frosted glass and taping it with your vidcam. I know that this kind of a do it yourself site but if the super 8 movies are of extreame importance to you, you may want to see a pro to have them done. I remember a freinds family had a manufactured box that was like a little TV projection screen that they watched their home movies on

[ZAPPER]

Holy Batshit! I went off to look for some info and found this site. If you got a week to read it. I am not promoting his services but it is some serious ranting. http://www.film-to-video.com/tutorial.html
MODS I am not selling or endorsing the business only providing a link to anothers site if it is out of bounds feel free to pull this reply. Thanks ZAPPER

[ZAPPER]

OK Again, Not an endorsement, Only a link, There is too much out there about this subject for my little mind to deal with at this hour of the night. You are going to have decide what is best for you. I am stepping away from it for awhile. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1620763,00.asp

[Ron B]

I'm sure this has been explained in other places, but if you have a Super8 projector and a digital video camera, and that's all you want to use, this is what I've done:
Run the projector with no film on a white piece of cardboard/matte board. Try to find board that is not too reflective nor has a lot of texture. Mount your camera next to the projector, try to get the lens of the projector and the lens of the camera as close together as possible to eliminate parallax effects. Use the camera zoom to match the size of the projected image. Set manual focus and manual white balance while the projector is running without film. Try to match the shutter speed of the camera to the speed of the projector. You'll be able to see the amount of "flicker" in your DV camera. Most likely there will be a bit of flicker, do the best you can.
Once it's set up, run your movies. It helps to clean the film, but be careful, at this stage of the game, most Super8 film is old and fragile.
This may not be the ideal situation, but all you need is a projector and DV camera. If you have valuable footage, let a pro telecine company take care of it.