Home Movies on video...the Perfect gift idea!
Lots of your most treasured memories on movie film are probably gathering dust in a box somewhere in your basement, garage, or attic.  Now you can relive these priceless times by transferring your film reels to videotape or DVD.  Unlike the old days when you'd have to struggle with clumsy projectors and screens, you can watch your movies on any TV, combined with a VCR or DVD player.  Because we use an extremely high quality process to transfer your film, you'll enjoy your movies more than ever.  We even include an instrumental music background at no additional charge...much better than listening to the clatter of an old  projector.  Of course you'll receive your old film reels back just in case you want to project them and really get nostalgic.

Home movies transferred to videotape and DVD make the perfect lasting family gift for any occasion.  Preserve your memories and family history for future generations to enjoy over and over.  Call Advanced Video Services today for more information so you can get started right away.  (Please allow up to three weeks to complete your project, especially around the Holidays.  Rush service is available.)

 

Use the following chart to help determine the total number of videotapes or

DVDs you'll need for your film transfer project.  Since we use the highest 

quality tape speed, a maximum of 2 hours fits on a standard videocassette.  

Currently, 2 hours of high quality video fits on a DVD.

 

Videotape & DVD Time Length Guide

Type of Film

Number of Tapes or DVDs Needed

Regular 8mm

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

up to 1,800 ft.

 

1,800-3,600 ft.

 

3,600-5,400 ft.

 

5,400-7,200 ft.

Super 8mm

 

up to 2,000 ft.

 

2,000-4,000 ft.

 

4,000-6,000 ft.

 

8,000-10,000 ft.

16mm

 

up to 4,000

 

4,000-8,000

 

8,000-12,000 ft.

 

12,000-16,000 ft.

 

The following chart helps you determine the total run-time of your film transfer

project.  Use the film reel illustration to determine how much film you have.

 

 

 

Feet

 

Viewing Time

Super 8mm

 

50

 

@ 3 Minutes

 

200

 

@ 12 Minutes

 

400

 

@ 24 Minutes

Regular 8mm

 

50

 

@ 3.25 Minutes

 

200

 

@ 13 Minutes

 

400

 

@ 26 Minutes

16mm

 

400

 

11 Minutes