Why it is wise to transfer 8mm and 16mm home movie film to VHS, digital video tape, CDROM or DVD?
For most people, it's been a long time since you’ve seen your old home movie films. Getting the projector and screen set up can be a hassle, and disappointing too, if the projector lamp is burned out or if the projector “eats” your precious movies. Having your 8 and 16mm films transferred to video will make viewing them so much easier!
As film ages
it grows brittle. After several years film
can be subject to severe damage if projected
for viewing. If the films have been edited,
the splices have often deteriorated, and
projected films fly apart, often with
disastrous results. Once damaged, film can
seldom be restored or reclaimed. M&M Video
Systems can bring new life to old films by
transferring them to a video format where
they can then be viewed safely.
Transferring your old home movies to video or DVD is something that you will likely do only once. It is an investment in your family heritage which ensures that the precious memories captured on your films are preserved. Also, video transfer allows you and your family to enjoy these films using modern technology (VCR or DVD) instead of relying on obsolete film projectors.
