Through the years, my wife, Sharon, and I had heard persistent rumors about the existence of a 1939 movie of her parents' wedding. Recently, the 73-year-old film was discovered in a closet at her Uncle Hank's house in Los Angeles. Although the metal case and reel were in good shape, the 8mm film was brittle, warped and deteriorating.
When we sent it to FilmFix, we were not optimistic that the film could be restored. Fortunately, Nathaniel and Laura were able to work their wizardry and we were thrilled to be able to see not only the wedding but many other priceless scenes of Sharon's family in the 16-minute, color film. It was amazing to travel back to a time before we were born.
FilmFix had transferred the film to a Quicktime format DVD, enabling me to add titles, credits and music with Apple's iDVD. Uncle Hank, who was the best man at the wedding and is now an amazing 104-year-old, loved seeing the movie and helped us to identify some of the long-lost relatives.
We will always be grateful to Nathaniel and Laura for their expertise and great service. The final DVD, "Babe & Sophie's Wedding" is now a family treasure.
Gerald Hill
Santa Barbara, CA
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8mm Film Transfer Expert
Simplify - get your films in a "grab and go" format! We transfer 8mm or Super 8 films onto a handy USB stick (or hard drive.)
Hello, I'm Nathaniel. My wife Laura and I are FilmFix — a two person team.
I am the technical expert with a degree in motion picture and photography, from Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA.
First, your 8mm film will be inspected and carefully cleaned. Then, I'll convert it — from start to finish. These days, most all our customers request that digital files be delivered onto a hard drive or USB stick. However, we can put your transfer on a DVD or Blu-ray disc, if you really prefer that.
While staying local is nice, sometimes it's in your best interest to expand further and find the professional experts who specialize in this sort of transfer. Transferring 8mm film -- the right way -- is highly technical and it requires specialized, pricey equipment.
We're very glad you found us! Let us show you why we have a stellar reputation. Shall we get started on a reasonably-priced estimate?
Phone: (805) 640-8883
