My films are on cores. Can I just measure the diameter of the film and make my estimate based on that?
If you measure the diameter of the film on the core, that will give you a ballpark estimate of your footage.
Estimating footage on a core can be tricky since so much depends on the diameter of the core itself, and
cores vary in their diameter. The above charts will give you an idea of how much film you have, but if your
core has a small diameter, you may have more footage than the chart shows.
What if my estimate is off?
When your film arrives, we make our own estimate of your footage.
If we think that your project will cost more than you anticipated, we will notify you in our e-mail the day the film arrives.
Once we scan your film, we are able to calculate exactly how much film we transferred. If you overestimated, you will
only be charged for the film that was scanned. If you paid by check, you will be issued a refund check for any overpayment.
If you measure the diameter of the film on the core, that will give you a ballpark estimate of your footage.
Estimating footage on a core can be tricky since so much depends on the diameter of the core itself, and
cores vary in their diameter. The above charts will give you an idea of how much film you have, but if your
core has a small diameter, you may have more footage than the chart shows.
What if my estimate is off?
When your film arrives, we make our own estimate of your footage.
If we think that your project will cost more than you anticipated, we will notify you in our e-mail the day the film arrives.
Once we scan your film, we are able to calculate exactly how much film we transferred. If you overestimated, you will
only be charged for the film that was scanned. If you paid by check, you will be issued a refund check for any overpayment.
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All Regular 8mm and Super 8mm film is priced the same.
We break down transfer cost by 50-foot Pricing Reels.
What is a Pricing Reel?
A Pricing Reel is the 50-foot unit upon which the film was originally shot.
These reels are 3-inches in diameter. If you have a reel larger than 50 feet or 3-inches in diameter,
then someone at some point spliced multiple 50 foot reels together.
How can I determine how much film I have?
The simplest way to determine how many Pricing Reels
you have is to add up your total footage and divide by 50.
For example: If you have 2200 feet, divide 2200 by 50 feet/Pricing Reel, and you'll get 44 Pricing Reels.
If you have reels with various diameters, here's an easy guide to determine your footage:
We break down transfer cost by 50-foot Pricing Reels.
What is a Pricing Reel?
A Pricing Reel is the 50-foot unit upon which the film was originally shot.
These reels are 3-inches in diameter. If you have a reel larger than 50 feet or 3-inches in diameter,
then someone at some point spliced multiple 50 foot reels together.
How can I determine how much film I have?
The simplest way to determine how many Pricing Reels
you have is to add up your total footage and divide by 50.
For example: If you have 2200 feet, divide 2200 by 50 feet/Pricing Reel, and you'll get 44 Pricing Reels.
If you have reels with various diameters, here's an easy guide to determine your footage:
Please note that footage can sometimes exceed the recommended maximum length on the reels.
Often reels will have length indicators written on the spokes.
If your film has more or less film than the maximum indicated, these length markers can help.
What if my estimate is off?
When your film arrives, we make our own estimate of your footage. If we think that your project will cost more
than you anticipated, we will notify you in our e-mail the day the film arrives. Once we scan your film, we are able
to calculate exactly how much film we transferred. If you overestimated, you will only be charged for the film that was scanned.
If you paid by check, you will be issued a refund check for any overpayment.
Often reels will have length indicators written on the spokes.
If your film has more or less film than the maximum indicated, these length markers can help.
What if my estimate is off?
When your film arrives, we make our own estimate of your footage. If we think that your project will cost more
than you anticipated, we will notify you in our e-mail the day the film arrives. Once we scan your film, we are able
to calculate exactly how much film we transferred. If you overestimated, you will only be charged for the film that was scanned.
If you paid by check, you will be issued a refund check for any overpayment.
8mm Film
16mm Film
We price all 16mm film based on the linear foot. Simply calculate your footage and multiply by the charge per foot.
How can I determine how much film I have?
Home movies shot on 16mm film are usually on three different sized reels. Use this chart to help determine your footage
How can I determine how much film I have?
Home movies shot on 16mm film are usually on three different sized reels. Use this chart to help determine your footage
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Again, please note that total footage on a reel can sometimes exceed the recommended maximum of the reel.
My reel is much larger than 7 inches. How can I determine the length?
Most 16mm prints and some home movies are on large reels. Use the chart below to help estimate your total length,
but please note that large reels are not standardized. Total footage depends as much on the diameter of the reel's
core as it does on the diameter of the reel itself. Total footage may vary from the chart below:
My reel is much larger than 7 inches. How can I determine the length?
Most 16mm prints and some home movies are on large reels. Use the chart below to help estimate your total length,
but please note that large reels are not standardized. Total footage depends as much on the diameter of the reel's
core as it does on the diameter of the reel itself. Total footage may vary from the chart below:
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