Since our founding in 1987, Debenham Media Group has remained on the cutting edge of film
scanning technology. We have designed our state-of-the-art scanners to produce the highest quality
35mm, 16mm and 8mm film transfers. While we always strive to innovate our technology, our staff
stays committed to providing you with helpful and friendly customer service.
Our clients range from professional filmmakers to university archivists to consumers who are
looking into converting 8mm, Super 8, or 16mm home movies and professional films. Regardless
of your level of expertise, we can provide you with a high quality transfer using the same method
that Hollywood studios use to transfer their priceless feature films. Where most other companies
offer color correction and supervised scans at a premium cost, all of our High Definition transfers
(except the Basic 720p) are scanned by professional colorists using our custom-built Ultra High
Definition Rank Cintel scanners and color correction technology. These scanners will not damage
your film like a projector can. On a projector, you always run the risk of burning or scratching your
film. Our machines do not use a hot bulb, nor do they stop and start your film on each frame. Our
scanners don't even claw at your film's sprocket holes. Instead, they run your film with smooth,
continuous motion while the scanner transfers each picture pixel by pixel.
We realize how invaluable and irreplaceable your films are. That's why we take every measure to
ensure that your film gets transferred with the utmost care. Our entire production staff have degrees
in film, video, or television broadcasting. .All scanning is done in-house. Your film never leaves our
studio until your transfer is completed and your project is shipped back to you. When the film
arrives in our studio, our receiving department goes through your order and makes sure that all your
film is accounted for. Once we receive the film, we e-mail you to let you know that the film has
arrived safe and sound. We also go over your order form and specifications. If we have any
questions regarding your project, or if we estimate that your final cost will exceed your
expectations, we let you know upfront. We will never begin your project until we are sure that you
have an expectation of its final cost.
We then prepare your film for transfer. We splice your film onto 13-inch archive reels in the
sequence that you have assigned. These archive reels prolong the life of your film by reducing the
curl of your films. While we prep your film, we also repair any deteriorating or incorrect splices, and
we clean your film using our Kodak particle transfer rollers - all at no additional cost to you. The
rollers lift dirt and dust off of your film without the possibility of scratching or damaging your films in
the process.
Once your film is prepped, it is ready to be scanned. For clients ordering a 720p, 1080p, or 1080p
Ultra scan, one of our professional film colorists is assigned to your project. They will work on your
project (and your project alone) during the entirety of the scanning process. While they transfer the
film, they will also increase the picture quality using our custom-engineered color correction
technology. With this technology, old faded film can come back to life with enriched color. Details
once lost to underexposure can be seen with increased brightness. Your films will look vastly better
transferred with our Highly Modified Rank Cintel machines than they would on an old projector. In
fact, many of our clients report that their films look better than they ever remembered. If you are
ordering our non-monitored 720p Basic scan, your film will still benefit from our custom design
optics and superior scanning process.
We put every effort into producing technology that can create the highest quality pictures from
your film and providing your old movies with new life. Where other companies often transfer
several old media (like videotapes or audio cassettes), we focus solely on engineering new,
innovative technology for transferring film. Most of our technology has been created in-house. We
have developed our scanners to exceed the resolution of 8mm, 16mm, and even 35mm motion
picture film so that you get the maximum amount of detail out of your home movies. Since
scanning more initial data means compression is possible without sacrificing image quality, you
don't need professional computer software to enjoy the benefits of a High Definition film transfer.
We are also at the forefront of scanning sound film. We are constantly updating our equipment to
optimize 16mm sound (both optical and magnetic) and Super 8 Sound. In fact, we are one of the
only facilities in the world that can transfer Regular 8mm Sound film using professional scanners.
Our sound heads are at the cutting-edge of technology, and optical tracks are scanned by laser.
Our colorists are highly skilled at getting the most out of analog soundtracks.
Once we have scanned your film, we record it onto your choice of media. When choosing your
recording media, it is helpful to think of your film in terms of data. More data means more quality.
A hard drive stores the most data, which is why we highly recommend transferring your movies
to one of our portable USB 3.0 drives or flash drives. Your films will be formatted for PC or Mac
as ProRes 4:2:2 .mov files ready to play on QuickTime or VLC and edited on iMovie, Correl
Video Studio, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, and many other editing programs. We can also record
your film to DVD or Blu-Ray in addition to hard drive. While Blu-rays and DVDs are great for
simple viewing, recording to disc applies additional compression to your data. That means they
aren't an ideal media for editing. But if you transfer your movies to a hard drive, you can store much
more data from your project, while also having the freedom to edit your films, record narration,
apply additional color correction, and add titles and music.
Once your film transfer is complete, we will calculate the exact amount of footage that was
transferred. For monitored scans, our colorists remove prolonged sections of your film that are
completely blank, so you are not charged for blank footage. You are only charged for film that is
scanned. If you pay for your order by check, we send a refund check back to you for any
overpayment. If you pay by credit card, the card will not be charged until we have completely
finished your transfer and know the exact total. Before your film is returned to you, you will also
receive an e-mail to let you know that the transfer has been completed. You are also provided with
a FedEx tracking number so that you have a clear idea of where your film is and when you can
expect it to be delivered.
Whether your film represents your life's work or your family's memories, we realize its importance
to you, and we take our obligation to its preservation seriously. We are confident
that we can provide you with the highest quality film transfer available - so much so that we
provide a Free Sample to prospective clients.
We service all of North America, and we welcome any international orders as well.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding a prospective project, we encourage you to email
us at info@mymovietransfer.com or to call us at (412) 264-2526 or toll free at 1-800-865-7172.
We have no salesman on our staff, just helpful technicians who are happy to answer any
questions and give you further details regarding our process.
scanning technology. We have designed our state-of-the-art scanners to produce the highest quality
35mm, 16mm and 8mm film transfers. While we always strive to innovate our technology, our staff
stays committed to providing you with helpful and friendly customer service.
Our clients range from professional filmmakers to university archivists to consumers who are
looking into converting 8mm, Super 8, or 16mm home movies and professional films. Regardless
of your level of expertise, we can provide you with a high quality transfer using the same method
that Hollywood studios use to transfer their priceless feature films. Where most other companies
offer color correction and supervised scans at a premium cost, all of our High Definition transfers
(except the Basic 720p) are scanned by professional colorists using our custom-built Ultra High
Definition Rank Cintel scanners and color correction technology. These scanners will not damage
your film like a projector can. On a projector, you always run the risk of burning or scratching your
film. Our machines do not use a hot bulb, nor do they stop and start your film on each frame. Our
scanners don't even claw at your film's sprocket holes. Instead, they run your film with smooth,
continuous motion while the scanner transfers each picture pixel by pixel.
We realize how invaluable and irreplaceable your films are. That's why we take every measure to
ensure that your film gets transferred with the utmost care. Our entire production staff have degrees
in film, video, or television broadcasting. .All scanning is done in-house. Your film never leaves our
studio until your transfer is completed and your project is shipped back to you. When the film
arrives in our studio, our receiving department goes through your order and makes sure that all your
film is accounted for. Once we receive the film, we e-mail you to let you know that the film has
arrived safe and sound. We also go over your order form and specifications. If we have any
questions regarding your project, or if we estimate that your final cost will exceed your
expectations, we let you know upfront. We will never begin your project until we are sure that you
have an expectation of its final cost.
We then prepare your film for transfer. We splice your film onto 13-inch archive reels in the
sequence that you have assigned. These archive reels prolong the life of your film by reducing the
curl of your films. While we prep your film, we also repair any deteriorating or incorrect splices, and
we clean your film using our Kodak particle transfer rollers - all at no additional cost to you. The
rollers lift dirt and dust off of your film without the possibility of scratching or damaging your films in
the process.
Once your film is prepped, it is ready to be scanned. For clients ordering a 720p, 1080p, or 1080p
Ultra scan, one of our professional film colorists is assigned to your project. They will work on your
project (and your project alone) during the entirety of the scanning process. While they transfer the
film, they will also increase the picture quality using our custom-engineered color correction
technology. With this technology, old faded film can come back to life with enriched color. Details
once lost to underexposure can be seen with increased brightness. Your films will look vastly better
transferred with our Highly Modified Rank Cintel machines than they would on an old projector. In
fact, many of our clients report that their films look better than they ever remembered. If you are
ordering our non-monitored 720p Basic scan, your film will still benefit from our custom design
optics and superior scanning process.
We put every effort into producing technology that can create the highest quality pictures from
your film and providing your old movies with new life. Where other companies often transfer
several old media (like videotapes or audio cassettes), we focus solely on engineering new,
innovative technology for transferring film. Most of our technology has been created in-house. We
have developed our scanners to exceed the resolution of 8mm, 16mm, and even 35mm motion
picture film so that you get the maximum amount of detail out of your home movies. Since
scanning more initial data means compression is possible without sacrificing image quality, you
don't need professional computer software to enjoy the benefits of a High Definition film transfer.
We are also at the forefront of scanning sound film. We are constantly updating our equipment to
optimize 16mm sound (both optical and magnetic) and Super 8 Sound. In fact, we are one of the
only facilities in the world that can transfer Regular 8mm Sound film using professional scanners.
Our sound heads are at the cutting-edge of technology, and optical tracks are scanned by laser.
Our colorists are highly skilled at getting the most out of analog soundtracks.
Once we have scanned your film, we record it onto your choice of media. When choosing your
recording media, it is helpful to think of your film in terms of data. More data means more quality.
A hard drive stores the most data, which is why we highly recommend transferring your movies
to one of our portable USB 3.0 drives or flash drives. Your films will be formatted for PC or Mac
as ProRes 4:2:2 .mov files ready to play on QuickTime or VLC and edited on iMovie, Correl
Video Studio, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, and many other editing programs. We can also record
your film to DVD or Blu-Ray in addition to hard drive. While Blu-rays and DVDs are great for
simple viewing, recording to disc applies additional compression to your data. That means they
aren't an ideal media for editing. But if you transfer your movies to a hard drive, you can store much
more data from your project, while also having the freedom to edit your films, record narration,
apply additional color correction, and add titles and music.
Once your film transfer is complete, we will calculate the exact amount of footage that was
transferred. For monitored scans, our colorists remove prolonged sections of your film that are
completely blank, so you are not charged for blank footage. You are only charged for film that is
scanned. If you pay for your order by check, we send a refund check back to you for any
overpayment. If you pay by credit card, the card will not be charged until we have completely
finished your transfer and know the exact total. Before your film is returned to you, you will also
receive an e-mail to let you know that the transfer has been completed. You are also provided with
a FedEx tracking number so that you have a clear idea of where your film is and when you can
expect it to be delivered.
Whether your film represents your life's work or your family's memories, we realize its importance
to you, and we take our obligation to its preservation seriously. We are confident
that we can provide you with the highest quality film transfer available - so much so that we
provide a Free Sample to prospective clients.
We service all of North America, and we welcome any international orders as well.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding a prospective project, we encourage you to email
us at info@mymovietransfer.com or to call us at (412) 264-2526 or toll free at 1-800-865-7172.
We have no salesman on our staff, just helpful technicians who are happy to answer any
questions and give you further details regarding our process.
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