Cine Conversion to AVI files for you edit on a PC based computer
This service is for clients who wish to edit their cine on their own Windows based home computer before outputting to DVD for viewing or a final format for long term storage. AVI (Audio Video Interleave) files are approximately 900MB per 50ft or 13GB per 800ft/1 hour supplied as 720 x 576i. We supply each reel as one file appropriately named, we also tidy and join electronically if needed to make it easier for you.
We can transfer all film formats, 16mm, Super 8 and Standard 8 to editable AVI files including the sound if present.
Many Windows based computers have Windows Movie Maker installed which will accept AVI files and other popular software such as Adobe Premier Elements and Corel VideoStudio Pro also use high quality AVI files. If you are new to editing we suggest that you do some research to find out which editing program is most suitable for you.
AVI files are very large and you will need to supply a portable USB 2 hard disc drive or USB stick of sufficient size. We can transfer to DVD data discs but please note that each DVD will only hold about 200ft of film and there is a charge of £10 per DVD data disc after the first one due to the time needed to burn each disc.
We request that the hard drive is supplied to us at the same time as the material to be transferred and be clean and formatted to NTFS.
The storage medium should have 13GB free for every 800ft/hour of AVI files to be transferred.
VAT inclusive rates are on the Transfer Costs page
Please note that we do not alter the appearance of the original cine for clients who opt for AVI files as you cannot change alterations carried out by us.
Editing advice:- Subtle enhancements work best, sharpen slightly, small changes to brightness and contrast and experiment with colour enhancement if necessary.