FILM REELS

How can you possibly watch these stunning home movies on outdated media formats? At Picturli, we specialize in film digitization services that bring these treasured memories into the digital age. Using a meticulous frame-by-frame process with high-end professional equipment, we ensure each frame of your film is captured with precision and care. As part of our standard service, we include color correction to restore vibrancy and address the natural fading of outdated media, ensuring your films look their best when enjoyed on modern devices.

With our film reel to digital services, your 8 mm, Super 8, and 16 mm home movies are digitalized, preserved, and made ready for the future, allowing you to relive those moments for future generations.

Here are some fun facts!

Home movies trace their origins back to the late 19th century with Thomas Edison’s Kinetoscope in 1891, which introduced the idea of creating short films at home. However, the modern concept of "home movies" became prominent in the early 20th century with the advent of smaller, more affordable film cameras. These cameras let families document their everyday lives, celebrations, and special occasions, offering a personal and nostalgic window into the past.

In 1924, Kodak revolutionized home filmmaking with its 16 mm film, providing a more accessible format for amateur filmmakers. This innovation was followed by the introduction of 8 mm film in 1932 and later Super 8 film in 1965, which featured better image quality and ease of use. These formats quickly became staples for families, allowing them to record their cherished memories. In addition, families could enhance their at-home cinema experience by buying projectors and renting or purchasing prints of cartoons, comedies, and film highlights, making film a central part of home entertainment.

FILM CONVERSION FAQ

  • Being located in Los Angeles, the birthplace of cinema, gives us a unique advantage. Here, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment and specialized processes that enable us to convert any type of film format you may have. While most families have 8 mm, Super 8, or 16 mm film, our expertise extends beyond these formats. If you have something less common, feel free to reach out — chances are, we can handle it. And if not, we’ll connect you with one of our trusted partners to ensure your memories are preserved. In a city built on the magic of film, we make sure your stories shine.

  • Yes, color correction is included as part of our standard service. We restore faded colors and enhance the overall look of your footage, bringing new life to your memories.

  • Absolutely! If your 8 mm, Super 8, or 16 mm film has a soundtrack, we’ll digitize the audio along with the video, ensuring both are synced and preserved.

  • Your films can be digitized at 8K resolution, but for most purposes, such as home viewing or sharing, 2K resolution is more than sufficient. This provides a high-quality result with exceptional clarity and detail. The specific resolution we use will depend on the original format of your film and your intended use. Let us know your needs, and we’ll ensure your memories are preserved at the optimal quality.

  • We deliver your digitized films on a USB drive or an external hard drive. For added convenience, we also offer an optional upload to YouTube or other cloud services for an additional charge.

  • We deliver your films in the MP4 format for compatibility with virtually all devices, including computers, smartphones, and smart TVs.

  • Yes! The MP4 files we provide are compatible with most video editing software, such as iMovie or Adobe Premiere, so you can personalize your home movies as you like.

  • Yes, we take great care of your original films and return them to you along with your digitized files.

  • We can often work with damaged films, such as those with minor tears, warping, or faded images. Contact us, and we’ll assess the condition of your film to see what can be done.