How do Aarchive Films transfer the cine film?
There are two ways to transfer cine film to video or DVD. A Telecine System (Flying Spot) or filming a projected image. The Telecine System is the professional choice—it is what the BBC and other TV companies use, but since it is the professional choice it is expensive and can cost in the £1000s. The filming of a projected image is the more amateur, but cheaper option. Here at Aarchive Films we film the projected image through a ‘Mirror Imaging’ transfer system. The secret to the quality is in the projector and lens. Because we have over 33 years experience in cine film projectors we know how to get the best quality from your cine film, so the final video or DVD is as good as your original footage. We have spent the last 15 years (since the cine transfer division was set up) making sure the quality is as close to perfect as our knowledge will allow. If you want to check the quality before you go ahead, we offer a Tester Reel Video; please read the section I have a lot of cine film, but
