Cine Film Transfer to MPEG-4 and Alive Cloud

1-1999 feet = £85 per 200 feet
2000 + feet = £75 per 200 feet

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Step 1

How many reels do you have?

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How many reels do you have?

Reel Size

3" Reel (50 ft)
4" Reel (100 ft)
5" Reel (200 ft)
7" Reel (400 ft)
9" Reel (800 ft)
12" Reel (1200 ft)
13.5" Reel (1600 ft)
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Do you want HD or Ultra HD ?

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Do you want HD or Ultra HD ?

Transfer In HD £0.00

Films will be provided at 1920 x 1080

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Transfer In 4K UHD £0.00

Films will be provided at 3840 x 2160. Inc free HD version

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File Format

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File Format

MPEG-4 (Recommended) £0

File Size 2GB

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ProRes £0

File Size 12GB

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MPEG-4 + ProRes £5

File Size MPEG 2GB
File Size ProRes 12GB

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MPEG-4 + ProRes + Raw £10

File Size MPEG 2GB
File Size ProRes + Raw 24GB

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Add USB Stick and/or Hard Drive

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USB Stick/HDD (you need XXGb)

Your MPEG files need 124Gb, and your ProRes files need 1054Gb  (Total 1176GB)
We suggest a USB stick for the MPEGs and a hard-drive for the ProRes files.

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2TB - £90
5TB - £150
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Sound:

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Sound

Sound Film £0.00

Sound film is £50 per half hour:

Free music

Non vocal background music for silent films

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Other Services:

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Other Services:

35mm Slides £0.00

35mm Slide 95p each

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Tapes

7 Day Express £0.00

Adds 30% to the total order

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8mm cine film reel
8mm Cine Film

Times based on 16fps
3″ dia. Holds. 50ft of film (4 to 5 mins
5″ dia. Holds. 200ft of film (16 to 17 mins
7″ dia. Holds. 400ft of film (33 to 34 mins)

Times based on 16fps
3″ dia. Holds. 50ft (4 mins)
5″ dia. Holds. 200ft (16 mins)
7″ dia. Holds. 400ft (33 mins)

Super8 film reel
Super8 Cine Film

Times based on 18fps
3″ dia. Holds. 50ft of film (3 to 4 mins
5″ dia. Holds. 200ft of film (13 to 14 mins
7″ dia. Holds. 400ft of film (26 to 27 mins)

Times based on 18fps
3″ dia. Holds. 50ft (4 mins)
5″ dia. Holds. 200ft (14 mins)
7″ dia. Holds. 400ft (27 mins)

9.5mm cine film
9.5mm Cine Film

Times based on 16fps
3″ dia. Holds. 50ft of film (3 to 4 mins)
5″ dia. Holds. 200ft of film (8 to 9 mins
7″ dia. Holds. 400ft of film (16 to 17 mins)

Times based on 16fps
3″ dia. Holds. 50ft (3 mins)
5″ dia. Holds. 200ft (8 mins
7″ dia. Holds. 400ft (16 mins)

16mm cine film reel
16mm Cine Film

Times based on 18fps
3.6″ dia. Holds. 100ft of film (3 to 4 mins
5″ dia. Holds. 200ft of film (7 to 9 mins)
7″ dia. Holds. 400ft of film (14 to 15 mins)

Times based on 18fps
3.6″ dia. Holds. 100ft (4 mins)
5″ dia. Holds. 200ft (8 mins)
7″ dia. Holds. 400ft (15 mins)

How much footage do I have?

You can work this out based on the size of the reel.
There are three main sizes:

Cine Film sizes

Enter your reels as best as you can. We understand that sometimes reels are not ‘standard’ sizes, or are not full.

In this case, go with the nearest size to give us an idea of the quantity you’re sending, then enter your estimate of the total footage in the ‘feet’ field at the bottom of the table.

This gets a more accurate price for you. We’ll check your footage on arrival and let you know if we need to adjust your order-form. Don’t worry if you over-estimate – we’ll refund you!

HD or 4K Transfer: which one is right for you?

When deciding between HD and 4K transfers, consider your TV and how you plan to view your films. If you have a 4K TV, a 4K transfer is ideal, as it offers the highest possible detail. Most 4K TVs upscale HD content to 4K, but the quality of this upscaling can vary. Our 4K scan captures each frame of your film with a high-resolution lens, ensuring a true 4K image. And as an extra bonus, we include a free HD version for easy viewing on any non-4K screens.

4K Comparison

If you typically watch on smaller screens like a TV under 40 inches, a tablet, or a smartphone the HD transfer is a good option. It provides excellent clarity and is perfectly suited for these devices.

Which file format is right for you?

For most users, MPEG-4 is the ideal choice. It is widely compatible with nearly all devices, including TVs, smartphones, tablets, and platforms like YouTube, making it a versatile and convenient option.

If you’re a video editor, ProRes is recommended. This master format captures extra details, perfect for professionals who plan to fine-tune before exporting to a viewer-friendly format like MPEG.

Both the MPEG-4 and ProRes options come with full AI remastering.

For those seeking the purest capture, our Non-AI Raw Scan can be added to any order. This format provides direct output from our scanner with full overscan, revealing film edges and sprocket holes for an authentic archival look. It’s also a smart choice for future-proofing, allowing easy application of the latest AI remastering technology later without the need to re-scan. (The non-AI Raw option is supplied in ProRes format).

File formats

Our Non-AI HD scan comes in a resolution of 2048×1552, while the 4K scan offers a crisp 4096×3112 resolution.

USB Stick or Hard Drive?

Choosing between a USB stick and a portable hard drive depends on your storage needs and how you plan to watch your transferred films. A USB stick is a compact option, ideal for direct use with TVs, iPads, and other devices, especially with dual USB-C and USB-A connections for flexibility. The USB stick also comes in a handy gift box.

On the other hand, a portable hard drive can offer greater storage capacity and, in some cases, faster transfer speeds, making it a good choice for video editing.

If you opt for MPEG & ProRes, we can put all your files onto one device, or split them; it works well to have the MPEG files on a stick and the ProRes on a hard-drive, but it’s up to you. Just ensure you choose a device(s) big enough to hold all your files.

USB or Hard Drive

You’re also welcome to send in your own USB stick or hard drive—just make sure it’s USB 3.0 or above.

Does your film have sound?

Wondering if your film has sound? It’s easy to check! Look along the edge of your film strip. If you see a solid brown or squiggly line running alongside the frames, you have sound! Here’s a quick breakdown:

  • 16mm Films: Typically have sound if there’s a magnetic or optical strip running alongside the film frames. Optical soundtracks look like a dark line, while magnetic tracks are often brown or reddish.

  • 9.5mm: We can only transfer optical soundtrack from 9.5mm. It’s very unusual to have sound on 9.5mm film, it appears as a dark or squiggly line running down the edge of the film.

  • Super 8 and Regular 8mm Films: Some have sound, usually indicated by a thin, brownish stripe along the film edge. Not all 8mm films include sound, so if you don’t see this stripe, it’s likely silent.

If you’re still not sure, don’t worry! Send in your film, and we’ll check for sound during the transfer process.

Sound Film

35mm Slides

We have a separate order form for 35mm slides, but you’re welcome to add them here if you’re sending them along with your films. Your slides will be returned on your USB stick or hard drive but will not be uploaded to Alive Cloud.

For 100 photos, we recommend around 2GB of storage.

7 Day Express

If you need your films quickly, our Express Service is available. We aim for a 7-day turnaround from receipt and often complete jobs within just a few days. This service includes a 30% surcharge, as we dedicate staff to work nights and weekends to ensure the fastest possible delivery.

Free Collection & Delivery!

Spend over £100 on any order and enjoy free collection! We arrange collection through Royal Mail or DHL, depending on your location and order size:

  • DHL: If we use DHL, you’ll receive an emailed label to print, and collections are available Monday to Friday.
  • Royal Mail: With Royal Mail, the postman brings the label, and Saturday collections are also available.


Place your order by 10pm to request a next-day collection; orders after 10pm qualify for collection the following day.

For orders under £100, collection is available for a £10 fee, or you’re welcome to post your films directly to us.

Return delivery is always free for all UK mainland addresses. For international orders, please post items to us, and we’ll charge the appropriate international shipping rate for the return.

Privacy Policy

Alive Studios is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
Alive Studios may change this policy from time to time by updating this page.

You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1st February 2012.

We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.

PHOENIX 5K

New for 2023, our Phoenix 5K full frame scanner gives us our most significant camera system update ever, offering next-level image quality in a 16-megapixels frame scan. Our scanner takes individual photographs of each cell of your film from 8mm all the way up to 35mm film. You can have your film scanned in 2K, High Definition, or 4K Ultra High Definition. AI technology is then used to remove dust, remove harsh noise while recovering real detail, restore colours and create an artefact-free perfect 24fps movie.

Alive Cloud
ALIVE CLOUD

Alive Studios AI Movie hosting is free for 14 days.
 Log in via your computer, or download the free APP to your phone or tablet so you can take your memories with you wherever you go. Automatic AI indexing of your videos, Search for words, car, dog, person and more.

Log in online to make changes to the titles of your movies, create multiple user logins for all your friends and family so they can share the experience too. from £24/year

Terms and conditions.

General
Alive Studios is a trading name of The Good Life Studios Ltd.

Leader tape
We edit out as much unused film as possible including the leadertape at the start of each reel. Whilst we cannot remove everything without charging for a full edit, we do endeavour to remove as much unused film as possible.

How long does it take?
This is a tricky question. We receive orders from a single video/reel to a room-full, so we’d need to know what you’re sending to give a lead-time. We find we are in high demand and always have seveal weeks of work already scheduled in, so if your order is needed in a hurry, just phone and tell us what you need :)

Damage, Loss, Post & Insurance
Orders are accepted on the basis that the liability of Alive Studios for any lost or damaged material shall be limited to the replacement with an equivalent amount of new blank stock. This is due to the unavailability of General Insurance cover for work of undefined value. When returning material to you we will use the post office services or a courier for larger items. We respectfully remind customers to retain a safety copy or take out Specialist Insurance Cover where appropriate.

Film Format
Our DVDs are region-free and play in PAL. DVD’s are normally DVD-R, but we may use DVD+R or Dual-layer discs where required.

Framing and TV Cropping
In standard definition, some film types do not fit modern TV formats, so we may re-size to fit for the best viewing pleasure. You should also note that some TV set apply their own cropping to a picture as well. By agreeing to these terms, you accept this information.

Damaged Film
Whilst we don’t generally charge extra for poor/damaged/dirty film, we reserve the right to do so if we feel it is required, but will always agree it with you before starting work.
Where splices break, we repair them without charge. If a film is temperamental and doesn’t want to go through we will always try it in several machines to make sure it’s had it’s best shot at a transfer. Where sprocket holes are punctured or torn, we will still transfer the film, often with no visible problems. However, some sprocket damage prevents a steady image from being obtained, in which case we transfer the whole film, then edit out any sections which ‘jump’ or drag because of the damage. This way we keep as much film as possible, and with careful editing you don’t even notice any is missing.
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Dust and Hairs
We employ a very good dry-cleaning system which catches most of the dust and hairs commonly found on cine film. It is inevitable however that there will still be dust and hairs present, as it’s impossible to remove them completely with a dry-clean system. It is also common for the dust/hairs to be imbedded into the emulsion making them impossible to ‘blow’ away, so you should expect a small amount to be visible in any transfer. The demos on our website give you a very realistic example of what you can expect.

Content of film
By signing our terms you are stating that you own or have permission to copy the material provided, and indemnify Alive Studios against any action including copyright infringement. If we feel the material to be of an indecent or illegal nature we reserve the right to refuse to continue and no refund will be offered.

Mistakes/Backups
We aim to keep your film footage on our editing suite for 30 days after completion to allow us to correct mistakes, after which time all footage is deleted. You must report any problem with your order within 14 days of receipt. We will retain a backup file of your DVD/Blu-ray for 60 days after completion to allow you to order extra copies. After 60 days, you would need to return your original disc if you wanted us to duplicate it for you. Due to the instability of data storage devices, this backup service is not guaranteed, and whilst every effort is made to retain your files for these periods, we cannot be held responsible for hard-drive failure resulting in us not being able to access your job. For very important projects, we suggest you order a digital copy on a hard-drive for your own security.

Delivery/Collections
We return orders via signed delivery with royal mail, or courier. This courier demands that items delivered damaged are reported within 24 hours of receipt, so it’s essential that you contact us immediately if your parcel is damaged.

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your order by email any time up until we begin physical work on your job.
If no work has been started, we will refund you in full (less any costs we have incurred in taking your order shown below).

Cancellation fees
If we arranged a free courier collection, you will need to pay for this at £8.50.
If we processed a card payment, we will have incurred a handling fee which will be deducted from your refund. If we have to return your material to you, we will deduct £8.50 for the courier fee.
We will deduct £2.50 admin fee in handling the paperwork involved with a cancellation.

Refunds
Orders paid for by card will be refunded to the card.
Orders paid by cheque or bank transfer will be refunded by bank transfer.

Faults/Returns
You must notify us of any damage to your parcel or missing items within 24 hours of receipt.
You must notify us of any errors or faults with your transfer within 14 days of receipt.

Order Cancellation
In the unlikely event that you cancel your order, we reserve the right to charge a fee to cover admin/postage/bank fees we may incur.
Credit card payments are refunded subject to 1.197% charge.

Misc
We reserve the right to demonstrate our abilities by showing examples of work undertaken for our clients on our website, brochure, DVD and other advertising or promotional activities.