How To Convert Projector Films To VHS or DVD and Digitise Photos

Growing up during the 1970s or 80s, you might have captured many home movies and family memories on 8mm or Super 8 film. Transferring your old films from the reels to a digital format extends their lifespan and preserves them for future generations to enjoy. This article discusses how to convert your projector films to digital videos you can watch on your computer, TV, tablet, or smartphone with Put it on DVD.

3 Ways To Digitise 8mm Film at Home

1. Record your video while it plays. You will need a projector, camera, tripod, a blank wall or poster board, and your treasured family films. You can set up your equipment and choose a flat, white projection surface in a quiet, isolated area free from disturbances. While this method is easy and affordable, it won’t create crisp, high-quality digital video and audio.

2. Scan the slides You can use a DSLR camera fitted with a macro lens to scan individual frames on your film reel for a higher resolution than recording the video off the wall. Here’s how to scan slides with a digital camera:

Set up your camera on a tripod facing the projector
Project an image onto the camera lens and line it up until it fills the viewfinder
Take a photograph of each slide as you project it, using a remote control or self-timer to prevent shaking.
You can use free animation software to recreate the video on your computer.

3. Try a transfer machine

Film tends to shrink over time, and placing it in a projector can cause damage if the reel is very old and delicate. Investing in a home film transfer kit can help you digitise your films safely - it runs the film through a built-in camera, capturing each slide and generating a video you can save to an SD card.

Hiring a Professional to Convert Film Reels to Digital Media

If you’re still unsure how to transfer VHS to DVD or 8mm film to digital video, you may want to hire a professional to help. Professionals will handle your film reels with care and know how to digitise photos and videos with the best camera settings to ensure they capture your memories at the highest resolution.

A professional service often offers you multiple storage formats, including DVDs, SD cards and USB drives with editing services keep what counts and cut out what doesn’t.

Let us Convert Your Projector Films for You

Put it on DVD is a trusted professional film transfer service based in Sydney. We can show you how to convert video tapes to digital media and preserve your family films for future generations to enjoy. With over 21 years of industry experience, our reliable team will gladly answer your questions - please contact us for more information.

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