Create a DVD From 8mm
Instead of sending your old 8mm films to an expensive company to transfer it to a DVD, you can easily do it yourself at home. The benefits of transferring an 8mm film to DVD include having a longer lasting film medium and the ability to watch your movies on a computer or DVD player. 8mm films have a finite shelf life, since the tape can start to disintegrate after 10 years. Creating a backup DVD of your 8mm films is the best way to ensure that your memories will stay intact after many years.
Instructions
1. Set up your 8mm projector and start projecting the film against a clean, white wall or screen. Adjust the picture so it is the highest quality possible.
2. Set up your camcorder on a tripod and face it toward the white screen, since you are going to record from it. Adjust the coloring and focus to your liking.
3. Play the 8mm film and record it with the camcorder at the same time. Do a test projection first to see if the quality is good.
4. Download your digital camcorder onto a computer with the USB cord or FireWire. Open your DVD burning software and insert a blank DVD-ROM into the drive. Burn the film to a DVD-R and store it in a case.
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