THINK BIG SHOOT SMALL HD FILM FESTIVAL

Pro8mm Announces A Call For Entries For Our Second
THINK BIG, SHOOT SMALL FILM FESTIVAL CHALLENGE
NOW IN HD!


The Classic Super8mm Film Challenge

Call for Entries:
The Challenge is simple. Take Super 8 to the next level by shooting a project that will be viewed in HD with gorgeous 1080 resolution!!! Make a short film on a single roll, selecting from any of our 15 Pro8mm film stocks. All editing is done in the camera without splicing. Send the roll back to Pro8mm to be processed and scanned to Blu Ray Disk on our new Millennium II HD Scanner. Entries will be judged by our distinguished panel. It’s that easy! The top 25 entries will be screened at a dedicated screening and party in Los Angeles, June, 2009 (exact date and location TBA.) Select footage of these films will be chosen for the new Pro8mm DVD Demo which is sent to production companies worldwide.

First Prize: 12 Roll HD Movie Trailer Package
Second Prize: 8 Roll HD Movie Film Package
Third Prize: 4 Roll HD Movie Film Package
Honorable Mention: Several Gift Certificates for HD scanning


What you need to do:

- Fill out an Entry Form. You can download the PDF Entry at http://www.pro8mm.com/

-Select your roll of film from any of the 18 super 8 stocks Pro8mm makes.

-Include your Entry Fee of $108.00. We accept Visa, Mastercard , American Express or check.

-Be sure to read the Guidelines and sign the entry form at the bottom

-After you shoot your roll, send it back to us for Processing and scanning to Blu Ray before May 1, 2009 along with the Submission Form and Release Form sent to you with your roll.

That’s it! Wait for the Blu Ray to arrive. Think you can do better? Enter as many times as you like.

What Pro8mm will do:
-Once we receive your entry form we will ship you your roll of film along with a Numbered Submission form. We will process, prep and clean and scan your roll of film.

-A full scene to scene color corrected scan will be done on our new Millennium II HD Scanner.

-Each entry will receive a personal Blu Ray copy of their work to keep.

-Parts of your project may make it on our Promotional DVD which is sent out to production companies worldwide.



http://www.pro8mm.com/ 818-848-5522 2805 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505

super 8 and small film news blog | onsuper8.org: Widescreen Canon from Pro8mm

super 8 and small film news blog onsuper8.org: Widescreen Canon from Pro8mm





Announcing the Canon 1014-XLS MAX 8 Camera Modification: Give your Canon 1014-XLS a giant leap forward by having us convert it to MAX 8, a 16 x 9 widescreen format. This is the second super 8 camera we have introduced with a widened gate (Classic Professional MAX 8 in 2005) so that filmmakers can be HD ready. Widescreen images are essential for remaining competitive in a HD world, and shooting super8 in the modern 16 x 9 aspect ratio allows you to edit your super 8 images with other widescreen formats. The exposed film is then transferred on our custom modified widescreen gate, available on our M2 Scanner or Y Front Ursa Diamond Scanner, giving you 20% more image on the super8 frame.

The Max 8 1014-XLS conversion includes gate modification, the adding of 16 x 9 framing lines to the viewfinder, removing the internal 85 filter which causes image degradation, increasing the take up torque so that the modern, thicker film stocks are less likely to jam, as well as recalibration of the exposure system so that all Pro8mm film stocks will accurately read the exposure from 50-500 ASA. This complete modernization package is available for $995.00. We currently have some MAX8 1014 XLS' in rental only for $300 a day, or $250 with any all inclusive film package.

super 8 and small film news blog | onsuper8.org: Widescreen Canon from Pro8mm

super 8 and small film news blog onsuper8.org: Widescreen Canon from Pro8mm


Announcing the Canon 1014-XLS MAX 8 Camera Modification: Give your Canon 1014-XLS a giant leap forward by having us convert it to MAX 8, a 16 x 9 widescreen format. This is the second super 8 camera we have introduced with a widened gate (Classic Professional MAX 8 in 2005) so that filmmakers can be HD ready. Widescreen images are essential for remaining competitive in a HD world, and shooting super8 in the modern 16 x 9 aspect ratio allows you to edit your super 8 images with other widescreen formats. The exposed film is then transferred on our custom modified widescreen gate, available on our M2 Scanner or Y Front Ursa Diamond Scanner, giving you 20% more image on the super8 frame.
The Max 8 1014-XLS conversion includes gate modification, the adding of 16 x 9 framing lines to the viewfinder, removing the internal 85 filter which causes image degradation, increasing the take up torque so that the modern, thicker film stocks are less likely to jam, as well as recalibration of the exposure system so that all Pro8mm film stocks will accurately read the exposure from 50-500 ASA. This complete modernization package is available for $995.00. We currently have some MAX8 1014 XLS' in rental only for $300 a day, or $250 with any all inclusive film package.

Pro8mm Completes First Scans on M2

The movement to HD has been taking place at electric speed at Pro8mm and many systems are now up and fully functional. The M2 scanner is working beautifully with scan capacity to 3 high definition standards, 1080i, 108Op and 720p along with putting out the most amazing quality standard definition 525/625 (NTSC & Pal) we have ever seen from small gauge film. Scan's can be done from Regular8, Super8, Max8, 16mm and Super 16mm to HD Cam, Hard Drive or Disc.

AMAZING 1920 x 1080 SINGLE FRAME GRAB FROM THE M2 :

The M2 can grab single frames at 1920 x 1080, which gives filmmakers and archivists exciting creative options to create high quality stills from their super 8 and 16mm film. AND IF YOU THINK THIS LOOKS GOOD, WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE SCANS IN SUPER 16! Theimages above were shot on Pro8/43 film stock, the New Fuji Vivid film with our prototype Max1014 camera, then scanned on the M2 to 1080 Hard Drive. The MAX 8 modified Canon 1014 XLS produced amazing results! The Max1014 modification is now available at a price of $950.00 for the gate, viewfinder and 85 filter . This is a fantastic opportunity to get Canon 1014 XLS owners into Max8 and Hi Def compatibility. Remember , Max8 is compatible with all Super8 cartridges, and after modification the camera is still compatible with traditional Super8 framing.Pro8mm Scanning on the M2 with daVinci 2K color corrector has surpassed all expectations on many levels as we start our journey to better scanning and the HD world. As the staff watches the images up on the BIG screen, you can't help but be in awe that so much image can be captured on such a tiny frame! This is particularly true when combined with modern film stocks, Max 8 cameras and our award winning processing! You've got to try it to believe it! Our Pro8mm all inclusive discount packages on the M2 start at just $360 for 4 rolls of film (about 10 minutes), processing, prep and clean and scanning to either SD or HD compressed to hard drive. Upgrades are available to uncompressed computer files, HD Cam, Dual Sync, Blu Ray or Pal. Our M2 16mm packages start at just $550 to Hard Drive. Hard drive and disc recording of both compressed and uncompressed files are up and running with the help of our new Raid 0 1.6 Terabyte server and additional back-up memory of 3 Terabytes. All Jobs will be saved for a minimum of 2 weeks for in house back-up. We have not yet finished with the Blu Ray set up , which should follow shortly. CALL FOR PRICING AS WE ARE STILL ADDING NEW SERVICES FOR THE M2 WEELKY! 818-848-5522.

PRO8mm Now Offers 3 Distinct Scanning Systems

Pro8mm Offers 3 Distinctly Different Scanning Systems
* Millennium 2 (HD)
* Y-Front
*Rank




Beginning in March 2008 Pro8mm will begin offering 3 distinctly different Scan Systems. This will allow customers to choose between maximizing the Quality or the Economy of their transfers of 8 and 16mm film. Clients can custom build their transfers from the base price of each of our three systems by choosing which scanning system is best for them, Rank, Y-Front, or Millennium II HD. Then they can select options such as one light vs. full scene to scene color correction, scheduled vs. unscheduled, and from a variety of mastering formats, including hard drive. Each of these elements determine the per hour price. Additionally, options such as simul master, sync interlock, time code, a frame, and power windows are also part of the menu of choices.

For Maximum value, quality and efficiency, our extremely popular “ALL INCLUSIVE DISCOUNT PACKAGES” bundle together film, processing, prep and clean and transfer at one discounted price. These packages will be offered on The Y-Front and MM II. Purchased this way, scans on our new MM II scanner start at just $82 more for a 4 roll package than from under the old pricing ($278 for SD vs. $360 for HD) an unbelievable value for the quality and technology!

Our three scanning systems represent the progress in scanning technology over the past 30 years. Pro8mm has always been committed to offering state-of-the art products and services for our clients. Each scanning system we offer shows our alignment to the progression of scanning technology. Maintaining these older systems allows us to offer the widest selection of choices amongst all small format scanning companies so that we can accommodate the greatest number of client needs and budgets.

Rank Scan: This system uses a Digital Rank and daVinci Color Correction (4:2:2: Work Platform). This was our main system just 2 years ago and produces great images from Regular 8mm and Super8 mm reversal Film. The discounted base rate for unscheduled and unsupervised transfers will be $150.00 per hour.

Y-Front Scan: This system uses an Ursa Diamond with Y-Front technology and daVinci Color Correction (4:4:4 Work Platform). The Y-Front’s dirt and scratch concealment will improve the look of any film, especially modern negative film stocks that have expanded latitude. The Diamond has expanded gamma color space that is critical for achieving an optimum result with negative film. All present Pro8mm/Pro16mm Packages are done on this system. Base rate $255.00 an hour.

MILLIENNIUM II Scan: Using our Brand New Millennium 2 Scanner and daVinci 2K color corrector (1920 x 1080 HD Work Platform), this new system produces the most premium scan possible. It includes Y-Front technology for dirt and scratch concealment. By working in HD we can more precisely manipulate the information in the scan process even for SD transfer. Base rate $450.00 an hour

*All Systems can handle all film types:
All Systems offer Unscheduled Discounts and the option of doing scene to scene or one light.
Call one of our project coordinators for your custom quote.

PRO8mm NOw Offers 3 Distinct Scanning Systems.

PRO8 HD HAS ARRIVED!

Pro8mm Announces Their Purchase of a MMII HD SCANNER

After years of research and negotiations with several vendors, Pro8mm has just taken delivery on a High Definition Film Scanner. The brand new MILLENNIUM II was manufactured by Cintel International Ltd, in England, and arrived at Pro8mm in Burbank on December 22, 2007. We will be spending the next few weeks waiting for the custom gates to arrive, training the colorists, and doing a variety of tests so that we can optimize our end results. The MMII will scan Super 8, Regular 8, MAX 8, 16mm and Super 16mm. The first jobs are anticipated to be scheduled sometime in March, with several eager clients already in the wings working on notable commercial jobs.
One of the reasons we chose the MMII was that Cintel International was willing to build a custom MAX 8 gate for us. Since introducing the MAX 8 format in 2004, we have seen a tremendous growth in the number of clients who are shooting it to be HD READY. MAX 8 is the perfect Super 8 format for High Definition because it is widescreen. The format was designed to create 16 x 9 images from 8mm film. We will soon be introducing more models of MAX 8 cameras along with inexpensive gate only modifications. This will make shooting in 16 x 9 super8 more affordable to more people.

Another reason we chose the MMII is that a custom Regular 8 gate could be ordered. This option was not available from other HD vendors. Since such a significant amount of important historical and archival 8mm material is Regular 8 (from 1932 to late 1960's) we felt it was critical to have the capability to scan this material to High Definition. The MMII machine has a unique servo system which can be adjusted for individual film reels. This will allow us to scan film that has shrank, been damaged or is in general poor condition.

The MMII uses a tube referred to as CRT (high white) which produces a Classic Film look. Filmmakers who are searching for an aesthetic twist in Super 16mm commercial production will find that edge by scanning on the MMII as opposed to the CCD technology widely used by a majority of post houses.

In addition to the MMII, we have purchased a daVinci 2K color corrector. We can color correct in HD even if you want to have a standard definition output. A variety of outputs will be offered, including HD Cam (NTSC and PAL), various HD formats transferred to hard drive, and dual sync transfers to both standard definition and high definition simultaneously.

The Emmy Award winning 2K is a real-time, multi-standard, multi-resolution image processor, used by top video post production facilities worldwide. It can color enhance in standard definition, HDTV, and data up to 4000 x 4000 (data images greater than 2k are processed providing the colorist with real-time interactivity). Designed for the television and motion picture industries, and is perfect for film-to-tape, tape-to-tape and disk-to-disk.

Our investment in the preservation of shooting on small format film, and the crucial archiving of historical material will set the standard once again in keeping film viable in the HD digital domain. We continue to strive to create a hybrid of products and services in super 8 and 16mm, as we did with the introduction of Super 8 negative film in 1992. Our goal is to set a new standard for shooting super 8 in widescreen and scanning to high definition in order to move the technology forward, as we have for the past 35 years.

Everyone is welcome join us here in Burbank for our big MMII debut party this spring. Details coming soon!