35mm and 16m Motion Film Film Scanning | Oxford UK
35MM AND 16MM MOTION PICTURE FILM SCANNING TO DIGITAL
Film Types | 8mm Cine Film | 9.5mm Cine Film | 16mm Cine/Motion Film | 35mm Motion Film |
Helping preserve future archives and memories to industry standards by digitising once and preserving forever.
We offer a professional 16mm and 35mm motion picture film scanning service. Based in Kidlington Oxfordshire UK, we are the leading conversion specialists that are recommended by Oxfordshire County Council, PACE, B4 Business, Sobell House and Nightshift
Oxford Duplication offer a comprehensive color and B&W negative digitisation service for motion picture films . Our highly experienced film technicians have extensive experience working on archive projects so you can be assured of the very best service and support for your project.
Identifying Film
Motion picture film can be made of various materials of which informs us of the correct process for storage, handling, and duplication. Cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate film bases are chemically unstable and require special action to minimise the risk of total loss as well as the risk of damage to collections held nearby.
General Care and Handling of Motion Picture Film
The following general guidelines pertain to the handling of polyester-based film; cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate films require special protocols.
- Have clean hands and use nitrile gloves, cotton fibers are abrasive and can scratch.
- Store and handle film in a clean environment; minimise exposure to dust and airborne particulates.
- Keep food and drink away.
- Do not touch the face of the film, including the emulsion; if film must be directly handled, handle film only by the edge.
- Allow materials from cool storage to acclimate to room temperature over a period of 24 hours before play back.
General Guidelines for the Proper Storage of Motion Picture Film
Motion picture films and especially the silver particles or color dyes are highly sensitive to environmental conditions; good storage is arguably the best preservation measure one can take:
- A dry 30-50% room temperature or below, clean, and stable environment (avoid attics, basements, and other locations with high risk of leaks and environmental extremes).
- Distance from radiators and vents.
- Protective enclosures that physically support the film, block all light, and minimize exposure to dust and airborne pollutants.
Dealing with Nitrate Film
Nitrate-base film is highly flammable (can self-ignite at ambient temperatures around 100 degrees F), cannot be extinguished once ignited, and is therefore a serious fire hazard. Quantities of nitrate film in excess of 25 pounds are subject to storage and handling standards prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 40: Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film 
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Immediate actions for nitrate film:
- Keep temperature as cool as possible and always below 70 degrees F; freezing is recommended.
- Keep the relative humidity between 30-40%.
- Do not expose film to sources of heat.
- Remove from non-ventilated storage containers; use ventilated storage containers; keep storage area well ventilated.
- Isolate from other collection items (nitrate film can emit gases that are harmful to humans and to other collection items).
Further Information on Nitrate Film
National Park Service, Conserve O Gram, Caring for Cellulose Nitrate Film [PDF: 249 KB / 4 pp.] and Disposal Of Cellulose Nitrate Film [PDF: 240 KB / 4 pp.]
Dealing with Cellulose Acetate Film
Cellulose acetate film, also known as "safety" film, is not flammable like cellulose nitrate film, but it is also unstable and undergoes an autocatalytic degradation mechanism that results in embrittlement, shrinkage, and eventual total loss of the image. Like nitrate film, degrading cellulose acetate produces gases that are harmful to other collection items.
Necessary Actions for Acetate Film
- Keep the ambient temperature as cool as possible; freezing is recommended if degradation has already started.
- Keep the relative humidity between 30-50%.
- Remove from non-ventilated storage containers; use ventilated storage containers; keep storage area well ventilated.
- Isolate from other collection items.
Our Motion Film Scanning Services
| PROFESSIONAL ARCHIVAL 2K & 4K REAL TIME MOTION FILM SCANNING SOLUTIONS HDR Scanning of 35mm and 16mm Film upto 30fps in Ultra HD Resolution 3840x2160 |
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| 2K High Definition .MOV Editing Files 16mm Film 4K High Vision System .MOV Editing Files 35mm Film All prices exclude VAT at 20%. Clients requiring our Consumer Cine Film Scanning, please follow the LINK |
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| 16mm Silent Motion Film | Feet/Mins | 1+ | 10+ | 50+ | 100+ |
| 7inch-18cm Diameter | Upto 400ft 15mins | 75.00 | 70.00 | 65.00 | 60.00 |
| 9inch-23cm Diameter | Upto 800ft 30 mins | 90.00 | 85.00 | 80.00 | 75.00 |
| 12inch-30cm Diameter | Upto 1000ft 38 mins | 105.00 | 100.00 | 95.00 | 90.00 |
| 12inch-30cm Diameter | Upto 1200ft 45 mins | 120.00 | 115.00 | 110.00 | 105.00 |
| 12inch-30cm Diameter | Upto 2000ft 60 mins | 180.00 | 160.00 | 140.00 | 120.00 |
| 16mm Sound Motion Film | Feet/Mins | 1+ | 10+ | 50+ | 100+ |
| 7inch-18cm Diameter | Upto 400ft 15mins | 90.00 | 85.00 | 80.00 | 75.00 |
| 9inch-23cm Diameter | Upto 800ft 30 mins | 105.00 | 100.00 | 95.00 | 90.00 |
| 12inch-30cm Diameter | Upto 1000ft 38 mins | 120.00 | 115.00 | 110.00 | 105.00 |
| 12inch-30cm Diameter | Upto 1200ft 45 mins | 145.00 | 130.00 | 125.00 | 120.00 |
| 12inch-30cm Diameter | Upto 2000ft 60 mins | 200.00 | 180.00 | 160.00 | 140.00 |
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| USB's from £18.00 plus VAT | |||||
| Hard Drives from £75.00 plus VAT | |||||
| 35MM MOTION FILM | MINS | £ PER MIN | MUTE | SOUND | |
| Upto 400' | 5 | 50.00 | 250.00 | 312.50 | |
| Upto 800' | 9 | 32.50 | 292.50 | 329.00 | |
| Upto 1500' | 17 | 27.76 | 471.92 | 531.00 | |
