How to 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.
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Things You'll Need
- Digital camcorder
- Tripod
- DVD burner
- Blank DVD-R disc
- White projection screen
- 8mm player
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Tips & Warnings
This method isn't the highest quality method, but it is the cheapest and easiest.
