[MacDV] Re: Super 8 -> miniDV transfer

[Richard Brown]

There are professional Super 8 to Video transfer services, using 
specially outfitted Rank Cintel machines. The look of Super 8 is very 
cool when transferred professionally. The film chains mentioned here 
will not deliver even remotely the same quality as a pro transfer. Some 
resources for Super 8 transfers can be found at  
http://jl-site.com/PostProduction/S8Telecine.html

When getting a transfer to DV, consider DVCam instead of MiniDV format. 
Most MiniDV camcorders and decks can play back DVCam, which is just a 
little bit better in terms of overall quality. Some major studios are 
using DVCam for archiving old shows, as a safety backup of Betacam and 
other pro format originals.

Sorry if this is off base to your needs, but as a both a film and video 
shooter, I'm just giving an opinion.

Richard Brown