Scan Super 8 Film
Sophisticated machines for digitizing Super 8 film, called telecine machines, can cost up to $2,000. But you can use a conventional scanner for similar, though slightly lower quality, results. You can turn your scanned images into a movie file or use them in any kind of digital project. Scanning film can be a slow process, as you must typically scan only a few frames at a time.
Instructions
1. Connect the scanner to the computer. Open the image-scanning program on your computer. Most scanners come with a CD that includes this software. If your computer lacks the software, you can download the appropriate software from your scanner manufacturer's website.
2. Open the cover of the scanner. Place a strip of film in the scanner vertically. Place the beginning of the film near the front of the scanner with the "front" side down. Keep the film in a straight line, allowing it to trail off the end of the scanner. When looking at the film on the scanner, you should see an inverted image.
3. Close the lid on the scanner gently. Press the "scan" button.
4. Once the image uploads, move the piece of film on the scanner so that the top frame trails slightly from the top of the scanner. You should be scanning the frames directly below the frames you just scanned. Repeat this process until you have scanned all of the film.
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