8mm Film Transfer

8mm film was introduced as the first home movie format film in 1932 by Eastman Kodak. It is hard to believe that 8mm film has been around since the Great Depression, but what is even harder to believe is that in all this time there are still people out there have never had their 8mm film transferred to another format.

Most people don't realize how important it is to preserve their film. Their irreplaceable home movies usually wind up sitting in a box in one of the two most dangerous places in the house: the attic or the basement, where heat, humidity, moisture, and mildew can wreak havoc on their film. Over time the chemicals in acetate film begin to breakdown. 8mm film stored in metal containers are highly susceptible to a chemical reaction called "Vinegar Syndrome." Once you start to notice that your 8mm film has a vinegar smell to it than the deterioration process has already begun. Which means you have only a short time to transfer your 8mm film to a more permanent medium or your priceless memories will be lost forever.

So act now before it's too late. Save your precious films from ruin and let the professionals at Icehouse Pictures transfer your 8mm film.

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