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DIY 8mm to DVD Conversion

While DVD may be the primary format for today's video applications, super 8mm used to be the standard for film and video. However, since the analog technology behind 8mm film is now obsolete, many people are looking to preserve older films on DVD. Fortunately, it is quite simple to convert analog video to a modern format with just a few common components.

Things You'll Need

  • White wall
  • Super 8 projector
  • Computer with DVD burner
  • Digital video camera with a tripod
  • USB cable
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the projector and video camera (mounted on its tripod) 4 to 6 feet away from your white wall.

    • 2

      Turn on your video camera and then turn on the projector's lamp. Next, frame the projection in your video camera's viewfinder.

    • 3

      Attach and load your 8mm film into the projector. Next, hit the "Record" button on your video camera.

    • 4

      Turn on your projector. When the film has finished playing, hit the "Stop" button on your video camera.

    • 5

      Plug your USB transfer cable into your camera and your computer's USB port, linking them together. Next, transfer the video files over to your computer's hard drive.

    • 6

      Burn the video to a DVD using a software program of your choice.

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