Tips on shooting DV with film output in mind:
- Choose your tape-to-film transfer house before you roll tape. Consult with them and use the settings they recommend for your DV camcorder- interlaced/non-interlaced, shutter speed, etc.
Have feature films been shot on DV?
- Yes! Click here for a list of feature films shot on DV.
How much does it cost to transfer video to film?
- Around $325 per minute for shorts, $20K - $50K for a feature film.
Should I process my video with a film look plug-in, add grain and so on before transferring to film?
- No, your video footage will naturally take on film characteristics when transferred to film.
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Hi, I need to transfer a 30 second footage. Could you be so kind to tell me where can I do it? If possible somewhere, where they charge around $325 as you mentioned. thanks much