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by Timmovie
Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Moviestuff RETRO'8 PRO 8mm/super8 Awesome Transfer Machine
Replies: 2
Views: 2318

Moviestuff RETRO'8 PRO 8mm/super8 Awesome Transfer Machine

I must say, after years of research and waiting, and the wonderful advancements of computer and LED light, I am extremely happy with this machine. The RETRO'8 PRO. (moviestuff.tv) It transfers 8mm and Super8 movies to digital output by photographing every single frame into a jpg, tiff, bmp, png ...
by Timmovie
Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users
Replies: 53
Views: 39791

Re: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users

The above may be my issue. Getting a new PC and will try it all from there. My current PC is good but highly loaded, but lacking some RAM.
Roger has made a great product. The software is very easy to work with after a short learning curve.

I will probably do post production in Adobe Premiere ...
by Timmovie
Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: New Retro-8 Pro
Replies: 31
Views: 23558

Re: New Retro-8 Pro

Update : Roger suggested: by loosening all four screws, two on each leg, then wiggle a bit and the machine lines up very nicely for your table you are working on. I like that it is flexible like this. Very well thought out by Roger.
Great machine continues to be great.
by Timmovie
Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users
Replies: 53
Views: 39791

Re: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users

Saw this post on another forum. Helps explain some things about the built in cropping..
My answer if the other 11% is needed, Is scan twice, high and low, and merge on Premiere or other editing software.
And yes, his statement of locking up the software is accurate. Just do it as he recommends and ...
by Timmovie
Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users
Replies: 53
Views: 39791

Re: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users BMP

Am I correct that BMP is the only uncompressed format or best to use for having the most good data to work with in post?
by Timmovie
Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users
Replies: 53
Views: 39791

Re: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users

jrcasey1960 : Have any more good things thou hast learned? I'm an Adobe CC person. Love their stuff. So any insight will help and save me time I am certain.

thanks,
Tim
by Timmovie
Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users
Replies: 53
Views: 39791

Re: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users

Love this machine. Just arrived two days ago. Amazingly made and very flexible... :)
by Timmovie
Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:21 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: New Retro-8 Pro
Replies: 31
Views: 23558

Re: New Retro-8 Pro : ARRIVED

RetroPro arrived yesterday. :) Today, Tuesday, just scanned first film. I believe 'Awesome' is the word.
It take a bit of time to finish the learning curve. Just read instructions slowly.
I took movie, put in PremiereCC, added a Neato Noise Repair addon, and then boosted sharpness. Very nice ...
by Timmovie
Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users
Replies: 53
Views: 39791

Re: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users

Thank you jrcasey. I've waited 6 years watching Moviestuff and this machine is the winner :)
by Timmovie
Thu Jan 29, 2015 4:09 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: New Retro-8 Pro
Replies: 31
Views: 23558

Re: New Retro-8 Pro

Ordered ours today. Every frame of our faces is smiling. :)

Talked to Roger in person today. Wonderful gentleman who knows what he is talking about
and also sincerely cares for his customers. All good.
countdown : 59 days...
by Timmovie
Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users
Replies: 53
Views: 39791

Re: Advice needed from current Retro-8 users

Great information Everyone. I'm ordering my Retro-8 today.

Few questions:
1. Does the machine store the original files of each frame in a folder, and do the sprockets show on these?
2. What is the image format,.. is it usable and viewable in its RAW mode? (ie. I take one frame to work with)
3. Can ...