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by captainvideo6
Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:27 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Re: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

to match the audio to video you can change the speed or duration within the timeline of the program.
I am only familar with sony vegas and it worked great for my projects
if the difference isnt too great you can do it by editing the audio track or you can manipulate the video speed/duration
dropping ...
by captainvideo6
Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Re: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

From my experience no projector will run at a perfect speed because any fluctuation in the line voltage can affect the speed,also if you want to capture the sound you dont need the bulb on which will affect the speed.camera frame rates can fluctuate as well because of the voltage drop with the ...
by captainvideo6
Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Re: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

well Roger solved the original issue with the error message,problems still persisted until I upgraded my laptop with a SSD..that eliminated all of the issues and now I can scan UC with no problems and the files playback perfect within the retroscan software.the stock HD wont cut the mustard..(Quote ...
by captainvideo6
Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:27 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Re: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

well I tried to scan uncompressed again with the same film and had the same result
after about 50 feet or so the program shut down with the exact same message as before..any Ideas on how to solve this Issue?
RD
by captainvideo6
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:44 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Re: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

Roger
I talked to you today about the uncompressed version of the retro software so I downloaded it and attempted a scan and after about 50ft/30m the program shut down and had this message:
"your capture session has ended due to the following issue(s):
offset and length were out of bounds for the ...
by captainvideo6
Fri Oct 18, 2013 3:59 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Re: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

Sounds like all of his problems would be related to him not calibrating the camera alignment with the sprocket holes... something you can fine tune with the software and an adjustment tool on the unit if needed. The framer control is pretty cut and dry to center your image, but if you leave the ...
by captainvideo6
Fri Oct 18, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Has anyone tested Retro-8 from MovieStuff yet?
Replies: 83
Views: 41757

Re: Has anyone tested Retro-8 from MovieStuff yet?

my experience with roger evans was very frustrating..first of all he sent me a defective machine that I had to wait for 70 days to arrive..then after a flurry of back and forth emails,(which I still have)I had to send the unit back at my cost so he could repair HIS mistakes.Before I was able to scan ...
by captainvideo6
Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Re: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

According to your forum profile, your name is Glenn Cross. I have no customer of any kind named Glenn Cross.

Roger Evans
owner,
MovieStuff, LLC
you do have a customer(HAD) in fresno california and you did sell him a defective machine and you missed several issues with It and you said that you are ...
by captainvideo6
Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Re: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

forget the name glenn cross,you sold this machine to me in fresno,california and I am sure you know who I am..this review is accurate and truthful
and you sold us a lemon or your quality control sucks big time and your packaging for shipping is very low budget and cheap in my opinon.
Like I said ...
by captainvideo6
Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro-8 Film Scanner Review
Replies: 92
Views: 81539

Retro-8 Film Scanner Review

Hello Everyone
This is my first post on this site
I have recently bought a moviestuff retro-8 unit and would like to review my experience with this machine
I have noticed how everyone seems to love this unit and it seems one sided so here is my review
I have a huge collection of fuji single-8 films ...