how should I get my Ektachrome developed?

[cinepathic soul reviver]

I was just wondering what would be the best and least expensive way to get my Ektachrome 64T reversal film devloped and put on to a CD for Final Cut Pro editing.

I live in San Francisco, in case there is is any place here that will develop Super 8.

[steve hyde]

...most cost effective (not cheapest)

Shoot in batches of 8 (400ft)
Send to Forde Labs Seattle for processing and prep for telecine

http://www.fordelabs.com

I'm biased since this is the lab I use though many here will tell you they are also the most reliable Super 8 lab in the country.

Then ask Forde to send your film to CinePost in Atlanta for xfer.

http://www.posthouse.com

...This is what I do...hope this helps.


Steve

[Arislan]

You haven't told us about your options for home telecine. I mean, if you have a projector and a DV camera, I hear Glasscreen is an interesting choice.
http://www.glasscreen.com/
If you have neither, then scratch that.

Steve, I looked at Cine Post and saw their pricing as this:

Telecine Rates
Priority Hourly Rate (1 to 2 day turnaround)

$185/hr
Standby Hourly Rate (1 to 2 week turnaround)
$135/hr
8mm Per Foot (includes preperation for telecine)
$.27/ft
16mm Per Foot (includes preperation for telecine)
$.15/ft

I don't think I get it, they charge the per foot AND the hourly rate??

[steve hyde]

..the xfer is hourly. DOn;t know what the per foot charge is about. That might be in reference to a minimum. Some posthouses have a half hour minimum. I suggest calling them and asking questions - they will help you get what you want.

STeve

[etimh]

I was just wondering what would be the best and least expensive way to get my Ektachrome 64T reversal film devloped and put on to a CD for Final Cut Pro editing.

I live in San Francisco, in case there is is any place here that will develop Super 8.

Processing at Ralphs market or Cala Foods. Sent to Dwayne's via Fuji. Only $3.99!

Tim

[Arislan]

Walmart or Ralph's will do Ektachrome 64T??

[etimh]

Walmart or Ralph's will do Ektachrome 64T??

Yes, but there's a dumpster at the front door of Walmart where you have to deposit your soul before going in.

Use Ralphs/Cala--its easier, cheaper, and they both send it to the same place: Dwayne's. No reason to go to Walmart.

Vote with your wallet.

Tim

[Arislan]

I live in Washington DC, I don't think I can find a Ralph's. Walmart is the closest...although even they are on exit 16 of 270N, 14 miles away...

So you are saying that Walmart will send them Ektachrome 64T. Wow! I think I tried once with 7240 and it didn't go through, while all my K40 always did...

[Evan Kubota]

"Walmart processing: $4.88; Ralphs processing: $3.99. Any more excuses?"

Yep - no Ralph's near me. If I could get my film processed for $3.99, of course I would drop it off there.

FWIW, has anyone actually received processed E64 back from Wal-Mart? I've read about getting it back from Cala, but not specifically Wal-Mart. Inquiring minds want to know.

[cinepathic soul reviver]

You can get it developed at Cala? That boggles my mind slightly.

How would I even do that?

[etimh]

You can get it developed at Cala? That boggles my mind slightly.

How would I even do that?

Okay, for your own good you're going to have to figure this one out for yourself. Start by walking into Cala foods...

No, seriously, put the cart in the envelope, write "Super 8 movie film" on the outside, and drop it in the slot. Its like...getting film developed!

Tim

[audadvnc]

I live in Washington DC, I don't think I can find a Ralph's. Walmart is the closest...although even they are on exit 16 of 270N, 14 miles away...

I live in Silver Spring, Maryland, and have not had any luck getting the College Park Walmart to believe they can process K40 or E64T. But every time I call I get a different person at the desk, so they probably just don't know.

[Arislan]

That's the Walmart I use, alright. Do NOT speak to anyone in the counter. Write on the envelope "Kodachrome 40, Process K-14, Super 8 Movie film, send to lab". I usually get it back one week later...although I don't know how long this will still happen now that K40 is discontinued.

[audadvnc]

A-HA! I'll drive over there and give it a try. And put a padlock on my soul so as to not lose it to the Dementors.

[Arislan]

I hope you do it soon, I'm quite curious to see if they are still doing it. I last did this in mid 2005.