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productivity operation, expecially if the personnel do not have high mechanical aptitude. Before making your model selection, we recommend that you read the changeover instructions here.
Replaces Elmo Transvideo. The TVT-D8 telecine models are designed for making higher quality video transfers from typical home movie film. Totally flickerless running without speed tweaking by the user, plus automatic or manual exposure, a footage counter, heavy duty construction, and other features. No hard to find expensive light bulbs to buy.
Direct Imaging Picture Quality. A CCD video pickup, a special macro lens system and our exclusive technology assures a sharp, steady, flicker-free image. Video outputs are standard video, also Y/C (S-Video) for optimum DVD and Mini-DV quality. No flicker adjustment knob is needed. The exposure level can be set fully manually if desired, or two automatic modes are provided. No 3CCD camera option is available owing to mechanical interference.
Frame By Frame Scanning. The TVT-8 standard and M versions scan one film frame at a time, in real time while each frame is stationary in the gate, so each video field contains information from just one film picture. Electronic shuttering, instead of a physical shutter, gives absolutely zero flicker in the video.
The single speed machines run at 19.98 FPS for NTSC video and 16-2/3 FPS for PAL. Single speed operation is recommended as this design gives the highest light efficiency for the widest correction range for dark film, and this also gives a light reserve for the needed heavy color filtration for experiments in running Negative film. The much lower average current in the LED light emitter means cooler running and longer life. Most users seldom or never use the other two speeds of the M Type machines. For NTSC, many users prefer to transfer at 19.98 FPS instead of 17.126 for smoother motion rendering since the "pulldown" is 3-3 instead of 3-4 thereby preventing motion "judder" and a higher frame rate always looks smoother in any case. For most home movies, speeding up the film a bit, instead of slowing it down, is doing a favor to the future viewers of the video!
The 3-speed M models run at 8.563, 17.126 and 25.689 FPS for the NTSC version and 8-1/3, 16-2/3 and 25 FPS for the PAL video model. The 25.689 NTSC speed may give slight blurring and is unsuited for critical use.
Maximum Film Safety. A two-tooth pulldown claw distributes stress for minimal perforation wear. For typical home movie films with a lot of bad splices that might not all be fixed in film preparation for transfer, the TVT-D8 model offers sprocketless drive, so there are no loops to be lost and no shredding of film after a bad splice. If a bad splice sticks in the film gate, just give the film a quick downwards yank to free it, with no need to stop the transfer. Quick and easy manual threading. Film is easily removed in mid-reel if desired.
The factors that make the basic Bell & Howell dual-8 mechanism be known as a "film eater" have been remedied by improving the film path, removing useless auto threading parts, reducing pull-through gate friction and increasing takeup reel tension to match the single-format TVT-8B model. Recommended reel sizes are 200' and 400' with large center hub. For running from small 3" diameter 50' reels, heavy reels, or old style small hub diameter reels, it may help to first place the supplied Nylon washer on the reel spindle so the keyways are not engaged with the slots in the reel hub. This will reduce the running drag by not having to turn the Supply reel motor and give better results.
Reverse running threading change: When running in reverse, the film must be re-threaded to bypass the two rubber retarder posts which allow the film to move freely only forward, otherwise the friction becomes excessive and damage may result.
Footage Counter. No customer arguments if you can write an exact figure on their bill!
Heavy Duty Construction.
Changeover From Super-8 to Regular-8: This involves replacing the feed reel spindle, shifting the pulldown claw, switching the count modulus of the footage counter, and adjusting the magnification, centering, framing and focus of the image. A focus jig, alternate reel spindle and two Allen wrenches are included. Customer supplies the sample film and an underscan capable video monitor. Approximately one hour should be allowed for each change. The TVT-D8 is shipped set up for super-8.
Enlarged Gate. The aperture is larger than the normal picture area of both formats, so you can choose between scanning the normal projected area as in a regular telecine, zooming in slightly, or zooming out to capture the full camera image. Any magnification change requires adjusting the centering, framing and focus.
Detailed specifications can be seen on the TVT-8 detail page as these models share many of the same features. For a larger picture click here. The single speed TVT-D8 lacks the Speed knob, or if present it is inactive.
Our Selection Guide will help you select the best model for you.
Price for the TVT-D8 is $3795.
Price for the 2 or 3 speed TVT-D8M is $3995.
Please specify NTSC video output (USA type) or PAL video output (European type). Film counter for USA units measures feet, and overseas units can be set to measure meters. Let us know your preference.
Want to do computer editing instead of transfer direct to DVD? Progressive Scan option.
Ready to order now? Please see our ordering info page.
Not quite ready? Prospective purchasers can get our free NTSC DVD demo disc on request. This model is not demonstrated separately and shares the general operation of the TVT-8M. Please send an e-mail.
Film Preparation note: Before copying film on any telecine equipment, it is recommended that the film be first inspected and defective splices and damaged sections removed. It should then be cleaned and lubricated. Directions and sources of supplies are given in the instructions. Our suggestions for splicing are here.
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