Kodachrome processing kodachrome was a very special colour reversal slide film offered by kodak from 1935 2010. Processing a kodachrome 64 film as we all know is a very unique process k14. We are familiar with all 8mm shooting formats, super8, max8, standard8 and ultrapan 8 click here for 8mm order form. Our core services are super 8 and 16mm film sales, with additional processing and hd scanning, priced very competitively. Jan 11, 2017 kodachrome might make a comeback, and you could help. You can still process your kodachrome in blackwhite at scroll. This isnt a regular process and only a few labs are able to accommodate this because certain chemistries have to be recreated. The production of this film stopped in 2010 but why stop at color processing when we can do it in black and white. When we tried to develop them, we realized its now. I think its interesting that this firm gratispool were selling and processing their 8mm kodachrome film about one third cheaper than kodaks, even with buying their chemicals. Oct 04, 2018 when reversal developing super 8, youre supposed to have a different formulation for the second development. We do not settle for anything less and neither should you. With over 60 years experience in motion picture processing, yale film and video uses only the finest chemicals by eastman kodak to process your film. Nevertheless, film rescue international has some very interesting offers for old super 8 film processing.
Kodachrome ii and kodachrome ii type a, made prior to 1977 double 8mm kodachrome is sometimes in a silver dollar sized tin newer ektachrome em26 super 8 cartridges which say em26 on the label newer ektachrome vnf, 7239, 7240, 7250, 7251 older ektachrome films all older color movie films except kodachrome made after 1981 black and white. This new ektachrome film is the only colour reversal colour positive. We can also create dvd or blu ray archival masters. Processing 53 year old kodachrome june 4, 2015 august 28, 2015 waybackman as was pointed out in my previous post about kodachrome getting the film processed as color slides was discontinued years ago. Can anyone advise if somewhere within the uk or europe is able to process old kodachrome 40 reversal super 8 to a black and white print for projection please my previous developer in poland doesnt seem to be operating any longer. Kodachrome 40 has the highest brilliance and saturation of super8 movie film. The majority of the films i come across are kodak kodachrome. You would see a portion of the film brown film with sprockets. In the 2005 cannes film festival, a super 8 short film the man who met himself by british filmmaker ben crowe, shot on the now discontinued kodachrome 40 format, was the first super 8 film to be nominated for the short film palme dor in the official selection. Were talking every kind super 8, double 8, 120, 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, movie film you name it if its kodachrome, its soon to be extinct. I have no information as to how the film was stored. Kodachrome processing film developing, processing, printing. Its a daunting task, but thats whats happening with the super 8. Not listening to sage advice, i threw the kodachrome back into the first.
Kodachrome, as you may know, is the film manufactured, and since discontinued in 2009, by kodak that required a proprietary process to developessentially a secret sauce. Kodachrome 25 processed as bw final step after c14 bleach for starters, i think the film developed as bw came out pretty well. Jake, the film has yet to be used, i am planning on shooting an avantgarde feature film on super 8. In 2010 the last commercial lab processing kodak kodachrome films was closed. Cost will include the cost of developing, placing the film on new film reels and scanning transfer to standard or high definition.
Promotion code film freedom must be mentioned in advance when submitting your film to cash in on this great offer. We are a dedicated team of filmmakers and technicians supplying a muchneeded resource for 8mm and 16mm film making, based in london, uk. It was totally unexpected, but indicative of a serious rise in popularity for film photography. Kodachrome was first sold in 1935 as 16 mm movie film. Mar 14, 2008 beforehand, a friend had loaned me her super 8 camera and 4 rolls of film, to document what we saw there.
Make offer super 8 kodachrome 40 color movie film expired 15 m. I have just been buying up whatever cheap film i can find on ebay, i have both ektachrome and kodachrome. I heard that theres a place in switzerland that still does it. With the exception of kodachrome type film which can only be processed into black and white negative, we do have the ability to run color films in color processes. Hand processing of vintage film emulsions incl kodachrome, agfachrome. Beforehand, a friend had loaned me her super 8 camera and 4 rolls of film, to document what we saw there. Kodachrome 64 film in 120 format was discontinued in 1996. The last lab to have the capability to develop this process, duanes, ceased all development in 2010. Unfortunately, kodak has discontinued kodachrome k40.
Kodachrome might make a comeback, and you could help fstoppers. Outdated stocks include the following types of super 8, regular 8 andor 16mm. That of course led to it becoming giant and bloated. Can not be combined with any other promotion or discount. Recently my colleagues shot 4 x rolls of kodachrome 40 type a super 8 movie film. This is on top of the 3 colour negative films and one black and white film that kodak make for super 8 see our film stock page for all the offerings. Therefore, it is not possible to develop this film in color safely. Someone figured out a process for developing kodachrome. I have one final old k40 cartridge to process a test film for some recently acquired cine. With over 40 years of super 8 processing experience our lab procedures are highly evolved for the best handling of small format film. Does anyone know where i could get some kodachrome film processed.
Super 8 kodachrome 40 color movie film expired 15 m. Sadly kodak discontinued their kodachrome processing in 2010 and so kodachrome nowadays can only be commercially or home developed. Current super8 colour and blackwhite reversal films are developed every week, excluding on public holidays this in not a guaranty. I hope this was helpful in addressing any questions or concerns you have regarding expired kodachrome and processing happy shooting. After soaking, remove the film from the processing tank or spiral reel, depending on what method you are using. When reversal developing super 8, youre supposed to have a different formulation for the second development. At film rescue we give you the choice of a safest possible process black and white negative or a color process. Film is processed in batches and turnaround times vary depending on film type.
Ektachrome movie film processingdeveloping dwaynes photo. We will continue to process other types of film and provide all of our other services. When you buy a film cartridge for your new super 8 camera, youre paying for development, processing, scanning and uploading a. The only brand of film to have a state park named after it. I know the only lab in the us, dwane photo lab closed its kodachrome processing. Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video transfer. Old movie film processing film rescue film rescue international. We are familiar with all 8mm shooting formats, super 8, max 8, standard 8 and ultrapan 8 click here for 8mm order form. Over the past year i have bought off ebay loads of super 8 and double 8 films and have shot over a dozen of them. Processing is available if one is willing to mail the cassette for processing. Has this cartridge of super 8 film been used or not. About michael raso michael founded the film photography project in 2009 as resource for both new and experienced film shooters. Kodachrome 40 in the super 8 movie format was discontinued in june 2005, despite protests from filmmakers.
We process 35mm, super 35, 16mm, super 16, regular 8mm and super 8. The last lab to have the capability to develop this process, duanes, ceased all. Each process runs in its own dedicated film processor for maximum availability of processing. Handprocessing super 8 film in caffenol stepbystep expired. It is ektachrome 100d 7294, a 100 speed, daylight balanced colour reversal film. Please contact us for processing schedule details if required. Soon, thats all youll be able to do remember it because today is the last day that any kind of kodak kodachrome film will be developed. Outdated film stock processing and scanning pro8mm. So, while there has been no official announcement about the return of kodachrome at least not yet, an intrepid film enthusiast named kellyshane fuller of piratology studios has figured out a process for developing kodachrome in color.
Get the best deals on kodachrome super 8 camera films when you shop the largest online selection at. Beginning october 1, 2019, the post office has implemented new rules requiring any package more than onehalf inch thick to be mailed at a post office retail counter. This would be super 8mm film either ektachrome or kodachrome film. Diy kodachrome developing kodak kodachrome with black. Super 8, standard 8 and 16 mm film processing widescreen centre.
All kodachrome films are exclusively developed in canada. Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video. Kodachrome might make a comeback, and you could help. Digital intermediates, dcp, answer prints, film preservation and archive, 4k color grading, post. Dcp, answer prints, film preservation and archive, 4k. He described it as an entrylevel format that we all. Since then you have to be creative to get this film developed. Now, advocates are signing up to save kodachrome, or at least its super 8 motionpicture version, a 1965 technology that the eastman kodak. In later years, kodachrome was produced in a wide variety of film formats including 120 and 4. Vietnam motionpicture technology center 465 hoang hoa tham ba dinh, ha noi vn.
Dec 26, 2014 over the past year i have bought off ebay loads of super 8 and double 8 films and have shot over a dozen of them. When you buy a film cartridge for your new super 8 camera, youre paying for development, processing, scanning and. Since any package containing a roll of film will be more than onehalf an inch in thickness, any package containing film must be taken to the. How to process vintage kodak kodachrome movie film in. It was equally popular with top end professionals and amateurs, and during its life was offered in a multitude of formats, both still and motion picture. Kodak launched a replacement color reversal film in the super 8 format, ektachrome 64t, which uses the common e6 processing chemistry. We are the only facility to offer better quality, free processing of pro8mm brand film when that film is transferred to video at our facility. Since kodachrome film is unlike any other film, we didnt know what to expect or if bw processing would even work. Movie films kodachrome process k14 kodachrome films made after 1977 older kodachrome process k11 or k12.
A stepbystep guide to handprocessing expired kodachrome 40 super 8 film stock using the caffenol cm recipe. All types of kodachrome film including kodachrome slide and movie film cannot be processed. The super 8 user had something like 18 months from the date super 8 k40 was axed until the lab shut. Im going to just type exactly what it says on the boxes. Kodachrome processing ceased when the stock of necessary chemicals was exhausted, and that was for the k14 kodachrome. Jan 26, 2017 its a daunting task, but thats whats happening with the super 8. We offer processing on all current kodak super8 stocks.
Keep in mind that the film we are processing is generally. While color kodachrome processing was officially discontinued at the end of 2010, you may still find a lab that can process it as a black and white. We are experts in all areas of old film processing. Everything you ever wanted to know about shooting on super 8mm. Kodachrome ii super 8 film and kodak ektachrome 160 movie film type a should be thrown out or is there a chance for development. We use only the freshest chemicals and have custom made tools to ensure consistency and the highest quality results. Someone figured out a process for developing kodachrome film. Keep in mind that the film we are processing is generally long past its process before date. Kodachrome is a color reversal film introduced by eastman. Super 8, standard 8 and 16 mm film processing widescreen. All film sent to us for developing must be paid in advance of processing.
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