25 Years of Film Transfer Engineering Excellence
Solving the technical challenges of preserving analog film using professional-grade Blackmagic Cintel technology.
Owner-Operator Engineering Approach
I’m Grace, and after 25 years in film transfer, I’ve learned that quality results from understanding both the science and the craft.
Working directly with an experienced engineer means your project receives individual technical assessment rather than automated processing.
Every film presents unique challenges – frame rate variations, exposure inconsistencies, color timing requirements – that require engineering judgment, not just button-pushing.
Recent Projects
Our primary service is film transfer using our native 4K Cintel Scanner.
Professional Film Scanning Technology
Our Blackmagic CINTEL film scanner is equipped for 16MM, Super16, and 35MM, and Super35mm film transfers.
We can transfer optical and magnetic sound prints, as well as original camera negative in 16 and 35.
Even some full-coat magnetic films can be transferred.
Output Options
Codec choice is generally Prores HQ at 3840×2160. Other choices are available.
Your 4K/UHD files will be returned to you on an NVME or SSD drive.
You may send a drive in with the film, or we can provide one at our cost. We prefer a USB3 enabled drive, which easily can be bought online, in a one terabyte size or larger.
Take your films to the next level
Vintage Film Transfers is a service of Vintage Film Channel, and is a full service boutique telecine film transfer facility located in the Lake Forest California.
We offer competitive pricing with personal hands-on customer service. Our engineering background ensures both creative and technical excellence in our transfers.
With an in-depth knowledge of the process and possibilities, we are professionals with a suite of gear that ensures excellence. See our technical pages for details.