Develop / Scan Service – Double 8mm – 16mm Film (25 – 50 Foot Rolls)

Develop / Scanning Services for Your 25′ Double 8 film or 50′ rolls of 16mm. 

This order is to order BW or Color developing & scanning services for:

• Double 8 (25′ Roll)
• Magazine 8 Film
• Magazine 16 film
• 16mm (50 ft roll)
• All FPP Color Test Film
  
  Note: Vintage 8mm and 16mm magazines submitted for service are not returned with your developed film – they are dismantled / recycled. We do not accept vintage Kodachrome film. Typically, this film type is found in cameras when they are purchased or thrifted.

Note: If you need additional items (i.e. film or other FPP products), please order them separately. Any other items other than the develop/scan services will result in those items being removed from your cart and refunded.

IMPORTANT – Follow the steps below and read all the info on this page before ordering. Please only place your order when you are ready to send your film in for service! We can not provide service if you do not follow the STEPS below.

Your Steps:

1. Place your order on product page. Do not mail your film without placing an order first. 
2. Label Your Film. If possible, return your film in the box you received it. If not, you must label your film so we know how to process it. All film must be labeled negative or reversal film. Not labeling your film may delay your order up to an additional 4-6 weeks above the normal turnaround time.
3. Download your Film Form – A filled-out FILM FORM must be included with your exposed film. Download the form HERE. Please note you must include FPP Film Form in your package with your film or we will not be able to process your order. 
4. Where to mail your film –  Our address is on the Film Form.
5. Choose Scan Resolution – The default resolution is HD (1920×1080). You can use the drop-down above to choose a higher resolution. Note that higher (2k or 4k) resolution does not increase the quality or color grade of your scan. Higher resolution choices (2k or 4k) only give you larger pixels and file size. Unless you are working in a 2k or 4k edit environment, HD is recommended (and most cost effective). If you have specific requests or file types that you need, please include this info on your film form.

FPP Steps:

1. CHECK IN – We will email you upon check-in of your film, typically within a few business days of arrival but on occasion this may take longer.
2. SERVICES – We will email you with your scan file download link upon completion of services. Please note that while film scanning color grading is performed at our headquarters, we use partner labs for processing and their turnaround may impact our schedule.
3. TURNAROUND – Turn around (once we check in your film) is approximately 4-8 weeks from start to finish.
4. DEVELOPED FILM RETURN – We return your developed film approx. 4 weeks after completion of service. We hold on to the developed film roll(s) so that you can check your scan to ensure that everything is correct.

Scanning Aspect Ratio -By default we will scan your film 16×9 and include the entire frame (including sprocket holes). If you would like a different crop, please make notes on the FILM FORM that you submit with your film.

Service Limitation – Once you place your order, immediately send your film in for service. This service becomes VOID after 60 days from the date of purchase. (Avoid your order becoming void by only ordering service when you’re ready to send in your film for developing / scanning). Only purchase the service that you need. (For example, if you purchase three develop/scan orders, make sure you send your three rolls in one package for service. Orders can not be split up over time)

What is the difference between Negative Film and Reversal Film?

• Negative film is a film that after development produces a negative for scanning to a digital file. Negative film can not be projected and is returned to you (unslit) on a film core.
• Reversal Film is a film that produces a positive image after development. The film is slit and returned to you on a 50 ft reel. Reversal film can be scanned and also projected in a vintage film projector. For more information, read our BLOG here.

We accept the following Double 8 film:

• Cine 8 BW Positive 40 Reversal
• Cine 8 BW Positive 100 iso Reversal
• Foma R100 33ft roll (or R100 DS8 Roll)
• All Cine8 BW Negative films
• Cine 8 Color 40, Color 50, High Speed 200T or Color 500 Negative
• Cine 8 100D Color Positive (Reversal)
• We do not accept vintage Kodachrome film. Typically, this film is found in cameras when they are purchased or thrifted.

In the video below, Michael Raso explains what Double 8 film is and demonstrates how to load and shoot both sides of your film. (using the Keystone K8 camera). Still have questions after seeing video. Email Michael Raso – [email protected]

The Fine Print – Orders will take 4-6 weeks from the time we check in your film. When you submit your film assets to Film Photography Project (FPP) for scanning or handling of any kind you agree to the fullest extent of the law to  indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FPP, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, losses, liabilities and damages of any kind, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating in any way to your use of our services, or any violation of these Terms, any law, or any rights of any third party, including when the active or passive negligence of  FPP is alleged or proven.

Shooter Error – it’s a fact that user error and / or malfunctioning vintage cameras can result in under, overexposed, blank film, jiggly lines due to a bad film gate/improper loading/malfunctioning camera. In the event we are unable to retrieve an image or correct an issue after scanning, we will provide you with feedback at the time we deliver your file.  

The Lab – We would like you to be aware that we partner with one or more reputable outside labs for the processing portion of your package. For this portion of services, we only offer replacement of raw materials in case of transit loss or lab damage. If you are working on an important project, we recommend Production Insurance.

Sh*t Happens – Your media is very important to you, and we take every precaution to ensure the safety of your film while they are at our facility.  However, sometimes the unpredictable happens during shipping to and from our facility, or while a service is being provided.  Our commitment to you, is that if any item is lost or damaged by us while at our facility, we will replace it with an item of equivalent amount.  To ensure you are protected above and beyond our replacement of the raw materials, we strongly suggest you acquire insurance.  To ensure you are protected during the shipping of the items, please insure your packages. We can not replace the value of items that are lost in transit.

Your movie film is important to us! Contact Michael Raso if you have any questions – [email protected]