8mm to DVD

Hi guys,

Thanks to everyone who helped me a few weeks back with my questions regarding VHS.

I've just had my old 8mm footage professionally transferred to DVD ad I have a couple questions.


1) The footage goes for nearly 57 minutes and I see that only half the DVD has been used, does this mean the footage was compressed and as a result quality was lessened?

2) Overall it looks pretty good, but slightly blurry though. Is this normal for 8mm to dvd transfer because playing the film on the projector looks a bit better than when I stick the DVD on my HDTV?

3) I still have some footage left to get transferred and the next batch is a little jumpy, can a telecine play it without jumping issues?

4) Is there any good filters that can add a sharper picture to the already converted 8mm footage?

5) Any good programs for adding a soundtrack?


Thanks guys, all help is greatly appreciated.