Rates and Terms

Fixed Rate Transfers: 16mm camera original is transferred at a fixed rate of .15/ foot. This rate provides for a best light transfer where each scene is fully timed and corrected to the best of our ability given the material provided. In order to qualify for this rate the film must be non-edited camera original fully prepped for transfer (see below). There is a minimum core size of 100' and a minimum charge of $30 per order, excluding stock.  

Telecine transfer charges for edited films, prints and material other than 16mm camera original are based on an hourly rate of $90 per hour* in .25 hour increments with a $30 minimum per order. Tape stock, supplies, taxes and shipping charges are additional.

Charges begin to accrue when the first reel is loaded onto the telecine for transfer and terminate when the tail leader of the last reel reaches the gate. We do not charge for the time it takes to change reels, after the first, as long as they are properly prepped for transfer.

Prepping Requirements: All film provided to TFG must be prepped for transfer by the film lab, first. In the case of negative film, this process should include full-immersion ultrasonic cleaning. All film should be on cores no larger than 800' for 16mm and 1200' for 35mm with at least 15' of white head and tail leader.

Marconi transfers are usually completed on Friday and Saturday unless there are scheduling conflicts. Orders that arrive by Friday morning, that are properly prepped for transfer, will usually ship the following Monday.

Customers should download the Transfer Info Packet from the Downloads page and enclose the top two pages with their order.

TFG accepts payment by Master Card, Visa and American Express, only. We do not accept personal or company checks and we do not return orders COD. Open accounts from schools and universities can be arranged.

Tape stock required will be supplied by TFG. We do not accept customer's stock for transfer.

Customers are encouraged to call us with any questions or concerns they may have before sending us their film for transfer. We are more than willing to work with customers to achieve the best possible results and a satisfying outcome for all concerned.  

Student Discount: Quite frankly, our rates are low enough as they are. In fact, they may the lowest rates around for professional quality telecine film to tape transfers... even without any student discount rate. Low cost work with good service is now available to all our customers be they students, independents... everyone!

. Tape Stock and Shipping Charges

*This rate is for unsupervised transfers of 16mm or 35mm non-sound camera original or print run during our standard Friday/Saturday transfer session. For supervised transfers the normal rate of $200/hour (one hour minimum) will be charged. For transfers from16mm optical or magnetic sound-on-film see the Downloads page for our rate sheet.

**Customers who wish to have their orders shipped back on their own UPS or Fed Ex. Account will be charged $3.00 for packing and handling.

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