Telecine Video Recorder

Telecine is the process of transferring motion picture film into video. This app is used to record projected film such as 8mm, Super 8, 16mm... or any other projected film to you iPhone or iPad. 

I've personally used the app to convert all of my family's old 8mm/Super 8 home movies. This app has been specially designed to give you the controls to digitally capture the film correctly. Some of the features include: 

- Variable Frame Rate: Old movies were capture at different frame rates. And projectors play the movies at different frame rates. This app allows you to adjust the frame rate easily from the record screen on the fly to reduce and eliminate the flicker cause by mismatched frame rates. 

- Audio Mute: For older home movies where there was no sound, there is a mute button accessible right from the recording screen. 

- Auto Focus Toggle: Your most likely capturing the film from a tripod. You will therefore want to lock any autofucusing that the device performs. 

- Auto White Balance Toggle: Lock the white balance or let the device set the white balance for you. 

- Auto Exposure Toggle: The Auto Exposure on the camera allows you to seamlessly capture dark reels and light reels. 

- Resolutions: Change the capture resolution (which effects the frame rates available). Record your old movies in 1080p (when available)

Instructions for a good Conversion:

• Project the film onto a white surface in minimal light or purchase a special Telecine screen online. 
• Point and focus your devices camera onto the screen.  I used a tripod to keep my iPhone steady.  
• While projecting the film adjust the frame rate of the recording app using the +/- buttons on the top right of the screen.  I found that the flicker rate went away on my projector at about 28-29fps.  But every projector is different.
• Mute the microphone using the mute button on the bottom left of the screen.
• I typically lock the autofocus and just tap the screen to have the device focus itself.
• I leave auto exposure on to manage the lights and darks of the film
• I leave auto white balance on as well.