Preservation & Restoration • Equipment • Fees
Our services include:
Equipped to restore or preserve from the following formats:
Can transfer from shrunken and damaged 16mm and 35mm mono sound prints, 35mm stereo sound prints, 16mm magnetic center and edge track, 35mm stripe, fullcoat (1 to 6 tracks).
Inspect, evaluate, and repair 1/4 and 1/2 inch audio tape and 16mm and 35mm magnetic and optical soundtrack.
Stabilize the emulsion of deteriorating magnetic acetate film & tape to minimize the warping (which causes wows). Cure sticking on polyester magnetic film and tape.
Analog & digital processing that reduces or eliminates clicks, pops, noise and hums.
Mastering and duplication of 1/4” tape, 16mm and 35mm magnetic, optical soundtrack negatives, and digital media.
16mm and 35mm magnetic and optical recording from magnetic, optical film DAT, DA-88, and audio files.
CD & DVD replication.
In addition to restoration we offer a home to students and first-time filmmakers looking to learn sound techniques.
16 mm and 35 mm film phonographs — variable scan to eliminate noise and hiss
16 mm & 35 mm mono-optical recorders
16 mm, 35 mm and 17.5 mm magnetic dubbers and recorders
1/4 & 1/2 inch tape machines for various formats
DA-88, DAT, CD and DVD capable
Our fee schedule at Trackwise is determined either by hour or by project. In order for us to give you an accurate estimate, it’s vital that we inspect the materials that need to be restored before beginning to work on them. Many times what appears to look good to the naked eye proves, upon close inspection, to be not as good as it looks. Many different factors, including water damage, humidity, improper storage, and exposure to chemicals, can result in damage that may not be obvious. Our goal is to give you the best assessment of your materials to achieve the best results. First, we will discuss the project with you. If you have a budget, please let us know and we’ll work hard to meet it. Then, after reviewing the materials, we will give you a quote. Remember that each project is unique because of the way that the materials were preserved and recorded many years ago!