I actually had all my father's Super 8 home movies digitized and spliced together into a chronological reel as an Xmas present for my brother last year. They were the same vintage as yours and I was surprised they hadn't disintegrated, sitting in the metal box my mother gave me so many years ago. The project was a treat and revelation, including forgotten glimpses of grandparents and other relatives that my niece had never seen photos of, wonderful footage of my late sister, and hours of tape of my brother as a grinning 3-5 year old (he hasn't smiled since he got his braces in high school). The memories are now all safely preserved. Personally, it was a relief not to worry I'd waited too long.
FYI. My mother had given the camera to my dad and a Father's Day present. Given the comments here, our parents must have been enthralled with the new technology.
Such touching words here, David. I am sure we are of a similar vintage, and share similar memories of home movies spooled on metal reels. If I discovered a similar box, I would like you, stow them away. Our individual memories being richer than faded celluloid. Thanks for this one. My day begins with a warm heart.
Happy to see that you understand my reluctance. I've had many say without question to digitize and watch them all. I'm not sure that's where my heart is on this. I'm certain you know what I mean. Thanks for reading.
I actually had all my father's Super 8 home movies digitized and spliced together into a chronological reel as an Xmas present for my brother last year. They were the same vintage as yours and I was surprised they hadn't disintegrated, sitting in the metal box my mother gave me so many years ago. The project was a treat and revelation, including forgotten glimpses of grandparents and other relatives that my niece had never seen photos of, wonderful footage of my late sister, and hours of tape of my brother as a grinning 3-5 year old (he hasn't smiled since he got his braces in high school). The memories are now all safely preserved. Personally, it was a relief not to worry I'd waited too long.
FYI. My mother had given the camera to my dad and a Father's Day present. Given the comments here, our parents must have been enthralled with the new technology.
Yea. So many have told me to have those digitized. Hmmm. We’ll see. Happy this sparked a memory for you!
Such touching words here, David. I am sure we are of a similar vintage, and share similar memories of home movies spooled on metal reels. If I discovered a similar box, I would like you, stow them away. Our individual memories being richer than faded celluloid. Thanks for this one. My day begins with a warm heart.
Happy to see that you understand my reluctance. I've had many say without question to digitize and watch them all. I'm not sure that's where my heart is on this. I'm certain you know what I mean. Thanks for reading.