Film, video tape and DVD transfer
Old reels, tapes and discs get harder to play every year. BrodyWorks transfers them so you can watch, share and keep your family memories.
8mm & Super 8 Film
Home movies on 8mm and Super 8 reels, transferred to DVD, with a USB drive on request.
16mm Film
Mike handles film of all sizes up to 16mm, so larger 16mm reels are covered too.
VHS Tapes
Get family videos off VHS tapes and into a format you can watch today.
8mm Video Tapes
Small camcorder cassettes labeled 8mm video, transferred so you can watch them again.
DVDs
DVD transfer, including discs recorded in DVD camcorders.
Have a different format? Call 516-606-9412 and describe it. Mike will tell you if he can help.
How Mike transfers film
8mm, Super 8 and 16mm film, all on the same simple path:
- Mike runs your film through a standalone film scanner.
- The scanner records the film to DVD.
- On request, Mike puts it on a USB drive too.
Based in Roslyn, serving Long Island and customers beyond New York
BrodyWorks is at 23 East Horseshoe Drive in Roslyn, in Nassau County on Long Island. Mike works with customers across Long Island, and with customers outside New York as well. Wherever you are, call Mike first to talk about what you have and how to get it to him.
One person, start to finish
At BrodyWorks there is no call center and no kit to order. You talk to Mike, and Mike does the transfer himself.
Why call Mike?
You get personal service from the person handling your film and tapes. Call and tell him what you have. He will explain what he can do and give you straightforward pricing for your items before you decide.
How it works
Simple, and it starts with a phone call.
Call Mike
Tell him what you have: film reels, VHS tapes, 8mm video tapes, DVDs, or a mix.
Get a price
Mike explains your options and prices the work based on your items.
Watch again
Film comes back recorded to DVD, plus a USB drive if you ask.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about film, VHS, 8mm video and DVD transfer with BrodyWorks.
What does BrodyWorks transfer?
Mike transfers 8mm film, Super 8 film and 16mm film, 8mm video camcorder tapes, VHS tapes, and DVDs, including DVDs that came out of DVD camcorders. Have something else? Call and describe it, and Mike will tell you whether he can help.
Do you transfer 16mm film?
Yes. Mike handles film of all sizes up to 16mm: 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm.
Is 8mm film the same as 8mm video?
No. 8mm film is movie film wound on a reel and shown with a projector. 8mm video is a small camcorder videotape cassette. They need different equipment, and BrodyWorks transfers both.
How is my film transferred?
Mike runs your film through a standalone film scanner that records it to DVD. If you would like your film on a USB drive as well, just ask.
Can I get my film on a USB drive?
Yes. Film is recorded to DVD, and Mike can put it on a USB drive on request.
Do you transfer DVDs from camcorders?
Yes. Mike transfers DVDs, including discs that were recorded in DVD camcorders.
I don't live in New York. Can BrodyWorks still help?
Yes. Mike works with customers outside New York as well as on Long Island. Call 516-606-9412 to talk about what you have and how to get it to him.
Where is BrodyWorks?
BrodyWorks is at 23 East Horseshoe Drive, Roslyn, NY, in Nassau County on Long Island. Please call Mike first at 516-606-9412.
Who does the work?
Mike Brody. The person you talk to on the phone is the person who transfers your film, tapes and DVDs.
How much does it cost, and how long does it take?
Call Mike at 516-606-9412, tell him what you have and how much of it, and he will give you a price and a timeframe for your job.
Contact BrodyWorks
Have old film reels, VHS tapes, 8mm video tapes or DVDs? Call Mike Brody to talk about them and get a fair price. Customers on Long Island and outside New York are welcome.
Can't get through? Leave a message with what you have and Mike will get back to you.