Big Wave Film

Big Wave Digital

How Does it work?

Here at Big Wave, you come first. We offer personalized media digitization services that are budget friendly, and rapid. So how does it work?

1) Find the right service for you. Listed below & on the pricing tab.

2) Click the “GET A QUOTE” button, and fill out the service form or call the listed number.

3) Set up a meeting time for one of our team members to retrieve your memories.

4) Wait 2-7 days, and receive your memories in easy to access, indexed files via google drive or physical drive!

5) Enjoy!

16mm and 8mm Film were the most common mediums used for home video from the 1920s-1940s & 1940s-1970s. We use a system of electronic and analog scanning techniques to provide the sharpest , most authentic digital experience.
16mm:
1-100ft: 70¢/ft
100-1000ft: 50¢/ft
8mm:
1-100ft: 50¢/ft
100-1000ft: 30¢/ft

Invented in 1979, the compact disc dominated the media market with its small form factor, and easy usability. It was not until the 2010s that digital finally ended its reign. We use a high quality CD reader to digitize any type of compact disc, in record time.
Compact Discs:
1-5 discs: $10/disc
5-100 discs: $6/disc

First conceptualized in the early 1800s, analog photography has existed for more than 200 years. Using a high quality negative scanner, and a 25 megapixel image scanner, we offer services for practically any kind of still you can think of. Using our automated scanning system, you can expect to receive your digitized pictures faster than any other service.
Slides, Negatives & Photos:
1-10 photos: $1/each
10+ photos: 50¢/each

Invented in the Netherlands in the 1960s, the cassette tape paved the road to small scale recording and media equipment. Although more convenient than records, the cassette was replaced by the much superior CD. We offer high quality audio cassette transfers using a top of the line cassette deck, and amplifier.
Cassettes:
1-3 Cassettes: $10/each
3-100 Cassettes: $8/each

Invented in 1969, the micro cassette was used as a small formfactor dictation device, often used in interviews, and as a note taking tool. By reverse engineering micro cassette recorders, we have developed a method to digitize microcassettes, while preserving the tapes and quality.
Micro Cassettes:
1-3 Cassettes: $10/each
3-100 Cassettes: $8/each

Invented in 1976, the VHS allowed for recording and media consumption, in a small form factor, at home. Later, the camcorder tape was invented as a smaller form factor VHS, allowing for the creation of home videos on a camcorder system. Using a high quality capture-card system, we are able to digitize VHS & camcorder tapes with zero loss in resolution.
VHS & Camcorder Tapes:
1-3 Tapes: $10/each
3-100 Tapes: $8/each

Recording devices using grooves and vibrations have been around for thousands of years. The modern vinyl record, invented in 1877 is still widely respected as one of the best audio playback systems. Using an combined amplifier and record playback system, we offer vinyl recording that preserves the familiar analog feeling that we have all grown to love.
Vinyl Records:
1-100 Records: $8/Record