We have been in business since 1980, Recovering damaged movie (motion picture) film, restoring moldy & or water damaged videotapes, audio tapes, slides & photos.
If you media that has been damaged through Vinegar Syndrome, Sticky-tape Syndrome or mold/water damage we can help.
Our 46 years of experience (as of 2026) can tackle almost any issue.
VIDEO TAPE PHYSICAL RESTORATION – Dirt, dust, mold, damage caused by poor storage conditions or being submerged in water as a result of a flood or disaster or has been exposed to other liquids or damaged caused by heat or high humidity, sticky-tape syndrome or heavy mould can be repaired depending on the tapes physical condition.
AUDIO TAPE PHYSICAL RESTORATION, RECOVERY & REPAIRS – AUDIO TAPE RESTORATION, RECOVERY & REPAIRS FOR MOLDY, WATER, HEAT DAMAGED OR STICKY-SHED SYNDROME TAPE & THE BAKING PROCESS.
Sometimes Sticky-tape syndrome or (sticky-shed syndrome), can occur when a tape’s binder layer begins to delaminate from the base material is the most difficult to restore. The process of bringing a tape back to a playable condition can be a complicated procedure. Tapes in this condition will not playback easily, if at all.
SPECIAL SERVICE FOR EXTREMELY DAMAGED SLIDES – PHYSICAL RECOVERY, RESTORATION & SCANNING OF DAMAGED SLIDES FOR PHYSICALLY; BENT, WARPED OR SCRATCHED EMULSION DAMAGED, DIRTY, FADED, DARK, POOR COLOUR, EXPOSURE OR OLDER SLIDES.
WATER DAMAGED OR CONTAMINATED/WATER DAMAGED SLIDES – Recovered images can be poor to excellent. The biggest issue with water damaged film is usually the damage to, or complete removal of the emulsion (images) resulting in poor image quality and mold that can build up over time after the film has been exposed to water then left to dry.
Motion Picture Film Recovery, Restoration, Transfer, Archival Movie Film Specialist – Don’t throw that film away – no matter what other film companies say… we can rescue, recover & scan almost any type of damaged 8mm & 16mm motion picture film! We are “the” film recovery experts and provide this service for many individuals & film transfer companies in Canada & the USA. IF WE CAN’T RECOVER AND SCAN YOUR FILM… NO ONE CAN!
