Digitizing 8mm & Super 8 Films with MovieMaker-Pro

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Steps to Convert Film Using the MovieMaker-Pro

With the MovieMaker-Pro you can digitize 8mm and Super 8 films! Let's get started!

1. First and most important, you will need a 32GB SD card to use the MovieMaker-Pro. The device will not turn on unless an SD card is inserted in the back of the machine (insert with label facing up). Note also that if you remove the SD card while the MovieMaker-Pro is on, it will power off.
   
2. MovieMaker-Pro comes with various accessories. All of the items pictured below should be included with the MovieMaker-Pro device.
3. Begin by swinging up the arm to mount your film reel.
4. Plug in the DC 12V power cord and connect to an outlet.
5. Open the film door and clean the film glass if needed.
6. Mount the film reel on the left side.
7. Attach the take-up reel to the right side.
8. Follow the routing diagram on the device.
9. Insert film into the take-up reel.
10. Confirm setup before continuing.
11. Route film through sprockets.
12. Position film and close door.
    
13. Select film type.
14. Identify film type if unsure.
15. Review sprocket differences.
16. Power on device.
17. Adjust settings if needed.
18. Recording begins.
19. Stop recording.
20. Swap reels for rewind.
21. Route film for rewind.
22. Start rewind.
23. Remove film after rewind.
24. Access files.
25. Use USB mode if needed.
26. Locate file on drive.
27. Save or transfer files.

That's it! You're all done!