Film lab services for productions and archives

Analogue Image is a movie film lab in Wood Green, London, supporting longer-form analogue filmmaking and archive projects. From exposed camera negative to digital files for post-production, we help you plan the processing and scanning stages around your footage, intended finish and schedule.

Request a production or archive estimate · Contact the lab

Choose your film service

16mm film processing and scanning · 35mm motion-picture film services · Super 8 film processing and scanning · Archive film scanning

16mm and 35mm film processing

Our lab provides ECN-2 colour-negative processing and D96 black-and-white negative processing using Calder processors. Tell us the film stock, format and footage before booking so the process matches the material. Processing develops the exposed film; scanning is the separate step that creates digital files.

For a production using multiple stocks or batches, include a roll list and any special processing instructions in your enquiry. Confirm those instructions before sending film.

Film scanning

We scan 16mm film on a Lasergraphics Archivist at resolutions up to 5K, and 35mm film on a Blackmagic Cintel in 4K. Our Film Fabriek Mueller HDS+ handles small-gauge formats at resolutions up to 4K, including Super 8, Double 8, Double Super 8 and 9.5mm.

The appropriate scan depends on the film, its condition, framing and intended use. Specify your editing and finishing requirements when requesting a quote, including preferred files and whether you intend to grade the images yourself.

Archive scanning and film cleaning

Already-developed reels need assessment and scanning rather than processing again. For a large collection, send a reel inventory with formats, approximate footage and any known condition issues. We offer cleaning using a Cintech Hydra film cleaner; preparation and any additional restoration work should be agreed for the project.

A workflow for your production

Start with the format, stock and estimated footage. Add your shoot dates, edit deadline and delivery requirements, then discuss processing, scan specifications and return of the original film with the lab. For an archive, include your priorities and whether delivery needs to happen in stages.

Analogue Image is the company behind On8mil. Both use the same lab equipment; this site focuses on longer productions and project enquiries. On8mil also provides online film and lab-service ordering.

Discuss your film project

Request an estimate through our detailed quote form, or contact the lab if the material needs assessment before a price can be agreed.

Our film knowledge base explains stock choices, scanning specifications, archive preparation and digital delivery.