SUPER 8 Video
For Lovers + Brands
I'm now including Super 8 video Coverage as an a la carte item for my wedding and brand clients.
Learn About Super 8 Video
Super 8 video is a vintage 8 mm analogue film that I capture on a Canon 310XL – an original 1970's era silent motion picture camera.
First launched in 1965 by Kodak, it quickly became a beloved home movie format – these days it's an increasingly popular premium film medium to document weddings, elopements and creative projects.
Featured Videos
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AUTHENTIC Vintage HOME MOVIES ON FILM
E & E – STORM CHASING JUNE TOFINO ELOPEMENT
D&N – JUNE CITY HALL ELOPEMENT
AT WHAT COAST?
BRANDING DEMO
A&C – Magical Salt Spring Island Elopement
N & F – GULF ISLAND Festival Wedding (DIRECTOR's CUT)
BASSCOAST 2024 – FESTIVAL REACAP TRAILER
K&B – SPRING HATLEY CASTLE WEDDING
FAQ
What's the delivery timeline for a super 8 film?
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The film is shipped to a specialty Super 8 processing lab in Colorado for processing. They typically take 4 weeks to process film at which point a 4K scan of the the footage is sent back to me. It takes up to 12 weeks to share a first cut of the video, at which point you'll have two opportunities to refine it.
The most populat lengths are the highlight films and features.
What Are the technical specs of the film you're shooting?
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Technically speaking, all footage is shot at a 4:3 aspect ratio on Daylight or Tungsten balanced Colour negative film at 24 frames per second. Each cartridge contains 50 ft. of 8mm film (around 3 minutes total watch time when shot at 24 frames per second). I find these stocks expose fairly well in a diversity of lighting conditions under ISO 1600 – at which point I have to use an LED panel. I deliver digital .mp4 files and a Youtube streamling link when they're ready for a viewing party.
Super 8 cameras are silent motion picture devices. Often the footage is edited to music or sound recordings in post production - audio can't be synched with the footage and is recorded separately as a sound overlay. If you'd like to learn more about this classic motion picture stock check out these slides by Imperfect Cinema.
How do you ensure the quality of the footage and vintage film stock?
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Questions? Of course you do! Please explore the following to learn morE about Super 8 and my work process.
I try to be cautious to store all of my 35 mm and 8 mm film carefully in a cool place (aka my fridge) and use within 6 months of purchase. When your 8 mm footage arrives expect to see dust, grain, rough edges and framing, and soft resolution – this is normal and within the character of the film stock. Each scene is filmed in short 3 - 5 second clips – the digital file is then lightly processed and recut to polish it into a story line.
My cameras are serviced each year by a specialty Super 8 technician.
Speaking of Imperfect Cinema – this film medium can be sensitive to work since it records directly to a single film strip on a vintage camera and not to two digital cards with which is why I offer a full refund if there is an issue with the film turning out.
My Super 8 only offering which I offer for select dates 4~ months in advance, includes 4k iPhone footage and next day content delivery, so that there's a backup of your sweet moments.
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How do you capture moments on Super 8 while also shooting photography?
Glad you asked – this is an important point of clarification. All of my coverage quotes for 3 minute highlight films or longer include a second photographer for up to 4 hours to support capturing big ceremony moments such as the first kiss, the ring exchanges, and first looks which would otherwise be missed while I'm taking photos of that as a lead photographer. This gives the additional benefit of having 4~ hours of second photography coverage to help thoroughly capture your day from a diversity of angles and perspectives. Trailer length films typically focus on capturing the in between moments and don't include a second photographer.
You'll have an opportunity to outline a questionnaire of special moments and the vibe you'd like your footage to focus on. Worth clarifying, is that I don't thoroughly capture iPhone content with Super 8 while offering lead photo coverage.
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DO YOU OFFER SUPER 8 ONLY COVERAGE?
Please note, I generally have a 6 hour service minimum for Saturdays during the busy Summer and fall months. For this reason, I typically open up my calendar to content creation and Super 8 only films for select dates 4~ months in advance of a Saturday ceremony date. Weekday coverage can be booked within the same calendar year. For the busy summer wedding season, I offer Super 8 footage to any remaining bookable Saturdays and Sundays on the first week of May onward. Please reach out if this interests you. I only offer content creation services when paired with Super 8 movie making so that there's a digital backup of the footage, delivered the next day.
