Super 8

Texture -- the single most defining characteristic of film - is epitomized in Super 8.

The grain structure, color saturation and the sometimes total lack of control over exposure and film latitude, can result in serendipitous moments of cinematic brilliance, that would cost thousands to consciously attempt. You can achieve surreal moments that ride the fine line between beautiful and bewildering.

What was once considered a format for the '60s "home-movie" craze is enjoying a sudden resurgence. Super 8 is back . The reason is simple: because it's film.

Super 8 is the best way to learn and respect the process of filmmaking because it's filmmaking in its purest form. It's a great learning format not because it's easy, but because it isn't. It just looks easy. The equipment is easy to use but unlike video, it isn't "goose proof". To get a great exposure, you have to think on your feet.

Most "auto" Super 8 cameras aren't sensitive to the lighting circumstances & this has to be just right in order to achieve proper exposure. So to get things right always check & double check your exposure settings.

Great-looking Super 8 film isn't that tough to achieve. All it takes is

1) a camera that has a manual aperture feature
2) a small lighting kit and
3) a decent light meter.

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Digital Format

The DV format is the "here and now" of film making. Completely goose proof because if you don’t know how to use your camera you have not read the manual. Special effects, perfect picture and the ability to correct errors as you go make this format easy and appealing. Let the camera do it all for you, leaving more time to focus on producing 3 minutes of entertainment.