How to Shoot Super 8 | My Top Tips & Tricks

Super 8 film just hits you in the feels and it is such a beautiful artform. At the same time it can be terrifying to attempt, but if you give it a try I'll bet you end up loving it. Here are my top tips when it comes to filming in Super 8!
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0:00 - Intro
2:49 - Know Your Camera
3:11 - Focus
5:28 - Zooming
6:04 - Color
7:21 - Panning
8:06 - Bonus Tip
8:31 - Know Your Film
11:25 - Sending Your Film Off
13:22 - Scan Size
13:57 - Log or Color
14:27 - Scan Crop
15:18 - Know What Your Filming
15:32 - Have a Plan
17:09 - Know Your Surroundings
18:00 - Use your time sparingly
19:00 - Outro

[@BiboEbuen]

This video was super helpful! Thank you! Can't wait for my own Super8!

[@playerpage]

I've been doing Super 8 for 30 years and you taught me things.

[@I.O.M.]

This always works for me on multiple cameras. 👍

[@edwardskim0111]

Really insightful stuff!

[@filming_fatherhood]

Thank you!

[@jonmcginty9602]

the way my super 8 hold focus throughout the zoom is to zoom all the way in, get it in focus on your subject, then as you zoom out to find your frame and it will stay sharp

[@filming_fatherhood]

Yeah that’s what I kept trying but it never seems to work. Could very well be user error

[@tiomannysworld6835]

@@filming_fatherhood Great video, the method described by @johnmcginty9602 is pretty fail safe. It may be that your diopter needs to be set to your eye. For that you set your focus to infinity and zoom all the way in to like a mountain or anything far away and adjust the piece where you place your eye by turning left and right till your focus is sharp. This should allow for you to enjoy much sharper images.

[@jackmasterson8352]

Great video

[@filming_fatherhood]

Thanks!

[@sethpotterphoto]

Excellent video, deserves way more attention than it’s getting.
I adore the look of 8mm but man I can’t justify the cost. Might look into emulating it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Shaunrosss]

This was super helpful!

[@AmonAndersson]

:D