[Frameworks] [Experimental Film Discussion List] Super8 B&W help

[Jason Halprin]

Regarding labs with Super 8, and especially transfers, I'd add that you get what you pay for. Pro8mm is very expensive, Dwayne's is very inexpensive.

-JH




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 From: Royce Marcus <RoyceMarcusFilms at gmail.com>
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I'm assuming your talking about editing?  It sounds like you are just starting off, so I would lean towards Apple.  That way you have the option of FCP (unfortunately X, unless you want to get 7 through other channels) or Premiere in the Adobe Suite.  And if you really wanted, you could always duel boot Windows and get Avid I suppose.  Your edits for this film don't sound too complicated and could most likely be accomplished in any "real" editing software.  I would be far more concerned with the processing and transferring of your Super 8 film.  Research carefully, not all labs are created equal.  Though I haven't used them yet, I usually hear great things about Pro8mm, though they are the most expensive.  I would avoid Dwayne's Photo for Super8 (wasn't very satisfied with my transfer there).  I've had a pretty positive experience with PacLab out of NYC.  But ask around, cause that is a very touchy subject.


On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 4:22 AM, Jason Stauffacher <jasonstauffacher at gmail.com> wrote:

This group is so well-rounded and keenly aware.  I'll consider it and tell you how it goes.  We are working on a script the next few months, and will look into this.  Would you suggest Apple technology or PC?  I am always towards Apple. 
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>A few years ago I entered a film competition for horror films and we shot on B&W Super 8. After shooting a take or two, I would do a take without rolling the camera and record the audio only. Through some manipulation in post we were able to get a decent sync, it sounds and looks a lot like a staged 1960s film, particularly old Italian films which had all the sound done in post (which fitted the 'giallo' genre we had to shoot our film as). To me this was the most cost effective way in both terms of time and film stock but is certainly not what most people want in their films.
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>>Whatever you decide, be sure to do a test or two.
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>>If you're interested my film can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/32009674
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>>My brother and I want to direct and do some short films with Kodak's B&W.  We will transfer it to DVD and then to our laptops after we film on the Super8 cameras.  Is there a way to get sound onto it?  We cannot film sound, or is that way still optional?  I was told there is no longer Super8 sound anymore.   I can put music on any file, but I am wondering how to make the actors have a voice with Super8 filming.
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>>Any ideas?
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>>-Jason
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