Super 8mm film is a motion picture film format that was popularized in the 1960s and 1970s. Its a smaller format compared to the standard 8mm film, and offers higher image quality.
Super 8mm film initially became a popular choice for capturing wedding videos due to its portability, ease of use, and aesthetic qualities. It has a distinct nostalgic and vintage look with its characteristic grain, vibrant colors, and occasional light leaks. These visual characteristics evoke a sense of nostalgia and romance, making it an especially appealing choice for capturing special moments like weddings.
We offer the option between 100% Super 8mm wedding films as well as hybrid Super 8mm & digital wedding films.
What Is Hybrid Super 8mm & Digital Video?
Is There Sound In Your Films?
Can We Choose The Music In Our Film(s)?
Can Super 8mm Film Capture In Low Light Situations?
A hybrid Super 8mm and digital wedding video combines the nostalgic look and feel of Super 8mm film with the convenience and versatility of digital video. Super 8mm film is a motion picture format that was popular in the past, known for its distinctive grain, color rendition, and vintage aesthetic. In recent years, there has been a resurgence in the use of Super 8mm film for capturing weddings and other special events.
Our hybrid Super 8mm & digital wedding cinema is created capturing a combination of analog cine film and digital videography. The footage from both sources is then combined and edited together to create a cohesive and unique wedding video.
The Super 8mm film footage adds a retro and nostalgic touch to the video, giving it a timeless quality and a vintage look. The film's grain, color saturation, and texture contribute to a distinct visual aesthetic that many couples find appealing. On the other hand, the digital footage provides the advantages of modern video technology, such as high-definition resolution, easier editing, and immediate accessibility.
By combining Super 8mm film and digital video, couples can have the best of both worlds—the classic charm of film and the convenience of digital technology. The resulting wedding video offers a blend of old and new, creating a memorable and artistic representation of your special day.
Our wedding videography is captured using primarily vintage Super 8mm film cameras, which produce silent film footage, combined with select digital captures.
To help fully convey the emotions of your day, we utilize any digital audio captured candidly throughout your day, as well as a paid library of extensive licensed music options for the films we create.
Vow or speech overlays are not typically our style of wedding cinema, however a full length ceremony video (recorded on professional audio equipment) is included with most of our hybrid wedding video commissions!
We take into consideration your unique story, the energy of your wedding, and your general vibe as a couple when selecting the music utilized in your films. However, if you have a specific song or genre of music you’d like utilized in your films, just let us know and and we’ll be glad to work with you to make it happen!
The short answer is YES! We are professional wedding documenters and capturing film in low light is often part of that job!
In low light conditions, Super 8mm film requires additional lighting to achieve better results. We achieve this by using external lighting sources such as professional video lights or utilizing well-lit areas of the venue as needed. We also utilize a variety of Super 8mm film stocks, including certain stocks which perform better in low lighting conditions. This helps to ensure beautiful, well-lit captures of your precious wedding memories!
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