Andrew Bacon

Hah. That's the thing though, I really don't want to edit on digital. The whole reason I want to do this is to experience a true "film" workflow, which would include cutting by hand. I doubt that it's easy to do at first, but I really want the satisfaction of cutting film with my own two hands. To a certain degree I like the idea of not having an undo button. It'll make me think twice about how and where I make my cuts.

So your advice would be to shoot some a few rolls and see what I come up with before I invest in editing equipment? That sounds like a good idea. Thank you!

I'm a (wannabe) filmmaker that has worked in digital for the past few years. I've made some short films and a handful of music videos using digital cameras, and really enjoy the entire process. That said, I'm wanting to experiment with film and I thought that shooting something on Super 8 would be a good way to get my feet wet. But I'm a bit daunted by the whole thing and need some help. First of all, please understand that I've never done anything with film and that I'm going into this completely blind, but I think that working with film would be good experience for me to have. Anyway, on to the questions. Firstly, what all do I need? Obviously a Super8 camera is a must, as is film. I want to shoot in black and white and I'm not concerned about sound, which I'm hoping will simplify things to a certain extent. So, based on what I've read what I would need is: A Super8 Camera, film stock, a viewer/splicer and film cement to edit the developed film, and a projector to show off my finished product. Doing a quick internet search has turned up a few labs across the country (I'm in the US, just to clarify) that develop 8mm film, and I have lighting equipment to use for indoor shoots. So, to my understanding, that should be all that I need right? The camera, the film, a viewer/splicer, film cement and a projector, right? Is there anything that I'm not aware of or not thinking of? Also, how does the development stuff work? When I send off my film to have it developed what do I get back: the actual developed film, the negative, both? And when I'm finished editing do I have to send it off to have a final print made? How exactly does that work? Sorry for all of the questions, but I'm just a "noobie" what wants to try out shooting on film while he still can. I love movies and the idea of working with actual film is a very attractive idea. Any advice or tips that you can offer will be very welcomed! Thanks!