Juan Carlos Montero Tudose

Hi all, I run my own video production company and a WebTV to distribute our work. While working with digital video for clients is cheap and fast (technically speaking) just like going to MacDonalds, it's my job doing wedding films where I really take my pride and joy -just like enjoying a homemade meal. I'm also a guitarist and I feel the same when switching from a Stratocaster to a Martin: That's when I start to breathe (and grin) again. :) Shooting Super 8 film is like doing things the way they should be done (I also type on a typewriter usually). I have nothing against digicams, in fact I use them everyday, but just like doing math without a calculator, sometimes I need to go back to our roots. Film is organic, it conveys memories from the past and it's just the way to when you want ahem... well... film look. What else better than the real stuff? Juan Carlos Montero Tudose ======================= One Happy FilmMaker™ T+F -- +39 0381 325 522 M -- +39 339 297 0384 E -- info@tvitaliaweb.tv Skype -- tvitaliaweb www.unmatrimoniodafavola.tv www.tvitaliaweb.tv

David, Thanks for the input. Seems like only #4 does good to me... hahaha! Cheers, JC

Do you guys think that I can get the film scanned by another lab and have better results? I am amazed by this scan: http://vimeo.com/62389177 JC

First of all, thanks to everyone for your replies! :) @Geoff I'll check that software out, thanks. I shoot reversal mainly because the stores where I buy film also process and scan it and I have to deal with only one lab. I know, it seems silly, but I am searching for the right workflow, and I am open to different routes. In fact right now I am planning to try Kodak Vision3 50D: Bought from Frame24 (UK) - Process @ Super8 Reversal Lab (Netherlands) - Scan @ Ochoypico (Spain). And I live in Italy... :O Lots of money for shipping and a long wait, I imagine... @Perry I chose the Workprinter HD from Gauge Film for £12.99: http://www.gaugefilm.co.uk/store/p26/WorkPrinter_HD_Reversal_8mm_Still_Image_Sequence_%28BMP%29.html @David That scan is amazing. What lab is it? And yes, you're right about 200D... :( JC

Hi Josh, Gauge Films in the UK. JC

Hi everybody, I just got back from the lab some rolls I shot this summer. I am quite happy with the results of the scanning: acceptable colours and image overall. What puzzles me is the grain, and image definition. My goal is to reach the best image quality possible knowing that today’s Super 8 technology is the same for all filmmakers (as it was in the 70s). The average cameras are 30-40 years old and film stock is the same for everybody though the choice is quite limited. My rig is not different from other filmmakers: A 1967 Canon Auto Zoom 814 and a 1977 Canon 814XL Electronic. These are two examples of the image quality I’d like to achieve: Death Valley Super 8 Wedding Dave + Jacy | Malibu Elopement | Super 8 Destination Wedding Film https://vimeo.com/84746243 These are 3 short clips that the lab developed and scanned; Canon AZ814 footage was shot on the same day and same location, only difference the film stock. Canon 814XL Electronic + Kodak Ektachrome 100D Canon Auto Zoom 814 + Wittner Chrome 200D Canon Auto Zoom 814 + Kodak Ektachrome 100D I don't like Wittner 200D film and I think Kodak is better, but also discontinued. My question for you is this: Do you have any recommendations on how to improve image quality as far as sharpness and detail/resolution are concerned? Juan Carlos Montero Tudose ======================= One Happy FilmMaker™ T+F -- +39 0381 325 522 M -- +39 339 297 0384 E -- info@tvitaliaweb.tv Skype -- tvitaliaweb www.unmatrimoniodafavola.tv www.tvitaliaweb.tv

Overpriced.

Thanks! Seems like there are several steps before getting your footage on digital.

Thanks Heikki, I don't see their prices fir telecine, though...

Hi all, I was wondering where European Super 8 shooters do the process and telecine of the Kodak Vision color negative film. I buy, process and telecine Wittner Chrome at Gauge Films, but they only process Kodak. I want to experiment with color negative but don't want the film to travel too much. Thanks to everybody.

Zac & Matt, thanks for the advice! I'd really like to get that vintage feel down to all details. Thanks again! JC

Hi, maybe someone remembers my post from some months ago where I published my very first film (test film actually) done with my new Canon 814 Autozoom. Not very good because I then discovered the battery voltage was incorrect. Well, after changing the batteries with Wein brand ones, I shoot another test: I'd be very pleased if someone would step in and give me an opinion about the footage. Film stock is again Kodak Ektachrome 100D. Have a great day! JC

So, how to easily go from film to digital now that 100D is gone? So far I went the telecine route (from BlueCineTech, UK) for about €40 per cartridge. I know color negative is more complicated. Any ideas? Juan Carlos Montero Tudose ======================= One Happy FilmMaker™ T+F -- +39 0381 325 522 M -- +39 339 297 0384 E -- info@tvitaliaweb.tv Skype -- tvitaliaweb www.unmatrimoniodafavola.tv www.tvitaliaweb.tv Like This Quote MultiQuote

David, thanks for pointing me to Pro8mm/Willard; I'll definitely contact both of them. Actually I don't check the EE batteries, now that I think about it... Juan Carlos Montero Tudose ======================= One Happy FilmMaker™ T+F -- +39 0381 325 522 M -- +39 339 297 0384 E -- info@tvitaliaweb.tv Skype -- tvitaliaweb www.unmatrimoniodafavola.tv www.tvitaliaweb.tv

David, I'll need a ND fllter to preserve details in the highlights, right? Being in Italy, sending my 814AZ overseas for modification is not an option. Juan Carlos Montero Tudose ======================= One Happy FilmMaker™ T+F -- +39 0381 325 522 M -- +39 339 297 0384 E -- info@tvitaliaweb.tv Skype -- tvitaliaweb www.unmatrimoniodafavola.tv www.tvitaliaweb.tv