Chris Cottrill
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Pro8mm has just released completely refurbished Canon 814 cameras, which are the nearest thing to new we will ever see. The price is a very reasonable $795. The cameras are adjusted to take advantage of all film stock speeds and thicker negative emulsions.
Quote from Pro8mm
"The Pro814 Camera Package is available for $795.00 and includes the Pro814 Camera,
Pelican Camera Case, 2- Meter Batteries, Filter Step-Up to 77mm ,Metal Lens cap (77MM), 85 A Filter (77MM)."
To order one call them at 818-848-5522 as I don't believe it's on their website yet.
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John --
This is sad news and a sad day.
Your ongoing struggles with this disease have been heartfelt.
Hopefully, we will hear more from you, and in the meantime take care.
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Great to hear this! This is the best recent film made on Super-8 I have seen. I highly recommend buying the DVD.
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I wouldn't be surprised if what you saw was actually a 16mm print or a 5 minute or so "teaser"/compliation reel on super 8 and not 5247, not the whole movie,
Even though it would be super 8 that would be a whole buttload of reels and super 8, 2200 feet of film for a 110 minute movie...
GREASE was sold in full feature form in Super-8 around 1980. It was sold by a company called Marketing Films which bought the rights to some Paramount titles. Not sure what stock was used in printing the reduction prints, but they were estar based. The prints were pretty good overall, with great sound on the magnetic stripe, but perhaps a tad soft on the sharpness. Most of them have some slight color fade by now. More recently (last few years) GREASE was sold by Derann Films in the U.K. (and may still be available) with new prints in full scope.
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Sounds fantastic. When might subscribers expect their copies, Chris?
It seems Europe and Canada have already received theirs.
I'm trying to check with the U.S. post office to see what the delay is for the domestic side.
Seems odd that they were mailed in the U.S., and yet people living in the U.S. get theirs last.
This on the "eve" of a probable 5% hike in first class postage.
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The film tested many things, but throughout it all was the achievement of taking professional Super-8 negative film stocks, such as Kodak 50D, and then scanning the negs into a 2k digital intermediate (RGB 10 bit log), which was then edited and after post production work made into a 35mm negative, which is used to make 35mm positive prints that go to theatres. The finished product is a projectable 35mm print. Once the 2K digital intermediate is made, the rest of the process is not different from what many modern filmmakers are doing now, only they of course start with 35mm negatives instead of Super-8. The whole film and the process is fascinating and warranted a 7 page spread as well as the cover of the latest issue of Super 8 Today.
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Issue #7 was mailed yesterday (Nov. 28th) so it should be in everyone's hands next week.
Deadline for articles for the next issue is December 31st.
Articles in the Current Issue
A Tale of Two Women - Popular singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk and director Cline Mayo team up to work on a new film called Pretty Broken, about an institutionalized patient suffering from mood disorder .
Festival Legend - The United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival is gearing up for its 19th year. A look at the festival's successful history, how it works, what the judges look for, and the man behind it all.
So You Want Me to Be in Your Film? - One of the biggest problems of any low budget film is a lack of acting talent. Find out where and how to get real actors for your next film.
Product Flashback: The Nikon 8X Super Zoom
Time Lapse & Time Exposure Titling - Everybody know how time-lapse looks on Super-8, but take a look at what happens when you create titles combining time-lapse with exposures of several seconds.
Super-8 Under the Sea - A whole new world awaits the filmmaker who dives into the water with his camera. A lot must be considered first, however, before taking the "splash."
Diary of a Coma Patient - Gracie: The Diary of a Coma Patient is a new film that uses Super-8 exclusively. Filmmaker Jeffrey Wedding discusses the making of the film adapted from his own short story.
My Dad's Movie Camera - A nostalgic look at growing up in California: simpler times, movie night, the family, and that Kodak Brownie movie camera.
Surrealism and the "Power" of Cinema - Andre Breton believed that Surrealism could cure the world's ills. Find out why the Surrealists found film to be the perfect method to awaken the mind.
Super-8 Tricks: Tips You Can Use - A variety of simple and inexpensive techniques that can make your filmmaking easier or add a little luster to your production .
Nanolab - In Daylesford, Australia, a business called Nanolab hand processes Super-8 film, offering many lab services not even thought of in other parts of the planet.
Exploring Animation - Alan Cleave's on-going animation column talks about animating walks and steps.
SUPER 8 TODAY is unique among print magazines. Simply put, there is no other magazine out there with this much solid information about Super-8 filmmaking, and filmmaking in general for that matter. Most video publications talk about gear - SUPER 8 TODAY talks about real filmmaking, with real people making their films using Super-8 film, plus the latest Super-8 news. It's that simple.
Subscription prices are to increase January 1st (exact rates are yet undetermined), so between now and December 31st subscription rates are at the ridiculously low price of $24.95 for 6 issues (one year). Rates to Canada are $29.95; The Rest of the Planet $44.95 AIR MAIL.
Or go on the website and buy just the current issue and see for yourself.
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Super 8 Today Issue #6 is in the mail!
Here's a look at what is inside:
Interview with Justin Lovell - Justin Lovell's 12 minute short Stuntman won the International Award at the NOMOS film festival and is also profiled on Kodak's website. Justin talks about the making of the film, his film transfer business, and his experiences at Super-8 festivals.
Super-8 Stories - A new TV show on the BBC has become wildly popular by showing movies and then interviewing the people that were in them.
The State of Super-8 - David W. Scott analyzes the current state of Super-8 after Kodachrome by comparing different film stocks available today and looking at the world of telecine.
Product Flashback: The Chinon 1206SM
Giles Perkins - Giles Perkins talks about himself and the phenomenal growth of the very popular and informative website devoted to Super-8 called onsuper.org
View from the Collector's Corner: A short review of some out of print older notable releases.
A Pure and Sweet Hell - Giles Perkins interviews filmmaker Brian Vernor about his hour long documentary of cyclocross racing. Cyclocross racing pits the cyclist against other racers, and also foul weather, dirt roads, and man-made as well as natural obstacles along the way.
Once is not Enough - A review of some of the common film cleaners and lubricants on the market and a short instruction on how to clean and help preserve those precious Super-8 frames.
The ABC's of RGB - Want to shoot Technicolor in Super-8? I mean the real Technicolor three strip process that was used by Hollywood in the '40s and '50s. Believe it or not, it can be done.
The Filter Connection - Using filters to achieve the look you want for either black & white or color Super-8 films. A simple primer on the basics and essentials of the often forgotten filter.
The Travelogue Film - Making a good travelogue film takes more than just shooting some pictures of the scenery like a still camera. The good news is Super-8 is a perfect medium for making an entertaining travelogue.
Super-8 Tips: Making Your First Film - A checklist of things to do and think about while planning that first Super-8 film with that camera you just bought through eBay, or found in the family attic.
On Saturation and Grain - Life as a "Westsider" - A new Super-8 short uses a total of nine different film stocks to create the psychological feel the director wanted.
Exploring Animation - Alan Cleave's on-going animation column talks about creating characters.
Subscriptions are only $24.95 for 6 issues (U.S.), $29.95 (Canada)
and $44.95 everywhere else (mailed FIRST CLASS)
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Issue #4 of SUPER 8 TODAY is in the mail
Lots of great articles, including
A Guide to Film Festival Submission
A Converstion with Clive Tobin
An In-depth Interview with Rick Palidwor
Ektachrome 64T Lab Test: Results of 7 different labs in the
U.S. that were each given a roll of 64T to process
Think Small: The Art of Foreground Miniatures
and lots more.
Deadlines for next issue (ads and articles): May 25th.
Chris Cottrill
Editor and Publisher
Super 8 Today Subscribe at: www.super8today.com
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Hey where do u guys go to get this stuff proccessed. I heard dwanes at www.k14movies.com does it but I am not sure if they have started up their processes yet. I am looking for a good cheap price as to where I can get some proccessed.
Dwayne's processes E-6 daily now (has for a few months). Price $9
(if Wal-Mart, Clark's mail order, or others will send to Dwayne's as they did
with Kodachrome, the price would be less but take 2 weeks to get back).
Other places:
Yale in No. Hollywood, CA $14
Pro8mm in Burbank, CA $14
Pac Lab in New York $16
I have used all four of these labs in the last two weeks for Ektachrome 64T processing
and they all did a fine job.
Chris Cottrill
Editor, Super 8 Today
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Beginning today, the cost for FIRST CLASS subscription rates outside the U.S. and Canada drops to $44.95 for a whole year (6 issues). The option for surface delivery ($34.95) for overseas subscriptions will be discontinued on May 1st. So, from now until May 1st, overseas subscribers have two options, but after that it is first class mail option only.
Why? It simplifies things on my part just to mail all the overseas mailings first class. So to help compensate for dropping the surface option I have lowered the first class price by $5. None of this effects the U.S. and Canadian subscriptions which are mailed first class anyway.
Chris Cottrill
Editor
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Issue #3 (March/April) is now in the mail. Articles include:
An Interview with Cindy Stillwell about her film High Plains Winter which was just shown this past January at the Sundance Film Festival.
A Tour of Dwayne's Photo - Tour this huge processing lab and take a look at what will soon be the only Super-8 Kodachrome processor still operating on the planet.
The Art of the In-Camera Edit - Rick Palidwor brings the skill of making a movie on one uncut roll of Super-8 film to the genius level. Absolutely fascinating first hand experiences and tips are revealed.
Wildlife on Super-8 - More tips and techniques revealed for shooting nature's intriguing creatures from the large and dangerous to the small.
Building an External Power Source - Camera's battery power or corrosion got you down? No problem -- it can be solved with $5 and some know-how to make your own battery pack that can run on any Super-8 camera.
AND MORE!
Deadlines for the next issue:
Article Submissions -- April 20th
Display Adverising -- April 20th
Classified Advertising -- April 25th
Chris Cottrill, editor
Super 8 Today See Super 8 Today for subscription options
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I don't do PayPal due to my fear of scams. Is there a way to pay by credit card? Over the phone or with a check?
On the website www.super8today.com is a subscription link. With that link you can fill in your address and I will mail you a subscription card and pre-addressed envelope. You can mail back the subscription card with either a check or credit card info.
Or you can email me directly with your address and I'll send one out to you right away. Just remember to remind me if you want to buy Issue #1 or subscribe starting from Issue #1, otherwise I will think you want to start with the current issue (#2).
Thanks,
Chris Cottrill
email: chris@super8today.com
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Here is a pic of the cover for Issue #2
Will try next week to post one article from the magazine.
Thanks,
Chris Cottrill
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Issue #2 of Super 8 Today magazine was mailed out on Wednesday, January 11th -- so look for it soon in your mailbox.
The issue is packed with information, including a great interview with filmmaker Ben Crowe, an article on how to win at ebay auctions, how to make a music video, how to get the most out of Ektachrome 64T, how to use "looping' for your soundtracks, testing of the Supermag400, and more!
Subscribe now by paypal at www.super8today.com/paypal
Note: There are only 20 copies of the Premiere Issue left and then it will be sold out.
Deadlines for Issue #3
Writers - Need copy by February 15th
Advertisers - Need to reserve space by February 15th,
advertisers need ad copy by February 20th
Classified Ads - February 20th
Thanks,
Chris Cottrill
Editor and Publisher
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Just for the record, there was never any complaint by me about Small Format's postings on this or any other forum.
Chris Cottrill
Editor, Publisher
Super 8 Today Magazine
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The first issue of SUPER 8 TODAY is in the mail, so if you have subscribed it should arrive within days.
The deadlines for the next issue are:
Writers/Contributors -- December 5th
Display Advertisers - December 8th
Classified Ads -- December 12th
(classifieds are only 15 center per word)
There is still time to subscribe and receive the premiere issue,
or just to purchase the premiere issue
for details see www.super8today.com
Chris Cottrill
Editor
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Hi to all --
I am looking for writers/contributors for Super 8 Today, a new magazine devoted to the amateur and professional Super-8 filmmaker. The premiere issue is scheduled to be out in late September. Contributed articles may be used in the premiere issue, or future issues.
For more information please see the website for Super 8 Today magazine. (Click on the "Writers" link)
Thanks
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To John Pytlak:
Concerning Super-8 Kodachrome extinction, I have two questions:
1. Why can't Kodak consider making the Super-8 kodachrome from the same stock they use for 16mm, thus streamlining operations? Or even use the same stock as 35mm kodachrome 64? I know the contrast will be different, but how different? Maybe a slightly different contrast in Super-8 kodachrome would be better than no kodachrome at all.
2. If this is not technically possible, why won't Kodak consider a "special order" of K40 in Super-8? Years ago, Kodak would special order anything if the minimum quantities were reached, but I was told Kodak won't do that anymore.
I just had some K40 processed by Dwayne's and they did an outstanding job. When you look at those vibrant colors and that saturation with little grain, it is hard not to make some more effort to try to keep kodachrome around a little longer.
Thanks
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I just shot a roll of 35mm 64T to see how it would look. My camera was set for 50 ASA so as to simulate a Super-8 camera's 40 ASA rating. I also used an 85A filter to match the built-in Super-8 camera filter. The entire roll was shot in daylight.
I can't tell how the grain will look when I am projecting the slide on a five foot wide screen, because this is 35mm after all. But I purposely shot objects with very bright colors, such as children's playground equipment, and the bright colors came through magnificently. Based on this simple test, I think the Super-8 version looks promising.
New Canon 814 is here!
in Super-8
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Well... the press release says this, "Pro8mm introduces the Pro814, a newly rebuilt, recalibrated super 8 camera, modified to optimize the results of modern film stocks." So I guess you have to decide for yourself how much is refurbished.
I think Pro8mm is pretty smart and they see a market out there for this camera. For proficient eBayers I'm sure one can find a better deal on the internet. But for a wedding videographer who wants to add Super-8 to their services, or a film school that would like to get back into real filmmaking on the introductory level, this camera is priced right. Business people and schools, especially if they need several cameras of the same model, don't have the time to shop eBay item for item, hoping for the great buy now and then and having to confront the not-so-great-buys that also happen. I assume this camera comes with a warranty, and that would be a big plus too.
If this camera gets a few schools and other people filming Super-8 again, or for the first time, then it will be a success on several levels, and that's why I'm pretty excited about it.