DVD of Super 8mm

Post by **Roy Brown** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 8:22 pm

I have toyed with the idea of putting together a DVD -R of various Super 8 film stocks, along with a compilation of short films and trailers shot on Super 8, or 16mm.

The big difference in my DVD over others is that each segment would be clearly titled with emulsion, camera, lens and lighting info. I would also show examples of Reg 8mm DS8 and some 16mm.

I would plan to shoot the majority myself, but would ask for submissions for the short films, trailers section. I would assume no rights of such works and would pay a small amount to producer.

The total DVD would run between 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours, complete with professional menus, booklet insert and case. I will attempt to make a PAL and NSTC version.

My question to you fine folks are?

1. Sound Interesting?
2. Would you spend 15 to 20 us dollars for such a DVD?

This is not a Demo tape such as the Widescreen DVD or Pro8mm offer but would be a comprehensive look at the many different film stocks available.

Post by **jumar** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 5:39 am

I'd pay for the film stock info. I don't think the short films and trailers are necessary though. It'll just make your life more difficult and there isn't a lot of value in it. Other people are releasing Super8 DVDs with shorts.

So yeah, if it gave a really good idea of different film stocks in different conditions, and possibly different telecine methods, I'd be in.

On my desk here I have a Fuji demo DVD. It's pretty well put together if you're looking for a model. I'd want to see a really wide variety of lighting setups (from practical lights to HMIs, sunlight to variable shutter night shots).

Oh, and I'd pay $15 even for 40 minutes... perhaps you could shoot b-roll of your setups on video to give people an idea of your lighting setups.

Post by **istvan** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:33 pm

I totally agree with Jumar. Video your lighting set-ups, do as many different combinations as you can, concentrate on the tests; but if no big hassle, it would be cool to have at least one short, especially if it included all the production info.

Good luck, hop youÃ‚Â´ll do it!

Regards,
Istvan

Post by **Angus** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:41 pm

I would be interested, though more in decent length demos of every filmstock with lighting info (and camera info) rather than the shorts - though I'd certainly watch them.

The DVD Jake of the Widescreen Centre put together is somewhat useful but very short. I had hoped for a whole roll of each stock rather than the total lasting about 2 minutes or whatever it is. I'd pay Ã‚Â£10 for a decent length demo DVD.

Post by **studiocarter** » Fri Aug 01, 2003 12:45 pm

Well, that is how I am approaching film making now myself: trying out different films, learning how to expose it properly, shooting in a variety of conditions. My web site has sample clips on line showing a lot of it.
A DVD burner is less than 200 pounds off the shelf now and my stacks of CDs is ever growing. I wonder if my Apex AD-500W would play your DVD? It has not failed me yet.
I have enough material for one already I think as I take detailed notes or make a tape with a voice activated recorder as I walk about and shoot film.
If you could make is so I didn't have to do this same work I'd buy one.

Michael Carter