What is Super8
Have you ever noticed that most cinematic films you watch at the movies have a totally different atmosphere than say a live news broadcast on television or a docudrama or a cheap soap opera? Much of this is simply the difference between the two mediums used to capture the image, one being motion picture film, the other is video. Video is electronic, film is organic just like an old photograph only 24 times a second giving movement.
Super 8mm is simply a smaller type of movie film. Invented in the 1960’s for home movie making, this is the format that we passionately use on our wedding projects. A Super 8 wedding film is a beautifully nostalgic way to capture your wedding or special event.
A classic medium that past generations would most likely have used to capture any family event, it is something that has become more popular again for its distinct retro and evocative style. This is a fantastic way to relive those special moments on a DVD!
The concept is simple, traditional wedding and event videos tend to be rather dull so instead why not make a unique and highly creative short film that leaves your friends and family thrilled and touched rather than bored stiff!
Rachel & her team carefully pick the appropriate film stocks to match the atmosphere of the moment, so you can rest assured your film will look beautiful and stylish.
What is a DSLR film?
Using the very same concept as our super 8 weddings we simply exchange our tools from old whirring retro cine cameras to the latest breed of HD-DSLR cameras, these cameras are primarily designed for Digital still photography but due to recent technological advancements they are now capable of shooting stunning high definition video which looks much more cinematic than traditional video. At I Do Films we feel this form of digital video capture can finally rival the poetry of cine film and after much research we are finally very happy to offer a complete video package.
In terms of look, imagine classic and beautiful wedding portrait photography come to life! Not as retro as our Super 8 films but equally breathtaking in it’s modern cinematic style. These cameras offer many benefits such as excellent low light performance (great for those darker interiors as they need no extra lighting) and significant production savings which we pass on directly to our clients, keeping your costs lower but quality very high.
We edit this footage in exactly the same style as our super8 films, revealing the story of your day through highlights, set to your favorite pieces of music.
