How to Fake the Super 8 Film Look

Let's try a cinematic 8mm look with a digital camera.
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[@Ponk_80]

40 years from now, there’ll be a how to emulate that smartphone video camera look XD

[@ryanhughes8036]

4 years*

[@Kim-zs7oi]

The iPhone 4 camera is quite cute 🤩 could totally see it becoming the next “vintage”

[@ayden_james]

i can totally see that. everyone would soon want to emulate the "raw" vibe and unstable camera-placement in the future. maybe even the vertical ratio of the video lol

[@c7uk]

Black overlays at the sides to emulate ‘portrait video’ 😁

[@Shure_Lock]

Not exactly, theres a limit to how good it can look, and its reality. Once cameras reach perfect reality-capturing abilities, the only thing we can go back to is slightly less realistic. Which is nothing in compare to modern day vs the super 8.

[@DanRichter]

Not sure if he's 15.. or 28

[@carlyservais7949]

i was thinking more 19-21 range

[@DTmaskkidd]

his face is 15 and his body is 28

[@MrtinVarela]

He's definitely between 18 to 24.

[@theonaylormarlow5155]

this is a weird thread

[@Taintswa]

i think its because he doesnt have a beard, or any facial hair

[@chrislaawrence]

*cancels the super 8 camera i just bought online*

[@DSLRguide]

haha

[@CarlosGarcia-vd2xh]

Trust me, as an old geezer, who was making Super 8 movies almost 50 years ago, there is nothing like holding one of those cameras, and actually hearing that motor sound when you press the trigger. That's part of the Super 8 magic, that today's film-making community may never understand.

[@drosekissme9831]

I want a super 8 soo bad but I cant find any good websites where they sell tested super 8s

[@DefinitelyNotAdolfHitler]

@@drosekissme9831getting the empty film and digitize it would be a royal pain too

[@3366Marina]

@@drosekissme9831 the camera itself is expensive and film even more. It's an expensive sport haha

[@ArtParsegov]

1. Spend 3000$ for good video set 2. Make it looks like old VHS

[@bananamustard1151]

Артем Парсегов - Музыка и Искусство vhs and film have completely different looks

[@DD-bv9jl]

The t3i is around 300 dollars and the lens is another 100 so the whole rig is under 700

[@blew1t]

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[@deakynvance5289]

Did anyone notice the apple in the background slowly degrading as the video went on

[@TheJfizzle11]

Deakyn Vance wow

[@theYear_project]

Holy fu-

[@aintel1628]

Lol

[@alejobrandana9018]

nice

[@kiwi22ism]

Probably eating it while recording

[@cheekibreeki3607]

the music and the nostalgic feeling gave me this warm and happy feeling. shit, am I addicted to happy nostalgic scenes in movies?

[@nathanieldrew]

You've got a gift Simon.

[@worldpeace_2644]

Didn't think I'd see you here.

[@nikkoXmercado]

Wait, whaaaaaaat

[@shawn-wr8ux]

🐐

[@noelleeberona]

He speaks like he’s baking or cooking something

[@Yoyoman835]

WHY SO LATE, MAN? I WAS GOING TO BED. QUIT THROWING OFF MY SLEEP SCHEDULE WITH YOUR AWESOME FREAKING CONTENT!

[@mohitdandekar8437]

5 minutes is worth it

[@Yoyoman835]

+Mohit Dandekar But after the five minutes, I get all excited about film stuff and then I'm up for hours! xD

[@amodernwizard7859]

+A4CV TV same. I'm totally filming tomorrow.

[@ratman_jr5308]

Caleb Miller EL he is probably in a different time zone moron

[@realdaybreaker8013]

@@Yoyoman835 LOL ditto mate

[@d_edo]

I love how you talk... You're so calm and clear

[@SuperBaseGamer]

Jesus the music nails that 70s chill vibe. Good job man!

[@realdaybreaker8013]

musicvine.com/track/1440

[@Browney]

Your tutorials have been awesome lately, keep it up!

[@DSLRguide]

why thank you!

[@SedonaChristina]

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE!! Exactly what I needed to find! xx

[@DSLRguide]

i'm glad

[@CGQuarterly]

This was one of my favorite episodes that you've done so far. I don't have any real need to create a simulated Super 8 look, but now I want to try to come up with a reason to.

[@willvenn8951]

I have to say this was an incredible video!! Honestly one of the best informative videos on the internet! The music fit incredibly well with the style of video, wasn't too loud, you have a great voice perfect for this sort of video, You were detailed enough that you gave clear instructions but not too much detail that it got confusing. Bloody brilliant thank you very much for this video :D

[@DSLRguide]

thanks Will, means a lot :)

[@jeremydaly2741]

I've watched this three times.. It's just inspiring watching Simon's story telling with the amazing scoring he did with his music he produced for the super 8 videos.. It just blows my mind how talented he is and how well he tells a story. Keeping moving forward man, you are going places! Been watching for years now and never commented, may as well now :) Good job buddy!

[@zioscozio]

The amount of seriously good stuff presented on this channel is unbeatable!

[@vitozsombor]

Hey dude, you can set the 4:3 aspect ratio in magic lantern, don't need any tape 😂

[@TMSProductions]

love the new video style & format, it's amazing!!

[@amine250]

I've just discovered this channel and where the hell have I been ?

[@hro7411]

You think you have it bad? I just found his channel now, where have I been???

[@even8490]

@@hro7411 and I just discovered it NOW. Where the hell have I been??

[@hro7411]

Eryk Romanski did that sucks

[@hro7411]

Eryk Romanski and also I forgot ho the hell this dude was, I commented that 6 months ago...

[@NTJordan]

You do a consistently amazing job in sharing your ideas and thoughts. I love watching your videos, even when it doesn't necessarily apply to my situation or interests. This, however, is something I would like to try.

[@DSLRguide]

means a lot bro :)

[@FILMLANDSTUDIOS]

thanks

[@willelcamara]

i am french with little level of inglish, correct me if i am wrong: -ratio: 4/3 - O sharpness -24 fps -aperture F9.1 or F9.9 -project 1440*1080 MY QUESTION: 1/50 th or wich number¿?¿?¿ thanks

[@sanek-kisliy]

1/50 of second

[@sherkom8019]

I'm just loving your content lately. Keep it up!

[@DSLRguide]

thanks John :)

[@murraykriner9425]

Always refreshing to hear that someone somewhere still has some appreciation for the analog film past efforts. I still shoot in 8mm minus the Super, on expired film stocks, trying to more closely approximate what was a common home movie. Many films were forgotten after shooting, and only developed many years later, or stored in the poorest of conditions, with broad temperature variations, or worse yet extreme humidity or dry spells which cause the cellulose to deteriorate quickly. Nothing last forever, and pristine images just don't seem to have the same effect as an old picture postcard from a direct contact print from back in the day. Very warm regards my friend. Have a grand holiday season.

[@MrHaydnSir]

i loved this, there was just something about it the tone of voice, speed of your delivery and the music - it all came together perfectly brilliant work

[@jenyyyyyyyy]

Dude I love your production quality, and the video as a whole, first video I've seen but I already know I'm a subscriber. Keep up the good work man!

[@DSLRguide]

thanks Alex, that means a lot :)

[@napolitano2728]

I second what Alex said! :)

[@alaakaabiyya388]

Also here ... first video I've seen and I'm already a subscriber u are a legend !!!

[@ryanmoreno]

I love your video's so much. You have helped me improve so much and I love how simple, yet captivating each video is. For sure one of my favorite channels on youtube.

[@DSLRguide]

thanks Ryan, means a lot :)

[@ryanmoreno]

No problem :) thank you for doing what you do!

[@Cineluvideos]

Your content gets better, I just love your voice and the music is also great. You're a smart guy! Keep up the good work man, I watch your videos every week.

[@simonwade7991]

Fanatic video! This is by far my favorite tutorial from you. So much information on the many different ways to achieve the look. Very well done!

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Oh my Gosh your name is Simon Wade!...so close to Simon Cade. lol

[@nikoligogle3153]

"The perfectly imperfect" - Never in this era. Man, respect..... HUGE respect! 👏

[@joe-bro_11]

I'm not even a film maker and I watch your videos, they're just so well made. Great job man.

[@abstractions1816]

thank you so much! I'm soon beginning my year 12 media production and i desperately wanted an old, vintage super 8 feel to my footage and this is literally exactly what i needed

[@ptolemaeaaa]

I like how one of the films that you listed that have examples of Super 8 footage is Super 8. I love that movie.

[@tiltedtesseract8210]

Not sure why this was in my recommended, but I'm happy I watched it. Nice video!

[@itsbrittjohnson]

love the music you used for this combined with your voice. so soothing. Thanks for the cool tips! Can't wait to try it out

[@vivan53]

The way you explained it is so calming!

[@mykdubz128]

I like this as it seems to be the more intelligent solution. And also, it's not always about to have experts saying "yes, that the real super 8". It is more about giving the illusion of something.

[@sydnificant5881]

I love your new style of videos. Very warm and relaxing:)

[@TonyBabarino]

I know, right??? His music and narration are sooooooothing! +DSLRguide

[@learnfilmmaking8587]

that's what KZbinrs should do help people and make them relax .

[@MrDominoMan]

Man your editing style is so well done... i'm really amazed by the quality of your videos and the incredible ambience you manage to create.. Just speechless

[@Coltmanvisuals]

Amazing, absoluteley amazing. This channel gets better and better every single time theres a new upload. Cant wait for the next!

[@DSLRguide]

thanks Jonny, I appreciate that :)

[@belle2071]

This is very much helpful! I have always wanted to have that Super 8 effect in my videos and now, thanks to you, I now know! Thanks a bunch.

[@DSLRguide]

glad it helped:)

[@belle2071]

I actually made a video on my channel with this tutorial :D I used Sony Vegas for it.

[@shadowofthenighthawk]

yo, u 18?

[@SuaveSpyMojo]

Nigga you deserve money for this tutorial

[@DDRandDSLover]

All your tutorials are always art themselves tbh. Keep up the amazing work, love your videos!

[@user-ic3gi5hc3e]

I love this video so much, I just find your manner of speaking and editing so relaxing!!!!

[@jdshockey]

damn just found your channel this video is really well done so dope

[@DSLRguide]

cheers Jacob :)

[@robatron3]

I like that you used an ax to demonstrate sharpness

[@Memo12Delarge]

Love the way you explain and put a lot of nostalgia feeling on your videos

[@GafferSamz]

Bruhhh that was the cutest, most sincere, most poetic conclusion ever; along with the background music. Damn what a fine video man, such an unexpected sad/happy conclusion

[@JeppeKoch]

For every time it cuts to him talking in his room the apple gets more and more eaten

[@AidinRobbins]

Love the new background!

[@rebeccabowen3754]

I'm falling in love with this channel with every video

[@RasmusLian]

Love this new style of the videos! I mean the background and the more chill style.

[@stewartphillips]

No apple bite?

[@jamie9926]

Nope. But it's behind him.

[@ActiumFilms]

Thank god. I always hated it.

[@LhizJordn]

now its a "conceptual hideaki Anno" type of bite

[@Aneki17]

did i miss something?

[@jamie9926]

+shinAneki He puts an apple bite at the end of his more recent videos. People get so annoyed if they can't see/hear it. This week, it's behind the violin if you look.

[@Joelmaquera]

this video is art

[@DockLightProductions]

Wow Simon. This is really great. This is one of your best videos I think. Great work and thank you for sharing.

[@Raystopmotions]

Finally! A tutorial on making a fake super 8 video! Thank you, Simon! Loving your content :)

[@cgollimusic]

Why the hell did this get suggested...? Nice though...

[@EVRLYNMedia]

Carl Golli same

[@bianca1205]

Same

[@user-zx7bs7tw8f]

That apple on the background tho haha

[@bencarter6342]

I'm sick and tired of this channel being so FREAKING AWSOME the good work

[@marcotrosi]

I have seen many videos in my life. But you Sir have my full attention now. I am so captured by your style of creating youtube videos. Amazing. I subscribed.

[@ChesneyDigital]

Every single person I've ever heard talk about digital movie making has launched into this 30-90 minute long technical explanation of the various engineering techniques they've spent months and even years deploying in order to make their $10,000 cam corder and $5,000 software plugin suite emulate the look of film. That speaks volumes, doesn't it. I think most people enjoy the suspension of disbelief they get with "film", something utterly unobtainable with digital even if you pacify it with unsteady camera shaking handheld shots and a premise of being documentary.

[@MRTOWELRACK]

From my university arts course, I learned about early 20th century photography (refreshing for a bio sci student). However, I was intrigued by how photography was frowned upon among the fine arts community. Film was seen as overtly mechanical. Film has since earned its respect, which makes me wonder about what's ahead for digital. It's only after such forms past (e.g. film, vinyl, pixel art graphics) that we begin to cherish them as something to reflect upon. Each form presents limitations but with those limitations comes a reminder to reconsider how you approach a subject matter. It's a personal choice but I work in digital and try to be sincere about it. My videos aren't very cinematic and they have digital artifacts because like every medium, they have their own set of imperfections. Maybe that's why I like digital. I've worked in film too. However, I enjoy digital because it presents a new set of opportunities with its own set of challenges.

[@ChesneyDigital]

MRTOWELRACK Thanks for taking the time to share that. I was most intrigued by the statement about your work not being "very cinematic". Remember what I wrote about the importance of suspension of disbelief? Digital has it's place, but not in Cinema. That's just my opinion, based on a lifetime of watching "movies" made with film that allowed me to forget I was even watching and completely absorb my mind as though I were actually there, an unforgettable dream like experience. In stark contrast, the raw chaffing feel of cam-corder reality TV offered by even "4K" is like waking from a sleep to an operating room of bright lights in your face with unfriendly zombie doctors staring at you, their next meal. It's like: film- soothing cozy dream about something pleasant, then suddenly...DIGITAL- the alarm goes off and it's back to the cold crappy world you were trying to escape by watching a movie in the first place.

[@MRTOWELRACK]

ChesneyDigital And that's what I like about film. It definitely has a look to it that evokes certain feelings.

[@MRTOWELRACK]

Trent Michael I understand what you're getting at. According to virtually all metrics, digital is better at achieving clarity, low light performance, and even metrics that film used to champion, like colour range. Film's power, so to speak, is largely based on the nostalgia surrounding it. With movies or shows, you're expecting a shared extent of knowledge (e.g. language, cultural references, history). Feelings of nostalgia fit into that realm which is where I think film is primarily successful at. Additionally, some filmmakers prefer film because they're accustomed to working with it and/or they find the process to be fun. At the end of the day, it is an artistic decision that imparts a distinctive look to a project.

[@ChesneyDigital]

Trent Michael You want to talk about fake and populist, youtubers like yourself getting in a violent tizzy about someone's opinion then using a channel with no content to hurdle insults at a total stranger. Where's your work? Where's your real page? No respect for trolls.

[@jjjtung]

Did you shoot in 24 frames and use cinestyle for this video? It looks very film like, warm, and awesome!

[@DSLRguide]

yup

[@lordownanglo]

This is so informative. Thank you Simon for sharing your unique stories for us to learn from.

[@Gichanasa]

Very educational and informative. Good to see the vast knowledge naturally oozing out, delivered with nice and pleasant manners... keep up the great work!

[@benji4935]

making a short documentary about the amazing story about my cousins amazing dog. The start is all shot in super 8 style as we see the dog frolicking at the beach.

[@DSLRguide]

very nice!

[@zizimugen4470]

The flicker needs to match the framerate.

[@ZackDowdy]

Can't fake Super 8!!

[@keeganhall8034]

The only KZbinr that can read minds. I was so intrigued by your recent super 8 video, but neglected the thought of utilizing it because the expenses aren't pretty. Now I can. Thank you Simon, you are always doing a great job and it is amazing to watch such quality videos. Keep going the way you are :)

[@BejaeIngate]

Great video as always Simon! Glad to see Super 8 (the movie that is) was on your list. One of my all time favourite films ever.

[@Woeiman]

HERO

[@JAVIIFUEGO]

I love the music video bro, Exelent. What is the name?

[@forgottenfever1829]

Javii Fuego I would like to know as well

[@Milchreiz]

I like your uploads, because your videos are so soothing.

[@TheShoeAddictxox]

atm you are honestly speaking another lanuage to me but in determined to teach myself everything i need to know about dslrs so thankyou x

[@nathanbrowning1066]

still waiting on this music dude!!

[@DSLRguide]

one day!!!

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[@DSLRguide]

it's finally ready! you can get a high quality download that you can use for your own projects! 50% off with this link: musicvine.net/music/summer-memories/?discount=SIMON/

[@SidiceProductions]

Im really loving the background music! *What song is it?*

[@michaelurian8919]

According to other comments I saw, he wrote it!

[@DSLRguide]

I wrote it :) look out over the next few weeks should be releasing it and a few others for licensing

[@DSLRguide]

if you'd like to use it for your own projects, you can get 50% off here: musicvine.net/music/summer-memories/?discount=SIMON/

[@realdaybreaker8013]

Here it is musicvine.com/track/1440

[@ariel.l]

I've subscribed to your channel not long ago, but I've been watching loads of your content and it's seriously outstanding, thanks Simon!

[@DSLRguide]

thanks Ariel, means a lot!

[@dbmontefalcon]

Thank you so much Simon Cade! I've been looking for this for a while.

[@DSLRguide]

no problem :)

[@thegildedspoon9234]

WHAT IS THE MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND

[@MaxEmo]

Up

[@Cloudipy]

this was amazing !! you're very talented and you explain very well !

[@LacrosseWorld]

Well produced, shot and edited! Love the work you do!

[@IWTBFOY]

Just wondering why you didn't do magic lantern cropbar instead of gaff tape?

[@nathanswehla5778]

I assume not all cameras support magic lantern, this way it's universal. :)

[@TMM6900]

not everyone use canon?

[@miniclip0703]

+Nate's Films he uses magic lantern tho, and he did say in camera is better than post so idk haha

[@isaachuang9636]

+Yashwin Chawla I think it also help others if they don't use magic lantern

[@masonmethot3186]

Why just chang the cameras aspect to 4:3 instead of doing it in post?

[@thedudezavcx5495]

I used to have a Canon 550D, I think the only high resolution video modes were 16:9. The maximum you could record with that camera in 4:3 was probably 640x480, and then he would have to upscale the video to properly render the effects like the grain and it would be a mess.

[@masonmethot3186]

Thedudez Avcx Sounds legit. I'll check my camera to see if what I'm preaching is even worth it.

[@GraveUypo]

upscaling really wouldn't matter much since he's blurring it by 4 pixels anyway, which gives the final footage lower perceived resolution than 640x480. it wouldn't look the same, but it wouldn't look wrong either.

[@benjenkinson9355]

3 years on and this video is still a godsend

[@phelanvlogs]

This is my new favourite channel. Why didn't I see this earlier?

[@DSLRguide]

dang appreciate it man :)

[@stevefilms4282]

Instructions unclear I traveled back in time

[@kinangeagle133]

How to achieve the most hipster edgy look in the middle of 2019

[@oceanjones5048]

Kinang Eagle that was funny. Say it again

[@oceanjones5048]

Glow Bloke damn. I didn’t laugh that time either... try it one more time.

[@GarysReview]

No clue if you ever see these, but this song is a particular favorite of mine. Loving the vibes. Seriously look up to you

[@rzeka]

This is a great video, not only because you explain how to get the Super 8 look, but the video shows your thought process while trying to get the picture you want. Very interesting and useful.

[@prosincr]

No Apple again?

[@jamie9926]

Nope. But it's behind him.

[@jackknife1796]

It gets eaten a little bit in each shot of him

[@JasperBroadcasts]

What's the song?

[@DSLRguide]

I wrote it for this show specifically :)

[@JasperBroadcasts]

+DSLRguide Wow it's really good. I was trying to find it for a super 8 short I was making but I guess I won't be using it. You should sell these songs and post them on iTunes. I would buy them.

[@DSLRguide]

JasperBroadcasts thanks Jasper, I'm currently working on making the music available for licensing, so you could use them in your own projects if you wanted to :)

[@JasperBroadcasts]

+DSLRguide That's amazing! I would love to use them. They're amazing to listen to. What keyboard do you use to record into your computer?

[@DSLRguide]

awesome, well look out for them in the next few weeks :) the keyboard is an m-audio oxygen 61

[@TheHomeFilmmakergpage]

Every video just gets better and better. I wish i could make stuff like you do

[@TheFdog360]

This video was awesome! Been looking for a way to do this effect, keep up the good work man

[@Shadygbg]

A tip for you and all the youtubers. dont use music in the background in a video where you are talking. maybe it sounds good for you in the PC but from the phones its hard to listen to you with the music in the background. so you know its a tip. over and out

[@jackknife1796]

Good point. Maybe a bot quieter next time. Just a bit tho. I kinda liked it

[@Shadygbg]

+Serial PigSlayer then you can listen to the song, i want to hear Simon talk :)

[@gwennotill3946]

Disagree

[@omghai2u]

ur missing chromatic aberration

[@thelivingmanpart2]

Holy shit! I didn't know what chromatic aberration was so I googled it and thank you!!! I've been wondering exactly what chromatic aberration was just didn't know the term for it!!

[@omghai2u]

your welcome :)

[@abdullahmoin5307]

Your tutorials are super intuitive man! top lad!

[@batteurxiaolong6328]

YES!!!! I was waiting for this video for too long!!!! Thanx !!!!

[@josephpete1833]

I'm on mobile, and I was at 144p lol had to go to 480p lol funny considering the video... I'll leave

[@Ignore_This_Account.]

Here is the best solution, JUST SHOT ON ACTUAL SUPER 8 FILM.

[@youtub-fj8mu]

Expensive

[@benwiththelens]

After I watched your last video on super 8 cameras I looked around for how to fake that look but couldn't find anything, so this is a Godsent!

[@AhmedElAgha1]

Loved this one. Keep up the great work!

[@1994Powerslave]

Why was this in my recommended? I'm not rear-gaping hipster.

[@1994Powerslave]

FixYourLevels I know, right?

[@gizhaz77]

I went out and recorded a short video walking around my yard, threw the clip into premiere in a 1440x1080 workspace, opened up magic bullet looks and i was so shocked to see how amazing and simple it is to get a super 8 style video. i love this so much.