From The Morning | Super 8 Film | Canon Auto Zoom 814

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

One of the most beautifully shot super 8 shots here on youtube. No stuttery 18fps, no jerky shakey handcamera but actually wonderfully framed scenes with a photographic aesthetic. Really beautiful. And it's a good idea to have sharpened the image a little bit and trying to fight the terrible youtube compression a bit. At many times you could actually spot the filmgrain. I almost thought you had shot most of it at 36fps to slow down everyones movements a little bit for a really comforting effect. But i don't think this camera has anything faster than 24fps. I guess the smoother movements are a result of the shutterblade that doesn't seem to be 180° bit more open... like 150° or so. Like those Shutter blades on XL Super 8 cameras.

[@jordanshankman]

Really appreciate the feedback. I do tend to like the whole rough and tumble aesthetic of super 8, but this was just a product of breaking the mold a bit. I’m glad you found it affecting! As for the frame rate, this was all shot at 24, then slowed down slightly in post.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Fantastic job! Thanks for sharing this great video!

[@evanspear4467]

This is really beautiful. I have to say, one of the things I like most about this is that there isn't a single shot of someone on their phone. It really adds to it's timeless, honest quality. I just shot my first cartridges of 50D on the same camera. Hoping they come out as nicely as yours.

[@jordanshankman]

Thanks Evan. 50d is awesome. I’d just say to scan it at at least 2k to get the most out of it. Hope it turns out well.

[@carstenkoloc5226]

First class filming in super 8.TOP !!!

[@GRAINTV]

Awesome. This is great work, thanks for sharing it.

[@jordanshankman]

GRAIN TV I appreciate it!

[@theundefinedphotographer]

Great film of the family! Love the beginning shots of the light filtering in through the windows and the family pictures

[@carslayer]

Wow! Tightly edited and perfectly exposed. Amazing stuff!

[@jordanshankman]

Thank you, Carter!

[@snap0r4z]

Stupendo

[@LachlanBain]

Hey Jordan this is beautiful! I just ordered an 814 from ebay and this video was the selling point haha. The moving portraits and the group shots were especially lovely.

[@jordanshankman]

Lachlan Bain Thank you man, I’m so happy you found it affecting - hope you enjoy the camera as much as I do!

[@zenalynncarpenter]

Beautiful

[@jordanshankman]

Thank you!

[@michaelcoy311]

Surreal because this is the exact same set up as my parent's house

[@jrose987]

Beautiful job! I just bought one and will probably have tons of questions

[@jordanshankman]

Thanks, man. They're great cameras...ask away!

[@YiLu-ym7ix]

Really beautiful work! I just bought a Canon 1014 AZ and did a test shot with a fresh roll of 50D but later found out that the film was not proceeding the whole time and ended up not being exposed at all (the motor works fine tho). The sprocket turned out to be broken too. I know some ppl also have encountered this in the past so just wanted to ask if this a common issue for all Canon super 8 cams. Also, if possible, there's any way this could be avoided/fixed? Really appreciate it!

[@jordanshankman]

Thank you! As long as the motor in the camera is working fine, it was most likely a bad cartridge. I’ve experienced a jammed roll or two that wouldn’t advance and the sprocket holes ripped as a result. Definitely not common though.

[@lwltrs]

What kind of light meter did you use? Awesome vid!!!

[@lwltrs]

Sorry for the duplicate comment! Just realized they were both vids of yours hahaha! Just put two and two together. Great work again man!

[@remjet2512]

This really is beautiful. It just shows what 8mm can achieve when used properly. Everything is focused beautifully. Did you set the lens to a hyperfocal distance, for example 10 feet at 10mm?

[@jordanshankman]

I’ve always found super 8 to be really forgiving, so aside from getting decent exposure, I rarely got caught up in the technical details. Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@yilinwong8142]

this is such a lovely video! i was wondering if you used a light meter to set the aperture as it was manual? and if so, what light meter was it? thanks!! :)

[@jordanshankman]

Thanks Yilin! Yes, I manually exposed and used a Sekonic L-308XU. Vision 3 has great dynamic range though and allows for a lot of color and exposure correction in post, especially if a LOG scan is performed.

[@yilinwong8142]

@@jordanshankman thanks for the information! just shot on my first roll on the same camera so hoping it comes out well :)

[@joshuaedwards1854]

Hello, with this Canon super 8 is there a way to format the video for fullscreen on youtube instead of having the wide black borders?

[@jordanshankman]

Joshua Edwards Yes, you would need to zoom into the native 4:3 Super 8 aspect ratio in a 16:9 timeline with your editing software. However this would cut off the top and bottom of the image.

[@vj512]

This looks amazing! I'm trying to use super8 for the first time. I also have AZ 814 but I wanted to use the internal odometer. Have you used any separate light meter and filter85, or maybe you have changed the temperature in post-production?

[@jordanshankman]

Thank you! Do you mean you want to use the internal light meter? I have to manually expose on my 814 because the light meter is broken, but otherwise I would use the auto exposure if it worked. Because I shot on 200t and 500t, I engaged the 85 filter (with the sun symbol showing) for most of my shots since there was a lot of natural light. I didn't need to change much in post. Thanks for watching!

[@vj512]

Did you cut a notch on 500T cartridge? Do you remember wich stock is when on this video? I'm still not sure should I use 500T or 200T

[@jordanshankman]

Missed this! The opening shots were with the 500t and and the last half was on the 200t. And no, I didn't manipulate the cartridge at all. r@@vj512

[@cubdukat]

Excellent! Which stock did you use for the opening interior shots, the 200 or the 500?

[@jordanshankman]

Thanks Larry! I used the 500t for the opening shots. I took a look at your channel and loved your recent work with the Krasnogorsk 3. I just picked one up modified for Super 16. Would love any advice you might have. Thanks again!

[@fidj1959]

How did you stabilized the camera ?

[@jordanshankman]

f i d j I used a tripod and a shutter release cable. :)

[@fidj1959]

@@jordanshankman is it as easy as on film camera to use a shutter release cable ? good job man

[@jordanshankman]

f i d j Thanks! And yes, it’s pretty much the same.

[@MikeL0084]

18 or 24 fps?

[@melindajames1036]

the first 40 seconds were stunning. were you manually exposing?

[@jordanshankman]

Thank you Melinda! And yes, everything was manually exposed. The 814 has auto exposure but I couldn't get it to come back to life.

[@melindajames1036]

great job! i have an 814 aze and i'm about to shoot a test roll and learn how to manually expose. i think you get much better results when you do. did you tend to set your aperture at what your meter suggested, or underexpose a little? i prefer the contrast and shadows you get in the blacks from underexposing.

[@jordanshankman]

Thanks! I actually tended to over expose by 1/2 - 1 stop. I've found I have a much easier time pulling up the shadows in post when it's a little over exposed rather than trying to make up for lost information. I always have a log (raw) scan of the negatives done which allows me to exposure correct a ton after the fact.

[@aboutherfilms]

thanks for the info, jordan. i'll give overexposing a try the next time i shoot super8. i actually underexposed a stop for this last piece i shot. would love to get your thoughts on it. i also had a log scan and color corrected myself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m329gZpvlNisfMU

[@katiemcclintock7221]

@@jordanshankman Hello, I was wondering if you were using an external light meter, or an internal light meter? I have the same camera and I can't find where the light meter batteries go! Any help would be much appreciated.

[@minarimon3106]

What equipment did you use to get these beautiful shots ??

[@jordanshankman]

mina rimon I put the camera I used in the title. It’s a super 8mm camera from the 70s. :)

[@minarimon3106]

Jordan Shankman I meant the gear not the camera itself??

[@jordanshankman]

mina rimon Kodak Vision 3 200T and 500T

[@minarimon3106]

Jordan Shankman I meant what gear you used to get the movement of the camera to get the shots 😅??

[@jordanshankman]

mina rimon I just used a tripod.

[@amiasadao6174]

At what speeds can this camera shoot? Someone is selling this camera in mint condition for 50 euros! Beautiful house and looks like a lovely family!

[@jordanshankman]

Amias Adão Thank you! The 814 shoots at 12, 18, 24 and single frame. I achieved slow motion here by shooting at 24 and frame blending in Premier. 50 euros is a great price for this camera if it’s in good working condition.

[@amiasadao6174]

@@jordanshankman Thank you Jordan! Can't wait to experiment with super 8.

[@Shitengshuai]

it's 4k scan？look like 16mm！

[@jordanshankman]

Thank you! It's a 2K scan done by Pro8mm.

[@Shitengshuai]

thank bro！

[@voyagersquaremuzika]

is this shoted at 24 fps or 18? It looks too smooth for 18 fps!

[@jordanshankman]

R K It was all shot at 24

[@MikeL0084]

18 or 24 fps?