Shooting Super 8 for the First Time in NYC!

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This was the first time I ever shot Super 8 and while I might not have gotten everything in focus, I had so much fun exploring NYC with my brother, David (the newest member of Wild We Roam!). We filmed this in early February and that’s why there’s still tons of people out and about NYC.
Lou and I used to shoot a lot of analog film when we were living in Berlin a few years ago, but over time we had kind of lost our love for photography, however getting to pick up our shoot film hobby in the form of video was exactly what we'd been craving! This Canon AutoZoom quickly stole our heart and we're really excited to make more little films using this beautiful old camera.
We have two more videos on Super 8 coming for you in the next few weeks and I can't wait to hear what you think of our new toy! ALSO - this is the first video that David not only filmed, but also edited from start to finish :) We're so proud of him and excited to see his editing style grow. If you're reading this make sure to leave a comment of encouragement for him!
Big hugs,
Dana
ps. Things I'm going to try to work on next time - getting proper exposure and keeping things in focus.
Super 8 Camera: Canon AutoZoom 814
Super 8 Film Stock: Kodak Vision3 50/7203
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[@WildWeRoam]

Hi and hope you enjoy our first Super 8 video! I just wanted to clarify that we filmed this in early February before the pandemic and any social distancing rules hit NYC. Looking back it was such a fun day of exploring and I really appreciate the chance to rewatch it and feel like we’re back in the city we love so much. Hope you’re all safe and healthy. Sending all our love, Dana

[@Cheryl1965]

You should put this in the title. I was pissed when I saw this and had to search for when it was shot.

[@JitsIntoTheSunset]

Absolutely loved it! Such a wonderful, thoughtful present Dana. It's fun that you get to play with it too 😉Thanks for taking us along your little NYC creative adventure guys xx Tania

[@JitsIntoTheSunset]

@@Cheryl1965 Hey Cheryl, I'm surprised this has upset you so much. I would argue that it is extremely clear from the offset of this video that this was filmed BEFORE social distancing measures were put in place because there are people everywhere. They also stated this in their description (as well as this pinned comment). Dana & Lou put so much love & effort into each of the their films and it is disheartening to see that this is the only comment you have to say about their film 😔Sending you love and wishing you health Cheryl x

[@liatori6214]

Welcome to the newest member of "wild we roam "! Great video, David! Looking forward to more. And job well done to you too, Dana! It was so nice to see N.Y. I was just there last October. Went with a good old friend of mine to the Metropolitan. Thinking and praying for the people there as well 💕

[@Cheryl1965]

@@JitsIntoTheSunset I find it very hard to understand your response. It's a scary time with so many deaths and so many to come. And yet there are are people out there walking around in denial, still, acting as if nothing is wrong. This channel, today, posts a video that is in the epicenter of this pandemic, in the US. Just casually walking around NYC. My suggestion to them, to add something to the title so that people know immediately that this was pre pandemic in NYC, is to help them spread a healthy and clear message. Period.

[@jzen1455]

It's amazing how awesome the quality of Super 8 personal cams from the 60s was better than most consumer grade video cams from the 80s until just recently.

[@dustinolan1083]

It feels like I haven't seen you guys for a while, hope you guys are safe! And yes Super 8 + Wild We Roam =

[@msdenise1234567]

I love how everything looks super authentic on the Super 8, but the dog was exactly the same on normal vid

[@dejjo]

I picked up my first film camera in 2016 because of you guys! Thank you :)

[@alexandercurl3595]

Me too!

[@stefanoterrana8056]

Me too!

[@Kamandi1971]

proud of all you keep film alive

[@ArtsyGabe]

Seeing the High Line brings back many good memories. Fantastic footage; love the aesthetic!

[@TSGEnt]

This was great. Thanks for sharing your journey. The Super8 look is very beautiful and nostalgic. You are very fortunate to have the 814. Great camera. I shot my first major film job on the 1014 back in 1982. It was a promo for a cable television talk show. Unfortunatly, I no longer have the camera.

[@lindamon5101]

This is fun! Dana you are so good natured& real.🗽👍💜

[@sunaryna]

Love to see a 'film video' again :-)

[@Agfthc]

I loved this video, it reminds me of the first video I saw of Wild We Roam's where you guys showed us how to shoot 35mm film. Nice work on the film, David, and happy to see Dana tinkering with some new toys!

[@LadyLintua]

Such a nice video! Love how much fun you had! Can you make more like new york related videos? Maybe a guide of your favourite places or about the feeling you have about new york or it’s vibe, it‘s history, it‘s soul - anything like that! I feel such a deep love and connection for that city and can‘t visit it so often as I live in europe. When I see you and your vibe running around there, my heart gets warm 🥰

[@leonalin82]

Wow! This film is super awesome! Cool americana!

[@zeyadzaki2235]

U are the one who inspired me to start shooting film❤️❤️

[@vangstr]

Finally this channel does something with film again. I miss the old videos with the Canon A-1. That's what made me sub'd a long time ago.

[@Julie_Truly_in_KY]

I LOVE the super 8 way of filming! Good job guys 💕

[@moreynolds9870]

Hi Dans, great video! I loved it. I kept imagining you sitting in the middle of all that hustle and bustle with your sketch book drawing those tall buildings. Xxx stay safe please xxx

[@TashaWillo]

Great job filming and editing David!

[@Earthwoman100]

This was fun to watch. Super 8 film was so fun. It just looks like "the old days" when you shoot with it!!

[@abdrulahmanscorner3861]

Through that lens the world hasn't really changed much from when we were children. Love this!

[@orangebetsy]

Nice. I'm grateful that you also include the digital coverage of your shots as they go. Gives a lot of valuable info. Also, thanks for letting us know just how dark it is in the subways on 50D!!!

[@burkcw]

Its fun to see some one film, really film, super 8 these days. my Dad did quite a bit in the 70-80's and a little in the sixties. It wasn't really as interesting from back then because, I think, it cost a lot then for such a short time run that it was impossible to get enough practice. Now everyone can video and photograph to there hearts content and get really good, if they want. So modern video looks like real life and film looks kind of like the special treat it used to be, until camcorders. thanks, I wish it was real affordable now but maybe that would devalue the effort.

[@jondoh2226]

I am glad people like you exist. I hope someday I may be able to share life in a way that inspire others the way that you do.

[@redjohn20001]

The magic of Super 8. Loved the film.

[@cubdukat]

Excellent job! It's great to see that instead of faking the look of Super-8, people are actually going out and using the real thing! It's way easier, gives better looking results, and shooting film can teach you all kinds of good habits you can take back with you to use with your camcorder/iPhone/what-have-you.

[@rivermiel]

GREAT JOB DAVIDDDD!!! SENDING LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU ALL ❤️ edit: i misspelled from excitement

[@thememoryguardians]

I LOVE YOUR FILM VIDEOS! I got a Canon Super 8 camera for my birthday a couple years ago and just sent off a roll to be processed! So excited to get it back now I saw this video :) I usually use it to get footage of adventures with my friends :D

[@addiebjorling]

Hi! I’m looking into shooting super 8 and I would love to know where you send your film to be processed. I’m struggling to find where to send the film after shooting with it. Thank you!

[@johnnyfrisco5354]

Thoroughly enjoyable watch. What a great film format that is... I'm sure you'll have fun exploring its possibilities. Stay safe in NYC.

[@MJ-jq4kc]

You guys are in my prayers. New york is one of the most hit states with coronavirus. Much love. Eyes open, no fear, stay safe everyone

[@w4twa]

One thing that helps me focus is to zoom in on you subject and focus, then back off the zoom to where you want frame your shot, without touching the focus again. Also as the viewfinder is dim, focus on a nearby object that is brighter. I have the same camera and it helps me. If all that fails you, just estimate your distance to your subject and preset the focus with the numbers on the lens. Great film by the way, the aesthetic from super 8 is so pleasing!

[@MikeMills1]

I love you guys. I travel alot and always wished I brought a camera(besides my standard phone camera) and recorded the different things i see instrad of simply taking pictures. You all have definitely inspired me to do more. Love yall!!

[@bethanyharvey6271]

Love this video, great job filming and editing this video David. Hope you all are staying safe during these difficult times.

[@AHLIYON]

Great Video. 😍 What camera did y’all use fir this video to capture the experience? It almost look like it was shot on 16mm . Beautiful color & smooth quality.

[@kevinkielyjnr.2445]

I like how you need to pre edit your shots... It lends itself to more considered subject matters. Lovely little Video. Thanks. K

[@ayasaleh6744]

Really fun video to watch..great filming and editing David ;)..excited to see more content from you

[@alexabadi7458]

You can look at the films (made for theaters) and do what they do ! For example, you are moving your camera to fast. I did not know there is still labs for the 8mm film, I do 35mm color slides but I thought 8 films processing were over.

[@babaofett2165]

I enjoyed your footage and enthusiasm. I started filming in super 8 in 1973 and once in a while, I will still shoot a roll. Part of the fun of shooting in super 8 is not having the instant feedback as to what the shot looked like. Sometimes the ‘gritty’ look is more effective than the ‘clean’ look of video. The one downside is the cost, so when you go out shooting, it’s best to figure out what you want to shoot before starting to film. Good luck in the future. BTW, the Canon 814 you are using is an excellent camera.

[@md3631363]

Cool video! More film photography/videography in your videos would be cool, your video with the Canon 35mm film camera really inspired me to buy a film camera! :)

[@lindseybrown2933]

Well done David - can't wait to see more!!

[@voyagersquaremuzika]

This is awesome guys ,super cool little movie! I am sad because in Croatia is not possible to buy and to develop Super8! Keep it up!

[@francescadiana]

This looked like so much fun! Now I want a day of running around like this 🤗💛

[@stevecrawford3551]

Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@caseymiller4218]

i just got done re watching the 35mm new york trip. was beyond excited to see a new film inspired NY trip. hope you guys are doing well. cheers

[@user-ii5jh2ch2i]

Fun video Dana. Had some fun times myself in NYC. But to live there no way. Far prefer life in Zurich. Much love to you and Lou.

[@hereticace]

Great job Dana! Spot-on editing as usual Lou!

[@henryflesch6279]

Loved this video!! Watching your film photography videos inspired me to get a film camera in the fall. Have been really hooked on Super 8 videos lately and just bought one last night. Can't wait for your other Super 8 videos to come out!! :) Sending good vibes from Chicago

[@madronatree_]

the film videos are how I found you guys, this is great!

[@inkhole]

Great to see you. Stay safe and well X

[@oldman7829]

Love seeing u guys again. Stay safe & healthy. :D we will get through this together !

[@errole]

So flipping awesome

[@cassityeliz]

I just shot my first couple rolls of super 8 film and with my first roll, my camera just stopped rolling and my boyfriend was like is the camera dead?? is the camera broken?? *slowly panicking* we shortly realized after that the film ran out. It was funny because in today's age we're so used to continuing to film on and on, but with super 8 you need to keep in mind there is a limit lolol. Love this video! Super 8 is so awesome!

[@the.magnus]

Haha that super8 film effect would look so cool if u made a ghost movie

[@samlukeburton1806]

I'd love to see you take this on your travels and document stuff through super 8!

[@HeyMelani]

I'm in loveee with that camera!! 😍😍 So cool!!!

[@jimbricky]

Considering this is your first time using the Canon 814, good job.

[@danigonzalez4299]

Oh yes! That's a thing I also been wondering in my head for long time now!

[@scrappytc]

I love these kinds of video. My favorite were your film camera vids

[@MrCheekyboy88]

Every Super 8 camera had a focussing device that was visible in the viewfinder, split image, microprism were a couple. With Plenty of light you could leave it at 15ft distance, and most times focus would be good.

[@sophiedeleon2278]

Please do more videos on filming. I really enjoy them!

[@stellaantoniadou4279]

i missed this kind of videos to be honest :)

[@AwesomeCameras]

This makes me so happy! I love all your adventures... but the film stuff was always my favorite :)

[@kennymd2488]

Hi, and Happy 2021!!! :-) Your camera looks a lot like the old Ricoh (still fully functional !!!) I used when I was child !!! And even if from many years I use my smartphone to shoot my films, I hope to bring out again my old camera, sometime, to shoot some new Super 8 movie ...

[@heatherleys]

You guys inspire me to be more creative. I have a degree in design but don't use cos I had such a bad experience in university but you guys have reminded me that it doesnt have to be a masterpiece just be creative in some way everyday. Love your outlooks way of living!

[@craigleewhite6317]

So Snazzy. Good fun. Super 8 looks hot in you. Makes me want to get one. From Craig Lee. England.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@troy808]

This video is everything! Thank you for the the inspiration

[@bananaeater4332]

this video made me really happy! thank you

[@Daydreameruk]

That was awesome! The whole process, so cool. Loved this.

[@igaluitchannel6644]

The Kodachrome was sharper than the Ektachrome available today. It was also more colourful.

[@juliao.4442]

Liebe Dana, lieber Lou, jeden Abend schaue ich eure Videos, die mich meist mit einer großen Portion Motivation in meine Träume schicken. Ihr seid echt, pur, simpel und wunderschön. Macht weiter so- das ist großartig. Danke für eure tollen Filme. Gerade schaue ich Inktober Day 7. wäre es jetzt nicht schön, in Portugal zu sein? Take care, Julia

[@darkcustomxxx7252]

Nice work. I have the same camera. A little tip, each scene should be about 5 to 7 seconds long, less important scenes about 3 seconds and a more important scene 10 seconds or more. That seems to be the best flow to keep the film interesting and moving along. Also, the best way to focus is to zoom right in and set the focus there, then everything should be in focus whatever the shot. (except for macro closeups). Cheers!

[@johnnieworker2704]

Wow amazing

[@PassCookie]

Some nice shots but damn 50D on the underground? Bad idea but you can see more than i expected :D.

[@stephenedwards8712]

Love All your Vlogs, they're super cool . Lots of Love from South Africa 😋

[@brandonnichols1277]

Hi! I really enjoyed watching your video. I just got myself a Super 8 camera and was wondering where you sent in your film to get it back in 4 days? Thank you so much.

[@thehappyhippie3826]

You guys are such an inspiration 2 us, amateur film buffs. Grazie. I couldn't find the camera on B&H Photo - have you bought it there?

[@stevelandsberg6951]

... last year I had some 30 Standard 8 movies that I made in the 1960's transferred to digital... similar vibes and had me enjoying your venture here... Still have the cameras, manual and windup and no zoom lol ... tx ~ S

[@Theunpopularmom]

You guys have the best music!!

[@h.m2101]

Super hero 🤩

[@ai-man212]

You should run the whole thing uninterrupted at the end. That would be much nicer to watch. I would like to see some of the shots colorgraded.

[@catherinea5534]

Rocked it. ...Again. :) Thanks for the video.

[@Lesterandsons]

Fun, I enjoy so much... Digital😊 8mm keeps on being so psychedelic. In fact you can tell you took the shot in the 60's

[@mattpyfe]

Did you get a digital print with the developing? If not, how did you get the look you have on the video? I have a super 8 and I am very curious!!

[@nickyfinn7909]

you've made me want to pull out my ancient super 8 camera! so a 50 foot roll is about 2 mins? and where did you send the film for a such a quick turnaround? thank you!

[@mahmoudajjan466]

Congratulations for the new camera, have fun, and GOD bless you BOTH.

[@kenneth_mirez]

so beautiful! how long of filming can I do with one film?

[@sophiaender8638]

I really enjoy watching your videos about film photography and I want to start doing that so bad. But first I need to save up some money for that :)

[@alexabadi7458]

I did my first Super 8 film today with my Canon 1014 XL-S (last one was 40 years ago...) I am a photographer so I don't know much about movies but a good friend who is a professional in films/videos told me not to move the camera, use the zoom lens or move myself but not to move the camera while filming.

[@emoli7315]

Where can I find this super 8 cam ?

[@julissaibarra4723]

I love the effect Super 8 gives! A youtuber who does videos with Super 8 is Madelynn De La Rosa :)

[@sentab7085]

I love your videos 💕

[@Fie.Franciska]

Sooo pretty :) I have thought about getting a super8 for forever.. but I find it hard finding places that can develop it. How much footage ish do you get on one roll? :)

[@Rico-ns5dt]

Absolutely L-O-V-E love

[@ruthboer5456]

first to react that doesn't happen often!

[@nicmert]

Very cool! I'm curious, how did you digitize the Super 8?

[@petepictures]

Cool, at least you know the camera is working. Next cart would be a time to plan your shots and concentrate on something worthwhile.

[@rhythmictiger]

Super8 makes you feel like a time traveller.

[@clwtrboi1727]

I love the film. I have a Canon Super 8 camera too. Never thought I would say I want to use it again after I saw your video. I know BH photo sells the film but where do you develop it? Let me know maybe i can start shooting soon too!

[@shaneteacman]

There are numerous labs in the US and some abroad. The best two in the US, in my opinion, is Spectra Film & Video in Hollywood, and Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, KS. They both develop Regular 8, Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm movie film.

[@shaneteacman]

I think the best Super 8 film is Ektachrome 100D which is a reversal film. Once processed you can watch it on a movie projector. That's still the best and most organic way to see your movies. Digital transfers look good but will never outshine the original copy projected on a screen. After all that's the point of shooting film in my opinion.

[@clwtrboi1727]

@@shaneteacman Thank you for the response :)

[@malindadedduwage4402]

thats a neat machine!!!!looks kind ol skol!!

[@itsdougsweetjr]

Who did you use to develop ? Looking for a reputable place

[@MaryleaMemaw]

What did you use to play the Super 8 video back on?

[@afterhoursVOID]

where did you buy the film?