7 Reasons to Have a Super 8 Wedding Film
When it comes to capturing your wedding day, you'll typically have the option of photography and digital videography available to you. But one option that you might not know about is Super 8 wedding film. Super 8mm film has a unique charm that adds a touch of nostalgia to a wedding film.
If you're wondering what the big deal is about Super 8 wedding videography then you've come to the right place! This guide is all about Super 8 film, why you should include Super 8 coverage for your wedding or elopement day and how we can help make an incredible Super 8 wedding film for you!
What is Super 8mm Film?
Super 8mm film is a motion type of film that was made in the mid-60s. Its width is 8 millimeters which is where it gets its name from. The film used for recording on a Super 8 camera has sprocket holes that are placed close to the edge of each frame, which is why you'll see a square on the left-hand side of any Super 8 film. Back then, you would need to have a projector to watch a Super 8 film, but now they can be digitized and put onto a DVD or simply shared online!
Reasons Why You Should Have a Super 8 Wedding Film
1. It's Unique
Wedding photos capture moments that are frozen in time and digital wedding films are generally heavily edited to create a "perfect" result. But not only does Super 8 wedding film capture moments as they are happening, but it also doesn't need to be perfect! It's unique with a grainy look that makes you feel like you're watching an old home movie. No heavy edits needed!
2. The Timeless and Vintage Vibes
Super 8 film doesn't have a crispy and clean look like digital film but the softer focus and vintage feel create a nostalgic and romantic touch that digital film just can't replicate. Super 8 wedding films have a timeless quality about them that you can look back and blissfully reminisce on. All the beautiful moments captured in a grainy texture with vibrant colors and flickering effects truly bring you back to the feelings and emotions of your wedding day that are cherished forever.
3. It Can Become a Family Heirloom
The joy of having a wedding film is that you can watch it back together but also enjoy watching it back with family. The timeless and nostalgic vibe of Super 8 wedding film creates a lasting keepsake that you can pass down to your family, whether it's to your children, grandchildren or any other future generation of your family!
4. It Captures Moments Authentically
Super 8 film embraces all the candid and unpredictable moments of your wedding day. Unlike digital film, there's no filter and it can't be easily manipulated. Once a moment is recorded on Super 8 film, there are no retakes or refilming. What you get is a moment that is shown exactly as it happened so each moment is captured on your Super 8 wedding film in its natural form.
5. Beautiful Storytelling
One notable difference between Super8 film and digital film is that Super 8 film doesn't capture audio. So watching your wedding day on your Super 8 wedding film allows your love story to unfold in a beautiful way, from the details and preparations to your ceremony and reception. The focus is entirely on movement which creates a beautiful visual narrative of your wedding day.
Even if you do add audio to your Super 8 wedding film, whether it’s recorded audio or music, it sets a gorgeous tone to your wedding story!
6. It's Personal
Super 8 wedding film connects you with your cherished memories. The relaxed and natural atmosphere that Super 8 film brings allows you and your loved ones to feel at ease and express genuine emotions on film.
How to Include Super 8 Film in Your Wedding
With us, we offer Super 8 film as additional coverage for your wedding photos and on its own! Once we film all of your wedding day footage, we'll send you a 1 minute edited preview film before sending a full 6-8 minute artistically curated film. You won't need to sit in the dark and get a projector to watch it either! We'll provide you access to full digitized and scanned film reel footage to view, download and share. And if you'd like to have audio or more film reels from your wedding day, we also offer separately recorded audio and additional film reels as add-on options!
Looking for a Super 8 Wedding Videographer to Capture Your Wedding?
We would love to capture your wedding or elopement on Super 8 film! Whether you want to include all the candid moments of your day or just the highlights, we'll be right there to film it all for you! Reach out to us via our contact form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!
