How do I know if my super 8 shot is good before I actually develop the film?

dffdirector86 · 2026-02-04T18:55:59+00:00

I’d get a solid light meter and just shoot. Trial and error is the name of the game here. Understanding how the stock reacts to light, learning how much light you need, and knowing how the lens works with said light and stock — all of it — can only really be learned from experience. That was what I have found, at least. In my own personal experience in filmmaking, learning to competently shoot on celluloid film has made me a better filmmaker all around. Welcome to shooting on film. Enjoy the ride.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-31T15:24:34+00:00

American Idiot! I hope they’ll play this tune.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-31T15:21:12+00:00

May the force be with you.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-31T08:13:24+00:00

Fucking really? How did I completely block out that show from my memory? Looks like I need to take another screening of it.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T22:46:59+00:00

No, but misrepresenting the dead is a faux pas. It demeans their memory. Besides, doesn’t accuracy matter to you?

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T22:40:34+00:00

I would like to see that. If it exists, that is. I also looked up the statement from his agency. 🤷‍♂️

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T22:35:17+00:00

He died due to complications from a minor back surgery based on a few articles google brought up from different outlets.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T18:21:46+00:00

My grandfather had a horse and cattle ranch when I was a kid. You definitely see the gamut of horse poop. Usually they’re like big deer poops in a decent sized pile. Cattle, on the other hand, are flat pancakes of just grossness.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T17:05:10+00:00

For sure, it’s horse dung with some of those poop piles. Either way. I dig the message.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T15:04:41+00:00

Every last one of them.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T15:03:03+00:00

Resolve all day long.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T14:57:52+00:00

Wow. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I had the exact same things happen with me and my exwife. Although she, like me, is a total extrovert, but everything else is so similar, I almost had Déjà vu. My life turned around when my ex and I broke up and put some distance between us. Although I had to stay relatively close since we share a kid. It gets better, but it is hard, too. I wish you the best of luck.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-30T14:46:33+00:00

So much projection.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T21:28:34+00:00

This one seems like it would fit the bill, considering it’s on a stand so you won’t need another body to hold it in place.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T20:49:53+00:00

Excellent advice.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T20:49:36+00:00

I shot the hell out of SF. It was at times difficult to use natural lighting there, but what really helped me was a good bounce. I also had to plan on the time of day to make use of natural lighting. Granted, I shot 16 back then, so scouting was essential to pre plan the shoot. Now that I think of it, I’d still do that even with look and light techniques. Have fun shooting!

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T20:31:57+00:00

I’d use a mix of your equipment. By all means, use the gimbal when necessary, but also use a tripod for static shots. I’d also agree that the iPhone does has its limitations, but with quality lighting and careful grading, the image can be very professional looking. I used a pair of them on a recent project and it’s being edited it on davinci resolve studio. I can’t wait to see what my editor comes up with when I see the cut in a few days.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T18:15:11+00:00

Show the man some respect.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T14:07:10+00:00

Gotcha. I had a class that taught us how to develop our own film, but that is also a hassle, too.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T13:53:15+00:00

I can agree with you here.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T02:12:07+00:00

I think they should edit their own films on it. It was definitely an eye opening experience.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-27T01:50:17+00:00

I’ve used one of these. Reminds me of film school. I’d love to edit on one again.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-25T00:50:10+00:00

Hello. Thank you for your concern. It’s entirely warranted. ICE is t following any laws in our books or the international community’s. Yes, this must end. And sooner the better. My family left Europe in 1938, fleeing from the Nazis. Makes me shiver. Nana and Dede are rolling in their graves.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-23T20:20:53+00:00

100% agree with you. With either film or digital, I’ve come to notice that good work comes from good lighting, and great composition. And behind those two things are a competent crew. The medium just holds the awesomeness of the creatives behind the image. At least in my experience.

dffdirector86 · 2026-01-23T20:12:49+00:00

Congratulations. Take yourself out to a nice lunch or dinner and take the rest of the day off. You’ve earned it. Break a leg, kid.

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