Super 8 Wedding Videos: The Ultimate Guide
Is there anything better than using analogue? Should I include a Super 8 Wedding video? I am a sucker for the OG mediums. Be it my overflowing record collection or my fave Leica camera, I find there’s such a romance for ditching the digital for the more authentic and vintage. And your wedding day should be no different: capturing these memories authentically is essential, and incorporating Super 8 film offers a unique, nostalgic touch that digital mediums often can't replicate. So here’s why you should invest in a Super 8 Wedding Video. Here you can check out our prices and see our portfolio of Super 8.
1. Charm of Super 8 Wedding Video
Super 8 was introduced in 1965 and has a distinctive vintage look. While the camera looks hella cool, it also makes a gentle ticking noise when you press the record trigger. The film gives a grainy texture, giving the feel of vintage movies or cinematic old school. The quality is so unique and needs virtually no work on the production side. It’s the most authentic film you’ll ever have.
2. A cool alternative for modern videography
While digital photography offers clarity and precision, Super 8 film provides an artistic contrast with its dreamy, vintage feel. Together, they create a perfect story of your wedding, blending the best of both worlds. This combination ensures that your wedding album is both diverse and rich in storytelling. While digital videography relies on being nearly perfect (we take days ensuring the footage is banging!), Super 8 film embraces the home-style feel. Read this blog at Clapton Country Club to see a Super 8 Film in all its glory!
3. It will get your guests talking
Super 8 isn't just about the final film—it's an experience. Guests will notice and admire the vintage camera being used and will probably hear the gentle ticking during the ceremony. It fairly rare to see film being used for video so it’s often a talking point among the guests! If you want to impress by going for the nontraditional then Super 8 film is for you.
4. Authentic in every frame
Because of how expensive the Super 8 film costs to buy and develop, it means as a wedding videographer I have to choose the right moments carefully. Whereas in digital I take hours and hours of footage, for Super 8 I’m often only shooting 3-6 minutes. This makes me think about the shot deeply and as a result the wedding video captures the most important moments beautifully. The results is that you get a wedding video which is raw and genuine.