The Charm of Super 8 Film: A Unique Way to Document Your Wedding Day

If you’re planning your wedding and looking for a way to make your memories truly timeless, you should consider Super 8 film. This nostalgic format has been making a comeback, and it’s easy to see why. Let’s dive into what Super 8 film is and why it’s an amazing way to document your wedding day.

What is Super 8 Film?

Super 8 film was introduced by Kodak in 1965, and it’s a motion picture format that became popular for home movies and amateur filmmaking. You’ll immediately recognize Super 8 by its grainy texture, vibrant colors and nostalgic feel. 

Because the video is recorded on film, there is no audio captured with this format, but the distinct, vintage nature of Super 8 more than makes up for it. The film itself comes in cartridges. After filming the cartridges are sent off for development, resulting in a reel of tangible, physical film that is scanned into a digital format that I use to create your wedding film!

The Uniqueness of Super 8 Film

One of the main reasons couples choose Super 8 film for their wedding is because it’s so different from traditional wedding films. The film’s grainy texture and slightly washed-out colors give your wedding footage a dreamy, nostalgic quality that digital video often can’t replicate. This vintage look can make your wedding day feel like a cherished memory from a past era, adding a layer of romance and timelessness to your wedding video.

Authenticity and Emotion

Super 8 film has a way of capturing genuine moments with a raw and real feel. Unlike with digital, cinematic wedding films, I encourage my wedding couples and guests to interact with the video. I often tell people these films are like if you asked your closest family member to document the wedding day. It’s like a home movie, but a really good one that will transport you back to your special day every time you watch your wedding film, making the memories come alive in a magical way.

While it’s not for everyone, once you see it, you will immediately know if it’s for you. Your wedding film will not only capture the day but also evoke the emotions and atmosphere in a way that resonates deeply with you and your guests.

Super 8 FAQs

• How Long Will Our Video Be?
  • Our wedding films are typically 5-7 minutes long, and sessions are 1-2 minutes. We can also deliver all of the raw footage from your wedding day in a separate video for an additional fee. 

• How Will You Deliver It?
  • We deliver our Super 8 films in 4K on Vimeo where it is available for you to download.

• Can I Book You For Just Super 8?
  • Yes! I typically book Super 8 as a solo service. If you would like me to photograph and film your wedding on Super 8, I typically require hiring a 2nd and 3rd shooter to assist me.