The kodak super 8 filmmaking challenge is hosted on the audience awards contest platform. The new version includes digital capabilities combined with analogue features. The kodak super 8 film camera brings the fun of shooting 8mm film into the digital age. Super 8 kodak vision3 50d7203 color negative film, sp464 cartridge, 50 roll 4. You might already know that kodak is going to introduce a new. During a discussion at the las vegas show this year. The kodak super 8 camera hasnt had a speedy entry to the market, but the new footage released at ces 2018 looks very, very promising. Heres the first footage from the new kodak super 8 film. Kodak unveils super 8 filmmaking challenge winners. The company, which filed for bankruptcy in 2012, teams up with designer yves behar in hopes of a comeback for the oldschool video format and. On the heels of celebrating 50 years of manufacturing super 8 film, kodak is launching an initiative aimed at putting super 8 cameras into the hands of a new generation of filmmakers as well as meeting the needs of top directors, indie filmmakers and others who appreciate the art and craft of filmmaking.
Weve got some detailed pictures of the prototype at ces 2016. Its a filmdigital hybrid camera updated for modern filmmakers. Kodak is reviving its storied super 8 camera as a digitalanalog hybrid. Kodak s super 8 film has been around for years, but what is it. Maybe an older family member has one lying around, maybe you can find a working one at a thrift store ive bought two this way, maybe youll have to go online and order one. Far from abandoning its roots, however, the new super 8 model will shoot on actual film cartridges. Kodak wants to revive super 8mm film with a new camera. Even in these early stages the response was energetic. The idea is to then sync both in post, when you have downloaded the processed film.
The new camera, which doesnt appear to have a name other than kodak super 8 camera, will record its movies on normal super 8 film cartridges but uses a digital lcd flipout panel as viewfinder. This super high quality film is compatible with many brands of highspeed video camera, including canon, 3m, konica, nikon, minolta and more. Kodak promised that the super 8 camera will be as easy to use as a dslr and unveiled a new online platform for film development called the kodak darkroom. Kodak launches new super 8 camera film the guardian. Kodak is bringing back the super 8 as a film camera with. In order to celebrate 50 years of manufacturing super 8 film, kodak had a little surprise in store at the ongoing ces exhibition. Shoot the film, send it to kodak and they will not only process, but scan the film for a digital download of your footage as well. We first found out about kodaks super 8 camera dreams back at ces 2016, and i was beginning to wonder if the camera might not see the light of. A professional panel of jurists assembled by kodak will select the jury award semifinalists and winner.
Kodak first introduced its super 8 film back in 1965, positioning it as a better. The super 8 holds a special place in filmmaking history. Make offer kodak super 8 ektachrome 100d color reversal film 7285. This week, kodak announced the new kodak super 8 camera to be released in the fall of 2016. Grabbing the spotlight one day early, eastman kodak announced a commitment to super 8 by unveiling a new super 8 camera at ces 2016. This is my latest trip to new york with erik djurklou, shot entirely on super 8 film. The production of this almost classic film has stopped recently in may 2010 source kodak. Kodak also announced that it is reviving its colorreversal ektachrome film for photograph and motion picture. Super8 film overlay pack in 2020 overlays, super 8.
But, they assured all of us that the super 8 film camera was still a. Super 8mm film is a motion picture film format released in 1965 by eastman kodak as an improvement over the older double or regular 8 mm home movie. Dance with fireflies an exploration into the concept of dance on film, basing from the theories of maya deren onto the. We here at videomaker have been excited about kodaks new super 8 film camera for some time now, having awarded it a best of ces 2016 spotlight award two years ago. John peter super 8 film daniel johns you videos overlays drag streetwear frames design. Kodak brings back the super 8 movie camera, in analog. Weve reimagined the kodak super 8 camera for filmmakers looking to stand out. Putting the beauty of film back into filmmaking, the new super 8 camera lets you embrace the analog aesthetic, while harnessing todays technology. When the kodak super 8 camera finally arrives it was announced at ces way back in 2016 and only teased at ces this year it will go for about the same price as and excellent. On the heels of celebrating 50 years of manufacturing super 8 film, kodak is launching an initiative aimed at putting super 8 cameras into the hands of a new generation of filmmakers as well as meeting the needs of top directors, indie filmmakers and others who appreciate the art. You push the button, we do the rest and now when you buy the film. Originally kodak planned to introduce a new super8 motion picture camera in 2016.
Movie film, exposure index of 200 in tungsten light, expanded highlight latitude, fine grain and sharpness, wide dynamic range, wellsuited to digital postproduction, process in ecn2 chemistry, super 8 cartridge, singleedge perf. Npr talks about what made the 8 mm film format such an appealing one, what its. Kodak goes old school at ces with new super 8 film camera. The company will be launching a brand new super 8 film camera this. A prototype of the film camera will debut at ces 2016 in las vegas, where visitors will get the opportunity to try out the super 8mm camera and watch home movies. The kodak super 8mm up close and hands on cinema5d. The modern remake is now expected out before the end of the year, but with a new price jump putting it. It was the lowtech, easytouse film format beloved of budding auteurs and cinemaobsessed visual artists, but super 8 died a death in 1982, when kodak stopped making the camera units after the. Kodak launched the super 8 filmmaking challenge in november 2015 as. Kodak super 8 camera simplifies filming on actual film. The film strip itself is 8 millimeters wide, but it gets the super designation because the actual recording area is larger than. Kodak ektachrome 64t colour reversal film, type 7280 15 meter, exposure index ei 40 daylight filter 85b and ei 64 tungsten no filter.
Kodak entertainment imaging are leaders in motion picture film imaging, digital intermediate, di workflow, and digital cinema systemsserving the super 8mm filmmakers. Kodak revives super 8 with partdigital cine camera. This pdf folder with super8 films from kodak is already history and to be considered to be old only a few years later than it came out. Kodak announced at ces in january 2016 that it would be bringing back the famous super 8 camera as a film camera with digital features.
This is a particularly interesting announcement considering the decline of super 8 in film production. Kodak is reissuing its legendary super 8 camera for the first time since 1982. Kodak launches super 8 filmmaking revival initiative at ces 2016. When you want super 8 cine footage the only way to obtain that super 8 footage is to use super 8 film and a super 8 camera. Earlier this year i purchased a 45 years old super 8 camera in order to document some of my travels. Lets take a look at this amateur analog format and find out where it came from and where it is today to get you all started. Super 8mm film is a motion picture film format released in 1965 by eastman kodak as an improvement over the older double or regular 8 mm home movie format the film is nominally 8mm wide, the same as older formatted 8mm film, but the dimensions of the rectangular perforations along one edge are smaller, which allows for a greater exposed area.
The first new super 8, expected to arrive in a limitededition version in the fall of 2016, was conceived with help from the industrial designer. Kodak unveils super 8 filmmaking challenge winners kodak. The first new super 8, expected to arrive in a limitededition version in the fall of 2016, was conceived with help from the industrial designer yves behar. At ces in 2017, we brought along a working prototype and were able to show the camera in action, exposing film in the booth to onlookers. As reported by the wall street journal, kodak chief jeff. Published on jan 11, 2016 in a throwback to the film era, kodak launches a new super 8 film camera. Npr talks about what made the 8 mm film format such an appealing one, what its return might mean, and whether this relaunch. Im sorry kodak wants how much for its new super 8 camera. The camera, still only a prototype, is projected to be available later this year, and combines a retro design with digital functionality to bring super 8, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary, into the digital age. Watch the first footage from kodaks reborn super 8 film. Kodak launches super 8 filmmaking revival initiative at. The kodak super 8mm camera has caused a bit of a stir over the last. Kodak has announced that it is to launch its first new super 8 cine camera in over thirty years, with a model that mixes analogue and digital technology.
Kodak swears its not giving up on that digital super 8 camera. Kodak to revive storied super 8 camera nevada public radio. The download page can only be reached via this link, or via the sitemap. During ces 2016, kodak announced plans to resurrect its super 8 format via the launch of a new kodak super 8 camera, one that will blend analog and digital technologies. In january of 2016 at the consumer electronics show, kodak announced that it would be making a new super 8 camera. From there, you are free to download and import footage into the nle of your choice. And nothing is older and newer than the super 8 camera. New kodak super 8 cameraprocessing talk photography. However, it was first revealed at ces 2016, and ces 2018 has now come and gone. Kodak shows off super 8 camera in first sample reel. Kodak is showing the camera of ces 2016, and its a wacky metal box that lets you shoot home movies on super 8 film. Film angles for a comeback with the new kodak super 8. Super 8 is a type of film, originally released in 1965, by kodak. Check out the footage and a podcast update on the camera below.
Kodak super 8 brings analog filmmaking to a whole new generation january 8, 2016 theres a reason why kodak never stopped making 8mm film the 50year old format remains a preferred tool for many professional filmmakers and visual artists. Kodak launches global super 8 filmmaking challenge filmink. Kodak revives super 8 camera with digital flair cnet. The kodak super 8 camera film range the original kodak super 8 video camera was released in 1865 and whilst the camera itself has been discontinued, the iconic 8mm film is still manufactured. Like the super 8 cameras of the 60s, 70s and early 80s, the kodak camera records on cartridges that each hold 50 ft 15 m of celluloid film thats enough for about three minutes of footage. Film stock has had a rough go over the past few decades, but with.
Watch the first footage from kodaks reborn super 8 film camera. Kodak is bringing back the super 8 as a film camera with digital features. Single box, 30 available single box, 30 available kodak vision3 500t 7219 16mm color negative film. New kodak super 8mm camera a blast from the past at ces. We first found out about kodaks super 8 camera dreams back at ces 2016, and. Kodak super 8 camera resurrects retro film favorite. Film has generated huge buzz in hollywood recently as the chosen medium for awardwinning movie directors and blockbuster movies. Following that announcement was a handson look at the new super 8 camera during ces 2017, but an actual product launch is still forthcoming. In january 2016, kodak announced that it was bringing back the super 8 film camera. Kodak releases footage shot on their new super 8 camera with a.