Heath240 is a film school dropout turned musician. Studying film for his first year of college, Heath fell out of love with the craft. Even to the point where he couldn’t even stand to watch movies for a few years after dropping out. As he took time to understand himself, he fell in love with […]
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FREE LUTs for Super 8 Footage
When we first started shooting super 8, we did it all out of passion… and had very little knowledge of the process. We barely knew how to shoot super 8 film, let alone how to deal with the post-production of it. After trial and error, we’ve learned how to shoot, edit, and color grade super […]
Continue readingColor Grading Work for Draft Day’s Die Bout Mine Music Video
Exclusive before/after photos and stills of the color grading for Draft Day’s music video, Die Bout Mine. Watch the gorgeous video featuring Super 8, VHS, and BMPCC footage in sunny California. Video Credits Rapper: Draft Day Director: Bankstone Shot/Edited by: Ethan Iverson Color Grading: Matt Moloney Watch the full video: Super 8 Film Color Grade […]
Continue readingFilterGrade Super 8 Films
Recently we’ve been diving back into the super 8 realm and we’ve been loving it more than ever! Now that we have a little more knowledge about the medium (compared to when we started) – we’re able to shoot with less anxiety and doubt, and more with confidence and precision. We wanted to create a […]
Continue readingChicago on Super 8 Film (April, 2021)
In November, 2017 (roughly), I shot my first two rolls of super 8 film. Before I ever saw what the footage looked like, I fell in love with the feel of shooting super 8 – this was the first time I knew shooting with different cameras will make you feel different, and in turn it […]
Continue reading10 of the Best Super 8 VHS Video Apps for Mobile Devices
There is something about that vintage, scratchy, grainy film look that we just can’t seem to get enough of. With many trying to recreate this vintage look and feel, many apps have sprung up claiming to easily take your video footage back to the 80s. Because of this, we came up with a list of […]
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Photography and videography are too highly expensive hobbies which often keep individuals from expanding or experiment with different genres. Buying new gear or upgrading current equipment is not always possible. Whether you are in the market for a new camera or lens, or have been debating whether to grab the latest gear to satisfy your […]
Continue readingPrism Lens FX DREAM FX Filter Test (daylight)
We’ve recently been exploring the effects of lens filters and how they can altar your footage to make it look more cinematic. This week, we decided to take a look at how the DREAM FX filter from Prism Lens FX would help make our footage better. Needless to say, the filter provided us with incredible […]
Continue reading18 of the Best Super 8 Transitions, Borders, & Textures for Videographers
There is something nostalgic and mysterious about the look of old school films. The grit, grain, and sudden glitches can increase the mood and intrigue making it memorable and captivating. With the help of modern technology, you can create this same vibe with your video projects, without having to spend the time and money using […]
Continue readingThe BEST Vintage Film Mobile Apps
Everyone loves that old-school film look. Whether you’re shooting photos with friends or getting some footage for memories, it’s hard not to notice the texture and color qualities of film stock. And now, with modern technology, you can get those retro film tones from the palm of your hand – with your mobile device. There’s […]
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