8mm film arose during the depression when a cheaper film was needed to create home movies. The new 8mm film was the same as the original 16mm film, but with more perforations along each side. Only half the strip was used at one time, and when one half was complete the strip would be flipped over so the other half could be used. When filming was completed the film was cut in half, so filmmakers could get more film for the same price.
Super 8 film, or Super 8mm film, came out in the 1960s and became an attractive option for independent film makers due to a higher quality image and the fact that it didn’t have to be reloaded halfway through during the filming process.
Both 8mm and Super 8 films are 8mm wide, but Super 8 has a larger frame size and smaller perforations.
While film is often thought of something out of the past, Super 8 film is becoming increasingly popular once again because it offers flexibility and portability that other formats cannot. Super 8 is celebrated worldwide with dedicated festivals, websites and blogs and will long be remembered as the first type of film that was available to everyone to make their own movies.
Because all film is delicate and having older films on Super 8 and 8mm film can be significantly important to a collector of filmmaker, they may need repairs once in a while. These professional 8mm and Super 8 film repairs can ensure the films last longer, or they can be transferred onto digital media instead.
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