Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The highly anticipated Kodak Super 8 camera is finally here. Is this camera the gateway to filmmakers shooting on actual film?

After 25 years as a filmmaker and colorist, the release of Kodak’s new Super 8mm camera became the perfect opportunity to shoot film for the first time in my life!!!

And on a modern iteration of a motion picture film camera.

In this video you get to actually see the film look firsthand, learn how to shoot film, understand its pros and cons, and test all the modern features that this little camera brings to the old 8mm format.

But like many things you try for the first time.. everything didn’t turn out as I expected 👎🏼

Join me in my dream of chasing the elusive film look. See digital compared to film by shooting test charts and a sneak peek of Cinema Grade 2.

Credits and links:

Kodak Super 8 Camera
kodak.com/en/motion/product/super-8/super-8-camera

Pocket Light Meter
apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-light-meter/id381698089

Film processing and scanning
cinelab.com

Denver Riddle
CGC Founder & Colorist
cinemagrade.com
Instagram: instagram.com/colorgrading