Technical Tips

Here you will find some pages of technical advice for making the most of your filmshooting. If you have questions of a technical nature, feel free to contact us and if we can help we will. Contact: richard@nanolab.com.au


Advice to the Film Maker
some key pointers to help avoid the super 8 blues

Shooting Ektachrome 64t
some cameras need a little help with the new 64t

Focusing Super8 Cameras
tips to help you avoid one of the classic errors of super 8 film making.

Which Stock Should I Use?
a comparisom of the available Super 8 reversal stocks.

Which Super 8 Camera Should I Buy?
all about super 8 cameras, including tips on how to tell what film speeds your camera can read, etc.

Understanding Super 8 Cartridge Notches
what are the notches? why are they there? why should I care?

All About Telecine Transfers
A brief explanation of the range of telecine (film to TV) transfer options out there.

Using a hand held light meter
How to shoot a carefully bracketed exposure test to calibrate your meter to your camera.

First Steps in Standard
(haven't written this one yet)