James Cameron and Joel Silver are just a few of the filmmakers who are grateful for 'The Super 8 Book', a guide for using Super 8, which got their start shooting on this film. It was the cheapest one and it was used also by families for events. Super 8 was much easier to use than the regular 8mm and provided a better quality and an automatic exposure system. Amateur filmmaking rose due to the low cost and improved performance of Super 8. Though it's nearly fifty years old, Super 8 is having a comeback now due to its special qualities.
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http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2011/06/backyard_auteurs.html
Find out more about 8mm film to digital service San Diego
Source:
http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2011/06/backyard_auteurs.html