Beaulieu 6008S Question

[popplerz]

Hi,

I recently purchased a Beaulieu 6008S Super 8 cam. I'm looking forward to shooting my first 8mm film, but I had a question about the 6008S.

My understanding is that the 6008S can hold 200ft cartridges... but the "standard" length from Kodak is 50ft, correct? Does anyone know if there are 100ft/150ft/200ft cartridges still in production that could be used in my 6008S? If the answer is no, then can I simply shoot several 50ft scenes and paste them together for a longer 8mm film?

I'm pretty new to film making and especially Super 8. Thanks in advance for any help.

popplerz

[Alex]

Wow, nice to have you onboard. Here is a link to a topic this forum has on 200 ft cartridges.

200 ft cartridges

[popplerz]

Hi Forum-405..

Thanks for the link to that other thread. Looks like I'd have to buy an old 200ft cartridge off eBay to maximize the 6008S' capabilities. That German site doesn't seem to stock any 60m/200ft cartridges anymore.

I know it's possible to take multiple 50ft carts and edit them together, but I'm not sure how to go about it. What is the easiest way to do all that? Should I just transfer to some DV format and edit all the different cartridges (say I make a film out of 4 50ft carts) with Avid or Final Cut Pro?

Also, the 6008S has variable filming speeds... if I'm going to transfer to DVD/DV or VHS should I just shoot at 24fps or can I go at 18fps to increase filming time... I presume 18fps may be harder to transfer??? Any links or advice on this would be appreciated.

Thanks again. Look forward to being an active member here.. I've got lots to learn.

p.

[cameraguy]

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[Alex]

Pasting the film together, also known as splicing the film together, can be done if you plan on using a Super-8 projector and a movie screen to show your film.

If you decide you want a video master, then your films would be spliced together onto a bigger reel, and that would be transferred to video.

Mini-DV is an excellent low cost decent quality digital format, as is Digital-8. Once your Super-8 film content is transferred to Digital, you can edit it in the exact same manner you would a digital video project.

(although you may have more sound editing work to do)

[popplerz]

Thanks for all the info and comments all.

Here's another quick question for you... what's a nice tripod to buy? I can probably spend $400 maximum... but I'd prefer to keep it around $200. Something that is very sturdy and rotates smoothly.

Also, has anyone here had experience with any Glidecam products (www.glidecam.com)? I'm thinking of getting something like the Glidecam 4000 Pro, assuming it's compatiable with my 6008S. I think the 6008S has a 1/4" mounting plate or somethin..

p.

[Mike Buckles]

I've heard that the Glidecam products are very good, although i've never tried one. I have a Bogen-Monfrotto tripod with a 3-d head which I like very much...I believe the 2 together can be had for about 200...check the tripod link at the top of this forum for discussions about tripods.