A Reason I like to use Super 8

[GREATwarEAGLE]

MikeyB, you said one of the things about film you like is it's more the way our eyes see. I hear that. It's a chemical reaction. Our eyes don't convert what we see into electrical signals and transmit via interlace scanning.

Another interesting difference between the two: Theoretically, you can capture an image on film, develop it, and project it - all without electricity.

[Mike Buckles]

I watched a few more of my old reels last night...and while again the acting, script, and sets weren't so good (!), I was so struck with facination at watching it...and I realized, if this were shot on video, I would be watching it, enjoying the memories no doubt, but would be mindful that this was a video...But since it was film, (film in great condition)...and projected, the vivid colors and appearance of the film made me feel more like I was there again reliving it....I guess because film looks more like what our eyes see, rather than just a pictorial record of what happened....one particular close up of one of my friends was really colorful and sharp, made it more real for me...sorry if i'm a bit corny...guess I got that from my scripts I wrote for that film! mike

[Alex]

Digital is like Soylent Green.

It gives people food, but it turns people into food to do it. (everyone hopes that Alex NEVER used that in a script)

[Alex]

Film versus Video is like the difference between paper and the internet. No matter how good the internet is, you probably commit to paper the stories you value the most.

Paper, and Film, both allow one to see the image sans electricity, by merely holding it anywhere there is sunlight, try that with a computer or a videotape!

[Alex]

http://www.newenglandfilm.com/news/a...ust/super8.htm

Here's another link touting the use of super-8.