Using Filters with Kodachrome film

[yu230857]

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience using filters with Kodachrome Super 8 film? I want to shoot a wintertime snowy scene and was thinking a blue filter might be nice. Has anyone tried this or anything similar? I'm worried it might not expose as well as I'm filming this in a forest where there isn't as much sun. Any tips or experienced ones out there ont his topic?

[phillipx1]

Are you going to transfer the film to video or project it? If you transfer it through a Rank, I wouldn't bother with a filter and let the colorist add the look you want.
If you DO want to use a filter, I would probably overexpose by about 1/2 to 1 full stop.

Good luck!

[Nigel]

I have never used a blue filter in that type of situation. However, I would try some tests before you go out to shoot. You can also try not using a filter at all--since K40 is Tungsten balanced it would have a blue cast outside. Good Luck