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there has been a change of location or mood, or even a lapse of time
between two consecutive scenes.
To fade out:
Shoot your scene as usual, then a few seconds before the end, slowly
push the variable shutter lever towards the front of the camera (its closed
position) as far as it will go. If you desire, you can lock it in its closed
position by pulling the lever gently upwards.
Note: The variable shutter can also be locked in a half-closed position,
allowing only half the normal light through. If you are shooting in the
“manual position” (using an external light meter) and have the variable
shutter in its half-closed position, divide the exposure times by 2
(e.g. 18 fps = 1/130; for table of exposure times, see page 11).
To fade in:
From its “closed” position, depress the power supply switch (trigger) and
slowly release the lever from its “closed” position to full aperture.
13a. METASPEED FILM TO VIDEO TRANSFER
Ranging from 4 fps to 100 fps, our in-house telecine transfer with Meta-
speed not only gives the filmmaker the slow/fast motion desired, but also
the ability to shoot at numerous frame rates and transfer at that same
rate equivalent to real-time. This opens many doors lending to the
filmmaker’s ability to explore new and creative “looks” for their film,
adding numerous opportunities to their craftsmanship, while taking
Super 8 to a new level.
13b. CAMERA CARE
It is advisable to check the condition of your batteries before shooting.
Before inserting a cartridge, check the film gate and compartment for
specs of film emulsion or debris. It is recommended to check the film
gate after every roll, ensuring each roll will not be scratched from
deposits of film emulsion. It is advisable to use a
child’s toothbrush
,
not compressed air or any other brush. To clean the gate, gently rub the
child’s toothbrush up and down (in the same direction of the film)
removing any excess deposits on the gate and in the “gutters” that run
along the sides of the gate. The gutters will physically trap excess
emulsion, but over time, will build up, leaving deposits on the film or
damaging it.
