Sixteen[:-)] (Bolex H16 test/short film) 16mm super 8 mm

[joegideonv]

If you are bent on a camera, check out used Eclairs. Quiet, 400' mags, sound- there are two kinds, ACL and NPR. I prefer the ACL, but... You can find nice ones for $2k- make that ONE thousand. Nice ACL package on eBay for $900.00

[DulvluSpa]

@joegideonv Thanks. My apologies for the triple comment. YouTube said there was an error and I should try again. I did it twice, then gave up.

[joegideonv]

If you are bent on a camera, check out used Eclairs. Quiet, 400' mags, sound- there are two kinds, ACL and NPR. I prefer the ACL, but... You can find nice ones for $2k

[joegideonv]

I just sold my SR2 for $5k on eBay. But with a budget of 30k? You might find a local pro who will "volunteer" his gear and expertise.Even w/S8, 30k is mighty slim. You'll need video Xfers- It's just mighty slim Unfortunately, film is one thing no one comps any more. Fuji once would give 200' samples away, but now that everyone's a filmmaker...

[gurnwilli]

@PrototypeAndroid for 30,000 no way. you can buy a arri sr2 on ebay for about 5,000 the camera is infinitely better. or just hire a sr3 or the like, but if you must buy, look for a cheap sr2.

[DulvluSpa]

I'm working on a movie, too. Let's say my indie has a budget between 15-25k USD. What model of bolex and film would you recommend? I'm going for a very original look, with big colors that pop out, so in post-production I can add this certain effect I came up with. If you think I should get a camera from another brand, that's cool, but I'd like a bolex recommendation as well... I've seen an H16 R5 with lots of accessories for 2,000$. The movie's expected length is 150 minutes.

[DulvluSpa]

I'm working on a movie, too. Let's say my indie has a budget between 15-25k USD. What model of bolex and film would you recommend? I'm going for a very original look, with big colors that pop out, so in post-production I can add this certain effect I came up with. If you think I should get a camera from another brand, that's cool, but I'd like a bolex recommendation as well... I've seen an H16 R5 with lots of accessories for 2,000$. The movie's expected length is 150 minutes.

[master777999]

This looks so good. I can't wait to get an H16 and try out some Kodak Vision stock.

[liamrd1989]

Man, this is great stuff!! So you filmed on super 8mm film through a Bolex H16? How'd you go about doing that? did you need to make any modifications to the camera? Also what stock were you filming on? fuji or Kodak?

Seriously it looks great, i know near to nothing about film, i've only shot on digital, and i've been looking to get a h16 for ages, i think you've just convinced me!!

[gurnwilli]

@liamrd1989 nooooooooo, sorry for any confusion, its 16mm film, going through the bolex. no super 8, i did another super 8 video that can be seen on my channel, but its nothing to do with this.

[liamrd1989]

@gurnwilli ahhh right that makes more sense lol, would you recommend an H16 for someone starting out with film? I've heard and seen a lot of good stuff about this camera

[CrazyShortsCrew]

Is there any way I can attach an LCD video monitor to my 16mm bolex?

[master777999]

@CrazyShortsCrew hahahaha

[hobogasm]

im shooting my next project on a Bolex. yes this i shall do.

[msp1518]

16mm is truly amazing. Nothing looks like film. I love what you can do with a Canon 60D or even more so a 5D, but FILM has that look that is life. I even love Super8.

[newcomer9747]

How much did you pay for the films?

[BoothJudas]

very nice sir

[gurnwilli]

@ragingfiremonkey: yeah its all shot on a bolex. on 3 reels of 100ft film. so i shot about 7 and a half minutes worth of footage in all.

[sk8hurtsme]

Love the colours and the many close-ups. Very nice work!

[HaffAmazing]

The stock looks great! Great composition! some shots are under exposed, but great job anyway.

[jaybutler24]

Did you use any lights?

[SlippyIceProductions]

How did you get you bolex footage into 16:9.?

[gurnwilli]

hi there,

i shot everything slightly wide, and then in fcp i just added a 16:9 matte.

so its cropped.

[carylee2002]

Very nice video...Love film. I currently have a HDV system with a sgpro 35mm adapter, but film just is so much more pleasing to the eye. How expensive was the processing and telecine at the lab in order to edit?

[gurnwilli]

yeah, i have a canon a1, redrock m2, and nikon lenses myself.

film is obviously best, but expensive. this wasn't bad at all though.

It cost me £50 for development and telecine onto mini dv. but they gave me the digibeta anyway. i only shot 7 and a half minutes of film though. 300ft. for this whole film. the film cost me £47 or so, direct from fuji on poland street in london. i got it developed at ilab, right next door to fuji.

[BOBMAN1980]

Hey! The majority of 16mm stuff I've seen on youtube is extremely discouraging in terms of appearance. But this is fantastic! Giving me hope!

[AcmeAnvils]

loved it! for a quick edit, u definitely did a good job. lighting was good, everything looked great. i love bolex cameras such good quality when properly used can be attained.

keep the song. don't dub it. its' great how it is

[robertpina99]

I'm thinking of buying a Bolex for my film classes. I think I just decided to go for it. This short is full of optimism and shows remarkable talent. Peace.

[dialecticon]

sweet

[vollvornartmovie]

cool movie =)

[JeffTuyayProductions]

quite enjoyable. [:-)]