Thanks to all of you who participated in this year’s quiz! I hope you all enjoyed it! Each correct answer in the quiz gave you one “ticket” in the lottery. The numbers were drawn using random.org who produces true random numbers based on atmospheric radio wave noise. As noted, the prizes are...
Read moreNote: The quiz is now closed, and the winners will be announced shortly It is Christmas time! With long dark nights, it is a good time of the year for watching films. And if you have been good this year, maybe you get a film wrapped up under the tree? In any case; here is another chance to get a...
Read moreWe have reached the end of November. Here in Norway where I live, the sunset is now at 4pm and it is completely dark from 6pm, a clear sign that the winter is right around the corner. Although I miss the summer, I look forward to the long dark evenings, perfect for watching films.
Someone asked at the Reel Magic Film Forum what would get a better result; a modern mobile phone or a scanner from a few years back. I found the question quite interesting, so I grabbed a cover and tried both, and here you can compare the results.
Cover images taken with a camera needs some love before it is ready to be used on Super8database. As the technique might be of interest for personal use too, we have made a short video for you on how we improve the cover images for our site.
The time has been flying for us lately, and as we have been tied up with other obligations, not much has been going on for Super8database. But finally things has started rolling again, and we are happy to announce a new feature!
We have a new video out with updates for July 2020. We share some statistics and exciting new features! Update - July 2020
In addition to adding new films and other data we also work on improving the web page in other ways. Some improvements are small, and other more noticeable. Today we deployed a new version of the software that included an important change, although not possible to see as such. After a couple of...
Read moreBefore VHS, before Betamax, before Laser Disc … there was SUPER 8! We eagerly await the publishing of a new book called “Bootlace Cinema — The History and Lost Art Of The Package Movie”. Described by author Mark Williams as “the first book to document the history and dynamic graphic art used to...
Read moreWe often make technical changes to the site. Most things are small subtle changes that most people do not notice. Some even not noticeable for others than the admins. Other times we make bigger changes that are easily spotted. This weekend we made a change that I guess is somewhere in between....
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