Editing Super 8 film (section)

== Super 8 derivative formats ==
=== Double Super 8 ===
[[File:Meopta_A8G_gate.jpg|right|thumb|255px|Meopta A8G: Double 8 gate and advancement mechanism]]
[[File:Meopta_A8G_Supra_gate.jpg|right|thumb|255px|Meopta A8G Supra: Double Super&nbsp;8 gate and advancement mechanism of a camera of nearly identical build]]
Double Super 8 film (commonly abbreviated as DS8 or DS&nbsp;8) is a 16&nbsp;mm wide film but has Super&nbsp;8 size sprockets.

;Double Super 8 for amateurs:
In amateur DS8 cameras, the film is used in the same way as standard [[8&nbsp;mm film]] in that the film is run through the camera twice, exposing one side on each pass. During processing, the film is split down the middle, and the two pieces spliced together to produce a single strip for projection in a Super&nbsp;8 projector.

The advantages of this system are the possibility of higher frame rates and rewinding film for double exposures or crossfades, which were very difficult or impossible with the super&nbsp;8 film cartridges but possible with cameras using film spools. Since the film doesn't follow a diagonal path through the stacked spools of the super&nbsp;8 cassette, the pin-registration of DS8 is considered to be superior to that of Super&nbsp;8 film, and so picture stability is better.

Also, camera manufacturers could use models already in production for double 8&nbsp;mm film by enlarging the gate and slightly modifying the advancement mechanism for the use with Double Super&nbsp;8 film (see comparison pictures in this segment).

;Double Super 8 for film-makers:
DS8 can also be used as an alternative film stock in modified 16&nbsp;mm cameras and projectors, which allows for larger image sizes due to the narrower super&nbsp;8 sprockets. Some of the formats taking advantage of this are Max DS8 and Ultra DS8.<ref>[https://www.pro8mm.com/blogs/blog/introducing-the-new-ektachrome-in-double-super-8-film Reviving Double Super 8 Film].</ref>

=== Widescreen Super8 and Max8 ===
As Super 8 progressed to be used in HD and theatrical applications, a need arose for widescreen compatibility without having to use expensive optical adapters or excessive cropping. Since magnetic sound-striped film was no longer available, that area of the film could be used to expand the picture aspect ratio in a process similar to the creation of Super&nbsp;16 from standard 16&nbsp;mm film. The creators of Sleep Always<ref>[http://www.friendlyfirefilms.com/ Sleep Always].</ref> experimented with widening the camera gate to expose into the sound track region to achieve this.

In March 2005, Pro8mm introduced its own version of the widened gate, achieving aspect ratio of 1.58 and calling it Max8.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pro8mm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2005_max8_pressrelease.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604094138/http://www.pro8mm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2005_max8_pressrelease.pdf |archive-date=2016-06-04 |url-status=live |title=New Widescreen Super 8 format pushes Super 8 to its Max |last=Vigeant |first=Rhonda |date=March 2005}}</ref><ref name="whywhatmax8">{{Cite web |url=http://pro8mm-burbank.blogspot.com/2008/03/why-and-what-is-max-8the-super-8.html |title=Why and What Is Max 8...The Super 8 Widescreen Format |last=Vigeant |first=Philip |date=March 2008}}</ref> Because top and bottom of the frame are meant to be cropped to achieve final 16:9 aspect ratio, the viewfinder is modified to show 16:9 frame markings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pro8mm.com/ |title=Super 8 Film – Super 8 HD Scanning – Super 8 Cameras – Super 8 Processing |publisher=Pro8mm |access-date=2012-07-24}}</ref> Pro8mm claims that shooting with Max8 and then cropping it to achieve 16:9 provides 20% increase in the size of the negative compared to regular Super8 cropped to 16:9.<ref name="whywhatmax8"/>

In 2015, Logmar of Denmark made a one-off batch of 50 "digicanical" pro-level Super&nbsp;8 cameras to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Super&nbsp;8.<ref>[http://www.logmar.dk/super-8-2/ Logmar.dk]. {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004003152/http://www.logmar.dk/super-8-2/ |date=2017-10-04 }}. Retrieved 28 January 2016.</ref> These cameras use a widened gate as well, providing an 11% increase in imaging area over the standard Super&nbsp;8 frame and achieving aspect ratio of 1.5.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/UltraPan8WidescreenFilm/posts/992109064149237  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/538464019513746/992109064149237 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=UltraPan8 Widescreen Film |website=[[Facebook]] |date=December 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In 2016, Eastman Kodak showed a concept<ref>[http://www.kodak.com/ek/us/en/Consumer/Press_Center/At_CES_2016_Kodak_Continues_to_Make_the_Most_Out_of_the_Moment/default.htm Kodak CES 2016]. Retrieved 28 January 2016.</ref> for a new Super&nbsp;8 camera, its first such camera in over 30 years.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/1/5/10719012/kodaks-new-gadget-is-a-super-8-film-camera-and-it-kind-of-warms-my |title=Kodak's 'new' gadget is a Super 8 film camera, and it kind of warms my heart |last=Goode |first=Lauren |date=5 January 2016 |work=[[The Verge]] |access-date=27 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/corp/press_center/Kodak_Launches_Super_8_Filmmaking_Revival_Initiative_at_CES_2016/default.htm |title=Kodak Launches Super 8 Filmmaking Revival Initiative at CES 2016 |date=5 January 2016 |publisher=Kodak |access-date=27 January 2016}}</ref> Although Kodak has neither confirmed nor denied it, Logmar is said to have assisted in the design of the transport and the camera's firmware. A working prototype was displayed at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, with Kodak hoping to begin production in spring 2017. However, nothing has been heard from Kodak concerning the camera, until 8 years later, on 22 November 2023, Kodak formally released the Super 8 camera for pre-order, confirmed its analog and digital-assist hybrid features, and 1.5:1 aspect ratio "Expanded Super 8 Gate" aperture feature. The camera is expected to be shipped around Q1 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dpreview.com/articles/3383990532/eight-years-after-being-announced-kodak-super-8-movie-camera-will-finally-ship |title=Eight years after being announced, Kodak's Super 8 movie camera will finally ship in December |publisher=DPreview.com |author=Baskin, Dale| date=2023-11-28| access-date=2023-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.newsshooter.com/2023/11/21/kodak-releases-super-8-film-camera-with-digital-features/ |title=Kodak releases Super 8 film camera with digital features |publisher=Newsshooter.com |author=Naso, Erik |date=2023-11-22 |access-date=2023-12-01}}</ref>
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