AVID MC & DaVinci Resolve Trained Film Editor //

louishb@gmail.com

Film Gauges

Motion Picture Camera Systems + Film

Super 8mm

Camera Systems Owned & Operated:
  • Bell & Howell 1239 XL: Great camera and pressure-plate, combined with a respected lens, pushes the potential of Super8 to the maximum. It can shoot in 18, 24 or 36 frames per second modes or single-frame (1fps).
  • Comes with the stock f/1.2 7-45mm Zoom Lens.
  • Braun Nizo S800: Monumentally important camera to the movement of Super8, having been similar to the one used by artist-filmmaker Derek Jarman. It can shoot in 24fps or 54fps, the latter frame rate is perfect for slow-motion sequences. It is currently unavailable for booking at the moment as it is being refurbished [as of Apr. 2022]
  • All Super8 cameras I have (and indeed most other Super8 cameras on the market) take 50ft Rolls/Loads (which gives approximately 02:30 - 2 minutes and 30 seconds per roll - when shooting at 24fps). There is no limit on each take length, other than the length of the cartridge, as the cameras are powered by their respective electric motor.
Other Camera Systems I Can Operate:
I also have experience shooting with other camera systems, although I don't own them personally. These are rentable via film labs/rental houses such as On8Mil (usually alongside a stock/process-paid package deal they have), Fat Llama or via Facebook Marketplace. 
  • Beaulieu 4008 
  • Beaulieu 6008 
  • Sankyo CME 1100
  • Canon 1014 Auto Zoom

16mm
(Standard-16 or Super-16)

Camera Systems Owned & Operated:
  • Krasnogorsk-3 (K3): Fully restored, gate widened with re-centered lens for Super 16mm Shooting. Variable Frame Rate: 8-48fps, including High Speed for Slow-Motion Sequences or Single-Frame for Animation.
  • Comes with the Meteor 5-1 f/1.9 17-69mm Zoom Lens, and full kit including filters, grip support, shoulder-mount and original rigging / tripod-mount.
  • The camera takes 100ft Rolls/Loads (which gives approximately 02:30 - 2 minutes and 30 seconds per roll - when shooting at 24fps). Each take can be a maximum of 20-25 seconds in length due to the camera's hand-cranked, spring-wound motor. 
Other Camera Systems I Can Operate:
I also have experience shooting with other/professional camera systems, although I don't own them personally. These are rentable via regional rental houses such as ProCameTake2, online  booking services such as Fat Llama or through film cooperatives such as not/nowhere based in London. 
  • ARRIFLEX 16 SR3 (Super16)
  • ARRIFLEX 16 SR2 (Standard16)
  • ARRIFLEX 416
  • Aaton LTR
  • Bolex H16
Before booking, check with me what your project's specs/goals are and we'll come up with an economically-sound kit list/package - which must include lenses, filters, mags, stock, video assist (ideally), and all necessary grip equipment/accessories. 

35mm

At this present time, I don't currently own any 35mm Motion Picture Camera Systems although I have operated two before. 
  • ARRICAM STUDIO (ST) 35mm
  • ARRICAM LITE (LT) 35mm​
As 35mm is a professional (theatrical) gauge of film, often reserved for use by major motion pictures, these are harder and more expensive to rent and require a great deal of expertise - more-so than 16mm and S8mm which are aimed at the prosumer/consumer market.
​NB: I have not shot on 65mm (70mm).

35mm motion picture cameras can be hired out from rental houses including:
  • ProCamTake2
  • ARRI
  • Panavision

Rates

Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed below include operating rate/labour, camera, camera kit (filters, accessories, light-meter)...
All rates listed below do not include any film stock, processing, scanning, grading/editing and shipping/postage fees. Please factor this into your budget when making an enquiry.
Furthermore, click the button below for a full introduction, reasoning and initial considerations for shooting on film and catalogue/listings of all past work.

Super 8mm Rates

Full Day Shooting Rate - £150.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri)

5-Day Week: Shooting Rate - £700.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri)

Full Day Colour Grading Rate - £150.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri, grade done in either 2K, 4K or 6K cinema resolutions - in DaVinci Resolve Studio 17)

5-Day Week: Colour Grading Rate - £700.00

16mm Rates

Full Day: Shooting Rate - £200.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri)

5-Day Week: Shooting Rate - £1,000.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri)

​Full Day Colour Grading Rate - £150.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri, grade done in either 2K, 4K or 6K cinema resolutions - in DaVinci Resolve Studio 17)

​5-Day Week: Colour Grading Rate - £700.00

35mm Rates

Full Day: Shooting Rate - £250.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri)

5-Day Week: Shooting Rate - £1,200.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri)

​Full Day Colour Grading Rate - £150.00
(charged 10:00 - 18:00 between Mon-Fri, grade done in either 2K, 4K or 6K cinema resolutions - in DaVinci Resolve Studio 17)

​5-Day Week: Colour Grading Rate - £700.00

Examples of Films Shot

Super 8mm
​

  • Deceit (2021) (Channel 4 Series)
  • Censor** (2021)
  • Porto** (2016)
  • How the Sky Will Melt (2015)
  • The Man Who Met Himself (2005)
  • Year of the Horse (1997)
  • Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore (1996)
  • The Garden* (1990)
  • The Last of England (1987)​

16mm
(Standard-16 or Super-16)

  • Red Rocket (2021)
  • Spencer* (2021)
  • Vengeance Is Mine (2021)
  • Summer of 85 (2020)
  • Sorry We Missed You (2019)
  • Bait (2019) (Std. 16mm)
  • Happy as Lazzaro (2018)
  • Certain Women (2016)
  • Jackie (2016)
  • Carol (2015)
  • Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
​

35mm
​

  • Licorice Pizza (2021)
  • The French Dispatch (2021)
  • West Side Story (2021)
  • On The Rocks (2020)
  • Queen & Slim (2019)
  • Uncut Gems (2019)
  • Marriage Story (2019)
  • The Lighthouse (2019)
  • Little Women (2019)
  • Phantom Thread (2017)
  • Call Me by Your Name (2017)
* = Indicates most of the film was shot on said gauge, with additional footage from another gauge.
** = Indicates limited sequences were shot on said format.
All film stills are the property of their respective owners - studios, distributors, production companies, and are only used here as creative/educational reference & guidance.

My Work

Showreels

Showreels of Productions I've shot / post-produced will be listed here.
Whilst projects are in post/festivals, showreels / sample rushes reels are available to view by special arrangement.
​Links are password-protected.

Super 8mm, 16mm and 35mm Productions

35mm

​35mm Productions I've shot, edited or post-produced will be listed here.
​Whilst projects are in post/festivals, sample rushes reels are available to view by special arrangement. Links are password-protected.

Super 16mm (Widescreen)

​Super 16mm Productions I've shot, edited or post-produced will be listed here.
​Whilst projects are in post/festivals, sample rushes reels are available to view by special arrangement. Links are password-protected.

Standard 16mm (Old-Fashioned TV Size, 4:3)

Standard 16mm Productions I've shot, edited or post-produced will be listed here.
Whilst projects are in post/festivals, sample rushes reels are available to view by special arrangement. Links are password-protected.
March 2022 Update:
The Shot by RSZ material are camera tests and they are password-protected - Colour Grading Only done by me. 

Super 8mm (Old-Fashioned TV Size, 4:3)

Super 8mm Productions I've shot, edited or post-produced will be listed here.
​Whilst projects are in post/festivals, sample rushes reels are available to view by special arrangement. Links are password-protected.

Stock, Shoot, Go!

Film Vendors (Film Stock)

Camera Rental Houses (Camera Systems, Peripherals & Kit)

Film Labs (Processing & Scanning)

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