Building a Regular 8mm Optical Printer
I had never heard of an optical printer with a Regular 8mm film camera. I had the idea that there ought to be one (at least) and that I could…
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Building a new light meter for the Bolex D8L
The components of cameras age and lead to a loss of functionality, but some cameras, namely those from Bolex, Leitz or Beaulieu, to name just a few, seem to be…
Conversion of a Bolex D8L to DS8
Conversion of a Bolex D8L to DS8 The Bolex wind-up cameras are not legendary for nothing. Especially with the excellent prime lenses of their time, they are simply very good,…
How to Color Correct 16mm film
Who does not know them, the dull, gray digital scans of analog color negative film that can be found all over the Internet? Small gauge film beginners mistakenly think that…
Repair of an Agfa N8S film splicer
The Agfa Splicer N8S is actually a very excellent glue press for long-lasting "wet" splicing of Super 8 films. It grinds both ends of the film to be glued in…
Maintenance instructions Leicina 8SV
The Leicina 8SV is a very nice, special double-8 camera. Not only is it electrically motorized, it is also extremely robust, has a very good Angenieux lens and is usually…
In the cemetery of the heart: film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s poem “The Garden”
Strange blossoms, sunken pathways, déjà vus: Patrick Müllers adaptation of the poem The Garden is a hike through H.P Lovecraft's most personal garden.by Patrick Müller Since my youth I have…
Modification of the Wolverine Pro Film Scanner
The Wolverine Scanner (also sold as Reflecta, Somikon, Winait or similar) for Super 8 and Regular 8 Film fills a gap in the market because it is affordable. Unfortunately, however,…
150 DYI Black and White Formulas (Dignan)
In 1977, 43 years ago, photochemistry legend Patrick D. Dignan has issued a highly interesting paper, called "150 Do-it-Yourself Black and White Popular Photographic Formulas". Some readers may already know…
Interview with Patrick Müller
In July, Lina Gasser from Switzerland interviewed me for her Matura thesis SUPER 8 - AN ANALOGUE SHORT FILM. I answered her questions. How did you come to filmmaking? What…