THE 16MM  

film guide

The ultimate 16mm resource for beginners.

Introducing our educational 16mm Film Guide: a visual resource for videographers who want to begin offering 16mm for their couples but aren’t sure where to get started.

Our pdf guide will save you countless hours of scouring the internet, and give you an easy-to-follow, fun and visual way to begin shooting this classic film format and offering it to your clients.

This guide is the result of our years of experience working with 16mm film. We've poured all of our knowledge and expertise into this guide to help other videographers understand the unique qualities of shooting with this medium, and gives you the confidence to create timeless videos.

Gain the confidence to begin shooting 16mm film and set your work apart with our easy-to-follow guide that walks you through everything you need to know.

About Us

Hi there!

We are SAV & CAM.

We are a wedding photo and video team that specializes in documenting weddings on film. With almost a decade of experience. the knowledge and expertise we have gained on these mediums is something that we wish to pass on within the industry, to ultimately bring the joy of film and timeless videos to your clients.

We are passionate about creating a space

that makes you feel less alone.

Our Super 8 Film Guide is the product of years of experience and experimentation with this classic film format. If you’re ready to start confidently offering this to your clients and create timeless videos, then come on in. We’re happy to have you!

THE 16MM   

film guide

In the pdf 16mm Film Guide, we have 15 different sections where we cover everything from where and which camera to purchase, different film stocks and when to use them, how to meter light, how to color grade, and more.

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  • This pdf guide is perfect for anyone who is curious about 16mm film, but just doesn't know where to begin. Whether you’re coming from shooting super 8 film, or are brand new to motion film, we’ll walk you through exactly how to get started and begin confidently shooting.

    We know that it can be overhwhelming and intimidating to learn this format, and it can take countless hours piecing together information. We created this pdf guide to be an easy-to-follow, visual resource that gives you the tools you need to begin offering this to your clients.

    You will get the most out of this guide if you have a basic understanding of camera settings, such as manual exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

    If you’re coming from Super 8 film or film photography, this should be an easy transition. If you’re brand new, this will be a bit of a learning curve, but we’ll walk you step by step so you can understand how to get started.

  • Our 16mm Film Guide pdf covers the following:

    -Buying a camera
    -Recommended cameras
    -Super 16 vs standard 16mm
    -Where to buy film
    -Different film types
    -Frame rates and amount of film
    -Loading film
    -Camera-specific loading examples
    -Manually exposing with a light meter
    -Rating your film
    -Checking your diopter
    -Reading your manual
    -Focusing
    -Additional gear to buy
    -Places for processing and scanning
    -Order sheet details
    & more.

    We've included detailed explanations and plenty of visual examples to help you understand each concept, as well as our own personal experiences and anecdotes to make the learning process honest and easy.

  • To download our 16mm Film Guide, simply follow the instructions to purchase and download the guide. It's easy to view on any device and can be accessed at any time, so you can learn at your own pace and refer back to it whenever you need a refresher.

Take a look at what you’ll find inside.

Purchasing a Camera

(01.)

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Our Camera Recs

(03.)

Film Stocks

Purchasing Film

(04.)

Loading & Removing Film

(05.)

(06.)

Tips for Shooting

(07.)

Processing & Scanning

Our Favorite Film Labs

(08.)

(09.)

Camera Care

And More…

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  • "Sav & Cam’s 16mm Guide was exactly the crash course I needed to feel confident incorporating 16mm film into my business. Before this guide, I had already purchased my camera, done a ton of research, and shot a roll, but still felt like I had questions I couldn’t quite find the answers to. Sav & Cam broke it down perfectly in this easy-to-understand, thorough-yet-succinct guide. Understanding which film stocks to use and when, along with how to properly expose and overexpose were what I valued most as this was new to me coming from a digital and super 8 background. I’m so excited to level up my videography and I know my clients will be blown away with what I am able to create for them with this invaluable knowledge!"

    Lindsey S.

  • "I genuinely loved this guide, as there’s only so much you can find online - especially from people I can trust. I’ve been following Sav & Cam for some time because their style captivated me, so it felt like there was no one who would better inform me in this medium than them. After beginning super 8 this year I realized it isn’t simple - it can easily be extremely time and cost consuming to just go for it and wish for the best. I bought a 16mm camera over a year ago and haven’t touched it because of how overwhelming it seemed. This guide gave me the confidence and excitement to grab that camera and know how to work it. Learning the difference in film helped me grow my super 8 knowledge as well and opened my eyes to how simple but important the difference in your film used is. Knowing how to use and manage your camera is probably the most challenging parts for me, but in section 4 they not only help you figure out how to use it but tips they learned along the way which is incredibly valuable from a professional to a starter.

With this highly valuable information, it allows you to start a new medium with full confidence and most importantly, knowledge backing it. Thank you Sav & Cam!"

    Katherine S.

  • "WOW so much gooooood information and so helpful. Sav and Cam have come up with a super informational and thoughtful guide! It feels like you're chatting with old friends about 16mm when you read through their PDF. I highly recommend it for someone with a general knowledge of photo and film who wants to start making work on 16mm."

    Anna Z.