Filming in China was actually quite easy. People stared at us no matter what, so I didn’t feel out of place with my bulky Super 8mm and microphone. I was a bit hesitant about filming in a communist country, but they were more laxed than I thought. I filmed in the Yuyuan Gardens, around Shanghai, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Unfortunately, my camera died in the Forbidden City so I wasn’t able to shoot anymore of the trip. I refrained from filming inside any Buddhist temples because my camera is quite loud.
So as I said, my Super 8 died and I couldn't film anymore. I have since sent the camera to a chill repair dude in upstate New York named Bernie O'Doherty. Check out his site, he has been working on cameras for 40 years and he was even nominated for an Academy Award for technical achievement. I talked to him on the phone about his business, learning his trade in the UK and Paris, and buying an Eclair Super 16 camera. Hopefully soon I shall hear if my poor camera can be brought back from the dead. If not, then Ebay here I come!
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Super 16 Inc. and Bernie O'Doherty
Ciao,
David
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