My 70's Vlog - vlogging on an 8mm film camera

Using my Dad’s 8mm film camera, I set out to explore whether it would have been possible to vlog in the 1970’s.

Film made by Paul Allen
Behind the scenes and back-up sound: Marek Larwood
Titles and Credits: Claire Speight
Music: Thomas Harvey, Barbarella’s Bang Bang & Paul Allen.

Official Selection: FilmBath / Palena Film Festival / Making Waves Film Festival 2018.

[artykohl]

As a 60 year old today, I'd say that the tape recording sounds like what we used to think was great back then.

[onelesschromey]

someone wanna tell me why this video doesn’t have 1 million views by now? this was absolutely bloody brilliant

[paulpencilhead]

In the 80s it became more easy to vlog yourself but even then it was weird. Nelson sulivan who vlogged from 83 to 89 would always be asked "why are you filming yourself?" Its crazy to sew how far we have come really

[SatanicJamnic]

5:47 - Thatg shoot with your dad is so beautiful. Definition of priceless moment, saved in time. Dad just loving his son. Definition of meaning of life. I fucking cried so much seeing how you guys posed and had such a cool relation.

[KyleBevis-uj]

Ironically, that was one of the most original things I’ve seen on YouTube all year. ❤

[RyanRhodes]

Brilliant.

I’m amazed there are only 88k views on this Dec 1 2023. Here’s to a million more!

[wiij]

How do you only have 150 subscribers? This is professionally edited, recorded, and published.

[micahnightwolf]

They absolutely could have vlogged in the 1970s, but reading the comments on the vlog would've required two teletypes and a cap'n crunch whistle.

[marekl]

Nice one. The sound guy is really fit, a proper macho man.

[Tamilan-woem]

This video is very badly underrated! Guys, it deserves at least a million views! Please make it popular and share with your friends!

[fabricator]

I am not sure if someone pointed this out, but Kodak was making Sound Super-8 film up until the 1990s, and Super-8 home movies could absolutely have synched sound. Sharing was done by way of using a projector, some would project and read the soundtrack on the film as well. There were also cameras with macro lenses that you could have just hand held and been in focus. I admire the efforts you have put into place to make this vlog - probably the only vlog I've ever watched because I am not fond of the way digital images look, and would definitely watch more user generated content if it was shot on film - for what it's worth, the process you followed is as interesting as the result and a big part of it.

[NakuIsHere]

Man I absolutely LOVE the end credits song. Wish there was a full version of since its such a positive vibe to end this piece of art you created.

[colonelcrackerz]

What a brilliant little idea for a short film. Very well done!

[houstonmuseum]

The YouTube algorithm is a finnicky fellow. 4 years? This should have at least 5M views by now. Truly excellent!

-Johnny

[kaeji_namitsua]

This is gonna blow up in half a decade.

[SMGJohn]

This guy, instead of changing the lens, he just builds an extending arm, brilliant.

[larsvonlennep]

Lovely video, Paul. Nice idea using your Dads old camera and happy to find the story here...years after you shot the scenes !

[mrman]

This just got into my recommended. What an amazing idea! Hopeful that me getting this recommended is a sign it might be in the algorithm and will get the recognition it deserves

[BrendanExplores]

As someone who vlogs with modern cameras, I really appreciate the effort you put in to demonstrate how far tech has come 🙂 very interesting 👍

[BryceDearden]

YouTube algorithm randomly pushed this to me. Amazing video man! Love your storytelling voice and the way it came through