Gordon Sutton
My hobby in making films developed from my father who was an active member of Bournemouth and New Forest Film Makers.
I made my first Standard 8mm film in my twenties and many others since, using clockwork ciné cameras, in the intervening years. I made do with an auxiliary portable tape recorder for sound and avoided the progression to Super 8.
I converted to video in the early 80’s with Video 8, then Hi8 tape formats, I joined SBMM, then known as SBFVM, in 1999 to improve my knowledge of NLE systems and when miniDV was becoming the preferred amateur video recording method.
I served on the club committee for many years in various capacities and as Club Chairman from 2007-2010. Apart from making my own films I have been involved in many club productions in numerous roles but mainly behind camera.
All great fun.
Gordon's Videos
Competition entries from Gordon also feature elsewhere on the website - Please follow the blue links.
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Treemendous
A seasonal movie compiled around images of RHS Wisley Glow on New Years Eve, a bi-annual Christmas Tree Festival held at Holy Trinity Church West End and at home in Bisley with the family digitally visiting by Zoom due to Covid concerns 2021.
Love is Changing
The Reprise of Anthony and Vanessa Sutton’s wedding intercut with the first dance
music played and composed by long term friend Sam Semple.
Perfect Day
Pam & Gordon take a trip around Poole Harbour on Brian and Judy’s Nordic Fox speed boat with a pause for a swim and onboard picnic lunch whilst moored off Brownsea Island.
This movie documents the restoration of St John the Baptist Holy Well, a Grade II listed building in Bisley, Surrey, to celebrate the new millennium.
A Fishy Tale
Movie featuring the Moore Brothers, Elliot (age 8) and Fletcher (age 5) with Lyrics by Elliot. Filmed 2016
Thrill of the Drive
A driving experience in both an Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Ferrari F360 at the Brands Hatch Racing School with on-board car cameras supplementing the footage.
An impromptu visit to witness visitors partaking in the sport of Bungy and Swing over the Waikato River in Taupo New Zealand – February 2020.
Selection of Gordon's Other Videos
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WW1 100th Anniversary
Filmed: November 2014, Pocket Camera, TZ20, SD Card 16:9
Duration: 5:55
Shown to Club: Dec 2014 Members Competition
Art Deco City
Filmed: 2002 & 2007, Mini DV, 4:3
Duration: 8:02
Shown to Club: Dec 2007 Members Competition
SKYDIVING Jumping fo Joy
Filmed: October 2006
Duration: 8:24
Shown to Club: June 2007 Club Night
24 Inch Boys
Filmed: 3rd August 2002, MiniDV, 4:3
Duration: 13:25
Shown to Club: May 2007 Club Night
Rocky Mountaineer
Filmed: 1999, Hi8, 4:3
Produced: 2002
Duration: 6:28
Shown to Club: Dec 2002 Members Competition
The Battle of Ascot
Filmed: 1975 8mm ciné
Duration: 25:09
Shown to Club: Nov 2008 Chairman Gordon’s Evening
Gannet Beach Adventure
Filmed: 2002 4:3
Produced 2005
Duration: 9:01
Shown to Club: Dec 2005 Members Competition
Oh Boy!
Filmed: 2002, Hi8, 4:3
Produced: 2016
Duration: 3:40
Shown to Club: Feb 2002 Club Night
Spare Some Change, Please?
Filmed: 2003 Hi8 4:3
Duration: 5:59
Shown to Club: Dec 2003 Members Competition
Steam Dream
Filmed: 15th December 2009, Pocket Camera, TZ20, SD Card,16:9
Duration: 7:58
Shown to Club: Feb 2010 Club Night