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To any movie maker, the choice of what filmstock to use is such an important decision. Think of it in similar terms to an artist choosing not just a colour palette, but also what brushes, canvas and painting style all at the same time. Film emulsions vary quite considerably in what results they produce, so let’s explore the reasons why this is the case.
Negative or Reversal
This decision usually tends to be impacted not only by what result you’d…
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I started to use 8mm film about 10 years ago after becoming fascinated with the cameras. I had always been a keen film photographer since inheriting my grandfathers Olympus om10 as a young teenager so most analogue equipment was/is of great interest. After some time researching the equipment and sourcing the film i began to experiment with shooting my first reels. Fortunately at that time you could still buy Kodachrome K40 in the photo shop so this made things much…
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With the price of silver strong as ever, and the global recession shrinking our filming budgets, here are 8 helpful pointers that might help you shoot more film this year!
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Some of my favourite footage was taken in winter – the bitter frost and falling snow can make shots really atmospheric. Before filming in winter though, it helps to be prepared for when disaster strikes in the form of a dead battery or a jammed film magazine/cartridge. This article will help you make sure you’re fully equipped and getting the right exposure in your movies.
