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Grainmaker | Film Photography
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Приєднався 23 тра 2023
Hey! I’m Adam.
A freelance film photographer who tells stories using 35mm and medium format film.
Sometimes for clients. Sometimes for myself. But mostly for the people and places whose stories deserve to be told.
Maybe we can work together one day. Until then, you can find me here and through the links below.
***Let’s Connect:
Website: grainmakerphotography.com/
Instagram: grainmaker....
Print Shop: grainmaker.darkroom.com/
A freelance film photographer who tells stories using 35mm and medium format film.
Sometimes for clients. Sometimes for myself. But mostly for the people and places whose stories deserve to be told.
Maybe we can work together one day. Until then, you can find me here and through the links below.
***Let’s Connect:
Website: grainmakerphotography.com/
Instagram: grainmaker....
Print Shop: grainmaker.darkroom.com/
Film Photography On The Wild West Coast | Portra 800
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The Signature Film Photography Look of Classic Cars & Portra 160
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Instagram: @grainmaker.photography I thought today might be a good day to shine a little light on the power of Portra 160. The "I’m-not-as-popular-as-Portra-400-but-still-worth-your-time" film that all too often gets ignored, overlooked, and pushed to the back of your film drawer in favor of more “popular” film speed choices. Portra 160 is the kind of film you bring along “just in case” it’s to...
The TIMELESS Black and White Film Photography Of Ilford Hp5 +2
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I thought today we might take a little photographic trip together to an old airplane graveyard. The perfect place full of perfect subjects all begging to relive their glory days and get in on a little of that sweet black and white film photography action. But not just any old black and white film will do here. Oh no. Not today. Because today we’re photographing history. And these planes have al...
The Sunny 16 Rule For Film Photography
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The Sunny 16 Rule For Film Photography #filmphotography #analogphotography analogphotography #photography 🚀 PS - Here are a few things you might want to check out… 1) Website (for prints, professional work, and perusing): grainmakerphotography.com/ 2) Instagram: grainmaker.photography …and then a few more links that you might find useful below: Film Photography Gear & Film: aerh....
Film Photography Mistakes Every Beginner Makes
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If you’ve ever tried taking a picture with a film camera and been disappointed with the results, this video is for you. Today we’ll discuss the most common mistakes beginner film photographers make and how to fix them. We’ll talk about the closely guarded secret that is used exclusively by all the best film photographers. And you’ll learn about all the top secret tips, tricks and hacks to reall...
Blue Hour is the BEST best time for film photography
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Hey there my friend, Today I want to share with you a recent photo walk I did during film photography’s least appreciated times of day. Blue Hour. Golden hour's less-appreciated, but equally beautiful cousin. That prime moment of time just before sunrise and right after sunset, when the sky puts on its best denim jeans and the world gets cloaked in shades of moody blues. And unlike Golden Hour ...
The ICONIC Black and White Film Photography Look Of Kodak Tri-X
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You might want to check this out next 👉 The ICONIC Black and White Film Photography Look Of Kodak Tri-X 👉 ua-cam.com/video/Oo-XQUxjJlI/v-deo.html When it comes to film stocks there are a lot of different options available for film photography lovers to choose from. But at the end of the day, there's just something special about Kodak Tri-X 400. And that's what this video is about. It's kinda li...
THE Most Versatile Film In The World | Portra 400
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When it comes to film stocks there are a lot of different options available for film photography lovers to choose from. But at the end of the day, you just can't go wrong with a good ol' roll of Portra 400. And that's what this video is about. Kodak Portra 400 has become a go-to film for many photographers due to its exceptional versatility, color rendition, and fine grain. Whether you're on a ...
My Film Camera Collection Revealed 2024 | 35mm and 120 Format
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When it comes to film cameras there are a lot of different options available for film photography lovers to choose from. But at the end of the day, these are the film cameras I've chosen to keep in my collection (...at least for now). And that's what this video is about. Point and Shoots Olympus Mju The Olympus Mju is a compact camera with a sleek design that feels natural in your hand. It's eq...
The Most Underrated & Adaptable Film Ever | Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
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When it comes to film stocks there are a lot of different options available for film photography lovers to choose from. But at the end of the day, you just can't go wrong with a good ol' roll of Fuji Superia Xtra 400. And that's what this video is about. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400 is an incredibly adaptable film that can handle a wide variety of situations and lighting conditions. Its unique ble...
Kodak Gold 200 vs Portra 400 | The Best Films For EVERYTHING
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When it comes to film stocks there are a lot of different options available for film photography lovers to choose from. But at the end of the day, there are 2 in particular that you just can't really go wrong with. And that's what this video is about. So we'll be diving deep into the world of Portra 400 and Kodak Gold 200, two exceptional film stocks beloved by photographers worldwide. These fi...
great job, what about a video about kodak eastman double X
nocturnal gang!!🦉
Most important part was metering. And this guy rushed.. And he was super slow with basic s* earlier
my favorite film camera is Pentax LX
was your film reticulated? the bridge shot
The Nikon FM2 is a great camera. I cannot overstate its value for beginners who want a camera that is just as well suited for professional purposes.
Just know that for your metering and sunny 16 rule. Pretty much comes from hoe exposure value are set and how you meters are calibrated. Camera meters generally run from EV1 to around EV18 measured through a 50 mm f/1.4 lens with ISO 100 film. With EV1 at 1 second at f/1.4 and EV18 at 1/1000 at f/16. EV15 being your typical sunny day at 1/125 at f/16. The 1/125 speed isn’t the closest shutter speed to 100 it is what it is calibrated for. 400 is two stops different in both ISO and shutter speed. So 1/500 is exactly two stops different and what is calibrated for 400 ISO film. While it may seem like it’s the closest to the films ISO. It’s the correct setting.
I was an army photographer, I was issued a Minolta X700. My boss has a Canon F-1. I was envious of his camera. Was it better? Maybe. It was a professional camera. It shot up to 1/2000 of a second, and you could change focusing screens. But did it take better pictures? No, it didn’t. He had been an army photographer his whole career in the army. I was only one for a little over two and a half years. He was a good photographer and I learned from him. But I also was awarded the Army’s version of the Pulitzer Prize. The Kieth L Ware award. I don’t know if he got it in his time in the Army, but it tells me it’s the photographer and not the camera that gets the shot. You have to know how to get the most out of your camera.
He forgot to mention, this slick presentation was brought to you by Adobe. "You must edit," so enslave yourself to Adobe where you will pay annually what the software used to cost as a lifetime package, broken into monthly installments, no matter how much or how little you use it. As a bonus, just as you're learning the interface, Adobe will randomly relocate the controls without warning. For those who opted to forego a child to pay the Adobe bill so they can spend twice as many hours editing photos as taking photos, more power to you. Add the deer to your duckpond shot, color the dead winter grass as if it is spring, and bring that moon a million miles closer: more power to you. That is art and takes an artistic vision to create. It's not photography though, which is a different art, just as photography is not painting. Granted, there can be a bit of art in how film is developed, and there is definitely art in how an image scanned or printed -- Ansel Adams famously spent many hours burning and dodging to get a print the way he wanted, and that was art. My point is beginners should not be bullied into these parallel or ancillary hobbies/artistic endeavors. If part of the reason one enjoys photography is to escape the computer and "touch grass," invasive editing after certified training in yet another application is not required, especially for a beginner. Use a good lab (as he suggests), find one that produces scans how you like, get some actual prints made. Enjoy photography first, then build skills and knowledge in taking better photos that is largely static since the 1930s: composition, exposure, focus. The shelf-life of that knowledge and those skills is the rest of your life: they never become obsolete. Develop your own style and express your artistic vision. There will be plenty of time to learn processing, scanning, and editing when what you envision requires those endeavors to achieve.
This was uploaded in 2023. Outside of certain cities in Japan, where can one find local film developing like in pharmacies and grocery stores? Even in Japan, when I was last there over 5 years ago, the film processing was in store related to photography or crafts. I remember a sign in a Texas Walgreens back before 2015 warning customers they were going to cease film processing by a certain date...just in time for film's comeback. Most large cities have a few labs to this day, but they are dedicated labs. Despite my quibble, this is very well presented.
not everyday you’re seeing Ryan Reynolds teaching photography 😆
This is the best intro video to film. I'm an experienced film photographer but I clicked on here to see if I needed to brush up on anything or learn something new. I didn't learn anything new but i watched it all the way through and it's exactly what i would want to hear being taught . Great job and I love the Nikon FE. I have an FM. You are should do a follow up video on using flash . I almost never use fill flash. I see a lot of photogs skip the speedlights in favor of heavy off camera flash which is an obvious logistical issue.
This video was great! I was recently gifted two old film cameras. A 1950s Kodak Junior 1 and a 1927 Ensign Carbine No. 4, so a bit older than the ones in this video. The 1927 camera has all of the settings like aperture size and shutter speed but the shutter is broken, so until I can get it repaired I have to use the Kodak which has literally zero options. Fixed aperture size, fixed shutter speed, fixed focus distance etc. Anyway today I shot my first ever roll of film using the Kodak and I am taking it to be developed tomorrow.
Just got a 3 pack. It may not be porta800 but my nikon F5 will tear it up.
I really like your videos! I’m new to photography and got myself a Nikon fe. Do you change your settings often?
That's awesome thanks so much, the Nikon fe is such an amazing camera. As for settings, I usually shoot in manual mode and use an external light meter to get the right settings
great video and love the photos. i don't think i'll ever get the chance to visit manitoba but it seems quite interesting! keep up the great work!
I have never shot or seen any Portra that blue saturated. That is way more saturated blue than any Ektar I have ever shot. Any Portra I have shot or seen before this have more of a pastel red/pink hue. Curious what it was developed with and or how to get those very blue hues.
Hey Tony, I don't remember exactly but I could have bumped the blues in post as they came back flatter than I liked or remembered.
These are the most digital-looking film shots I have ever seen.
Beautiful content, thank you!
Cool photos! Was just wondering if you edit your photos or if it came out like that through the developing process
Thanks Chris - I do a bit of editing to them (less than I would with digital) but the way they come out is often a little flat for my liking (whether I do the developing myself or if I get them back from a lab)
@@grainmaker.photography sweet thanks!
There is a different way to use the 'zone focus' markings, especially if you don't have time to focus properly when presented with a short opportunistic shot. When I was a beginner, I learned about hyperfocal distance, which uses the same markings on the lens, but you can preset everything long before you actually take the shot. Firstly, set your lens to a fairly small aperture, and then set the infinity point on the focus ring to the appropriate number on the 'zone' markings. Any shot you take like this will be acceptably in focus from fairly close out to infinity. On the lens you show at 16:06 , using f/8 as the aperture, your hyperfocal distance would be from infinity down to approximately 8 feet. If you used f/11 or f/16, this range would be even greater. This works especially well on aperture priority cameras, for obvious reasons.
This was super helpful I now understand how to adjust my settings:) Thank you!!
Does anybody know this camera “prontor 125 camera voigtlander”? I am new to film photography and I’ve found it in a vintage market.
I just bought a roll of portra 400 to use in my Canon AE-1 I recently bought. I grew up with film but we only had point and shoot cameras. Most of them were 110 film. My understanding is that it's best to shoot one stop over exposed for portra 400. Is this correct? If I'm not mistaken, I believe I would set the ISO knob to 200 and then go from there. I think the roll was around $17 US. I think it'll cost about that much to develop plus digital copies. I forgot how decisive you have to be with film. You only have a certain number of shots on a roll. It's going to cost you for every shot so you better make every shot count. I think on the long run it'll make me a better photographer worth my digital cameras. I think it'll help me see my shots better because I'll have to slow down and think about it.
Hey Carl, awesome congrats. And yes to the slowing down part and making you a better photographer overall (I've found that at least - as have many others). For portra 400 yes you can overexpose 1 stop, some people do 2. Some shoot at box speed. Personal preference really but I find 1 stop overexposure buys me a bit of latitude incase I mess up my exposures (as the film does well overexposed but under the shadows get a bit muddy)
Hey Now that grain is nice! I love film, but I hate when film photographers get political. If you feel the same way please don't watch my latest short all about TRUMP & BIDEN and Sprocket hole 35mm photography. SUBBED! Thanks for putting up with my political rant.
great video! i hope to visit tofino one day, love the images you've captured, film photography is so much fun
Thanks my friend! Yeah Tofino is pretty awesome.
After 50 years of shooting, I have settled on these wonderful cameras: 1) Linhof 617s Technorama 2) Fujica GW690 3) Nikon F and Nikomat Ftn 4) Canon F1 5) Canon VT Deluxe 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟📷👍
Very cool. The GW690 is next on my list :)
Remember, the quality of film photography is in the lens and film you use
Absolutely thanks
The cameras shown [2:15] is a great selection! Yes, I'm one of the people who says editing the scans is overdone. It's an extra step so the photographer can pretend they're doing even more to create the image. Whatever they took a picture of already did most of the work. If the effort was put into selecting the film, it seems likely that people will undo that when editing the scan. I know, I know.. I'm... right... 😂
Yes I go back and forth a lot on editing scans. And yes, sometimes my editing does more harm than good. But I'm getting better at restraining myself... I think...
He does not seem to know much about SLR'S, Like my Canon AE-1 most of them from the 70's on have built in exposure meters and won't actuate the shutter if there is too much or not enough light, so there is no need to purchase a light meter or something like that as he advises, Hes probably just a actor reading a script.
Definitely not an actor :)
HP5 is already very grainy, don´t you get too much grain with +2 stops?
Sometimes, but I'm not printing anything huge so it's not a big deal
Are the film rolls in the room with us?
Thanks for this informative video and really vibrant pics. For the M6, did you meter for the shadows and shoot at box speed?
Thanks my friend, and for the M6 yes that's usually what I do with Portra 400, meter for shadows and then either shoot at box speed or overexposure by 1/2 to 1 stop
“How many metaphors should we use?” “ALL OF THEM” “but..the viewers won’t understand with so much nonsense and only odd comparisons.” “IT DOESNT MATTER… ICE CREAM, PIZZA, CRAZY EMOTIONAL FEELINGS INSTEAD OF RELEVANT FACTS!” “dear lord what are we about to watch”
Must. Use. More. Metaphors.
I don't think children should be exposed to photography until they’re more developed.
Man you make excellent videos. Thanks for the effort you put into them.
Thanks my friend, appreciate the kind words.
Kawatare-Doki
One piece of equipment you should have is a handheld light or spot meter
Agreed.
Moon landing was in 1969, not 68. Concerned I'm the first one to mention that....
You’re absolutely right. Apollo 8 was December of 1968… which orbited the moon but didn’t land on the moon. But still gave us the amazing photo of earth.
Actually the worst clickbait video I've ever seen. None of these are secrets, this is just obvious.
Not for everyone
People who just started wont know any of this
Great venue for B&W photography and some beautiful shots! Also love your dry humour! Did you use any B&W colour filter to darken the sky, for example, yellow, orange or red or any polarizer? Also may I ask please what lens you used? The shot at 9:55 is indeed a beauty!
Thanks my friend. No filters on this one. lens used on the RB67 for most (maybe all If I remember correctly?) was the mamiya sekor 55mm f4.5
He wasted film roll by giving it digital look 😂😂😂
My first film SLR is Canon EOS Rebel X it was cheap and I still have it with me and the best thing is in my opinion is the EF lenses even I could rent an EF lens and auto loading and reloading. the results are really stunning. I’m not gonna lie it’s still I still use it sometimes it was worth it and it still is.
That's awesome, and yes I do love my canon eos 3 (those lenses am I right!)
I don’t like the sound of my Canon slr cameras too loud my Nikon F3 is quieter on the street.
Your video color grading looks very filmic. Well done!
Do you shoot superia at box speed or at iso 200?
Hey my friend, usually at 200
Yeah these GAS prices have been getting crazy lately😅😝
Insane right!
Some of these pictures mentioned here are just so iconic. Tiananmen square and Afghan Girl, both taken on the FM2, imo one of the greatest cameras of all time.
Agreed!
Fantastic video. The best beginners video I’ve seen.
Thanks Klark!
Why am i watching this lol
To shoot film one day
@thealaris :)
I like your wording a lot. Also the examples with the ice cream in the beginning 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thank you for not judging SLR over or under Rangefinders… I also use both ❤ thank you and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Thanks my friend!