I don’t recommend metering at night without a tripod or a spot meter or incident meter. Giving the film as much light as possible allows for the shadows to have the most detail and gives more room to correct for shooting daylight film in mixed or tungsten light. The highlights just won’t blow out with color neg. I just make sure that I shoot with the most practical settings. 99% of the time that means wide open at 1/50th.
Well, it’s not practical to bring a tripod if you do some street photography or if you’re documenting life as it happens. A tripod is nice for when you’re planning out some shots or want to capture static shots. With things that need quick handling it’s just not possible. I was talking about color negative film indeed, for positive film it’s a different story. 😁
@@TIPSinc01 To clarify I’m also not talking about using a tripod. The way I shoot scenes like this, is I shoot wide open at the longest speed I can handhold without shaking. That’s usually 1/50th.
@@VariTimo I don’t think they have good underexposure latitude at all. Portra 400 does a way better job at that. I’ve experienced a lot with different methods and the way I explained in the video works the best for my work. Shooting everything wide open at 1/50th doesn’t cut it all the time.
I’m going to a blink 182 concert and shooting my first roll of cinestill 800t on Tuesday 😊Just going to be pics of mostly my me and my friends. I have a basic point and shoot. It’s going to be nighttime and I really don’t know if I should use flash or not for the pictures? Any recommendations?
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When I shot weddings with film in the days before digital became a thing, we referred to it as ASA. when digital cameras came into the market they started referring to it as ISO. So if you want to be really traditional then say ASA.
Hey, those tips are perfect. Makes me less tense about shooting low light! Thanks 🙏🏾👍🏾
That’s good to hear! Let me know how it goes 🙏🏼
Love the new vid man! I’m always learning things from you - merry Christmas :)
Love to hear that! Feeling honored! 🙏🏼 Merry Christmas to you too 🎄
I don’t recommend metering at night without a tripod or a spot meter or incident meter. Giving the film as much light as possible allows for the shadows to have the most detail and gives more room to correct for shooting daylight film in mixed or tungsten light. The highlights just won’t blow out with color neg. I just make sure that I shoot with the most practical settings. 99% of the time that means wide open at 1/50th.
Well, it’s not practical to bring a tripod if you do some street photography or if you’re documenting life as it happens. A tripod is nice for when you’re planning out some shots or want to capture static shots. With things that need quick handling it’s just not possible.
I was talking about color negative film indeed, for positive film it’s a different story. 😁
@@TIPSinc01 To clarify I’m also not talking about using a tripod. The way I shoot scenes like this, is I shoot wide open at the longest speed I can handhold without shaking. That’s usually 1/50th.
@@VariTimo ah I see, well, I meter everything with the internal meter of my M6, and this method always works for me 🙌🏼
@@TIPSinc01 Probably because Portra 800 and 800T have great underexposure latitude. Try giving it as much light as is practical.
@@VariTimo I don’t think they have good underexposure latitude at all. Portra 400 does a way better job at that. I’ve experienced a lot with different methods and the way I explained in the video works the best for my work. Shooting everything wide open at 1/50th doesn’t cut it all the time.
Another great episode. Thank you
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent and in depth advice
Love to hear that, glad it was helpful! 🙏🏼
Solid tips! Love the vibe in your shots 👌🔥
Thanks! 🙏🏼
I been using delta 3200 at night, super grainy if you’re into that.
Sounds good, isn’t that really a 1600 speed film which likes to be pushed one or two stops?
@@TIPSinc01 it’s a 1000 iso film stock but people mostly shot it at 1,600. I think it comes out better in the 120 format.
@@Awayne429 check!
@@TIPSinc01It comes out very flat if you don't shoot it at 1600 or 3200. I much prefer it
@@rwinkler4321 and push it in dev?
love the video. when you shoot hp5 do you shoot at 1600 or only develop pushed two stops. (or both) ?
Thanks mate! Yes I shoot it at 1600 and push it two stops!
@@TIPSinc01 thank you.. just gained a subscriber !! blessings to you
@@whyeselle2230 love to hear that! 🙏🏼
I’m going to a blink 182 concert and shooting my first roll of cinestill 800t on Tuesday 😊Just going to be pics of mostly my me and my friends. I have a basic point and shoot. It’s going to be nighttime and I really don’t know if I should use flash or not for the pictures? Any recommendations?
Yes with a point and shoot I would flash every time it’s dark!
Nice another vid to watch ❤
Thanks mate! 🙏🏼❤️
Great tips thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad they were helpful!
Another valuable video!
Thanks my friend!
Thanks- solid!
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks for the tips. 😊
You’re welcome!
Great video. Quick question: Are you setting your ISO at 800 with Portra 800 or are you setting it below 400?
At night mostly just at box speed (800). During the day I tend to shoot it at 400.
Labor day marks the opening day of dating season. Folks see nights longer, days shorter and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years are around the corner. They start hooking up so they aren't alone on those holidays. Time to hunker down, hide out and take photos.
Very poetic my friend haha! Means we need to be capturing moments in a lot of night scenes.
This would be easy because you have metering, how about non meter rf?
I would get an external lightmeter.
The video tips on shooting night, that I’ve been waiting for. Cheers mate and thank you🎉
Good to hear that! 🙏🏼
When I shot weddings with film in the days before digital became a thing, we referred to it as ASA. when digital cameras came into the market they started referring to it as ISO. So if you want to be really traditional then say ASA.
I know but I’m trying to explain things as simple as possible. People probably already know what ISO is so it’s easier to keep it in those terms
Boring 🥱
Thanks for the comment though! 🙏🏼
Digital even on iPhone the better way! Sorry!
What is an iPhone? 🤔