48 Hours of Film Photography in San Francisco
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Alica and I cruised down to San Francisco for a couple of days in October and did our best to explore as much of the city as possible. One of the funnest trips I've had in a long time!
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Being someone who was born in SF and have lived there for my entire life (except for now being in college), it holds such a magical feeling. I love the city, it will always be my home, and no matter the faults it is such a wonderful and amazing place
Don't blame ya. Seems like a special place for many reasons.
FANCY SEEING YOU HERE, TAYTUM! Would have to echo everything you said. Having moved away from SF for school, its videos like these that remind me of the unparalleled charm of this city.
Thank you for making the city look beautiful. San Francisco gets so much hate online but this city is such a magical place. I been to all of the major cities along the West Coast but there is nothing like here. I am a bartender here, whenever you come back to the city I would love to show you some amazing bars and also ones all the locals go to. It not roaring like it was before the pandemic but I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Thank you again for the quality and wholesome content. -Aaron
Thanks for this, Aaron! Had such a fun time there. Would love to check out some bars you recommend when I return.
It doesn’t matter how bad my days has been, your work always makes feel better and calmer. Thank you for that Brad.
Ah thank you so much man!
I lived in SF before the pandemic, very near Powell Street -- took the cable car home from work all the time. Unfortunately, the pandemic closed my company's office, and I had to move back home to Burbank -- don't get me wrong, living in LA is awesome, too. But I really, really, really miss San Francisco and the lifestyle. When I lived there, there were so many places that I wanted to shoot without all the damn tourists in the way. When the pandemic first hit, I got my chance. Only I found those places were now soulless, uninteresting, uninviting. I still took a few photos -- they're among my worst, ever. I may not have wanted the people in the photos, but it was the people who gave the city its life & joy. I totally agree with your assessment of SF -- it's like a world unto itself, and definitely, one of the greatest places to live on the west coast. Next time you're there, check out the Mosaic Stairs. There are 2 sets, the Hidden Garden Stairs (the lesser known) and the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps (everyone knows). At the top of the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, you can keep going up to Grandview Park, where you'll get a stunning 360 degree view of San Francisco. Good video!
Thanks very much for this comment and sharing your experience. I will definitely make a note of checking out those stairs next time I'm there! Cheers.
Great post. SF is in my fondest childhood memories. Life took that away until COVID triggered events that allowed me to spend the time there that I always wanted. You are so right about the tourists, they make it and break it at the same time
1000% agree with you. I find San Francisco the most photogenic city I’ve been too. My favorite city actually. Been going back yearly (more than twice in some years) This city will never get old for me.
I’ll definitely be returning as much as I can!
Brae this video was like t documentary to me instead of a UA-cam video. Very well done, I’m new to photography and my wife and I will visit San Francisco and LA for the first time in January 2023. I will look for you suggestions and my even take you uphill challenge (NOT). Your video is very calming and enjoyable, thanks again and now my wife and I are new subscribers to your channel!!
Thanks so much for these kind words. I really appreciate it!
Born and raised in the City- you did an awesome job- so well done....... the City gets a lot of grief, some of it deserved..... but, deep down- still one of the finest places....work in progress...... thank you for the great video. Oh- I am Nikon heavy (and Mamiya 7ii)....... I will definitely try out my F3 with my 105...... heading to Marshall's Beach... you want to check that out next time..... and the Mission District, and the Castro, and the Presidio- and....... hope to meet you on your next journey here...... cheers
Thanks, John! I will definitely be returning. There's a lot more I'd like to check out. Cheers.
How does this channel not have more subs Ive been addicted since finding your page earlier today this is like my dream just some film photography, and camping/road trips. Loving the content so far.
Ahh thank you very much! Appreciate the kind words!
Great pix, Brae. In this digital age, many folks forget that photography needs a physical photograph at the end of the process. San Francisco has so many great sites - Mount Tamalpais, The former Jefferson Airplane House (a Victorian mansion painted black in the late ‘60’s), Coit Tower, Union Square, The Saint Francis Hotel, The Cathedral of Saint Mary (a 60’s modern church with the greatest pipe organ ever), China Town, Barbary Coast, Nob Hill and so much more. It would bee a great place to do a photo tour.
Thanks, Robert! Definitely need to go back and spend more time there
The F3 is elite for sure! I've shot on so many 35mm cameras and the F3 takes the win over cameras like the AE-1, A1, New F1etc. All great cameras but there is definitely something about the F3 that makes shooting 35mm magical! The shutter sound is truly chefs kiss.
Couldn't agree more! Think I have finally found a 35mm camera I'll hang on to for a while haha
Can't believe i live in the area, watching this video, makes me want to go out for a walk and just to enjoy San Francisco! Well, beautiful video!
Love it! Appreciate the kind words :)
6:15 I feel the coming of a second part of "The two pillars of life: Film Photography and spare time alcoholism"
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@@BraeHunziker your words: then mine
Wow! Your photography and video production makes anyplace you visit look like a wonderland (even when it kind of already is). So glad you two enjoyed your stay here! ✌
Haha thank you, Bob. Thanks for meeting up 👊🏻
So good man! San Fran is my favorite city I have ever been to. Life, color, culture, and sun. I love the shots at that little marina.
It's up there for me!! Was pleasantly surprised 🤠
Thank you for putting in the effort of choosing actual songs (rather than stock background music) for your videos. It really makes a big difference! And the Pentax photos are gorgeous 🤩
Thanks for the comment! Cheers!
Favorite thing about my F3, the wind action. It’s a weird thing to like but there you have it.
Great video. Great drone videos. My favorite was the first one inside the dome. Not saying there weren’t a lot of great shots, it’s just my favorite.
I agree! The whole experience is fantastic.
And appreciate the kind feedback!
I've spent soooo many hours walking around different parts of the city taking photographs over the years. San Francisco is a very photogenic place!
Indeed it is! Thanks for watching!
i feel like its basically the 35mm pentax.. so not surprised you're digging it. oh and that shutter noise... so crisp
Similar vibe for sure!
this made me so damn homesick. great job picking some super iconic spots. awesome photos as well.
Thank you dude 👊🏻
Proud to announce that I recently made my website w your square space code🤝 great video as always g
Dude hell yea thank you! I appreciate that. Shoot me a link!
Wow! Dad, another amazing video! I love how much your story telling and personality have grown so much throughout the couple years I've been watching.
Thank you 😊
My F3 is my favorite Nikon film camera. It just feels right. Been years since I've been to San Francisco maybe it's worth another look
It definitely does feel right. I plan to return next year for another visit.
bro is the definition of underrated
🙏🏼
I only visited SF for a few hours one Sunday, late summer of 2019 and like the rest of California, I fell in love with it. It worries me I’ll never get back (I live in England) but I will certainly try!
Thank you for making another beautiful film of my beloved America and the images that accompany it, it’s as if I’m almost there with you.
Thank you very much for the kind feedback sir! It’s a special place. You’ll get back there 👊🏻
I lived in SF for over a decade but left a year or two before the pandemic… these photos really makes me feel a thing. if you’ve happen to have seen Casey’s story regarding his relationship with NYC, I feel the same towards SF. Great photos man, appreciate the video. Btw, I used to ride my bike up hills like filbert, I took that bike everywhere, god I miss that city.
Very rad. Sounds like a killer workout! Haha
Having grown up in the Bay Area and now living in the PNW, thanks for the great video. It's an amazing photographic place and your video makes me miss it. Too bad the Golden Gate Bakery wasn't open (7 min mark). They make some of the most amazing egg custard tarts around.
Thank you! I’ll note to stop at the bakery next time 😎
You captured SF so beautifully! I always catch myself in awe walking around my city too.
Ah thank you! It’s a special place
first video i've watched of you man oh man you got a new sub
the filmmaking was insance, and those film shots...
Thank you!
Cool video, I visited SF back in 1999 whilst on Honeymoon and have always planned to return - it really does look so photogenic. Time to start saving...
Definitely should try to get another trip in! Couldn't believe how much I enjoyed it.
Every one of your video's makes me want to get out and shoot. Keep up the amazing work man, it's honestly inspirational!
Thank you dude!
Amongst the city views the portraits really stand out Brae.
Thank you, sir!
Truly enjoyed this. Made me appreciate my City!
Thanks, Frank!
45 seconds in and already blown away by the video quality.
Thank you brother ❤️
Those portraits are becoming better by each video you upload Brae. Amazing video!!
Thanks 🤘🏻
Alicia got some burners in this set. Really appreciate the content from you both.
Yes she did!!
Thank you 👊🏻
No doubt about Seinfeld's legendary status. You would love Larry David's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' (up to about season 8) An improv style - basic story outline is written by David, and the superb cast ad lib the lines as they go. Most episodes are totally hilarious from start to finish. I mean you won't believe how good it is. Well that was my evaluation.
I have been meaning to watch that show for a while now! Ill check it out this summer, heard great things about it
Loved this one so much. Not just because the beautiful photos, video and storytelling but cause I went to college in SF and it took me right back there for 15 minutes. Thanks for this!
Thank you, Tony 👊🏼
My first time watching a video of yours and i must suscribe now, what a hell of good quality and vibes this video gives to anyone's watching, awesome
Really appreciate that sir. Cheers!
Lovely video! I’ve always enjoyed visits to SF.
I'm eager to return! Thanks for watching!
Incredibly well done. As an SF local, I think you did such a good job capturing the feel and soul of the city, even if you didn’t get to a fraction of our amazing landmarks ;)
Haha I'll be returning to explore more 100% !
I just find this channel at my page, and i started to love this, addicted..
i like ur video, already subs.
u just make my morning bro hahaha, btw im from INDONESIAN, and I will keep saving to live in NEW YORK..
KEEP IT UP BRAE❤️.
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
Thank you very much!
I love the colours of the photographs and the video colours as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Bit late to this video, but loved the fast pace of it, feel it has encapsulated how you must've felt with the limited amount of time you had in the city. As per usual the photos you have taken are of the highest quality. Seeing those and the video footage you have captured has made me really want to pay a visit to San Francisco now. Keep it up Brae!
Thank you, Alex. Really appreciate the kind words. Cheers!
Brae...My wife and I are from San Francisco ('70's) and we have tons of great memories of the City! You caught our old city perfectly on film. In the time that we lived there, we would frequently hang out in North Beach. Cafe Trieste (close to Mo's) was our go-to spot for cappuccino and pastry! But I'll have to try Mo's in Dec when we head up for a couple of nights. Love see you and your Pentax 67 in action. I used to have one and a Nikon too. Hasselblads for weddings back in the day. Now I'm a Canon R6 guy. I'm glad that I "found" your UA-cam account!! Cheers! Joe Homsy @homsyphoto
Thank you very much for this comment, Joe! Cafe Trieste noted for my next visit! Appreciate you taking the time to watch!
I played your SF video back for my wife and she loved it too. - joe
Your videos keep leveling up, Brae. Thank you both for taking us with you!
Appreciate it 👊🏻
Way awesome video. You’re channel is one of my favorites in film photography. So inspirational and fresh. ✌️
Thank you dude!!
Great video, Brae. I am a runner. I was just saying something about running up that hill when you said you were going to do it. You rocked it.
Haha thank you!
I love SF. Never lived there, but visited often.
Regarding the summer of love and the way we romanticize the 60's and hippy culture, you should read Joan Didion's essay about it. I think it in in the book "Slouching towards Bethlehem."
I mean, the 60s gave us a lot... and I wished we could have that same optimism and idealism now, but there was definitely a dark side.
Enjoyed the video. Peace...
Thanks for this comment! Will look into that essay. A very interesting period in U.S. history.
Thanks for bringing me many good memories of this special city! You captured it very nicely: Best!
Thanks dude!
Beautiful video dude, from what I've seen I totally agree when you say it's a photogenic city, would definitely be on my "to visit" list if I came to the US for a trip!
I’d definitely recommend it! And Tacoma so we can grab a beer 😎
@@BraeHunziker Obviously!
This is a wonderful video. Like the style and the content, and it lets me have a different and analog look at this city!
Thank you!
F3 gangggg. It's so smooth. Also shoutout to my hometown of SF
F3 is fantastic! As is SF
A very aesthetic city indeed! I would have thought it was much frantic and somewhat dirty, but it seems to be a chill place to be.
I'm sure there are parts of that as well, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Wasn't expecting to see a Svema film in Brae video :-) 6:29 to be exact. Love your work man keep going, travel and shoot fits you wreally fine.
My friend Josh gifted that roll to me! Excited to try it. Thanks for the kind words!
Amazing video, as always! Love seeing the beautiful pictures yall captured. 😍
Thank you very much ❤️
i feel lucky to have found this channel
Thanks for checking it out ❤️
awesome work as always
Thank you dude 👊🏼
Love that the video grade kinda matches the CineStill colors. This channels on a heater lately!!
Thanks :)
I've always wanted to visit the US for cities like SF. Thanks for mentioning locations that are worth taking pictures!
Would highly recommend!
Nice views, great photos, awesome video. You are master, Brae!
Thanks so much 👊🏻
? I liked this video immensely Brae 😊... keep up these great video's.
Thank you!
Awesome video Brae ! Looks like a vibey place. Beautiful shots too 🎉
Thank you :)
just discovered your channel and im so stunned.. great work man!🤙🏼
Thanks :)
No Guinness! That's commitment! Great pictures man, as always👌
Haha it was a struggle
what a well produced video bro!
astrosymetrical hahaha
Thanks!
Brae you need to go back and head north outside the city to Marin county! Sausalito, Muir Woods, Point Reyes, etc. I guarantee you’d love it up there
Noted for next time! Thank you!
already know this is gonna be heat before I even watch.
Appreciate you dawg
Loved this, ver well put together dude.
Thank you, Mike!
❤ long time fan! One of yours best videos, absolutly beutiful!
Thank you!!
and again. a banger vid
Thank you!
Great video, before I moved back to Enumclaw I lived in Sacramento and I would go to San Francisco all the time. Cool City
Yeah I was really surprised at how much I liked it. Very cool place.
Amazing video!
Thank you!
@Brae Hunziker if you (or any other viewers) want to come out here, I'm happy to tour guide you around. Born and raised, and know all the good local spots.
Appreciate that, sir!
Bro...lot of awesome spots and pics!
Thank you good sir!
Oh man I’ve been waiting for this one ☺️🤘🏽
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Another banger, Brae!
Thanks 🤘🏻
Video was Awsome!!! San Francisco is one of my favorite cities, I was wondering if you would jump off the Bridge to see if the water was cold 🤔
Thanks!! Gonna have to pass on that one haha
I fell in love with Height Ashbury, but not the SF hills 😅
Fair! Haha
Alicia is cooking in this tbh
Yeah she is!!
You should make a stop to Southern CA specially to Sunny San Diego !
I am overdue for a trip to SD!
The Mellow!!! The homies 🌱🔋
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I am so happy film had made such a come back. But I see a lot of bad scans and flat images online. It seems no one is taught the basics of film calibration anymore.
it takes a lot of testing to match your film of choice, to your developer of choice, for best enlargement results in the darkroom. This is why we stuck to one film and one developer. We didn’t switch every week. Also do this yourself, sending film out leads to unpredictable results.
This is how:
1. Find a scene with with a good range of tones
2. Using the box speed, meter the darkest area in which you wish to retain shadow detail
3. Move the camera so that you are only photographing this shadow area
4. From the meter's reading close down the aperture by 2 stops or increase the shutter speed by two stops and then expose 6 frames at: the given exposure then +1 stop, +2 stops, -1 stop, -2 stops and -3 stops less than the meter has indicated
5. Process the film
6. Using the frame that was exposed at -3 stops less than the meter indicated (which should be practically clear but will have received lens flair and fogging - i.e a real world maximum black rather than an exposed piece of film that has processing fog)and do a test strip to find out what is the minimum exposure to achieve maximum black - Print must be fully dry before assessing this
7. Do another test strip with the first exposure being what you have selected for achieving maximum black minus your dry-down compensation then plus 1 second, 2 seconds, etc
8. The time that achieves full black inclusive of compensation for dry-down is you minimum exposure to achieve maximum black for all future printing sessions - print must be fully dry before assessing
9 You now know the minimum time to achieve full black inclusive of exposure reduction to accommodate dry-down
10. Using this minimum exposure to achieve maximum black exposure time, expose all of the other test frames.
11. The test print that has good shadow detail indicates which exposure will render good shadow detail and achieve maximum black and provides you with your personal EI for the tested film/developer combination
12 If the negative exposed at the meter reading gives good shadows, your EI is (when metering shadows where you wish to retain good detail) the box speed (i.e. for 400 film you need to set your meter at 400)
13. If the negative exposed at +1 stop more than the meter reading gives good shadows, your EI is (when metering shadows where you wish to retain good detail) 1/2 the box speed (i.e. for 400 film you need to set your meter at 200)
14. If the negative exposed at +2 stops more than the meter reading gives good shadows, you EI is (when metering shadows where you wish to retain good detail) 1/4 box speed (i.e. for 400 film you need to set your meter at 100)
15. If the negative exposed at -1 stop less than the meter reading gives good shadows, you EI is (when metering shadows where you wish to retain good detail) double the box speed (i.e. for 400 film you need to set your meter at 800)
16. If the negative exposed at -2 stop less than the meter reading gives good shadows, you EI is (when metering shadows where you wish to retain good detail) 4x the box speed (i.e. for 400 film you need to set your meter at 1600)
You have now fixed your personal EI but there is one more testing stage to go.
1. Find a scene with with a good range of tones
2. Using your EI, meter the brightest area in which you wish to retain highlight detail (but not the sky)
3. Move the camera so that you are only photographing this highlight area
4. From the meter's reading open up the aperture by 3 stops or decrease the shutter speed by three stops
5. Expose the whole roll at this setting
6. In the darkroom, process one third of the film for recommended development time
7. When dry put negative in the enlarger and make a three section test strip exposing for half the minimum black time established earlier, for the established minimum black time and for double the minimum black time.
8. Process print and dry it.
9. If the section of the test strip exposed for 1/2 the minimum black time gives bright highlights with a trace of detail then the film requires 20% more development
10. If the section of the test strip exposed for the minimum black time gives bright highlights with a trace of detail then the film is correctly developed
11. If the section of the test strip exposed for double the minimum black time gives bright highlights with a trace of detail then the film requires 20% less development
12. You can use the rest of the exposed highlight test film to fine tune the development time
You run this test on a condenser enlarger with a #2 contrast or a #3 on a diffuser enlarger
great video as always!!
Thank you :)
Even with all its obvious faults and issues, San Francisco is my most favorite city to photograph in the US.
Don’t blame you!
Next time you come, be sure to seek out all the top photographer secret spots. There are some treasures to be found off the tourist path. I'll give you a few for free: mt. davidson, GGP windmills, tank hill, marshalls beach
Thanks for the tip!!
17th view, first like, and first comment. Get wrecked everyone else.
dang. you wizard.
This is what true friendship looks like
28mm on the Nikon? brb going to buy one after seeing those harbor pics haha
40mm Voigtlander!
What kind of video cam do you use, your footage is so clear and a pleasure to watch
Thanks! Bmpcc 6k pro!
喜欢你的视频，你拍的很好👍
Great film, as always. Loved seeing your companion's photographs, too. Your links to Speedy in your description don't show...fyi.
Thank you very much! I just saw that issue, should be fixed. Thanks for bringing it to my attention and sorry for the inconvenience!
Awesome!!
Literally watched this video a couple of days ago.. went a bought an F 4... which lens did you have on here
Nice! I had the F4 for a while. Cool camera. I was using the Voigtlander 40mm
Such beautiful created video! I have been to SF a few times but you let me see the romantic side beautifully!
On 7:26 - 7:31 , which building you were capturing from and is drone allowed in the city?
How are you enjoying the 40mm f2?
Im torn to get one, i Usually prefer a faster lens up to 1.4 specialy for sunset pics..
But im very tempted
I really like it. Good all-around lens for 35mm! F/2 has been plenty fast for me so far!
"35, 120, whatever you want" eyes off a box of 4x5 Portra
That works too!!
Golden Gate Bakery in China Town is bomb.
Noted for next time!
I love SF. Many pretty nice shots..what kind of glass did you have on the Nikon?
Had the Voigtlander 40mm f/2!
It's funny, all the things you were attracted to are the old school things that haven't been gentrified. I feel like you really appreciated what makes San Francisco my home.
Still a ton of authenticity left in that city it seems. Hope to go back and dive a little deeper.
Can you break down a detailed how to shoot film with that camera? I'm curious how you set the settings for each shot, or is it all auto?
On the Nikon f3?
What lens did you used on your f3?
Voigtlander 40mm
Has anyone beat the challenge yet? I’m coming home in March
Nope!