Shooting Film in Chicago

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 458

  • @Magic_Doge
    @Magic_Doge Рік тому +642

    grainydays has published videos in every aspect ratio ever invented for video

  • @WillemVerb
    @WillemVerb Рік тому +59

    jared polin's worst nightmare sent me

  • @BryanBirks
    @BryanBirks Рік тому +298

    The color grade on this paired with whatever lens you’re using is absolute perfection.

    • @rodmanblanchard2511
      @rodmanblanchard2511 Рік тому +3

      do you know what camera he uses to vlog his videos?

    • @nickharrison211
      @nickharrison211 Рік тому

      Was about to comment the same thing

    • @jordangrace3942
      @jordangrace3942 Рік тому +5

      @@rodmanblanchard2511 Sony Alpha 7 series is what he's been using in the past (A7iii, A7iv something like that)

    • @ericrjennings
      @ericrjennings Рік тому +4

      @@jordangrace3942it’s got a flip screen so just be A74

    • @fuji_film_digital2122
      @fuji_film_digital2122 Рік тому

      Agreed!

  • @liechtenstein6775
    @liechtenstein6775 Рік тому +121

    I have an 21:9 Monitor. And im so grateful that you used 21:9 instead of just putting two back bars on the frame. ☺

    • @JonasBrinkmann
      @JonasBrinkmann Рік тому +5

      even on my 32:9 i can watch it full screen, because its framed that well!!

    • @masonthecoyote
      @masonthecoyote Рік тому +4

      never thought my phone 21:9 screen would be useful but hey, here we are

  • @AndyMoranPhoto
    @AndyMoranPhoto Рік тому +14

    "Some of Jared Polin's worst nightmare: Film"
    Lmaooo love you Jar

  • @keithparker7412
    @keithparker7412 Рік тому +161

    I am in love with how your videos are looking recently, the anamorphic look and color grading are on point. It feels like I’m watching a movie of Chicago it’s so clean!

  • @logan.bonjean
    @logan.bonjean Рік тому +14

    "Jared Polin's worst nightmare" threw me hahaha

  • @brosinarms1470
    @brosinarms1470 7 місяців тому +3

    Is it just me but the more I watch grainydays while I wait for my first film camera to arrive. It motivates me to travel take photos and just enjoy the process of learning film. I am glad to see the photos I will fuck up and the good.

  • @satorutaylor7670
    @satorutaylor7670 Рік тому +36

    Come home dad.

  • @FAKEROONEY
    @FAKEROONEY Рік тому +64

    Literal short film level production on this chicago vid. Nice job Jason, remind me to bring a backpack on our next date so that you can get the youtube film community off your shoulders and into something that makes it easier to carry. This motivates me to get out and shoot. Inspiring AF

    • @agustinalvarez4661
      @agustinalvarez4661 Рік тому +2

      After i saw the pushed hp5 shots i immediately stopped everything and load some hp5!

  • @uppernycghost
    @uppernycghost Рік тому +11

    Whatever you're doing for these new videos, keep doing it. It's so visually pleasing it's unreal.

  • @Sam-em1ic
    @Sam-em1ic Рік тому +7

    That x pan is such an example of how things with either x or pan in the name tend to be good. Having both is just 👌

  • @AdamHansen95
    @AdamHansen95 Рік тому +7

    I live in Chicago and love to see people who have never visited here try their hand at capturing the beauty in different ways. It definitely inspires me and gives me new ideas and new angles to think about and work with. I just got a 28-70mm lens which is new for me, so I’ll definitely be walking around downtown with your pictures as an inspiration to me ♥️

  • @giovannychavez9055
    @giovannychavez9055 Рік тому +42

    “Jared Polins worst nightmare” 😭😂 literally was waiting to see if he would ever bring that up.
    Anyways, this video was beautifully shot. I’ll be going to Chicago for the first time ever this September and this just inspired me to shoot some video and of course film.
    You’re truly my creative inspiration Jason

    • @FookFish
      @FookFish Рік тому +1

      whats the craic on that i want the tea lol

    • @themediocrephotographer1301
      @themediocrephotographer1301 Рік тому

      ⁠@@FookFishJared’s just been pretty critical of shooting film lately.

    • @themediocrephotographer1301
      @themediocrephotographer1301 Рік тому +2

      @@FookFishhe’s mainly been harping on the photographers that shoot film only because it’s trendy tho

    • @RobboElRobbo
      @RobboElRobbo Рік тому +4

      ​@@themediocrephotographer1301has Jared even taken a good photo before? I group him with the likes of Tony northrup

    • @themediocrephotographer1301
      @themediocrephotographer1301 Рік тому +5

      @@RobboElRobbo personally I really like his sports/photojournalistic work

  • @andrewumana9586
    @andrewumana9586 Рік тому +2

    Yess the architecture boat tour is a must when coming to Chicago

  • @paulschumacker9901
    @paulschumacker9901 Рік тому +11

    Chicago, as you’ve discovered, is a city with endless Hopper-esque scenes at all times of the day and night. Well suited to B&W high-contrast films like HP5. I thought the shots from Lower Wacker were some of your best. Overall, a great set of fantastic shots with more interesting lighting and possible imagined storylines. If you felt like you were in a slump, you just came out of it. Welcome back!

    • @tdc_2021
      @tdc_2021 Рік тому

      I’ve never thought of HP5 has a high contrast film (unless pushed). Tri-X is what comes to mind for higher contrast

  • @DylanSpitz
    @DylanSpitz Рік тому +2

    When I lived in the midwest I visited Chicago with my friend and spent 3 days walking around shooting film. It really has a special energy, even for someone who generally avoids big cities. Great video, Jason!

  • @wehttamchua
    @wehttamchua Рік тому +2

    Everyone's commenting on how jason's videos look, but i am always enjoy how his videos sound. Seems like a lot of skill and effort went into mixing the audio well. I don't usually find youtube videos have good sound, like jarring noises, or overly loud portions etc. And if they do have good sound, they don't sound interesting. Jason really does both well.

  • @trippwilsonphoto
    @trippwilsonphoto Рік тому +5

    that roll of redscale may have had some of your best photos ever!

  • @dougfromsoanierana
    @dougfromsoanierana 2 місяці тому

    I just joined the TX-1 owner’s club today after many years of lusting after this camera. A 45mm lens is on the way. After looking at your shots with it, I’m excited to try it out. Great work.

  • @Itscarlosocando
    @Itscarlosocando Рік тому +4

    Jared Polin's worst nightmare! You killed me with this one! 🫠😆

  • @batmantheboss3260
    @batmantheboss3260 Рік тому +1

    I appreciate your existence Jason, your stuff makes me happy

  • @theoldcameraguy
    @theoldcameraguy Рік тому +1

    This was a super fun weekend! Thanks for sharing your take on it here.

  • @josephstitt137
    @josephstitt137 11 місяців тому

    Hey Jason. The same thing happened in my TX-1 with Lomo Redscale and I think I know why the camera ate the roll. Because the Xpan / TX-1 uses an IR sensor to track the frames I'm guessing the IR sensor doesn't work on the red layer of the film base (which is the first layer on redscale film), so that's why the camera unwound the roll but the frame counter didn't trigger.

  • @97nelsn
    @97nelsn Рік тому

    That skinny building across from the hotel you stayed in is the CQ Hotel on Wacker Drive. I stayed there last time I was in Chicago in 2018.

  • @horaciomillan4181
    @horaciomillan4181 Рік тому +1

    This has been the most beautiful video and series of photos I’ve seen in the last 3 or 4 months. And believe me, I watch a lot.

  • @Chloede_
    @Chloede_ Рік тому +1

    I fully understand the having to warm up. I spent 5 days in Mew York last year, and it wasn’t until a few days in that I actually felt in my stride with making photos.
    Really enjoyed the video!

  • @TheDomis4
    @TheDomis4 Рік тому

    georgeous 21:9 without black bars. and that lens. perfection.

  • @AstralCMS
    @AstralCMS Рік тому

    Seeing Chicago through this hit different. Grew up in Illinois and haven't been home in awhile. Picked up my Minolta x700 from Central Camera Company like 2 years ago now. Very cool

  • @DLivingston
    @DLivingston Рік тому +8

    The wider shot in the room is so good! What lens are you rolling with here? Looked to be a adapted lens this time around? Jared's nightmare lol The shallow DOF shots with this anamorphic lens? looks reallllly good and the color grading as well is awesome. Love the aspect ratio of the whole video. 6:30 is such a good shot, love it. 7:22 , I thought that was going to be your segway into today's sponsor. 23:24, LOVE IT

  • @JuanSewDLKS
    @JuanSewDLKS 5 місяців тому

    I think this lens covers more than what you mention at minute 28:20. But that protector you have attached to the lens is getting in the way, right? There is a teeny weeny bit of vignetting at the corners with this lens, which means that you have to crop your negativess slightly. As a general rule I am forced to crop the horizontal edge by a couple of millimeters, which means that you get a 24mmx62mm (instead of 24×65) negative.

  • @ChrisEdgecombePhoto
    @ChrisEdgecombePhoto 11 місяців тому

    Another amazing video with some spectacular images especially from that M7. Truly inspirational stuff. Thanks.

  • @blazerbarrel2
    @blazerbarrel2 Рік тому +1

    My favorite camera of all time , The Hasselblad Xpan ! Nice pictures , great structure designs in your work ! TMZ @ 800 dev in microdol 1:1

  • @jordanlaine7412
    @jordanlaine7412 Рік тому +2

    Shooting street with a wide aspect ratio isn't easy. Subjects become small in the frame incredibly fast. I shot with a sprocket rocket in 2021 and will be pulling 35 through a Fuji 6x9 Professional in a few weeks, keeper rate is expected to be lower than usual but that's what Kodak 5207 is for.

  • @ThePJMcConnell
    @ThePJMcConnell Рік тому +1

    I've been listening to this podcast for awhile and I really like the music selection in this one!

  • @shervinsardari
    @shervinsardari 8 місяців тому

    Since no one in the comments complimented you on it, I thought I'd boost your ego and agree that the coffeeshop shot is just brilliant. So simple, yet the composition works out perfectly and captures the essence of the place. Feels like you know the place with one photo.

  • @jasongold6751
    @jasongold6751 Рік тому

    A real treat! So funny! I'm surprised no images of Chicago river, that divides downtown! I like the photo group! Crowd worthy of making Ben-Hur! Bravo.

  • @anthonykartsonas5087
    @anthonykartsonas5087 Рік тому

    Beautiful Pics, Chicago was clearly good for you. And thanks for the videos, really enjoy them

  • @nvrumi
    @nvrumi 11 місяців тому

    Hi Jason, I'm new to your channel and plan to stick around for awhile. I really like your videos. As another commenter said, there is a short-film feel to them. The voice over works for me and your deadpan humor is my style.
    Your images are inspiring. You make me want to shoot film again. I've been a photographic dilettante for decades, grew up with film, and moved to digital because, well, that's what we do. After messing with digital for a couple of decades, I feel drawn back to film and you're not helping!
    I remember feeling a little sad when I sold off my Canon AE-1s and Canon glass to buy a Nikon D100. I thought that was the "thing to do." Now I shoot Fuji, but find myself living almost entirely in the film simulation world.
    Maybe that's the tell.
    Anyway, thanks for sharing your work.

  • @Jacob_Waller
    @Jacob_Waller Рік тому +2

    Jason! It was so cool meeting you! The events were so cool & I hope you're able to come back

  • @StaceyAmour
    @StaceyAmour Рік тому

    One day I hope you appreciate how good these photos are. You're chasing something you can never get and almost happens by accident. These photos have a lot to appreciate

  • @andrewjohnson4728
    @andrewjohnson4728 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Jason for yet another awesome video which, despite no appearances by Baxter, was truly a Wrigley Field (or close to it) home run!

  • @ab-hx8qe
    @ab-hx8qe Рік тому

    I live in the loop, the part of the city you where exploring. Surreal seeing a granydays video shot in what feels like my back yard. Taking it personal that you didn't stop by and say hi. Continued watching and MILLERS PUB IS LITERALLY ACCROSS THE STREET! Why does it feel like I met a celebrity?

  • @darwyn2lion
    @darwyn2lion Рік тому +1

    New Grainydays vid. My Thursday is much better already.

  • @stevenshipley5741
    @stevenshipley5741 Рік тому

    I just came back from Chicago. I shoot DSLR but I had a few shots I love from my trip. If you get back around. Do the sunset river cruise in Chicago. Golden hour didn’t disappoint.

  • @a.m.m.f
    @a.m.m.f Рік тому +4

    Hey Jason, would love to know what lens did you use in your digital camera, the anamorphic lens fits in so well

  • @calebbrunkow
    @calebbrunkow Рік тому +6

    Jason what lens did you film this video with? The distortion and falloff at the edges looks really awesome

  • @thomaskdrums
    @thomaskdrums Рік тому +1

    I've been following your work for a while and have to say that this one is your best in terms of B-roll, atmosphere and video format. The general mood of all this combined really fits you and your kind of videos. Keep it up :)

  • @voydechill
    @voydechill Рік тому

    Which video camera have you used to film this video? I love the result. Could you do a video explaining how you records videos? some kind of behind scene... ?

  • @Biff062668
    @Biff062668 Рік тому

    New to the channel, love the look and feel of your videos, Keep up the great work. And a little side note, loved the little Jared Polin jab.

  • @annaisamazing11
    @annaisamazing11 Рік тому +3

    Flop era?!?! Your last 3 or 4 videos have been my favourite work you've put out!

  • @jeremygarretson5482
    @jeremygarretson5482 Рік тому

    Great video as always. Not that it matters that kuch, but I'm curious if you're correcting perspective. I'm assuming you are Especially with the x pan where an offset horizon is so glaring.

  • @nathangee2533
    @nathangee2533 Рік тому +2

    i love how the aspect ratio of the video is the same as the photos from the camera. i haven’t missed that detail

  • @someonewithsomename
    @someonewithsomename Рік тому +3

    The photos might be mediocre, but the videos are sic!
    Really love that lens you are shooting your vids with! And colour grade is nice also!

  • @mohamedeldeify
    @mohamedeldeify Рік тому

    B&W with yellow filter is my fav
    and knew that from you, sensei

  • @Beauty.and.FashionPhotographer

    So good, great great top notch pano images you did...wow... very inspiring this video,....

  • @cwantuch
    @cwantuch 28 днів тому

    Thanks for all your great content. That TX-1 is so sweet, but if I buy another camera, my wife will be putting me by the curb, where I belong.

  • @tompleysier1268
    @tompleysier1268 Рік тому

    what a coincidence, I just got the same lens as you!
    its really cool! I love just popping the fstop to max and using the little ring as the f stop ring! works well with the meter on my F2 or any other camera!

  • @Msaxplayer1
    @Msaxplayer1 Рік тому

    Excellent soundtrack, great work sir!

  • @harvarinder_singh
    @harvarinder_singh Рік тому

    Loved the video. The quality is top notch !

  • @depthoffield405
    @depthoffield405 Рік тому

    loved the soundtrack in this video. Dope to have some post-rock ambient vibes

  • @ThePhotoDept
    @ThePhotoDept Рік тому

    hell yeah i love a good cameo. wish we could haver hung out for longer! see you in California.

  • @lostinspacestudio
    @lostinspacestudio Рік тому

    i love how you have graded your sony video to match the xpan film.. looks like you have lifted the shadows on the film a lot though? you do much grading on the actual film scans?

  • @shadeland
    @shadeland Рік тому +1

    Can def tell it’s anamorphic. Looks great!

  • @LeeD345
    @LeeD345 Рік тому +1

    Great shots! Also, I really prefer this nikon lens over my 30mm - it feels not so wide and much more easier to shoot (focal length). I rarely shoot with 30mm because of it

  • @D3lor34n
    @D3lor34n Рік тому

    Inspiring as always, nice video. I love that camera, if only Fuji wouldn't be overwhelmed to even produce enough of their current lineup i would love to see a modern digital pano camera from them. I know cropping is a thing, but still.

  • @marving1416
    @marving1416 Рік тому

    I live in Chicagoland and the café shot, the noir shot (23:26) and the Lower Wacker shots were the best!! Oh and you might as well had gotten lasagna instead of that deep dish pizza! But at least you tried and now you know.

  • @thatdeafguyuk
    @thatdeafguyuk Рік тому

    Holy gadzooks Jason, you were brilliant in Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City', totally wasnt expecting that....... ;)

  • @urionandon
    @urionandon Рік тому

    your channel is a discovery for me, super interesting videos

  • @stevecarrascoiv4409
    @stevecarrascoiv4409 Рік тому +1

    Loved this video and the x-pan shots in the vid. You may feel like you haven’t taken anything “worthwhile” but the blend of video comps with your photo comps work so well and create a wonderful viewing experience. Thank you for your artistic expression, Jason.

  • @sonicbrush
    @sonicbrush Рік тому

    Moved out of Chicago in 2000 after growing up there. Good to know Central Camera is still there.

  • @JaredHayes541
    @JaredHayes541 Рік тому

    The xpan shots in Chicago reminds me of the Dark Knight. Great video! Love these beers and cameras meet ups.

  • @facundozalazar
    @facundozalazar Рік тому +2

    Love the music

  • @obsidian00
    @obsidian00 Рік тому +1

    Chicago is definitely one of those cities that I would shoot B&W only...to capture that GRIME! Another great video, another good time had by all!

  • @igorvainshtein5731
    @igorvainshtein5731 Рік тому

    Thank you!!! This was great!!!

  • @AeromaticXD
    @AeromaticXD Рік тому +3

    Daaaaamn that 14:27 transition is as smooth as the Breaking Bad ones

  • @nollieheel214aim
    @nollieheel214aim Рік тому

    I reallyy TX-1, Although it can be super hard to shoot in a big city. (I had mine while living in New York) Its really hard to keep things out of your frame. What I did find though is when id take it on trips out Westin like Texas, California and even in the South I freakin loved that thing. Makes me really want one again!

  • @Narsuitus
    @Narsuitus Рік тому

    Thanks for your video of images created by "just pointing camera at random things without any intent." I found your images very inspiring.
    I now want to use more 35mm film in my RB67 medium format SLR to create more panoramic images.

  • @mjodr
    @mjodr 6 місяців тому

    Lower whacker is the real banger of the whole trip. 10/10 would love to see banging there again

  • @markt3331
    @markt3331 Рік тому

    I visited your channel earlier today with my body longing for a new video. I am now satisfied

  • @CryptoJones
    @CryptoJones 7 місяців тому +1

    "didn't sleep at all because it would have been annoying to wake up" is my life synopsis.

  • @travishikeslakemi
    @travishikeslakemi Рік тому

    I live in Michigan, a couple hours from downtown Chicago, and though I love my home state, one of my complaints about living in the Midwest is the tons of overcast we get. Not my favorite to shoot film in. Being back down in the Palm Desert area has been nice for the last month or so, seeing new sunny views to shoot!

  • @davideastham
    @davideastham Рік тому

    Oh, how I miss Chicago. I need to go back really soon. Thank you for this video. @ 0:40 That Chicago Dog picture 😁 YUM !!!

  • @garonkiesel1646
    @garonkiesel1646 Рік тому

    Shooting panoramas in the city was a great choice. Excellent work!!

  • @thomasbrady8056
    @thomasbrady8056 Рік тому

    Echoing everyone else - this was such a great video. I live in London and sometimes cityscapes can seem to uninteresting - but your photos prove that there is beauty to find in the city just as there is in countryside and rural areas. Excellent video and always inspiring

  • @YotamGuttman
    @YotamGuttman Рік тому

    the aspect ratio of this video is very satisfying

  • @nicolasalexandrini244
    @nicolasalexandrini244 Рік тому

    the photos are amazing, but the video look is SO GOOOOOOOOOOOD

  • @cjlindberg6136
    @cjlindberg6136 Рік тому

    “There I am Gary! There I am!” Really cool getting to see Chicago from your perspective!

  • @austinjames5925
    @austinjames5925 Рік тому

    New sub after seeing your how to shoot 35mm. Just bought an Olympus pen EED. Also bro, take pride in your work, all those city scape shots next to eachother are beautiful. You don’t like the muted colors but I think it gives a beautiful metropolitan vibe! Keep up the great work!

  • @hallivigut
    @hallivigut Рік тому

    hey man, this brought me back, used to live in Chicago, love ur videos, they are like antidepressants to me, so calming, also the color grading on this one is top notch, keep the coming, and thank you.

  • @noahshane5061
    @noahshane5061 Рік тому

    I love the color grading of this video

  • @davidhennen
    @davidhennen Рік тому +1

    I'd love to know what lens you're using for this video. The anamorphic look is amazing!

  • @keithschuessler3435
    @keithschuessler3435 Рік тому

    I visit Chicago occasionally, and shot one of my all-time favorite images ever there at millennium park.
    Fuji 617, delta 400.
    A small girl was running through the shallow water.
    Absolute glee on her face, circular ripples of her footsteps behind.
    Her joy is so very obvious in the image, and the adults sitting in the background looking bored provide a subtext.
    Could they all have been watching a grainydays video?

  • @Jonaseneskar
    @Jonaseneskar Рік тому

    Alright, which anamorphic getup did you use as there’s barrel distortion? Did you use an adapter like the slr magic, moment or something else? Maybe Aivascope? 😅

  • @zacharyrafael145
    @zacharyrafael145 Рік тому

    one of your best videos

  • @dlalleman3874
    @dlalleman3874 11 місяців тому

    What are you using to record all of this? I really like the look, but the LUT that you use slaps so that helps.

  • @VirtualGuth
    @VirtualGuth Рік тому

    Great video. My takeaway is that you should be shooting more black & white film going forward.

  • @kinangeagle133
    @kinangeagle133 Рік тому +2

    YES A MOTORCYCLE TRIP
    Damn it wasnt

  • @neimanbar2701
    @neimanbar2701 Рік тому

    beautiful shots and very inspiring. i would love to see photos that were shot with an xpan that are less wide, somewhere in the area of the 90-100mm

  • @MeowjinBoo
    @MeowjinBoo Рік тому

    I have a 617 camera that i can handhold, but its zone focus so i just carry it with a tripod now. Really wish i could travel with it. Panoromic is amazing for travel and on film but I just wish some company would come out with a good autofocus/rangefinder style 1:3 camera.