Beginner Tips For shooting Portraits on 35mm Film!
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- What's going on y'all today I give you guys some tips on how to shoot Portraits on 35mm Film! Now this list is for people just starting out to shoot film because when I first started I wished people made videos like this so i could learn. I hope you guys enjoy the video and wish to make more for you! Thanks your for watching, be sure to drop a like down below and comment if you guys have any other tips to help others out! I'll talk to you guys in the next one! #Minoltagang
1.) Shoot with a narrow focal length. I recommend the 50mm and 85mm but if you wanna go wide I'd stick to 35mm, anything more may be a bit too wide IMO.
2.) Shoot in Aperture Priority. This will allow you to control depth of field so you can go shallow "Background Blur" or have a more sharp image across the frame. Manual mode is also available to use but aperture priority is one less thing you have to worry about so you can focus all your drive and attention to your subject.
3.) Use lower speed films. 100 iso, 200 iso, 400 iso are all great films for portraits because they have much fine grain than higher ISO films. This will look a lot better on peoples skin.
4.) Experiment with different films during golden hour. Golden hour is the last hour of sunlight before the sun goes down and it will allow you to get some really beautiful effects and looks. Portrait photographers who shoot natural light will tell you golden hour is usually their favorite time to shoot.
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Do you guys have any other tips for someone starting to shoot portraits?
ahhhh, very true! You'll never be able to capture someone if they feel uncomfortable!
I always tell people to laugh, they fake laugh and then we both start laughing. THAT's when you shoot.
KingJvp
I always try to make them feel comfortable and I put my iso at F @1.4 and iso at 100 because of the light. I like soft light.
I only just started to shoot on film and honestly you give such informative tips without the extra babble people tend to do 👏
Matafanua Tamatoa I try to gear it towards that way! Hope you enjoy the new content!!
Nicely done and excellent tips. I'd also say shoot in open shade whenever possible and keep backgrounds as dark as possible. If you have to shoot in direct sunlight, use backlight. Your subject won't be squinting and the light won't be near as harsh. That works especially well for women because of the long hair. I'm not sure I'd do that with a bald dude though.
When photographing individuals, I like shooting at f/2.8. If I'm shooting a family portrait, I prefer f/5.6.
Yes sir! Also thats very clever, keeping the backgrounds dark haha never thought of that. Definitely will put that in use, and the backlit tip spot on haha made me a laugh a little though when you said "bald dude" LOL
Oh...I'm sorry! Should I have said, "follicley challenged?"
John Wilkinson 😂😂😂😂😂😂 that works haha
John Wilkinson
What do you mean with backlight? Is it when you're shooting with the sun behind the subject?
Exactly! Perhaps use a bit of fill flash from a speed light, but just expose for the shadow side and let the background go bright. It's a nice effect at times, especially when you've got someone with really nice, long hair. I wouldn't do it with someone like me who doesn't have any hair. You'll get nothing but reflections!
just starting getting into film photography and you have every video i feel like i need to watch to prepare myself thank you
This video shows hardwork
Pramod Abraham I appreciate you noticing man haha,!
I am with you on your love with film photography...
Leo Alejandro yes yes yes
do a video on shooting with film for beginners
david skates forsure man!
I have an old af 35mm Pentax I can't figure out how to get good shots outta
@@lilchicken93 its an older camera so the autofocus could be a bit off on it
Dear King J, I have to thank you for your work. You are one of the reasons I started shooting film. I bought a Nikon FE and I have been experimenting with it for the last month and thanks to your videos with a TON of information, my work is not a total garbage. I hope more people are inspired by your work. Have a great time making new awesome videos 😀
Been watching your videos and they've gotten me more and more inspired to keep shooting film. You're a super talented dude and I think your channel is really shaping up & standing out. Stay shooting and keep making these awesome (and really helpful) videos!
Thanks for the tips! I remember my photography class teacher mentioning sunny 16 and using larger f stop while increasing shutter speed to compensate for amount of light for shallow depth in the case of portraits.
It’s wonderful to see how far your understanding of photography has come, great video.
Mark Harris thank you Mark!
I've watched so many videos explaining aperture but the way you can explain information is so easy to understand! I've been shooting on point and shoots for so long and now it's time to give manual a go. Thanks dude!
You are the on and only in the UA-cam shooting on film scene 👏👌🏻💥💯
I really get in a good mood every time I watch your videos. Next week I will probably shoot a few portraits with my Minolta XD 7, a Fujicolor c200 is already in the fridge :)
Cheers!
do a video on favorite film instagrams you follow
I'm making the switch back to film from digital and have a question about focus. With digital it's so easy to get my focus on the eyes because I can move my focal circle to the eyes. But with my film camera the focus circle is fixed in the middle of the frame. So with that fixed centre-focus ring how do I ensure the eyes are sharp (which are up in the top third of the viewfinder)?
Focus on the eyes, then recompose- without moving the focus ring!
Where has this channel been all my life? Love your videos man. I bought a Canon EOS rebelX at a thrift shop for 5 bucks, it has a Canon EF mount which is cool and i use a 35-80 lens that I picked up online. Af is cool but Ive been using manual alot lately especially for portraits, like you said. Keep up the great videos!
thanks for this Video. I just bought a 35mm Lens and it's my first time using a Manual Focus Lens, I've been using it on Manual to shoot photos, but get this washed out look Never thought about using Aperture settings for Manual Shooting and I just tried it, Thanks for the Tips.
Im just getting into film on my Minolta S101 and your channel has been a huge help! Thanks heaps dude keep killing it! #MINOLTAGANG!
I have a minolta toó, such a cute wittle camera :)
question, if i use kodak 200 film in my minolta, do I have to set the little number inside the dial to 200 ??
Learn how to use the mighty reflector. They add light or block unwanted light. Form board will work if you can't afford a proper reflector.
Watching this a whole year later and I appreciate the tips. Can’t believe you were at just 6,000 subs just a year ago 😱
I love your vids man. So creative, entertaining and educating. Keep going man! Can´t believe your only 20.
just starting to get into analog photography-i wanna do yt but idk what to do-i love videography... i love ur editing
Thank you for the video. I have one question man, when you usually shoot on film on the f3, do u use the light meter to help you guide the exposure, and if so, do you tend to snap when the meter is bang in the middle?
Thanks fam :)
What you almost got 6k ?? Holy shit this channel is grooowing
i am 😭😭 right it’s crazy man haha
Thanks for the tips bro!
Now I'll be able to shoot some banging portraits!
Robert Hernandez always Brodie!!
Love your videos! I've only started to experiment with film and I'm learning so much from you! Keep it up!
i like your chanel its so awesome watching film photography videos with tips
Good video. I'd like to see sample photos you've taken highlighting the tips you're presenting.
great content! can you also review some of your pics. like how, why, and techniques of how you composed the shot. thanks
Great portraits......love the colours
My father gave me his old canon ftb ql with not working light meter to learn about photography. :')
Great video, oh how things change, 400 film was considered fast when I started in the 1970s. It would be great to make a video on the interaction with your subject to complement this technical video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Neal! And thats awesome haha! Also thats a very good idea, connecting with the subject can be difficult and a video on interaction would help out, I'll definitely take nots and make a video on it!
Loved the editing in the beginning! The tips on the lenses were really helpful, I don't think enough about what lens I shoot with!
I just got back my first real film roll and the pictures came out amazing I sent the film to darkroom and did the super scan which is ultra high quality. But I can't until I do potraits on film.
MultiTechnoDog that’s awesome man haha, happy that you love your results! You’ll love portraits on film, they give you such a different look, it’s amazing.
Love the video, especially the beginning!!!
Congrats on the 6k!
Great video!
I've been delving into the world of 35mm film myself and was curious, what software do you use for viewing your .tif photos on your computer?
I have Windows 10 and the standard Windows picture viewer doesnt support the .tif format for the great resolution... any recommendations?
Keep the amazing videos rolling bro!
What film speed would be best for shooting a tattoo shop at night? Thanks love your videos man.
Track down some Cinestill 800T. It’s tungsten balanced and 800 should be enough, I think they recommend pushing it to 1600 too.
Just like fernando said cinestill 800T is great, are you shooting indoors, outdoors?
KingJvpes shooting indoors.
This vid got me to subscribe, great stuff!
My dude great video and thanks for the tips!!!
Man great vid and just very useful tips
Thanks bro!
Hi! Could you do a video on lenses? I was thinking of getting the Minolta SRT 101 because of you! And i don't know a thing about lenses!!!
FlynnaBagel of course man!
thanks!!!
I have a Minolta SRT 102 did you end of doing that video
wow i really loved that grainy look . what film was that ???
Great video as usual BUT
i take your portrait challenge and will try my best on a 28 *evil laughs* from a non portrait kind of guy
PAP PAP PAP
Murphys Film mwuhahah I’m excited to see man! #Instantcoffeegang
Hi! Thanks for these tips :) I’ve got a Nikon f601 with a zoom lens 35-80mm. Am not sure which 50mm lens would fit though? Would appreciate your help
Man nice info do you think a fingerprint in the frontal part of my lens would affect the photo and do you recommend me to use this lens to make passport photos
what camera/lenses/settings did you have the portraits you showed at the end of the video? those are super snazzy.
Epic intro!
Can you do a film camera review on the Kodak Pony II (2) My great granny just got me it and Idk how to shoot/ use it.
Ive seen in many of your videos how you have custom buttons on your film cameras and i was wondering how you do that?
I just started film, and want to know how i can be able to post my film shots ..could I just use a regular scanner and scan the prints ?
What type of cameras do you have and which one do you recommend?
This might be such a stupid question but forgive me hahah, I know NOTHING about photography.. If you shoot with film which iso is 800, do you have to change your shutterspeed or anything or is it ok to just roll with like 60? In the day/evening. Cause I want that grain but didn't know it was about the iso
I'm still waiting on the Jon & drew singing video tbh.
lol but always love the progress bro ✊
Nick Pirro coming soon!!!!
I just developed my first film and most of my photos came out blurry. Do you think its the lens or? what can I do, what settings should I have the camera on? btw I have a canon ae-1 program
stunning images !
Mixie Palms thank you!
Awesome intro
Do all 35mm film cameras have the same quality? and the background blur or depends ?
Hey can I ask a question real quick? I have some film inside my AE1 Program right now but I want to switch the lens, can I switch lenses while I have film loaded?
Enzo Cazares yessir just like @River said it’s protected by the curtain so you’re good to go!
Love you bro
Thank you.
do you use the actual film iso when u use it or you step it to one stop or lower? ( portra 400 but you shoot on 200)
Cool intro.
i think we are close to each other. i saw that nut tree carousel lmao. great tips though!
HEATWAVS haha you right
something that always confused me is when pics dont have the white border ? why is that ?? is it the lab ? the film ? or the camera ??
wheres to 120mm love ? LOL just kidding awesome video !
haha thanks man! And i got some love for 120 in the future :)
Hey this may be a stupid question but for Kodak 200 film in this camera. Do I have to have the little number inside the dial to 200?
Besides that I assume I just match the light meter to the circle and shoot ?
-super noob here
Dillon Email hi there ! I’m trying to help hehe since you’re using Kodak 200 , yes you have to match the iso to 200. And for light meters , I suppose u have to match it.. may I know what camera are u using?
@@nisahkhairol1432 I am using a Minolta SRT101 camera. And thankfully the light meter still works !
Also I plan to develop the negatives myself. Any tips or tricks for developing the Kodak 200 negatives?? thank u very much for respoding.
Dillon Email wow that’s really interesting ! For that part, maybe you have to research about it 😂 I still send my negatives at the lab.
@@nisahkhairol1432 I bought some stuff to develop myself. Its much cheaper! Will end up costing me around 3$ to develop my negatives for the chemicals. Then I bought a 150$ scanner to scan my negatives. We shall see how they turn out !
Why does nobody seem to recommend an nd filter?
Well done. Good job not explaining great background blur as bokeh as so many do.
what shutter speed do you normally use?
Where do you develop your film dad?
I use to go to bunch of local camera shops!
dad?
What’s the rule to changing your shutter speed to shoot a portrait at say 3.8 or 5.6 with iso 160 film to ensure right exposure #MINOLTAGANG
what camera did u use??
Hi! I'm using the 28mm f3.5 Lens on my 35mm film camera.. Is it okay to shoot portraits on f3.5? Does the background will appear less shallow? Hihi thaaanks!
P.S
I'm a beginner ^^ @KingJvpes
if i want alot of grain but not alot what do i need? sorry im a beginner of photography
Wait. Do you want a lot or not a lot?
What about filters/ do you do your own printing?
I do usually use too may filter unless their colored for black ands white, also for printing its usually just inkjet!
KingJvpes I'm in a black and White darkroom class :). What would you use? Our teacher went over diff filters , but it was very fast. I feel like that's what my prints are missing.
Brie if you want more contrast in your bnw, use a red filter.
Brie That’s awesome!! using maybe a red or yellow filter would be beneficial for some contrast. There’s a video on UA-cam that shows you what each color filter does, unfortunately I don’t know what channel it’s on 😭
KingJvpes ty I'll try to Google it
Do you go to the Vacaville savers?
Connor LaPerle yes I do!!
I usually go to my local thrift store in Davis which is the spca or the goodwill
I didn't know people still use film
Indonesia?
the more grain the greater the ISO right?
butwhatif iperferredpeanutbutter generally the greater the ISO the more grain, kind of like digital noise.
Your videos a very good. However the music continues on into your monologue. I find that to be distracting.
angloitalo thanks for the feedback! I’ll be sure to keep that in mind when creating other videos.
Do you develop your own film?
Huge fan of your content jus recently followed you on ig. @demetrius.rucker fellow film shooter.
demetrius rucker thanks my dude!! I’ll check your IG out!
Can I print my own pictures from the negatives I’ve shot?
Aaron Chew yes you can!
Anyone notice the Eggie dress?
Nah my cam is just fine , the lowest is 1.8
minolta gang with a nikon in your hand. unsuscribed
This hand thing is so cringy
"It really doesn't matter what camera you have when you're shooting film" hahahah
And Kodak film? Shite.