Shane McFalls is an artist, producer and videographer who fuses his passion for skiingand videography into award-winning ski-movies, capturing incredible footage of skitricks and jumps, typically shadowing the skier on skis. Regularly shooting a variety ofdigital and movie film formats, Shane recently branched out into 16mm format with theFPP’s 16mm BW 3; Yeti 16mm BW Negative and FPP Sun Color ... [Read More]
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APS Film: The ‘90s Format Meant to Revolutionize Film Photography
APS film (short for “Advanced Photo System”) was marketed as the next big thing in film photography in 1996. An innovative 24mm film, APS was able to deliver sharper images despite its smaller size due to the "information exchange" process in which the camera recorded data directly on the film; this would simplify cropping prints to a desired aspect ratio and potentially could provide ... [Read More]
Film Photography Newspaper! “Read All About It!”
New Paltz Photo Works Art is News in this Inspiring New Print Publication A traditional print newspaper devoted to photography, New Paltz Photo Works is the brainchild of photographer and full-time student Ryan Kraus of New Paltz, New York. A local, free newspaper publication that showcases the work of artists who shoot a mixture of traditional film and digital photography, New Paltz Photo ... [Read More]
126 Instamatic Film – History and Status
UPDATED - January 26, 2024Editor's note: All of us here at the Film Photography Project are dedicated to the preservation (and continued manufacture) of all still and motion picture film formats. Unfortunately, some formats are still somewhat lost - with no new film production. One such format that desperately needs attention is 126 Cartridge Film. Although 35mm in width, it's sprocketed ... [Read More]
Filmmaking Spotlight: Sam Waite’s “The Hidden Gem”
Film Photographer Spotlight: Sam Waite’s “The Hidden Gem”Blog by Paige Kay Davis 16mm BW Film, 7 mins 03 seconds, MOS (scored) The Film Photography Project (FPP) is thrilled to sit down with Sam Waite, a self-described “newbie” to motion picture film photography who’s short 16mm film “The Hidden Gem” won Best Film and Best Supporting Actor awards at the 13 Stories Film competition in Boise ... [Read More]
Film Photography Podcast 310
Film Photography Podcast Episode 310 : The Photography of Tutankhamun’s Tomb!Michael Raso, Matt Marrash, Owen McCafferty and Mark Dalzell are all ears as Leslie Lazenby highlights the exquisite glass plate photography of Harry Burton, official photographer for the 1922 Howard Carter expedition that lead to the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. And, Matt provides tips on resuscitating early ... [Read More]