“I think because students are so used to instant results and gratification of digital, there is a love/hate relationship (with film), and not much in between. To some the physicality of handling film is a rush, but others find it frustrating because it takes practice and repetition. I tell students that is like learning scales for a musical instrument or drills in sports. You do this to be muscle ... [Read More]
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Making of ‘Heaven After’ – a New Super 8 Music Video by Singer / Songwriter Greta Ruth
Since the launch of our motion picture scanning and color grading initiative, the Film Photography Project has received hundreds of orders for 8mm, Super 8, 16mm movie film and developing / scan service orders from aspiring and established cinematographers. We are, frankly, awed by the creative talent that exists in this passionate community, and privileged to catch a glimpse of the fascinating ... [Read More]
Podcast Episode 241 – Polaroid Land Camera 120 Film Conversion!
FILM PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST Episode 241 - January 15, 2020 On today's episode Michael Raso, John Fedele and Mark Dalzell ring in the new year with listener letters, film news and discussion about Norman M. Dean's 120 medium format film conversion for the iconic and beloved Polaroid Automatic Land Camera. DOWNLOAD (Right Click, Save As) Show notes by Michael Raso For folks reading ... [Read More]
20 years of straight 8 – The incredible edit-in-camera super 8 film competition!
20 years of straight 8 Founder Ed Sayers chats with the FPP about the origin and evolution of his incredible annual edit-in-camera-super-8 film competition (and gives FPP’ers a 20% discount on entry fee – read on!) For those not familiar with it, straight 8 is an annual film competition open to super 8 film shooters world-wide. The entry guidelines are simple: shoot your film on one ... [Read More]
Super 8 Profile – Gloriously Gothic Short “Rhapsody in Blood”
Celebrating Super 8! An Interview with Director Tommy Gillard and Cinematographer Boris Hallvig on their Gloriously Gothic Short Rhapsody in Blood Rhapsody in Blood - a straight8 film from Tommy Gillard on Vimeo. Tommy Gillard and Boris Hallvig are director and cinematographer of Rhapsody in Blood, a short Super 8 motion picture film in the gothic genre produced for the 2019 Straight 8 ... [Read More]
Happy Birthday George Eastman!
Happy Birthday to George Eastman, the Father of Film! It’s no secret that the FPP is a big fan of Kodak Film. As much as we love seeking out and testing new & experimental film stocks or adapting industrial films for individual consumer use, when we want a superior film that yields consistent results, we choose Kodak every time. And sure, as great as Kodak film is, some of our motivation is ... [Read More]