Film Photography Podcast Episode 253 - May 19, 2020 Discussion of Super 8 movie cameras and how to tell if your camera is reading the proper exposure. DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST (Right Click, Save As) This podcast is also available as a video podcast on our YouTube Channel. In the 1965 summer issue of Kodak Movie News, the company introduced its new movie film format to consumers: ... [Read More]
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What to Watch – Shows About Film Photography
WHAT TO WATCH – SHOWS ABOUT FILM PHOTOGRAPHY It’s a fact that practicing photography during the Covid-19 pandemic can be a challenge, no matter how inventive or dedicated you may be. In case your brain (or wallet) could use a bit of a re-fresh right now, we’ve put together a list of just a few of the odd, wonderful, inspiring or just plain educational documentaries on iconic photographers to ... [Read More]
Fueling Creativity in the Classroom through Film: An Interview with Professor Paul “Bear” Brown
“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]
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]