One of the FPP's most common inquiries regarding 16mm movie film, is “What’s the difference between single perforated (single perf) and double perforated (double perf) film, and which do I need?” An important question no doubt, because while one of these works for all cameras, the other does not! Like all movie film, 16mm film features perforations–the little holes that are punched on the side of ... [Read More]
How-To or What is
16mm Magazine Film Now!
Last year, the FPP quietly revived an unusual movie film format with a number of quirks: Magazine 16. Since then, we’ve heard from a number of FPP movie film shooters who are thrilled to start shooting on fresh 16mm film in 50 ft magazine format! Intrigued? We hope so, here’s some background on this unique format: What is Magazine 16? Magazine 16 is a movie film format ... [Read More]
Guide to Black and White Film Developers
The FPP Guide to Black & White Developers One of the most rewarding things about film photography is developing your own film. You save time, money and developing your own film opens a whole world of creativity once you start mastering and understand the different types of black and white developers that are available. Not to mention the supreme satisfaction of pulling your developed ... [Read More]
Test Your Vintage Super 8 Camera Before Shooting Your First Roll
Movie film shooter Michael Raso gives three quick tips so you can successfully shoot your first roll in your new-to-you vintage Super 8 camera! Three quick tips to successfully shoot your first roll of Super 8 film. Know what battery type your camera takes. Many older Super 8 cameras have two battery chambers. One (usually AA) for the motor and one (usually button cell) for the light meter. ... [Read More]
Flash Photography with Film! History and Usage.
Flash Photography with Film CamerasBlog by Mark F. O’Brien I have noticed a trend in film photography over the past few years -- that is, many newcomers using film cameras seem to embrace “natural” lighting and eschew using flashes. There is nothing wrong with that, of course. However, upon asking some questions, I find that using a flash is a mystery to them. Perhaps it’s not so much of a ... [Read More]
How To Set Your 8mm Movie Camera F-Stop Using LIGHT METER APP
If you’re new to shooting movies on film, setting your camera f-stop is key to making beautiful exposures! Since most Standard 8mm cameras are manual, I highly recommend using David Quiles’ LIGHT METER APP. It’s free but I also recommending purchasing the $6.00 complete version. Details can be found at the APP order page - ... [Read More]