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FPP’s “NEW” Color Negative Home Development Kit!

How-to/What is 02/23/2021 1Comment

On February 23, 2021 the FPP added a new photo chemistry kit to its arsenal of DIY film development kits! FPP COLOR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT KIT (For C-41 and ECN2 Color Negative Film) The kit can be ordered HERE. It…

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16mm Film – Double Perf vs Single Perf – What’s the difference??

How-to/What is 02/18/2021 1Comment

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…

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16mm Magazine Film Now!

How-to/What is, Videos 01/22/2021 1Comment

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…

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Guide to Black and White Film Developers

How-to/What is, Podcast 01/19/2021 0Comments

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…

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Test Your Vintage Super 8 Camera Before Shooting Your First Roll

How-to/What is, Videos 12/25/2020 0Comments

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…

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How To Set Your 8mm Movie Camera F-Stop Using LIGHT METER APP

How-to/What is 09/10/2020 0Comments

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…

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8mm Magazine Home Movie Film

How-to/What is, Videos 08/20/2020 0Comments

8mm Magazine Home Movie Film What is it? How does it Work? Is it available? (Quick link – get it HERE) With the rising popularity of Regular 8mm film (especially since the FPP is leading the charge for the…

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How To Expose Film In Your Vintage Movie Camera

How-to/What is, Podcast 05/01/2020 0Comments

What is the #1 question we get here at the FPP when it comes to 8mm movie film? “How do I properly expose new 8mm (Double 8) film in my vintage movie camera?” It’s become the hot topic, so…

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Stand Developing for BW Photos: When to Use and Best Results Tips

How-to/What is 03/18/2020 0Comments

Today I’m writing specifically about BW film developers and the Stand Development process. With traditional film developers you mix them with water and use the mixture as stock solution (re-usable) or diluted further as advanced formulas that are one-time-use.…

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Who will develop Kodachrome Film? Should I Shoot Expired Kodachrome?

Content, How-to/What is, Videos 02/26/2020 0Comments

Introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935 and discontinued in 2010, Kodachrome film became the go-to film for many professional and aspiring photographers alike for its vivid and vibrant color rendition that has forever influenced our view of mid-century America.…

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