Before photographers had the ability to take a photograph as we know it, they had to first find a way to make a photograph. One of the ways that people created images in the 1800’s and throughout the 1900’s was by creating a positive image on a tin plate. This is what became known as […]
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What is an Ambrotype?
Many people, whether photographers or not, have not heard of an ambrotype in a long time, or ever for that matter. Whether it be the digital age that’s taken the ambrotype away or simply the tedious process that it requires, they definitely seem to have disappeared in the past decade or so, but that still […]
Continue reading30+ Intriguing Free Film iPhone Wallpapers to Download
Sometimes you need to switch out your iPhone wallpaper for a fresh new look. Whether you want a summer background with lots of light to take you to a far away place or a minimal, faded cloudy texture background, we’ve got your covered. Featuring free travel photos, lifestyle photos, colorful backgrounds, and various textures, this […]
Continue readingHow to Develop Color Negative Film at Home
Today we’re going to be looking at developing color film at home – specifically C-41 color negative film. Most color films and some black and white films are C-41 type, so this process will apply to a lot of different kinds of film. Learning the process of developing film is not too hard and it […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Retro Grainy Film Effect in Photoshop
Using Photoshop you can create some pretty incredible photo effects. From natural pastels and soft edits to dark/moody edits, there are a lot of options depending on your style. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a retro grainy film effect in Photoshop. Retro effects are popular in a variety of advertisements, social media […]
Continue readingFuji Neopan 100 Acros to be Discontinued in October 2018, Reports Say
For film photographers all over the world, this could be daunting news, but it may be time to say good-bye to another legendary film stock – Fuji’s Neopan 100 Acros. Fuji Neopan 100 Acros is an orthopanchromatic black and white film stock that features excellent processing characteristics, improved reciprocity characteristics, and outstanding sharpness. These features, […]
Continue readingHow to Install LUTs in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is a powerful video editing program from Apple. With this software you can create short films and special effects, color grade your footage, and much more. In this tutorial, we’ll be covering how to install LUTs in Final Cut Pro X. LUTs are lookup tables that allow you to apply effects […]
Continue readingHow to Obtain Permits for Commercial Photography and Filming
Producing large-scale commercial audio and visual content requires a number of moving parts. From the production team to the location and legal aspects, there can be a lot going on. One key component of commercial photography and film projects is obtaining permits. When Do You Need a Permit? If you are planning a commercial photo […]
Continue readingCut Video in Premiere Pro: How to Trim Clips
Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best video editors out there, and certainly one of the most popular. That popularity isn’t just due to the Adobe name, though. It’s also very easy to learn and start editing amazing pieces of film. Today we will be going over one of the essential functions of Premiere, […]
Continue readingIlford XP2 Super Film Stock Review
Shooting black and white film is completely different from shooting color film, in my eyes at least, I know many photographers that shoot either film whenever, and to extent I will shoot either film whenever too. However, after shooting black and white film for a little while now, I realized that if you shoot black […]
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