Author: EveNSteve

Final Thoughts on Diafine Developer

by EveNSteve

Audio Blog Conclusion:

Viva la Revolution- Steve

UPDATE April 11, 2019

Just to be clear…. I still stand by my original processing technique outlined here in FR years ago which does not use the pre wet and has slightly more agitation than the technique outlined above (metal reels and tanks only for the older process). If the film and agitation technique is perfect without a pre wet then go for it but I have found most modern films do benefit from the pre wet… the only downside is developer longevity and about 1/3 stop loss in speed.

No Bed of Roses

by EveNSteve

I often hear the following two comments:

  1. Wow, it must be great being a successful artist, doing what you want and living such a creative free life!
  2. How can I be successful in making my art? I spend money and time and have TEN JILLION followers on some BS social media platform and yet I still am not “making it”!?

Just because you love something does not mean it necessarily has to provide you with money, happiness or satisfaction. “All expectation leads to unhappiness”…. (thank you Buddha.)

This is an excellent article and should remind everyone that doing something for the joy of it is enough. Being happy is enough. And making it as an artist and making money can turn something you love into just… work. Remember that working artists stress just as much as other professionals, but without the job security and benefits.

https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/02/trap-of-turning-hobbies-into-hustles.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mr_owned&fbclid=IwAR2la0tXz5BvvM9wQIDAMHDrGDghrQ7gEGfeAGU7X6z4KAQwCf4Gp0nl5XA

The Hustle and the Gig economy can be a real trap- don’t buy in.

My favorite quote from the article: “Adam J. Kurtz, author of Things Are What You Make of Them has rewritten the maxim for modern creatives: ‘Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life work super fucking hard all the time with no separation or any boundaries and also take everything extremely personally.’ ”

Make art that makes you happy. If you can make some money, great… but remember you got into art because it made you happy first.

Viva la Revolution-

Steve

CineStill Df96 Mono Bath Developer Now in Powder

by EveNSteve

This makes me very happy! Back when I did my review of Df96 monobath developer (link below) my only issue was the cost of shipping liquid chems is very high due to the weight. I asked about the possibility of a power version and was received with a hmmmmmm…. well that hmmmmm has turned into a big YES. This is very good news not only from an economic standpoint but it will now allow this chemical to ship to many more locations and the increased shelf life of unmixed powder is a very big plus.

Nice way to start a Friday.

 

My Review of Df96

https://emulsive.org/articles/darkroom/review-cinestill-df96-monobath-developer-by-stephen-schaub

Also good to note that CineStill just released their C41 chemistry in powder as well.

Viva la Revolution-

Steve

 

Stephen Schaub Talk at The Artist Book Foundation at MASSMoCA

by EveNSteve

My talk at The Artist Book foundation at MASSMoCA, January 26, 2019.

Viva la Revolution- Steve

CineStill BwXX Film (Kodak 5222) Developed in Instant Coffee

by EveNSteve

So here are my latest results experimenting with CineStill film in Caffenol (instant coffee)… I am very happy with this combination! I have found the usable EI for this film-developer combination to range from 100-3200, all with one processing time, but the very best is around EI 640. This test image was made with my 1956 Leica M3 with a 1960 Leica 135mm Leitz Wetzlar Elmar at F5.6.

I’ve been continuously tweaking my Caffenol developer and developing technique over the past few years… I find it to be a very solid go-to developer for virtually any black and white film.

Viva la Revolution- Steve

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Stephen Schaub Becomes a Movie Star

by EveNSteve

That’s right! I am happy to announce that I am being featured in an upcoming documentary of photographers who work with motion picture film for still photography. The amazing Brendan Leahy of Studio Skylight has visited my studio for location filming at the Wilson Castle in Vermont, MassMoca and The Artist Book Foundation (more on that in just a bit) and on Cape Cod. We are planning additional shooting in Mexico and NYC in the very near future. The full length documentary- featuring ten artists from across the United States, but most importantly ME- will be out in early summer and will be featured at an exhibition I am curating on the topic of motion picture film photographers at the Wilson Museum at the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester, Vermont.

For now please enjoy these two teaser clips… sound on for best experience…

And follow me on instagram @stephenschaub where I am posting a lot of new content and daily studio updates.

Viva la Revolution- Stephen