I just watched this powerful documentary last night on the photographer Tim Hetherington. I think it illustrates the dangers encountered in this hyper news/ documentary world where getting the shot in all too many cases is paid for by the life of the photographer.
Just finished a great trip to Cape Cod with my oldest daughter. Many wonderful conversations about film and exposure and getting her comfortable using her “new” Rollei 35S. It was very interesting watching her tune into the light and it’s subtle changes and thinking about how it would look on film- she was much more engaged to the whole process than when I see her shoot with a digital camera. Yes I am very proud!
Please click on the Audio Logo to listen to an audio by Stephen Schaub.
Link to the Robert Frank Video I mention: LINK
As previously announced, Fujifilm has stopped production of the majority of Motion Picture Film products by March, 2013.
http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n130402.html
Kodak of course still makes motion picture film so no worries for now!!!!!*
We all knew this was coming and Fuji has also discontinued many great still films this last year(+) as well- I for one am not happy! Hey Fuji (USA)… if Fuji Japan makes a film why not make it available in our US market as well (I am thinking of the Fuji 160NS in 4×5)…. I’m sick of having to order films from the EU and beyond. At least Kodak Portra 160 and 400 rock and are easy to get here in the US and beyond… check out my reviews here on FR on these two great films.
Portra 400 Many articles….
*“LOS ANEGLES, Feb 21, 2013 —The 2013 Academy Award® best picture nominees include six movies that were shot on Kodak film: Argo, Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, Django Unchained, Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Les Miserable.
In the 84-year history of Oscar®, no Academy Award®-winning best picture has ever been made without motion picture film.”
Viva la Revolution!
Given the controversy regarding the recent Eggleston reprints and the resulting lawsuit I feel it is worth stating again… make one artwork and move on!
Reference Articles:
http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Court-dismisses-lawsuit-over-Eggleston-reprints-/29285
and my thoughts from 2009 are still true today….
https://figitalrevolution.com/2009/09/16/make-one-and-be-done/
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
UPDATE 4.2.2013….
To hear and argument to making unlimited prints click here: http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2013/04/limited-edition-photographs.html
I for one find so many issues with this article and its suggestions that I dont know where to begin….. in the end do what you want but in the days of endless disposable images less is more!
Ok so maybe I do live in a cave- I only recently discovered this web site…. http://www.americansuburbx.com/
Amazing collection of videos and interviews… enough to keep any artist busy watching and learning for quite sometime…
Some of my favorite:
Viva la Revolution– Stephen
My wife Eve and I watched this movie last night on Photographer Bill Cunningham… it is available on Netflix Streaming and I am sure other venues… very enjoyable and yes he shoots film!
Also… Ilford Photo announced the release of a pinhole camera “system”… more info here: http://www.ilfordphoto.com/pressroom/article.asp?n=140
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
A very interesting video that illustrates a situation many photographers, myself included, have found themselves in from time to time.
Most photographers- and as this video illustrates security guards- are unaware of their “real” legal rights with regards to photographing in public spaces and being photographed in public. There are countless articles online regarding this topic but I have found this one (see link below) to be especially good… of course the law varies from country to country so do your homework first and then shoot with confidence.
http://www.danheller.com/model-release.html
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
I believe this issue needs additional clarification from the Photo Industrial Complex… is the damage a result of cumulative exposures? are specific sensors more prone to gamma rays, CCD or CMOS? and at what point can software no longer “fix” dead pixels?… I don’t know the answer as of now (stay tuned) but I am glad that my trip to Italy on Sunday is all film!!
And for the crazy conspiracy theory readers out there: don’t forget that Kodak invented much of the digital technology used today and makes sensors for many camera makers to include Leica and the DOD… so this is not some PR push to sell more film.
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
PS- lots of good info covered in this video!!
Click on the audio play button to listen to this 14 minute discussion on the future of photography by Stephen Schaub.
LINKS:
Figital Revolution 