Print Surface Expectations

by EveNSteve
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Kodak Retouching Dyes

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A quick audio blog on how our expectations of a perfect print surface has changed from traditional wet darkroom spotted prints to todays digital prints. Click on the audioblog logo to listen…

Note on image: I use my hand to adjust the brush tip on my spotting brush to a perfect point and to make sure that the flow of dye is perfect.

TIP: If you want to try to spot a digital print, one suggestion is to save the left over ink in your catridges and use them for spotting instead of traditional spotting dyes.

Is Archiving Film Necessary

by EveNSteve

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There are two parts to this post: first an HD video for fun followed by an 8 minute thought-provoking discussion on the “need” to archive film in the hybrid workflow- click on the Audio Logo to listen…

Kodak Zi8 Review Part 3: Still Images and Final Thoughts

by EveNSteve

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Sample images from the Kodak Zi8 using the 5.3MP still camera mode in both macro and distance setting. Click on the audioblog logo to listen to my thoughts on using the new pocket recorder, features I liked, features I wish it had and my conclusion compared to my previous Kodak Zi6 and Vado HD.

Kodak Zi8 Review Part 2: Audio and Macro Features in HD

by EveNSteve

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One of the big features of the new Kodak Zi8 that I found exciting was the macro mode as well as the ability to have an external stereo mic input in with record level adjustment. As far as I know the Kodak Zi8 is the only pocket video recorder that has both of these features as well as 1080p. The video posted here was recorded in 1080p using the macro mode and with both an external mic (see picture) and the internal mic.

I have also decided to show this video from two sources… Youtube as a HD and wordpress as a HD video… you decide which you like and you can switch back and forth from HD to non HD to see the difference. I have to mention that I was wrong about wordpress.com not allowing HD video as obviously it does… try both and see the difference as it is huge. The downside to HD is of course the file size… this short video is a 136MB file so the upload time even with high speed internet is quite long.

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YouTube HD

Stay tuned for Part 3…

When Everything Old is New

by EveNSteve

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Click on the Audio Blog Logo to listen to this 4 minute audio by Stephen Schaub.
Below is a perfect example of old plus new… the new Lomo Fuji Instax Mini back, which is designed to fit the new Lomo Diana F+ (nice but a bit too sharp for my taste)… but with a bit of work (about 2 hours)  it fits the vintage Diana Camera and Diana clone cameras perfectly and has a resulting look and feel that is amazing!!… more on that soon.

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Notice nice fit... NO TAPE NEEDED!
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Now Thats a Thing of Beauty!
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Perfect fit on the bottom with no light leaks!
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Diner. Exposure 1 second hand-held. Scan from Instax Positive.

Kodak Zi8 Review – Part 1 – Video Samples

by EveNSteve

Both sample videos below were recorded using 720 at 60 fps with the internal microphone.

Link to Information on Kodak Zi8

Note: The video you are watching was recorded in HD but wordpress.com does not support HD video so the file you are watching is of a reduced quality.

Kodak Zi8 Review- Introduction

by EveNSteve

Kodak Zi8 With Sony Mic Attachment

I’m about to start an extensive test of the new Kodak Zi8 which is due out next month. From my first tests this is a huge improvement on the Zi6 and perfect for my video recordings here on FR. One feature I love is the mic input with adjustable record level… this is huge as most internal mics are Mono and a bit noisy to say the least… so I got a little carried away.

Here is the rig I made using existing parts- a nice setup as I get a 90 degree and 120 degree stereo recording that when matched to the visual is a nice small package. My more in-depth review will be in a week or two but all videos from here on will be recorded on this setup… with and without the rather (ahem) phallic mic.

Viva la Revolution- Stephen

Photography in 90 Seconds or Why I Love Instant Film – Part 1

by EveNSteve
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Fuji FP100C, Polaroid 110B Modified Camera, Vermont. 2009

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Click on the Audio Blog logo to listen to a 4 minute introduction on Instant Photography (Polaroid and Fuji instant films) and the hybrid workflow. This post is an introduction to the upcoming multi part video series here on Figital Revolution so stay tuned.

Artwork Links mentioned in Audio….

Plus- stay tuned for my newest artworks made using instant materials to released later this fall. The show at Indian Hill Imageworks is tentatively scheduled to open on October 3, 2009… more information on that soon as well!

Viva la Revolution- Stephen