Posts tagged film
Neue Film
Over the last couple years I’ve found myself going back to the simplicity of shooting film, despite having the most modern digital cameras. The constraints of film slowed me down and allowed me to truly focus on my subject without being distracted by my preview screen.
Aim, focus, shoot. (Advance film, repeat.)
It’s simple really. You’re focused on the moment, not your gadget.
It was on this premise that Dan Rubin (@danrubin) and I connected. We shared similar experiences and both desired to find that same flow with our DSLRs. Thus some imaginary digital constraints and Neue Film were born.
Your mileage may vary, but visit the site and give the process a try. We’re eager to know what you think.
Credit where credit is due: Dan is really the mastermind behind the process. He was implementing many of the constraints prior to us discussing anything. I just consider myself lucky to have tagged along when I did :)
I really love this shot by Ryan Aylsworth - with and without the phrase. (via ryanaylsworth)
I love expired film. (via ryan essmaker)
SIGNS (via swissmiss)
The Zen of Film vs. Digital Gratification
“So my theory is simple: there is something really important, perhaps magical, about the fact that film is so unforgiving that it creates a special mindfulness in the photographer, which in turn increases the chances of making great pictures.”
(via APhotoEditor)
“ i shoot 75% film. im not proud of it. film’s nostalgic. it’s easy. the kids love the look of it regardless of how shitty the lighting or composition. there’s a whole visual language and aesthetic of bad film photography (exempli gratia, lomography). people eat it up. digital doesn’t have the same yet. it seems clinical in comparison. in a sense, its harder to make good digital photos.”
