Discount Talks: The best thing about the Deluxe Kit is that when you buy the complete Diana collection of goodies, you get a huge discount off the price of buying each piece separately.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
i wish it was christmas in the next few weeks
although i am poor as at the moment (i usually am all the time) i realllllllly want to buy this:
Discount Talks: The best thing about the Deluxe Kit is that when you buy the complete Diana collection of goodies, you get a huge discount off the price of buying each piece separately.
Discount Talks: The best thing about the Deluxe Kit is that when you buy the complete Diana collection of goodies, you get a huge discount off the price of buying each piece separately.
E6, C41, 120, 35mm, Cross-processing?!?!
okay... i learnt a lot the other day when talking to Peta.
so much terminology to process and what not.
i asked Siri about my wednesday class project and she said to maybe get the film developed using E6. i nodded my head and .... realised i had no idea what that meant.
only wednesday i went to Peta and she explained what this meant.
Slide film is positive and the E6 process is used develop them.
Negative film has the C41 process used to develop them.
For cross processing the E6 and C41 process are used for the opposite type of film:
Slide film -> C41 process
Negative film -> E6 process
this is what cross processing kind of looks like:
now the question i have to ask now is that can i get these effects using a normal film camera or should i still get a Diana camera to get the quirky light leaks etc? or do i just cross process to get the higher contrast in colour?
also does it matter if it is 35mm or 120?
i know the Diana camera takes 120 film but you can also purchase a 35mm backing for the Diana but eh Diana Mini is only 35mm.
Peta also suggested Pinhole photography but im not sure if i want to go into that direction. also this may be very difficult for now as i am extremely new to film. maybe later on ill look into pinhole :)
OKAY - thanks internet!
here are the answers for my questions:
So, choosing an ISO number and a film often depends on when or where you are going to be taking your pictures.
CLOUDY WEATHER/WINTER: As winter sets in and the days get shorter and darker, best make sure you’re totally stocked up on higher ISO films, ISO400 or even ISO800. Also a good choice if you decide to shoot indoors without a flash!
so much terminology to process and what not.
i asked Siri about my wednesday class project and she said to maybe get the film developed using E6. i nodded my head and .... realised i had no idea what that meant.
only wednesday i went to Peta and she explained what this meant.
Slide film is positive and the E6 process is used develop them.
Negative film has the C41 process used to develop them.
For cross processing the E6 and C41 process are used for the opposite type of film:
Slide film -> C41 process
Negative film -> E6 process
this is what cross processing kind of looks like:
now the question i have to ask now is that can i get these effects using a normal film camera or should i still get a Diana camera to get the quirky light leaks etc? or do i just cross process to get the higher contrast in colour?
also does it matter if it is 35mm or 120?
i know the Diana camera takes 120 film but you can also purchase a 35mm backing for the Diana but eh Diana Mini is only 35mm.
Peta also suggested Pinhole photography but im not sure if i want to go into that direction. also this may be very difficult for now as i am extremely new to film. maybe later on ill look into pinhole :)
OKAY - thanks internet!
here are the answers for my questions:
POCKET FILM GUIDE
from - http://microsites.lomography.com/prophecies/film-guide#which-film
What does ISO mean?
The ISO number is essentially an indicator of how sensitive the film is to light — it’s also often referred to as the film speed. You’ll find this number on the side of any type of film and common ISO numbers include 100, 200, 400 and 800. The lower the number means the lower the ‘speed’ of the film. A low speed film will be much more sensitive to light and produce a much finer picture. Higher speed films are great if there’s low-light but the results can tend to be slightly grainier. So, choosing an ISO number and a film often depends on when or where you are going to be taking your pictures.Which film should I use when?
SUNNY/SUMMER: When the weather is good and the sun is shining bright in the sky, it’s always best to go for a low speed film, like an ISO100. Also a good choice for crisp and beautiful night shots! CLOUDY WEATHER/WINTER: As winter sets in and the days get shorter and darker, best make sure you’re totally stocked up on higher ISO films, ISO400 or even ISO800. Also a good choice if you decide to shoot indoors without a flash! What sort of film can I get?
Colour Negative (CN):
Colour negative film is the most common film you’ll find on the market. It’s straight-up, straight-forward basic film that is processed by your lab in C-41 chemicals. This is the stuff you can take to your local drug-store or supermarket and have ready in an hour — it’s fast and fun and great for those gotta-get-it-quick moments. It’ll give you natural colours and contrast but all colour negative films will yield different results. Some films will give you 12 exposures, some 24 and others will give you 36. Play around and discover new films and new results! Want more information on Film? Read Pamela Klaffke’s Film Bible Colour Negative Edition. Black and White:
Fancy giving your shot that super vintage, classic look? Then why not go for black and white film! Shoot roll after roll of breath-taking, ultra-elegant shots. It’s great for portraits because it’s the perfect way to play around with the contrasts of dark and light. Or get experimental to achieve unpredictable, mysterious or even spooky results! Lomography Redscale:
The redscale technique came about when crazy photographers would load a film backwards and shoot through a semi-transparent layer on the back. The result was gorgeous splashes or fiery reds, oranges and yellows! Lomography have crafted a film that makes it as easy as just loading up your camera and…click! Slide Film:
Slide film is basically an alternative type of film to colour negative. If you want your shots to be bright and vivid and dripping with in-your-face colour, give slide film a whirl! Generally used by professionals who prefer its better tone reproduction, slide film is also popular with many Lomographers. The reason why? It can be cross processed for mind-bending, unpredictable effects and über-vivid colours. Not sure what cross processing is? You will soon! What does ‘Cross Processing’ mean?
Cross Processing, also sometimes known as X-PRO, is when a film is developed in a solution that is actually meant for another type of film. Usually this means developing normal colour negative film in the solution that’s really meant for slide film. C-41 is the name of the solution that is used to develop colour negative film and E6 is the name of the solution used to develop slide! Develop the film in the wrong chemicals and the effect is often wild, crazy, popping colours and unpredictable results! Perfect for experimental Lomographers. Ask your photo lab if they’ll give your shots the crazy X-Pro treatment! What does it mean if the film is ‘expired’?
Just like milk, rolls of film come with an expiry date! This ‘process by’ date can usually be found printed on the side of the film package. But don’t let that put you off! Film can usually still be used many years after the expiry date passes. But here’s the fun part — when film does expire, things start to get a little crazy. Unpredictable results, strange colour-shifts, erratic saturation and much more! Some Lomographers even keep their expired films in the fridge — to help preserve them. Wednesday, March 30, 2011
got my hipstamatic photos yesterday :)
yep the 29th of March i received my photos. oh so very exciting. although they are on normal photo paper. this disappointed me a bit but it also now gives me the option and motivation to look into film cameras and old school cameras even more!
the tangibility of them is priceless.
the tangibility of them is priceless.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
...more research into cameras and prices
http://microsites.lomography.com/holga/about
i was doing some more research into a more analog way i could produce these images. a more authentic and personal way in producing them. i was reading up on the Holga brand cameras and i came across the website above. although very informative and interesting i realised that the Holga was created in 1982. This may cause an issue with getting dates and places realistic because if i say a photo was taking in 1976 with a Holga... that wouldn't make sense seeing at the Holga didnt exist then.
http://www.lomography.com.au/australia/
so i went back to the website above which sells all lomography style cameras.
http://microsites.lomography.com/diana/
i came across the Diana brand and researched that. Here is what i discovered:
"Back in the 1960’s, a small firm in Hong Kong – the Great Wall Plastics Factory – created a dirt-cheap 120 camera called the “Diana.” Crafted entirely of plastic, each camera cost about a dollar. As a mainstream product, the Diana was pretty much a failure – and was discontinued in the 1970’s." ... "In short order, the Diana rose to prominence as one of the most treasured and sought-after cult analog cameras from the late 70’s onward."
so i figured this was the perfect camera for the 70s. now for pricing and different options of the Diana camera. this is only if i go ahead with creating the images myself. i may really love the photos i get that i created from the Hipstagram app. This issue in processing/developing them myself is the following:
-My lack of experience in the darkroom
-What paper do i use to print on
-How do i get the corners rounded (if i need them to be)
-Time
-Money
ill see how i go....
http://australia.shop.lomography.com/
okay well these are my options:
DIANA MINI
DIANA F+ CAMERAS
DIANA F+ CLONES
(F+ meaning flash... the mini doesnt come with flash although there are packages you can get with flash... yeah im confused too)
These are the 4 i would be most likely looking at. the are the standard original ones. the clones are newly made and add different effects onto the photo. i think ill stick with these one. more authentic :)
The one above is the Diana F+ (meaning the standard size with a flash)
The one above here is the one before without the flash... i think i am needed to decide if i need flash or not!
This one is the Diana Mini. From what i read it has all the capabilities of the original Diana but just smaller. i need to see if this is the case.
This is the Diana Mini with a flash which is also avaliable.
I have found some of these on ebay for cheaper prices but these following prices are from the lomography shop online. i dont think the ebay ones come with the things the shop are offering. id also prefer to be safe with buying it from the actual producers of the Diana.
DIANA F+ (w/o flash) $52.58
DIANA MINI (w/o flash) $63.36
DIANA F+ PACKAGE (w flash) $99.76
DIANA MINI (w flash) $110.54
I have to decide what i want to buy if at all soon because i think these need to come from America or i need to go to a place that sells these cameras asap!
i was doing some more research into a more analog way i could produce these images. a more authentic and personal way in producing them. i was reading up on the Holga brand cameras and i came across the website above. although very informative and interesting i realised that the Holga was created in 1982. This may cause an issue with getting dates and places realistic because if i say a photo was taking in 1976 with a Holga... that wouldn't make sense seeing at the Holga didnt exist then.
http://www.lomography.com.au/australia/
so i went back to the website above which sells all lomography style cameras.
http://microsites.lomography.com/diana/
i came across the Diana brand and researched that. Here is what i discovered:
"Back in the 1960’s, a small firm in Hong Kong – the Great Wall Plastics Factory – created a dirt-cheap 120 camera called the “Diana.” Crafted entirely of plastic, each camera cost about a dollar. As a mainstream product, the Diana was pretty much a failure – and was discontinued in the 1970’s." ... "In short order, the Diana rose to prominence as one of the most treasured and sought-after cult analog cameras from the late 70’s onward."
so i figured this was the perfect camera for the 70s. now for pricing and different options of the Diana camera. this is only if i go ahead with creating the images myself. i may really love the photos i get that i created from the Hipstagram app. This issue in processing/developing them myself is the following:
-My lack of experience in the darkroom
-What paper do i use to print on
-How do i get the corners rounded (if i need them to be)
-Time
-Money
ill see how i go....
http://australia.shop.lomography.com/
okay well these are my options:
DIANA MINI
DIANA F+ CAMERAS
DIANA F+ CLONES
(F+ meaning flash... the mini doesnt come with flash although there are packages you can get with flash... yeah im confused too)
These are the 4 i would be most likely looking at. the are the standard original ones. the clones are newly made and add different effects onto the photo. i think ill stick with these one. more authentic :)
- Film format: 120
- Size: 5” x 3.75” x 3” (12.5cm x 9.5cm x 7.6cm)
- Variable shutter (daytime & “B” for unlimited long exposures)
- 12-shot (5.2x5.2cm), 16-shot (4.2x4.2cm), and endless Panorama (4.6x4.6cm) formats
- Removable lens for super-wide-angle pinhole shots.
- Uses all kinds of 35mm film (up to 72 shots in half-frame mode per 1 roll of 36 exp. film)
- Shoots two film formats: square and rectangular half-frames
- Multiple exposure feature available
- ‘B’ mode for long exposures
- Cable release attachment and tripod mount available
- Compatible with Diana Flash
- Camera uses all kinds of 35mm film (up to 72 shots in half-frame mode per 1 roll of 36 exp. film)
- Shoots two film formats: square and rectangular half-frames
- Flash Includes a packet of plastic colour gels for handy colorsplashing
- Diana Plug-to-hotshoe adapter to use the Diana Flash on any standard hotshoe camera like the Lomo LC-A+, Fisheye 2, Diana F+, and many others!
I have found some of these on ebay for cheaper prices but these following prices are from the lomography shop online. i dont think the ebay ones come with the things the shop are offering. id also prefer to be safe with buying it from the actual producers of the Diana.
DIANA F+ (w/o flash) $52.58
DIANA MINI (w/o flash) $63.36
DIANA F+ PACKAGE (w flash) $99.76
DIANA MINI (w flash) $110.54
I have to decide what i want to buy if at all soon because i think these need to come from America or i need to go to a place that sells these cameras asap!
Typewriter!
today i remembered my mother still had her typewriter that she got as a present for the starting of highschool which was in 1971 (from what i remember her saying).
this is so great, the discovery of old technology and just the way things where back then.
i was thinking of using this in the photo album that i also found in my mums cupboard as a documentation device. i was thinking of having a typewritten piece next to or a page before the images saying what the images where about. for example:
On the 23rd of November, 1975, my friends and I went to this beautiful park near my house in Carlton... etc
It may help to put the images into context and make it more personal. Kind of like a scrapbook or a memory book that we are now looking upon in 2011.
this is so great, the discovery of old technology and just the way things where back then.
i was thinking of using this in the photo album that i also found in my mums cupboard as a documentation device. i was thinking of having a typewritten piece next to or a page before the images saying what the images where about. for example:
On the 23rd of November, 1975, my friends and I went to this beautiful park near my house in Carlton... etc
It may help to put the images into context and make it more personal. Kind of like a scrapbook or a memory book that we are now looking upon in 2011.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Trials
So i trialed using the hipstamatic app and its totally addictive! i just love mixing and matching the different lenses, flashes and films to create a completely different outcome. i really like the dreampop flash with either the jimmy or kaimal lenses. such beautiful vivid colour is produced. i also researched the website and figured that you can send off the images to them and they print them out. im not sure if i wrote this in the other post but just going to restate the fact that i am so excited to receive them! they come straight to your house!
so here are the trials and the ones i got printed:
my project is developing... excuse the cheesy pun ;)
so here are the trials and the ones i got printed:
my project is developing... excuse the cheesy pun ;)
Hipstamatic... oh so hipster... doing monash fine art proud
oh hells yeah truly living out the hipster culture at uni.
i just bought an app from the apple app store on my iPod called 'Hipstamatic'
It creates old styled images at a click of a button. There are different options to make the images look different.
This is what the camera looks like:
There are other additional lenses and flashes you can buy but i have trialled the ones that it has come with and i really like them. they really show the way the photos use to look. i also have ordered them to be printed by the company so i would like to see how they turn out. if i don't like how these turn out i will look into how i could print them through companies or myself in the darkroom. i may just use the darkroom anyway just as an experience and develop my knowledge even if it doesn't turn out the best. so for the time being i will wait for these prints to arrive and decide from there. i will also try get my hands on an old style camera to trial that too. i need to get going! :)
i just bought an app from the apple app store on my iPod called 'Hipstamatic'
It creates old styled images at a click of a button. There are different options to make the images look different.
This is what the camera looks like:
Classic Black Case
Just like 1984, the classic black Hipstamatic case comes precision molded with gator-skin plastic. Just don't drop it.John S Lens
John Smith may have his name on every credit card, free offer and junk mail you can imagine, but the John S lens captures a one of a kind moment like no other.Jimmy Lens
James was cool, but Jimmy could walk through flames. This lens rocks the daylight, the nightlife, and everything in between.Kaimal Mark II Lens
Take a stroll through Bollywood with the Kaimal Mark II Lens, named after a famous Indian Prince. Even Amitabh will stop and let you take his photo when you're sporting these finely crafted optics.Ina’s 1969 Film
Ina has a bakery today but 40 years ago she was rocking some pretty serious instant film. Peel away the boring with this fine film.
Kodot XGrizzled Film
Being a little rough around the edges never hurt anybody. Kodot’s XGrizzled adds a vintage "just out of the dryer" look to your prints.Blanko Film
Pop your prints right off the page with this simple yet effective film. There's barely a border at all to distract from the subject at hand!Dreampop Flash
This is stuff that dreams are made of. This flash pops a random assortment of subconscious light for that 'just woken up' look.There are other additional lenses and flashes you can buy but i have trialled the ones that it has come with and i really like them. they really show the way the photos use to look. i also have ordered them to be printed by the company so i would like to see how they turn out. if i don't like how these turn out i will look into how i could print them through companies or myself in the darkroom. i may just use the darkroom anyway just as an experience and develop my knowledge even if it doesn't turn out the best. so for the time being i will wait for these prints to arrive and decide from there. i will also try get my hands on an old style camera to trial that too. i need to get going! :)
My discovery of the library
okay well Monash has been bragging about how amazing their library is and all... now i see why. So many levels and such a range of books. i really think i will be spending a lot of time in the good ol' library. i felt a bit excluded that i didnt bring my Mac with me. Didn't feel part of the cool always awesomely dressed asian group.
The books that i got are:
so80s- A Photographic Diary of a Decade, photographs by Patrick McMullan
Look at Me / Fashion and Photography in Britain / 1960 to the Present / The British Council
Photo-Discourse > Critical Thought and Practise in Photography
Creative Camera International Year Book 1977 (like the image but the year before)
The books that i got are:
so80s- A Photographic Diary of a Decade, photographs by Patrick McMullan
Look at Me / Fashion and Photography in Britain / 1960 to the Present / The British Council
Photo-Discourse > Critical Thought and Practise in Photography
Memories of Myself- essays by Danny Lyon
Once i take a good look into these books i will post images and part i like for inspiration for the theme and also techniques i like etc. Not sure when this will be done but i am guessing tomorrow sometime... time for some essaying i think... gah :(
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Research into cameras
... okay well i am finding this very difficult but here is what i have come up with so far!
LOMOGRAPHY-
(from lomography.com)
"The Lomographic movement started upon the discovery of the Lomo Kompakt Automat (aka the LC-A) in 1991. The compact-sized Russian camera became renowned for its unique effects such as light leaks, vignette shadowing, and rich, saturated colours. As its fan base grew overtime, the community expanded into a worldwide phenomenon, filling every space with a stream of Lomographs to build amazing Lomowalls. From then on, the community has not stopped coming up with all sorts of creative analogue ideas (and we have not stopped cooking up with fun and exciting Lomographic tools, as well!) that keep Lomographers busy tinkering with their special projects, exhibitions, and collaborations."
which could kinda look something like this:
HOLGA-
(wikipedia)
The Holga is a medium format 120 film toy camera, made in China, known for its low-fidelity aesthetic.
The Holga's low-cost construction and simple meniscus lens often yields pictures that display vignetting, blur, light leaks, and other distortions. The camera's limitations have brought it a cult following among some photographers, and Holga photos have won awards and competitions in art and news photography.
for something like this:
INSTAGRAM APP:
This is an app for apple products that edits the image after. i love this as i can gauge how the images turn out but does this deter from the meaning of replicating old photos? that is my only issue. It is a bit hard with the minimal amount of time i have to complete this project so this may be a easier and cheaper option.
there are different options in how to edit the photo. this is what the application looks like:
LOMOGRAPHY-
(from lomography.com)
"The Lomographic movement started upon the discovery of the Lomo Kompakt Automat (aka the LC-A) in 1991. The compact-sized Russian camera became renowned for its unique effects such as light leaks, vignette shadowing, and rich, saturated colours. As its fan base grew overtime, the community expanded into a worldwide phenomenon, filling every space with a stream of Lomographs to build amazing Lomowalls. From then on, the community has not stopped coming up with all sorts of creative analogue ideas (and we have not stopped cooking up with fun and exciting Lomographic tools, as well!) that keep Lomographers busy tinkering with their special projects, exhibitions, and collaborations."
which could kinda look something like this:
(wikipedia)
The Holga is a medium format 120 film toy camera, made in China, known for its low-fidelity aesthetic.
The Holga's low-cost construction and simple meniscus lens often yields pictures that display vignetting, blur, light leaks, and other distortions. The camera's limitations have brought it a cult following among some photographers, and Holga photos have won awards and competitions in art and news photography.
for something like this:
INSTAGRAM APP:
This is an app for apple products that edits the image after. i love this as i can gauge how the images turn out but does this deter from the meaning of replicating old photos? that is my only issue. It is a bit hard with the minimal amount of time i have to complete this project so this may be a easier and cheaper option.
there are different options in how to edit the photo. this is what the application looks like:
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