Analog Cafe has an excellent article on a technique to invert colour film negatives using Photoshop. The technique applies similarly to any other editor, the location of tools may just be different. The results shown in the article seem to be excellent.
Read on at Analog Cafe, How to Invert Colour Film Negatives in Photoshop.
Dmitri of Analog Cafe has an in-depth review of the Wolfen NC 500 colour film by ORWO. This film is the only colour film not made by one of the few large film producers. It is truly unique. Available from Amazon and eBay, the article has affiliate links to the product.
Described as having muted colours and lots of grain, this film is for daylight exposure and experimentation. The mask is a greenish tint, and so most software that inverts colour negative film won't work. Never fear, Analog Cafe has a fantastic article, How to Invert Colour Flim Negatives in Photoshop. The technique will work just as well in your favorite image editor, the tools will just be slightly different. In fact, this article will be in the next posting of Ag+ Process, it seems so useful.
So, read on and see actual photos and comments on Analog Cafe for Wolfen NC 500 colour film!
The 35mmc blog features a detailed article on using a Pinsta pinhole camera and RA4 colour paper to make 4"x5" instant colour prints without a darkroom. Dave, the author, leads us through the path he took to make this alternative colour process work for him. The details include the B&W developer used, the RA4 process and the special stack of filters required to get a colour balanced image.
The Pinsta seems especially suited to the process, since the first development can be done in camera.
Read on to for one man's adventure in producing colour 4x5 images without breaking the bank: 4"x5" instant colour prints without a darkroom.
CineStill, the company that brought cinema colour and B&W film to still film photographers in an easy to use package that can be developed at any film lab, has introduced the CS-LIte. This device is designed for photographers who want to scan film with a better quality light source.
The light features three colour temperatures: cool white, for colour negative film; white light, for B&W film; and warm white, for E6 processed slide film. The light offers EV 15+ brightness, has optional brightness enhancement sheets for even greater brightness and the lit surface area measures: Length: 5 7/8 in by Width: 3 3/4 in.
Suitable for most 35mm and medium format formats, there are holders available for purchase with the light. The universal carrier included with the light "pairs with pre-existing film carriers like those made by Negative Supply, VALOI, Lomography, and more."
A digital camera would be required to scan the film.
Check out the CS-Lite by CineStill.
Disclaimer: Ag+ Process blog has not tested nor used this product. No endorsement was paid nor offered. Your blogger is a user of CineStill film products purchased at retail.
The major photography site, PetaPixel, has an interesting article on getting started in film photography.
Suggestions such as:
* Use your phone to store guides, user manual for your camera, light meter app and more
* Take a class
* Use a reliable camera
* Find a lab
* Become a photographer
And more! There is something in there to inspire anyone. Film photogarphy is still seeing a resurgence and is a fun way to experience photography.
Read at PetaPixel: getting started in film photography.
Ricoh has released a YouTube video, with details reported on Kosmofoto, Pentax compact film camera. The video is in Japanese with English subtitles. The engineer talks about the details and roadmap for the film cameras that could potentially be built from the platform for the planned compact camera. Potentially, an interchangable lens SLR. Aim high!
Read the discussion on Kosmofoto: Pentax compact film camera.