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FILM FERRANIA - New Film! FPP Epiosde 110!

2014-10-01T11:21:00.000-04:00

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 110 – October 1st, 2014
Show Notes By Alex Luyckx

Listen in on iTunes or follow this link:
http://filmphotographyproject.com/podcast/2014/09/film-photography-podcast-110-%E2%80%93-october-1-2014

In the studio today with Michael Raso is Mark Dalzell, John Fedele, Dane Johnson, Leslie Lazenby, and Mat Marrash! Topics include three fantastic interviews with Film Ferrania, FoJo, and The Impossible Project, Book of the Month, Film and TLR Love and the unique Foldex 20 camera! Keep us online!

Film Ferrania Reborn!! Still and Cine Film Coming!

Kickstarter NOW -
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/filmferrania/100-more-years-of-analog-film

Hunter “Man-On-The-Street” White interviews none other than Mister Dave Bias. If you’re thinking the name is familiar then you’re right! Dave has moved on from his role in the Impossible Project and has joined up with the team at Film Ferrania!

above: Mr Dave Bias in New York City / Image: Film Photography Project - Ferrania Factory, Italy / Image courtesy Film Ferrania

The Italian Film manufacturer is making a comeback! The massive factory complex that was shut down back in 2010 is slowly being prepared to start producing film again! They’re hoping to get a small batch of stock ready for the near future! Dave is excited, considering that unlike Impossible that had to scrounge up equipment and material, Ferrania was basically mothballed and saved intact by the Italian Government who has played a major role in getting the factory up off the ground.

above: Film Ferrania founder Nicola Baldini / Ferrania film Kickstarter pack!

The goal is to get one the only four fully self-contained film manufacturing plant back up and running, the team has been working around the clock to make sure the equipment can be run constantly. So what product is going to be coming out, slide film of course, the one thing that has really fallen by the wayside with only Fuji producing new stocks of Chrome films. The first off the line will be an ASA-100 film, which is based on the Scotch Chrome formula, but there are plans to bring 400 and possibly 3200 speeds into the market. Format wise they’re working with 35mm and 120 in still photography along with Super 8 and 16mm for motion picture. Get in on the excitement by supporting Film Ferrania’s KICKSTARTER Campaign here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/filmferrania/100-more-years-of-analog-film

Impossible Project Update!
FPP Super-friend Dan, better known as Nano_Burger on Flickr had a chance to check out this year’s Photokina event in Germany and managed to snag a pair of interviews with some of the dealers. First up is Danny, the PR guy from the Berlin office of the Impossible project brings some updates. First off is a twist on the classic square with their round-frame 600 film.

above: The new "round"Polaroid! The Impossible Project Instant Lab!

If you remember the Instant Lab, which allows you to print photos from your smart phone screen onto Impossible Project Film - they’re bringing a new version to market to work with Android phones, Tablets, and the iPhone 6.

above: It's all-around-great guy Nano_Burger Dan! (with wife, Caitlin. Was taken on a cell phone and printed with the Impossible Instant Lab!) Photokina images courtesy Dan!

In the film stock category, new formulas for their 8x10 PQ line of films and an improved colour formula will be coming out as well which features shorter development time! Also, a new B&W film that doesn’t require shielding! The most exciting news is that they’re finally bringing their camera to market! Yes a brand new camera designed for Impossible film will be out Summer of 2015!!

FoJo, You Know!
A rather unique idea, the guys at FoJo are in the manufacturing stage of making a new enlarger that is driven by your smart phone. That’s right, using your smart phone to project a digital negative through a lens and onto traditional paper and make prints!

above: The Fo Jo!!!

They even have an app that will allow you to tweak the image in phone before printing, or using traditional techniques. Best part, it also works on regular 35mm and 120 film, and uses your phone as the light source. The enlarger alone costs 200$ or get it with trays and a safelight to really get started for 300$. They’re not ready yet, so sign up at: www.fojo.me to pre-order or get the latest news!

Making Kodak Film – The Book!
Ever wondered how Kodak makes their superb line-up of film? Want to know about the complexities behind the K-14 process and Kodachrome films? Then the book of the month is for you! Making Kodak Film by Robert L. Shanebrook is now into its second printing! Mat says this is the perfect book for the science heads or just those interested in the process behind film, want to order the book head over to: www.makingkodakfilm.com to put in an order!

For the Love of TLR Cameras!
Bringing back the TLR love from Episode 109 but now with the addition of Mat and Leslie! Both of them are big fans of the camera, great way to shoot medium format and certainly have style. Leslie even has a Rolleiflex Automat, one of the first TLRs to feature automatic frame counters rather than the old red/green window. The Automats were produced between 1937 and 1957. Leslie loves to shoot architecture with them. Plus the 6x6 format works great if you want to post film shots to your Instagram account!

above: TLR love! Dane loves Funky Film!

Dane’s Funky Film Fun!
Dane loves film, and he shoots pretty much anything he can get his hands on. Current favourites include the Foto 200 from Svema along with the various and odd motion picture films avail be in the FPP On-Line Store - Eastman Double-X, Polypan-F, and more! Each film produces their own unique look, and he loves it.

above: The Foldex - it takes 120 AND 620 film!!!

Photak Foldex 120 and 620! What!?
Mark shows off a recent flea market purchase, part of a massive 15$ lot of accessories and cameras, the Foldex 20 by Pho-Tak is basically a medium format folding box camera. A fixed focus 105mm with fixed aperture and shutter speed. For a box camera it has some interesting features, an M-Sync’d hotshoe and the most unique part…it takes both 120 and 620 film, without need for adapters or changing settings.

That’s it for this show, but don’t fret we’ll be back in a short two weeks with the big 5-year anniversary show (What Show?) But stay online for a new track from Darren "Ballard Pop" Reilly’s new EP Napoleon!

Shooting Film on Summer Vacation!

2013-09-13T12:28:00.002-04:00

This past August I had a lovely opportunity to spend an entire week with loved ones in beautiful Ocean City, New Jersey. You might think that my day-to-day vocation of working/shooting film and producing The Film Photography Podcast had me a wee-bit burnt out on shooting film – no way!

The trip away from the studio was an excellent opportunity to shoot some new-to-me film stocks and some cameras I have yet to handle. Here are a few examples of the images I shot.

Top shot: Since discovering the "mother lode" of 1980s Debonair 120 film cameras back in 2012 and launching the "Get a Debonair" campaign on The FPP, I've yet to see a disappointing shot! Here's little Ollie the Japanese Chin shot on Kodak Hawkeye Traffic Surveillance film!

above: What's a worthy successor to the discontinued Kodak Plus-X? The little known Eastman Double-X 5222! It's a motion picture film that easy to shoot and has a gorgeous look!

above: Night shot of The Strand ( www.moorlynfamilytheatre.org/history.html ) on Fuji IT-N 35mm film. Holding steady(!) shooting iso 6!!!! The awesome Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens certainly helped to keep things steady. Lens mounted on the new-to-me Canon EOS Rebel Ti

Above: Another image using the unusual Fuji IT-N asa 6 film. The film was designed to be a dupe film. Always fun results when run through my camera! Surf's Up! (7th Street Surf Shop - www.7thstreetsurfshop.com/)

One of the most exciting things for me is testing unusual and rare film stocks. Here the Ocean City NJ beach at golden hour shot on the Ukrainian Astrum Color 125. The film has a great yet offbeat palette of color. Scans great and always a tad grindy!

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Shooting Eastman Double-X Negative Film 5222!

2013-07-25T12:57:00.000-04:00

It's always a blast to get my hands on a new-to-me film stock, especially if it's something special! Enter Eastman Double-X Negative Film 5222 - designed for general production use outdoors and in the studio, in dim light, and anywhere you need greater depth of field without increased illumination. This high-speed camera negative film has excellent image-structure characteristics.

There are a growing number of still shooters using motion picture film in their still cameras - specially Eastman Double-X as it can be developed in traditional BW chemistry and the film has no "rem jet" layer that has been an issue with the Vision color motion picture films.

According to Project Double X online, "...it is the look of Double-X that makes it that little bit special and with users exposing it at and beyond its designed exposure index and in various developers, the images it produces are beautifully rich in tones and clarity.
Motion picture films using the Eastman B&W film stock include: Schindler's List (1993), Memento (2000), Kafka (1991), I'm Not There (2007).

The opening black and white scene of the James Bond film, Casino Royale (2006) was shot on Double-X. The English Cinematographer, Phil Méheux, BSC, talked about the scene, in 2006, for the magazine of the American Society of Cinematographers." - http://www.project-double-x.org

Get some for your still film camera! - http://filmphotographyproject.com/store/35mm-fpp-cinema-xx-bw-single-roll

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Above images © Michael Raso / Shot on Canon EOS Rebel G 35mm SLR camera / 40mm EF f2.8 Pancake Lens

Post Apocalyptic Mall

2013-06-25T16:02:00.000-04:00

A morning at Englishtown Flea Market with the FPP Jersey Boys. ( www.englishtownauction.com/ ). I told the boys, "If the world ended, this is what the Mall would look like for any survivors!"

This bargain hunter's paradise of today dates back to 1929. Originating as a meeting place for farmers to buy, trade and sell livestock, farm equipment and produce.

Today, Englishtown Auction Sales, the largest of its kind and the perfect place to find vintage camera gear

above: Marl Dalzell on the prowl for used photo and music gear. He finds a Stumpf Fiddle. below: John Fedele, Dane Johnson and Mark ready to feast at Bubbas’ Barbikyu. Bubbas' is a lunch wagon at the Englishtown flea market. ( John is holding Mark's end-of-the-world instrument - The Stumpf Fiddle!)

Hear the Stumpf Fiddle! - http://www.foglizard.com/thesmoovesailors/audio/wilhelm_fart_060413.mp3

photos by Michael Raso
Canon T50
Tamron 28 – 70mm f3.5 FD lens
Lucky BW Aerial Spy Film - Fuji Neopan 400 (and other stocks)
More film fun at The Film Photography Podcast - filmphotographyproject.com/podcast

Polaroid Portrait - Fred Shafer

2013-02-14T09:29:00.001-05:00

Since 1976!, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Fred Shafer, owner of Taste of Dawn health food store in Butler, NJ, holding a pack of fresh, organic coffee.

The doors of Taste of Dawn were opened on December 4th, 1976, with an intention of bringing wholesome natural and organic foods and herbs to the community of Butler, NJ USA.
Today our selection has expanded into the realms of truly holistic and organic supplements, skin care, aromatherapy, cleaning supplies and more.

Taste of Dawn on FaceBook!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Taste-of-Dawn/143382398524

Polaroid Portrait shot by Michael Raso with the Polaroid Impulse camera on American Woods Edition px680 Color Pro film. Wood panel film for your Polaroid Camera!?
Check it out here - http://filmphotographyproject.com/px-680-american-woods-edition-3-pack

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Shooting Expired Ektachrome

2013-02-11T12:49:00.001-05:00

Shooting Expired Ektachrome, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Fall 2012 Photo Walk with my Canon T60 shooting Kodak Ektachrome 400HC color slide film (expired 01/1994).

Guessing that this film was stored in a sock drawer at various temperatures throughout the years. Some color shift and lots of added grain. Expired film - Best to over expose your shots 1 f-stop for every decade the film has aged.

Below: More images from the same roll of expired Ektachrome.

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The Ax Man

2013-02-02T13:39:00.001-05:00

The Ax Man, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

In late 2012, The Impossible Project (the company that makes new film for your vintage Polaroid camera) introduced American Woods Edition instant film. Traditional Polaroid 600-type film with wooden borders!

Lumberjack Jeff in Butler, NJ
Photo by Michael Raso
Shot with the Polaroid Impulse AF camera on PX 680 Color Pro American Woods Edition - Hard Maple Frame!

Impossible celebrates the woods that built America in this limited edition analog film bundle, featuring frames of (somewhat accurately reproduced facsimiles of) American Hard Maple, Canyon Live Oak and Hickory Nut. Fun! Limited!

Buy a 3- pack HERE !

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Canon FT - Shutter Curtain Problem

2013-01-28T08:59:00.001-05:00

Canon FT - Shutter Curtain Problem, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Use it or Lose It!
Always best to shoot or exercise your camera.

After my trusty Canon FT has been sitting for a year, I decided to take it out for a spin this weekend. Sporting a Canon 19mm FL lens and CVS 400 color print film I hit a snag.

At the higher shutter speeds (1/250th and above) the film curtain was only exposing part of the frame (top shot). The bottom shot was exposed using 1/30th.

Could it be the cold weather, lack of use or both. No such problems in the past.

Flickr member "AgfaPan-25" says -
"If the camera has not been used for a long time the shutter might be a little sticky, and repeatability firing the shutter may sort this out."

More here on the problem from the I Shoot Film flickr group - http://www.flickr.com/groups/ishootfilm/discuss/72157626278592337/
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2010 - The Last Year Shooting Kodak Kodachrome

2013-01-10T11:03:00.001-05:00

Last days of Kodachrome, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Images from one of my last shoots (June 2010) using Kodak Kodachrome color reversal film. "Kodachrome is a type of color reversal film introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935^. It was one of the first successful color materials and was used for both cinematography and still photography. Because of the widespread transition to digital photography, Kodachrome lost its market share and its manufacturing was discontinued in 2009 and its processing ended in 2010."

An inspired day with Catherine (top page) and Sarina (above). Make-up and hair expertly done by Paige Davis. Images shot on the Canon AE-1 Program 35mm SLR camera / Kodak Kodachrome 64 / Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. lens.

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Kodachrome quote quote from Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodachrome

FPP Filmtastic Feast on Polaroid Mini Film

2013-01-02T01:00:00.000-05:00

FPP Filmtastic Feast - 3 January 2013, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

The FPP Gang - Mike, Mat, Leslie, Lauren and the Strudel celebrate FILM in 2013 at Tony's Touch of Italy, Pompton Lakes, NJ.

Polaroid 300 camera
Fujifilm Instax Mini (Rainbow Borders)

Polaroid 300 and the Instax Mini 7s are identical cameras that produce credit card sized instant images. They're available at Target, Walmart and CVS and our very own Film Photography Store On-Line!

What's FPP - Film Photography Podcast - The internet radio show for people who love to shoot film!
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FPP 2013 - Listen In

2013-01-01T01:00:00.000-05:00

FPP 2013 a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 73 – January 1, 2013 is here.

The internet radio show for people who love to shoot film! Ring in the New Year with FPP. Interview with Metropolitan Museum of Art photography curator Mia Fineman regarding Pre-1990 Photo manipulation. Mat’s Available Film List 2013. The amazing Kodak T-Shirt / 35mm SLR camera giveaway, Mark’s uncanny Konilette camera, The Nikon S2 and Lots More.

Love to shoot film? I host The Film Photography Podcast. Check it out. http://filmphotographyproject.com/podcast

Shooting Polypan F BW Film

2012-11-07T10:43:00.001-05:00

FPP Rooftop / Canon T60 / Polypan F BW Film, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

A listener of the Film Photography Podcast sent me some home-rolled rolls of a film called Poly Pan F.

It's smooth, dreamy tones are a bit different than anything I've shot recently on BW film.

What is it? Where'd it come from?? Check out Blia100's blog - http://blia-yof.blogspot.com/2012/09/polypan-f-quick-review.html

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below: more shots on Poly Pan F! (Canon T60 35mm slr camera)

FPP Film Giveaways 2012!

2012-10-25T16:00:00.001-04:00

FPP Film Giveaways 2012, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Fresh Kodak film arrived this morning from Eastman Kodak! The film will be given away to Film Photography Podcast (FPP) listeners attending the Saturday, October 27, 2012 PDN Photo Expo in NYC. ( http://www.pdnonline.com )

Can't attend? No worries, FPP will be doing an on-line giveaway this fall!

Thanks to the kind folks at Kodak!

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Below: Images shot on Kodak's new Portra 160 and Portra 400 / Images: Michael Raso. All Rights Reserved.

Kodak Photokina 2012!

2012-10-18T13:20:00.001-04:00

Kodak Photokina 2012, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

PhotoKina 2012
Photo © Viviane Li 2012 (used with permission)

Film Photography Podcast / Episode 68 – October 15, 2012
The internet radio show for people who love to shoot film! Special report from PhotoKina 2012! FPP correspondent Viviane Li interviews Kodak! Fuji! Impossible Project! Lomography! And more!
http://filmphotographyproject.com/podcast

“The Photokina is the world's largest trade fair for the photographic and imaging industries. The first Photokina was held in Cologne, Germany, in 1950, and it is now held biennially in September at the koelnmesse Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photokina

Cult Camera - Canon QL17 Rangefinder

2012-09-17T15:58:00.001-04:00

Cult Camera - Canon QL17 Rangefinder, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

It ain't called cult for nuthin'!

"The EE (Electric Eye) feature and viewfinder were made as small as possible and the internal construction was completely different from the original Canonet, making the QL17 a totally new model. However, it had a strong Canonet-like appearance. The "QL" stood for "Quick Loading," a feature which made film loading quick and easy. At first, "Quick Loading" was inscribed below the Canon logo. It was later replaced by "QL."
www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1956-1965/19...

With its FAST f1.7 lens, the QL17 is the perfect camera for night photography. Load it up with fast film or switch the camera into manual mode and shoot the night away!

above: Classic Jersey Diner! The Monarch on Rte 23S in Wayne, NJ. Below: Frank's Pizza in Pomton Lakes, NJ

"The classic little rangefinder that punches above its weight. In the 1970′s the Canonet became a household name, with over a million units sold. So let’s have a look and see why this camera became one of the best selling fixed lens rangefinders ever made."
japancamerahunter.com/2012/05/the-canonet-ql17-mini-review/

"Originally sold in 1965 the QL stands for "Quick Loading" -- you don't have to wind the film around the take up spool, it's very similar to today's "drop and load" cameras. You put the film in, close the back and wind away. "
www.netaxs.com/~cassidy/images/equipment/ql17/ql17.html

"The Canonet QL17 (new) represents the prized and popular side of the sought-after compact rangefinders; to be sure, its 1972 successor, the oft-touted GIII version is often mentioned in the same breath as the Konica S3, Minolta 7sII, Olympus 35SP, and the Rollei 35*. "
mattsclassiccameras.com/canonet_QL17.html

above: FPP / Metropolis Music Guy Mark Dalzell with his QL17.

The QL17 is highly regarded by the gang at The FPP - The Film Photography Podcast - Listen in.
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All images and content © 2012 Michael Raso / http://filmphotographyproject.com/

Film Photography on the Streets on New York!

2012-09-11T16:06:00.001-04:00

Aluminum Prints!, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Kevin Neblung of The Pink Delicates holds an Aluminum print of the FPP Group from the Spring NYC 2012 meet-up!

The FPP (Film Photography Podcast - http://filmphotographyproject.com/podcast ) is a global internet radio show for and about people who love and shoot film. The New York meet-up was an opportunity for listeners to meet the show hosts and spend a day shooting film!

below - Video from the event:

More here: http://filmphotographyproject.com/content/news/2012/07/film-photography-streets-nyc

Aluminum print by The Darkroom ( thedarkroom.com/hd-aluminum-art/ )

Top Image by Michael Raso
Olympus 35RC 35mm camera / Polypan F BW film

Forgotten Dreams

2012-09-06T12:02:00.001-04:00

Forgotten Dreams, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

I Purchased a 1951 Kodak Tourist II film camera that had an exposed roll of Kodak Verichrome Pan film in it. From the looks of the processed image, the film was sitting in the camera about 60 years.

below: More forgotten images I discovered in vintage cameras I've purchased over the past few years.

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The View From The Top

2012-09-05T14:43:00.001-04:00

The View From The Top, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

American Hard Rubber Factory Mill Butler Center, Butler, NJ USA

The factory was built in 1868 and is the home of The Film Photography Podcast

2 September 2012
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butler,_New_Jersey

Image © Michael Raso

Above Image: GAF/Ansco 127 camera test
Homelife 200 35mm film (expired 05/2008)
Film rolled onto Paper-backed on 127 spool

Top Image: Olympus 35RC rangefinder camera
Kodak Tmax 100 pro (expired 07/2001)
Film processed in Caffenol / Epson v700 scan.

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Fukkatsu!

2012-08-31T14:49:00.001-04:00

Fukkatsu!, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

It's 2012 and 110 film is back in a big way! So far three (count 'em, THREE) new films have been introduced!

Get some new, fresh 110 Film at The FPP Store!
http://filmphotographyproject.com/store/film/110-film

Listen to The Film Photography Podcast / Episode 65 – September 1, 2012

The internet radio show for people who love to shoot film! Photographer Jim Austin Interview, 110 Film Explosion, Kodak News, 8x10 Polaroid, Camera Giveaways, lots more! Tune in to The Film Photography Podcast!
filmphotographyproject.com/podcast

pictured: Mark Dalzell (holding Fukkatsu 110!) and John Fedele / image by Michael Raso
Kodak Ektralite 10 camera
image shot on Lomography Tiger 110 (200asa color film)

Buckaroo Jacob in the Analog Dimension!

2012-08-22T20:31:00.001-04:00

Buckaroo Jacob in the Analog Dimension!, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Jacob is a junior photographer who loves to shoot with vintage cameras. He has his very own YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/jacobscamera

I shot Jacob's portrait at the Analog's Pulse Weekend , June 2012 in Cleveland Ohio
Shot with the The FPP Plastic Filmtastic 120 Debonair Camera
Kodak Verichrome Pan 120 roll film

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Film Photography Fail!

2012-08-21T15:14:00.001-04:00

Film Photography Fail!, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

I purchased what I thought were light-proof black bags online in order to ship 4x5 sheet film for processing.

Surprise, surprise..I checked the black bag description..."These plastic bags are not light-tight by themselves." YIKES! Make sure your bags are light tight before sending exposed film to the processing lab!

Pictured: Dane of The Smoove Sailors (an American Improv Rock 'n Roll band)
www.thesmoovesailors.com/
May 2012 / Jersey City NJ USA rehearsal space

photo by Michael Raso
Graflex Crown Graphic press camera
Kodak Ektar 100 4x5 sheet film

I host the The Film Photography Podcast Internet Radio Show - http://filmphotographyproject.com/podcast

VHS - The Analog Revolution

2012-08-20T10:41:00.001-04:00

VHS - The Analog Revolution, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

This past July, the folks who run Artscape commissioned a tribute to VHS tape. Artscape - Baltimore, Maryland is one of the largest outdoor art festivals in the states.

Josh Schafer, publisher of the VHS tribute magazine “Lunchmeat” and Baltimore low-budget filmmaker Chris LaMartina (pictured above) were the curators of the VHS tribute which featured posters, VHS tapes and TVs galore (playing VHS programming)
Lunchmeat Magazine - www.lunchmeatvhs.com/

Full Blog:
filmphotographyproject.com/content/features/2012/08/vhs-a...

Photo by Michael Raso
Shot on the FPP Plastic Filmtastic 120 Debonair camera / Kodak Ektachrome 100

We Love Film! The Film Photography Podcast Internet Radio Show - filmphotographyproject.com/podcast

Smoove Jazz

2012-08-19T13:15:00.001-04:00

Smoove Jazz, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Alan Walker of The Smoove Sailors
"Tammy Loves a Parade"
1 May 2012
Hear it here: www.thesmoovesailors.com/

Image © 2012 Michael Raso
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Shot with the Polaroid Big Swinger 3000 camera / Fujifilm FP-3000b BW instant film

The Polaroid Big Swinger 3000 was the first rigid plastic bodied packfilm instant camera, released in 1968 and made in the US. It features a T-bar strap used to hold and swing the camera during transport. It is also used to grip the camera during the pull stage of film development. It was sold for $24.95

http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Polaroid_Big_Swinger_3000
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Joe's Guitar

2012-08-17T23:02:00.001-04:00

Joe's Guitar, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

Kevin Neblung of The Pink Delicates playing unreleased track "JOE'S GUITAR." The Pink Delicates are the house band for The Film Photography Podcast. Their new album THESE SECRETS is out now! Check it out on The iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/these-secrets/id546766124

The Pink Delicates - Joe's Guitar by Film Photography Project

Image © 2012 Michael Raso
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Shot with the Polaroid Spectra 1200ff camera / Impossible PZ 600 SIlver Shade (Old Generation)

William Hellfire

2012-08-16T23:45:00.001-04:00

William Hellfire, a photo by Michael Raso - Film Photography Podcast on Flickr.

William Hellfire is the man behind Severed Lips Recordings. SLR was a cassette label which operated out of a basement in Ringwood NJ from 1992-2000. Consisting mostly of 4 track cassette recordings produced by a handful of interchangeable people and bands. The recordings were intended to be psychedelic headphone theatre; fuzzy, heavy noise rock and soul. Featured acts were Gerbil Church, Disco Missile, Dynomite Cat, Mono Ovum, Alien Pornography, Mary's Song, The Starlets, Tyrannosaurus Dracula and King Ghidorah!

All of the music is available on the Free Music Archive. The Free Music Archive is an interactive library of high-quality, legal audio downloads. The Archive is directed by WFMU, the most renowned freeform radio station in America. Radio has always offered the public free access to new music.
freemusicarchive.org/label/slr

Photo by Michael Raso
Shot 16 August during Polaroid Week 2012!
Polaroid 320 Automatic Land Camera
Fujifilm FP-3000b

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