Digital detox

Digital detox

Update: Several members of the cinematography.com forum have verified that Kodak will definitely eliminate the remjet layer on their…

Update: Several members of the cinematography.com forum have verified that Kodak will definitely eliminate the remjet layer on their…

Kodak seems to be producing large quantities of Portra (5256) rolls for motion picture applications, and you can find a test of that film in 16mm here: https://vimeo.com/1078815946/055655606d. #editorial.

Light Lens Lab has set ambitious targets for 2025 and presented additional samples of their newly developed black-and-white film.

Light Lens Lab has set ambitious targets for 2025 and presented additional samples of their newly developed black-and-white film.

"This emulsion embodies the essence of our film project: to develop film materials free from historical constraints, third-party patent issues, or reliance on manufacturers. It has been constructed from scratch — fueled by creativity and input from users. We plan to launch our prototype assembly line in June 2025, with production of the V3 emulsion to commence shortly after." —… #editorial.

How Photography Benefited My Mental Health: Particularly Analog Photography

How Photography Benefited My Mental Health: Particularly Analog Photography

I experienced depression. After more than two years of therapy, I can joyfully say I no longer do. First and foremost, I want to emphasize that support is accessible everywhere; no matter how bleak your surroundings may seem, you are never alone! Photography has always been a source of inspiration for me. This is a story of how photography, particularly film photography, guided me on my journey.

Kodak might be eliminating remjet from Vision 3 films!

Kodak might be eliminating remjet from Vision 3 films!

In a not-yet-verified post shared by Memorylab on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQpkdhS6EF), it seems that Kodak might be planning to eliminate the remjet layer in its upcoming products. #editorial.

Film Photography News — Summary of May 2025

Film Photography News — Summary of May 2025

Ilford introduces Kentmere 200 black-and-white film and starts providing Delta 3200 in bulk rolls. RETO releases a new panoramic film camera, while Jolylook unveils a new hand-crank Instax Wide back for DIY cameras. This month’s winner of 3 FREE Cinema Shorts 50D/500T rolls has been revealed (if you didn't win this time, there are still several opportunities ahead). Additionally, there are updates to the sole web-based, fully-featured film inversion tool, along with guides on overexposure and community submissions!

RETO PANO is a novel film camera that features a switchable panoramic mask, an "ultra-wide" 22mm lens, and incorporates a built-in flash.

RETO PANO is a novel film camera that features a switchable panoramic mask, an "ultra-wide" 22mm lens, and incorporates a built-in flash.

RETO's range of seemingly straightforward plastic cameras is more ambitious than it appears. The RETO PANO is no exception. #editorial.

Are We Overly Worried About Social Media? - Cal Newport

Are We Overly Worried About Social Media? - Cal Newport

In the spring of 2019, during my book tour for Digital Minimalism, I visited the Manhattan production offices of Brian Koppelman to record ...

Overexposure, TIFFs, and the Film Gift Guide

Overexposure, TIFFs, and the Film Gift Guide

Thank you ❤️ for supporting this independent, ad-free review, guide, app, and community publication created for and by film photographers! Your contributions provide me with the time and resources to work on projects like film Q, the sole web-based negative film inversion tool that offers complete 16-bit TIFF and camera RAW support. This newsletter includes updates on the app, community submissions, FREE film, and upcoming articles on Analog.Cafe.

Additional AI nonsense.

Additional AI nonsense.

To begin with, there is an update regarding the previous posts about @aymenfilmm, an account that features AI-generated images labeled as film. They have turned off comments and quotes on their profile. #editorial.

Are TIFF scans worthwhile?

Are TIFF scans worthwhile?

TIFF files have a significantly larger size compared to JPEGs. They can also be more expensive to have your film scanned at a lab. But do the additional storage requirements and cost justify themselves? This guide includes an easy-to-use decision tree along with a detailed explanation of the commonly used digital image formats.

The update for `film Q v1.0.0-beta.10` introduces the capability for lossless TIFF output in 16-bit color.

The update for `film Q v1.0.0-beta.10` introduces the capability for lossless TIFF output in 16-bit color.

Although the low-compression full 4:4:4 chroma JPEG files produced by film Q contain sufficient data for substantial edits without causing distortions, there might be occasions when additional color data is required. #editorial.

How to Overexpose Film

How to Overexpose Film

This guide will assist you in understanding the reasons and timing for appropriate overexposure, which films to overexpose, methods for overexposing your photos without compromising them, and how to scan and edit overexposed images.

The Kubrick Code: Celebrating the Understanding of How Things Function

The Kubrick Code: Celebrating the Understanding of How Things Function

This article examines the interplay between technique and artistry, as demonstrated in Kubrick’s work at the London exhibition. It isn’t a critique of the exhibition—there are many of those available—but rather a contemplation on what is required to produce something of high quality.

A Threads/Instagram account is attempting to present AI-generated images as if they were captured on film.

A Threads/Instagram account is attempting to present AI-generated images as if they were captured on film.

I think the way images are created and the tools employed in the process are important. This is why we honor film photography, appreciate the skill and timing involved, and reject content that is acquired through unethical means. #editorial

Digital Detox: Unplug from Devices and Restore Balance to Your Life

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