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Mastering Film Photography: The Definitive Guide for Photographers

By (author) Chris Gatcum

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Whether you prefer the term retro, vintage, or â€œold skool,â€ thereâ€™s an undeniable truth to the familiar quote: â€œWhatâ€™s old is new again.â€ This is increasingly obvious among next-generation photographers who are already reacting to the established digital norm and actively seeking out something more soulful and personal than the pixel-pushing, quick-fix of the digital age. And that something is film. Yet this is a generation that has never experienced film photography. They have not felt the unique combination of fear and excitement at taking a once-in-a-lifetime shot and not knowing if itâ€™s perfect; nor have they waited with bated breath to see if their labors are good, bad, or indifferent. And they certainly wonâ€™t have experienced the â€œhappy accidentsâ€ associated with badly loaded film, light leaks, collapsed shutters, or any of the other â€œdefectsâ€ that can transform an average shot into a one-of-a-kind photograph. Mastering Film Photography is a fast-track guide to shooting emulsion in the digital age. After a crash course in how film works and how to choose the ideal camera to use it with, readers will learn how to overcome the challenges of getting the exposure right when thereâ€™s no instant feedback; how to use flash systems in the pre-TTL era; and the importance of filters before Instagram; as well as exploring the creative world of lensless photography. With profiles of leading film practitioners along the way, the book is rounded off with a guide to the traditional, digital, and hybrid processing options that will enable you to make the most of your negatives and slides.