Shooting Film in Chicago

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Komentáře • 450

  • @Magic_Doge
    @Magic_Doge Před 11 měsíci +563

    grainydays has published videos in every aspect ratio ever invented for video

  • @WillemVerb
    @WillemVerb Před 11 měsíci +36

    jared polin's worst nightmare sent me

  • @BryanBirks
    @BryanBirks Před 11 měsíci +283

    The color grade on this paired with whatever lens you’re using is absolute perfection.

    • @rodmanblanchard2511
      @rodmanblanchard2511 Před 11 měsíci +3

      do you know what camera he uses to vlog his videos?

    • @nickharrison211
      @nickharrison211 Před 11 měsíci

      Was about to comment the same thing

    • @jordangrace3942
      @jordangrace3942 Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@rodmanblanchard2511 Sony Alpha 7 series is what he's been using in the past (A7iii, A7iv something like that)

    • @ericrjennings
      @ericrjennings Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@jordangrace3942it’s got a flip screen so just be A74

    • @fuji_film_digital2122
      @fuji_film_digital2122 Před 11 měsíci

      Agreed!

  • @andymoran8007
    @andymoran8007 Před 11 měsíci +10

    "Some of Jared Polin's worst nightmare: Film"
    Lmaooo love you Jar

  • @logan.bonjean
    @logan.bonjean Před 11 měsíci +11

    "Jared Polin's worst nightmare" threw me hahaha

  • @brosinarms1470
    @brosinarms1470 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Is it just me but the more I watch grainydays while I wait for my first film camera to arrive. It motivates me to travel take photos and just enjoy the process of learning film. I am glad to see the photos I will fuck up and the good.

  • @liechtenstein6775
    @liechtenstein6775 Před 11 měsíci +102

    I have an 21:9 Monitor. And im so grateful that you used 21:9 instead of just putting two back bars on the frame. ☺

    • @JonasBrinkmann
      @JonasBrinkmann Před 11 měsíci +5

      even on my 32:9 i can watch it full screen, because its framed that well!!

    • @masonthecoyote
      @masonthecoyote Před 10 měsíci +4

      never thought my phone 21:9 screen would be useful but hey, here we are

  • @satorutaylor7670
    @satorutaylor7670 Před 11 měsíci +36

    Come home dad.

  • @keithparker7412
    @keithparker7412 Před 11 měsíci +157

    I am in love with how your videos are looking recently, the anamorphic look and color grading are on point. It feels like I’m watching a movie of Chicago it’s so clean!

  • @FAKEROONEY
    @FAKEROONEY Před 11 měsíci +64

    Literal short film level production on this chicago vid. Nice job Jason, remind me to bring a backpack on our next date so that you can get the youtube film community off your shoulders and into something that makes it easier to carry. This motivates me to get out and shoot. Inspiring AF

    • @agustinalvarez4661
      @agustinalvarez4661 Před 11 měsíci +2

      After i saw the pushed hp5 shots i immediately stopped everything and load some hp5!

  • @giovannychavez9055
    @giovannychavez9055 Před 11 měsíci +41

    “Jared Polins worst nightmare” 😭😂 literally was waiting to see if he would ever bring that up.
    Anyways, this video was beautifully shot. I’ll be going to Chicago for the first time ever this September and this just inspired me to shoot some video and of course film.
    You’re truly my creative inspiration Jason

    • @FookFish
      @FookFish Před 11 měsíci +1

      whats the craic on that i want the tea lol

    • @themediocrephotographer1301
      @themediocrephotographer1301 Před 11 měsíci

      ⁠@@FookFishJared’s just been pretty critical of shooting film lately.

    • @themediocrephotographer1301
      @themediocrephotographer1301 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@FookFishhe’s mainly been harping on the photographers that shoot film only because it’s trendy tho

    • @RobboElRobbo
      @RobboElRobbo Před 11 měsíci +4

      ​@@themediocrephotographer1301has Jared even taken a good photo before? I group him with the likes of Tony northrup

    • @themediocrephotographer1301
      @themediocrephotographer1301 Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@RobboElRobbo personally I really like his sports/photojournalistic work

  • @Itscarlosocando
    @Itscarlosocando Před 11 měsíci +4

    Jared Polin's worst nightmare! You killed me with this one! 🫠😆

  • @Sam-em1ic
    @Sam-em1ic Před 11 měsíci +6

    That x pan is such an example of how things with either x or pan in the name tend to be good. Having both is just 👌

  • @trippwilsonphoto
    @trippwilsonphoto Před 11 měsíci +4

    that roll of redscale may have had some of your best photos ever!

  • @uppernycghost
    @uppernycghost Před 11 měsíci +11

    Whatever you're doing for these new videos, keep doing it. It's so visually pleasing it's unreal.

  • @wehttamchua
    @wehttamchua Před 11 měsíci +1

    Everyone's commenting on how jason's videos look, but i am always enjoy how his videos sound. Seems like a lot of skill and effort went into mixing the audio well. I don't usually find youtube videos have good sound, like jarring noises, or overly loud portions etc. And if they do have good sound, they don't sound interesting. Jason really does both well.

  • @shervinsardari
    @shervinsardari Před 4 měsíci

    Since no one in the comments complimented you on it, I thought I'd boost your ego and agree that the coffeeshop shot is just brilliant. So simple, yet the composition works out perfectly and captures the essence of the place. Feels like you know the place with one photo.

  • @paulschumacker9901
    @paulschumacker9901 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Chicago, as you’ve discovered, is a city with endless Hopper-esque scenes at all times of the day and night. Well suited to B&W high-contrast films like HP5. I thought the shots from Lower Wacker were some of your best. Overall, a great set of fantastic shots with more interesting lighting and possible imagined storylines. If you felt like you were in a slump, you just came out of it. Welcome back!

    • @tdc_2021
      @tdc_2021 Před 10 měsíci

      I’ve never thought of HP5 has a high contrast film (unless pushed). Tri-X is what comes to mind for higher contrast

  • @facundozalazar
    @facundozalazar Před 11 měsíci +2

    Love the music

  • @AdamHansen95
    @AdamHansen95 Před 11 měsíci +7

    I live in Chicago and love to see people who have never visited here try their hand at capturing the beauty in different ways. It definitely inspires me and gives me new ideas and new angles to think about and work with. I just got a 28-70mm lens which is new for me, so I’ll definitely be walking around downtown with your pictures as an inspiration to me ♥️

  • @StaceyAmour
    @StaceyAmour Před 8 měsíci

    One day I hope you appreciate how good these photos are. You're chasing something you can never get and almost happens by accident. These photos have a lot to appreciate

  • @mjodr
    @mjodr Před 2 měsíci

    Lower whacker is the real banger of the whole trip. 10/10 would love to see banging there again

  • @kinangeagle133
    @kinangeagle133 Před 11 měsíci +2

    YES A MOTORCYCLE TRIP
    Damn it wasnt

  • @AeromaticXD
    @AeromaticXD Před 11 měsíci +3

    Daaaaamn that 14:27 transition is as smooth as the Breaking Bad ones

  • @DylanSpitz
    @DylanSpitz Před 11 měsíci +2

    When I lived in the midwest I visited Chicago with my friend and spent 3 days walking around shooting film. It really has a special energy, even for someone who generally avoids big cities. Great video, Jason!

  • @andrewumana9586
    @andrewumana9586 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Yess the architecture boat tour is a must when coming to Chicago

  • @blazerbarrel2
    @blazerbarrel2 Před 11 měsíci +1

    My favorite camera of all time , The Hasselblad Xpan ! Nice pictures , great structure designs in your work ! TMZ @ 800 dev in microdol 1:1

  • @nathangee2533
    @nathangee2533 Před 11 měsíci +2

    i love how the aspect ratio of the video is the same as the photos from the camera. i haven’t missed that detail

  • @darwyn2lion
    @darwyn2lion Před 11 měsíci +1

    New Grainydays vid. My Thursday is much better already.

  • @stewartmunrovideo
    @stewartmunrovideo Před 11 měsíci +1

    I really did enjoy your new video mate! I am an artist from the land down under and I wrote a poem for you and how your video inspires me.
    I wanted to sport a pie from the local bakery
    As I walked home, I took a bite of my pie
    And then I thought to myself, "Replay was not bad"
    I spy with my little eye, that was a pie that I saw with my eye
    Thank you, Granny, for these rainy days
    Eating my pie, thinking about my Hasselblad and Vlad the Impaler

  • @jordanlaine7412
    @jordanlaine7412 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Shooting street with a wide aspect ratio isn't easy. Subjects become small in the frame incredibly fast. I shot with a sprocket rocket in 2021 and will be pulling 35 through a Fuji 6x9 Professional in a few weeks, keeper rate is expected to be lower than usual but that's what Kodak 5207 is for.

  • @thomaskdrums
    @thomaskdrums Před 11 měsíci +1

    I've been following your work for a while and have to say that this one is your best in terms of B-roll, atmosphere and video format. The general mood of all this combined really fits you and your kind of videos. Keep it up :)

  • @TheDomis4
    @TheDomis4 Před 11 měsíci

    georgeous 21:9 without black bars. and that lens. perfection.

  • @DLivingston
    @DLivingston Před 11 měsíci +8

    The wider shot in the room is so good! What lens are you rolling with here? Looked to be a adapted lens this time around? Jared's nightmare lol The shallow DOF shots with this anamorphic lens? looks reallllly good and the color grading as well is awesome. Love the aspect ratio of the whole video. 6:30 is such a good shot, love it. 7:22 , I thought that was going to be your segway into today's sponsor. 23:24, LOVE IT

  • @theoldcameraguy
    @theoldcameraguy Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was a super fun weekend! Thanks for sharing your take on it here.

  • @batmantheboss3260
    @batmantheboss3260 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I appreciate your existence Jason, your stuff makes me happy

  • @thomasbrady8056
    @thomasbrady8056 Před 11 měsíci

    Echoing everyone else - this was such a great video. I live in London and sometimes cityscapes can seem to uninteresting - but your photos prove that there is beauty to find in the city just as there is in countryside and rural areas. Excellent video and always inspiring

  • @annaisamazing11
    @annaisamazing11 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Flop era?!?! Your last 3 or 4 videos have been my favourite work you've put out!

  • @ChrisEdgecombePhoto
    @ChrisEdgecombePhoto Před 7 měsíci

    Another amazing video with some spectacular images especially from that M7. Truly inspirational stuff. Thanks.

  • @horaciomillan4181
    @horaciomillan4181 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This has been the most beautiful video and series of photos I’ve seen in the last 3 or 4 months. And believe me, I watch a lot.

  • @ThePJMcConnell
    @ThePJMcConnell Před 11 měsíci +1

    I've been listening to this podcast for awhile and I really like the music selection in this one!

  • @CryptoJones
    @CryptoJones Před 3 měsíci

    "didn't sleep at all because it would have been annoying to wake up" is my life synopsis.

  • @andrewjohnson4728
    @andrewjohnson4728 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you Jason for yet another awesome video which, despite no appearances by Baxter, was truly a Wrigley Field (or close to it) home run!

  • @hallivigut
    @hallivigut Před 11 měsíci

    hey man, this brought me back, used to live in Chicago, love ur videos, they are like antidepressants to me, so calming, also the color grading on this one is top notch, keep the coming, and thank you.

  • @Chloede_
    @Chloede_ Před 10 měsíci +1

    I fully understand the having to warm up. I spent 5 days in Mew York last year, and it wasn’t until a few days in that I actually felt in my stride with making photos.
    Really enjoyed the video!

  • @AstralCMS
    @AstralCMS Před 10 měsíci

    Seeing Chicago through this hit different. Grew up in Illinois and haven't been home in awhile. Picked up my Minolta x700 from Central Camera Company like 2 years ago now. Very cool

  • @jasongold6751
    @jasongold6751 Před 11 měsíci

    A real treat! So funny! I'm surprised no images of Chicago river, that divides downtown! I like the photo group! Crowd worthy of making Ben-Hur! Bravo.

  • @obsidian00
    @obsidian00 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Chicago is definitely one of those cities that I would shoot B&W only...to capture that GRIME! Another great video, another good time had by all!

  • @Jacob_Waller
    @Jacob_Waller Před 11 měsíci +2

    Jason! It was so cool meeting you! The events were so cool & I hope you're able to come back

  • @anthonykartsonas5087
    @anthonykartsonas5087 Před 11 měsíci

    Beautiful Pics, Chicago was clearly good for you. And thanks for the videos, really enjoy them

  • @tompleysier1268
    @tompleysier1268 Před 11 měsíci

    what a coincidence, I just got the same lens as you!
    its really cool! I love just popping the fstop to max and using the little ring as the f stop ring! works well with the meter on my F2 or any other camera!

  • @stevecarrascoiv4409
    @stevecarrascoiv4409 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Loved this video and the x-pan shots in the vid. You may feel like you haven’t taken anything “worthwhile” but the blend of video comps with your photo comps work so well and create a wonderful viewing experience. Thank you for your artistic expression, Jason.

  • @Msaxplayer1
    @Msaxplayer1 Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent soundtrack, great work sir!

  • @oznium
    @oznium Před 11 měsíci

    Such a fun time meeting y'all, hope you guys find the time to visit Chicago again at some point!

  • @HumanClouds
    @HumanClouds Před 11 měsíci

    Great to see some love for 110!

  • @garonkiesel1646
    @garonkiesel1646 Před 11 měsíci

    Shooting panoramas in the city was a great choice. Excellent work!!

  • @depthoffield405
    @depthoffield405 Před 10 měsíci

    loved the soundtrack in this video. Dope to have some post-rock ambient vibes

  • @davideastham
    @davideastham Před 11 měsíci

    Oh, how I miss Chicago. I need to go back really soon. Thank you for this video. @ 0:40 That Chicago Dog picture 😁 YUM !!!

  • @YotamGuttman
    @YotamGuttman Před 8 měsíci

    the aspect ratio of this video is very satisfying

  • @igorvainshtein5731
    @igorvainshtein5731 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you!!! This was great!!!

  • @shadeland
    @shadeland Před 11 měsíci +1

    Can def tell it’s anamorphic. Looks great!

  • @zacharyrafael145
    @zacharyrafael145 Před 11 měsíci

    one of your best videos

  • @knibestolfoto
    @knibestolfoto Před 11 měsíci

    My favorite at 13:50. Some great stuff in this video, love it!

  • @marving1416
    @marving1416 Před 11 měsíci

    I live in Chicagoland and the café shot, the noir shot (23:26) and the Lower Wacker shots were the best!! Oh and you might as well had gotten lasagna instead of that deep dish pizza! But at least you tried and now you know.

  • @harvarinder_singh
    @harvarinder_singh Před 11 měsíci

    Loved the video. The quality is top notch !

  • @geoffmphotography9444
    @geoffmphotography9444 Před 11 měsíci

    Great consistent photography.

  • @ab-hx8qe
    @ab-hx8qe Před 11 měsíci

    I live in the loop, the part of the city you where exploring. Surreal seeing a granydays video shot in what feels like my back yard. Taking it personal that you didn't stop by and say hi. Continued watching and MILLERS PUB IS LITERALLY ACCROSS THE STREET! Why does it feel like I met a celebrity?

  • @travishikeslakemi
    @travishikeslakemi Před 11 měsíci

    I live in Michigan, a couple hours from downtown Chicago, and though I love my home state, one of my complaints about living in the Midwest is the tons of overcast we get. Not my favorite to shoot film in. Being back down in the Palm Desert area has been nice for the last month or so, seeing new sunny views to shoot!

  • @nicolasalexandrini244
    @nicolasalexandrini244 Před 11 měsíci

    the photos are amazing, but the video look is SO GOOOOOOOOOOOD

  • @JaredHayes541
    @JaredHayes541 Před 10 měsíci

    The xpan shots in Chicago reminds me of the Dark Knight. Great video! Love these beers and cameras meet ups.

  • @JShawseph
    @JShawseph Před 11 měsíci

    I really, really like the photo with the person in the bus stop by the building with the diamond shaped roof.

  • @Thefury06484
    @Thefury06484 Před 11 měsíci

    I liked all your shots and the vibe of this video was 👌🏼

  • @jankorueckert
    @jankorueckert Před 11 měsíci

    I really like how the HP5 Shots turned out! And you're really nailing it how to make awesome videos! Great work.... keep it going!

  • @nollieheel214aim
    @nollieheel214aim Před 10 měsíci

    I reallyy TX-1, Although it can be super hard to shoot in a big city. (I had mine while living in New York) Its really hard to keep things out of your frame. What I did find though is when id take it on trips out Westin like Texas, California and even in the South I freakin loved that thing. Makes me really want one again!

  • @thatdeafguyuk
    @thatdeafguyuk Před 11 měsíci

    Holy gadzooks Jason, you were brilliant in Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City', totally wasnt expecting that....... ;)

  • @97nelsn
    @97nelsn Před 11 měsíci

    That skinny building across from the hotel you stayed in is the CQ Hotel on Wacker Drive. I stayed there last time I was in Chicago in 2018.

  • @markt3331
    @markt3331 Před 11 měsíci

    I visited your channel earlier today with my body longing for a new video. I am now satisfied

  • @noelsalcedo7759
    @noelsalcedo7759 Před 11 měsíci

    Love your work brother

  • @Biff062668
    @Biff062668 Před 9 měsíci

    New to the channel, love the look and feel of your videos, Keep up the great work. And a little side note, loved the little Jared Polin jab.

  • @sonicbrush
    @sonicbrush Před 11 měsíci

    Moved out of Chicago in 2000 after growing up there. Good to know Central Camera is still there.

  • @calebbrunkow
    @calebbrunkow Před 11 měsíci +6

    Jason what lens did you film this video with? The distortion and falloff at the edges looks really awesome

  • @PhilippHofmann28
    @PhilippHofmann28 Před 11 měsíci

    i really enjoyed your trip. thx man

  • @snakeytales
    @snakeytales Před 11 měsíci

    So many compositions in the video worth a shot:)

  • @mohamedeldeify
    @mohamedeldeify Před 11 měsíci

    B&W with yellow filter is my fav
    and knew that from you, sensei

  • @noahshane5061
    @noahshane5061 Před 11 měsíci

    I love the color grading of this video

  • @urionandon
    @urionandon Před 10 měsíci

    your channel is a discovery for me, super interesting videos

  • @drewskimelaragno1870
    @drewskimelaragno1870 Před 9 měsíci

    ShAkira!!!!!! So good

  • @kristoffergo6294
    @kristoffergo6294 Před 11 měsíci

    Hahahaha! Love the shade on Jared Polin.

  • @davidellinsworth3299
    @davidellinsworth3299 Před 11 měsíci

    Redscale + TX1 = memories of Yashica T4 + FPP Retrochrome? Many great shots here Jason - more than I think you have yourself credit for. Would have loved to also see Lomo Metropolis here... I'm desperate to try that film

  • @nvrumi
    @nvrumi Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Jason, I'm new to your channel and plan to stick around for awhile. I really like your videos. As another commenter said, there is a short-film feel to them. The voice over works for me and your deadpan humor is my style.
    Your images are inspiring. You make me want to shoot film again. I've been a photographic dilettante for decades, grew up with film, and moved to digital because, well, that's what we do. After messing with digital for a couple of decades, I feel drawn back to film and you're not helping!
    I remember feeling a little sad when I sold off my Canon AE-1s and Canon glass to buy a Nikon D100. I thought that was the "thing to do." Now I shoot Fuji, but find myself living almost entirely in the film simulation world.
    Maybe that's the tell.
    Anyway, thanks for sharing your work.

  • @Beauty.and.FashionPhotographer

    So good, great great top notch pano images you did...wow... very inspiring this video,....

  • @a.m.m.f
    @a.m.m.f Před 11 měsíci +4

    Hey Jason, would love to know what lens did you use in your digital camera, the anamorphic lens fits in so well

  • @CaytonicCox
    @CaytonicCox Před 11 měsíci

    so good.

  • @yannickjorzik-brzelinski8954
    @yannickjorzik-brzelinski8954 Před 11 měsíci

    yesss new grainydays!

  • @josephstitt137
    @josephstitt137 Před 7 měsíci

    Hey Jason. The same thing happened in my TX-1 with Lomo Redscale and I think I know why the camera ate the roll. Because the Xpan / TX-1 uses an IR sensor to track the frames I'm guessing the IR sensor doesn't work on the red layer of the film base (which is the first layer on redscale film), so that's why the camera unwound the roll but the frame counter didn't trigger.

  • @keithschuessler3435
    @keithschuessler3435 Před 11 měsíci

    I visit Chicago occasionally, and shot one of my all-time favorite images ever there at millennium park.
    Fuji 617, delta 400.
    A small girl was running through the shallow water.
    Absolute glee on her face, circular ripples of her footsteps behind.
    Her joy is so very obvious in the image, and the adults sitting in the background looking bored provide a subtext.
    Could they all have been watching a grainydays video?

  • @cjlindberg6136
    @cjlindberg6136 Před 11 měsíci

    “There I am Gary! There I am!” Really cool getting to see Chicago from your perspective!

  • @LeeD345
    @LeeD345 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great shots! Also, I really prefer this nikon lens over my 30mm - it feels not so wide and much more easier to shoot (focal length). I rarely shoot with 30mm because of it

  • @D3lor34n
    @D3lor34n Před 8 měsíci

    Inspiring as always, nice video. I love that camera, if only Fuji wouldn't be overwhelmed to even produce enough of their current lineup i would love to see a modern digital pano camera from them. I know cropping is a thing, but still.

  • @camerafusion
    @camerafusion Před 11 měsíci

    Another great video!