One of the better comparison videos of digital and film I’ve seen on CZcams. You seem to have a sincerity and appreciation for both mediums that I feel is often missed
I would say this, as I shoot digital, film and also paint. Film is already as an oil painting. Digital is sharp, much too realistic desired in today's standards, and one must be incredibly talented to produce artistic photography with a digital camera, as with film is already (of course not at all times) done by simply one exposure, as you are indeed forced to contemplate, and look hard what to photograph considering the limited frames you have at hand. Film has become, unfortunately exceedingly expensive let alone professional processing. I although love Fuji 400's greens, no sensor in the world can beat it! Loved every second of the video!
Shooting slide film & waiting to have the lab process it, was like having to wait to open your Christmas presents that were sitting underneath your Christmas tree for several days before Christmas arrived. What a feeling of joy when looking at those pictures on a light box. Best gift ever!😊
I fully agree with the bit about why we shoot film. We live in a day and age that everyone has a camera in their pocket that is lightyears better than what regular people could afford 20 years ago. And although the convenience is magnificent, it totally removes the romance of taking a photo. With our phones, we can mindlessly click a few shots, upload the prettiest one to a platform where everyone will forget about it in 2 days, and even yourself might soon forget you ever took that shot. With film being such a concious effort, it suddenly becomes a personal piece of art. Not to mention, i've had film shots go wrong because I didn't set up the camera correctly, and often times those turned out to be awesome photos. Shots that would've never happened with an autofocus/WB/exposure, or a reliable timer. Not to mention, the artifacts from an old worn camera can cause a look that you could never recreate digitally. I also film with a mechanical 8mm camera that takes forever between taking the shot and finally seeing it on the projector, but when I finally do see it, and the shot has worked, it's like rewarding yourself with a gift.
It's not just grain, halation and color rendition. What you can't reproduce in digital is the highlight roll-off. So close enough may not be good enough.
Great video! After switching from photography to filming, I took some of my raw photos and 'developed' those with my filmic node tree in Davinci Resolve, and I was completely blown away. Suddenly, simple shots looked like an advertising photo for a great Hollywood movie!
I shoot digital as well as negative film and positive film. For me personally the best photographic experience BY FAR is positive film viewed on a light table and this is something that digital just can’t replicate
Almost 15 years ago, our photography teacher at a local community college insisted we used slide film (positive) for our assignments. I'm grateful he did, because they are indeed a joy to behold.
When I finish watching your videos, I feel like I'm miraculously an expert at what I've just experienced, even if only just for the first time. Reg delivers the goods and they're worth the wait every time!
Maybe try Capture One? I know Fujifilm has film simulations (that are also included in capture one) they look really nice, I don't know how close to film tho.
also, the purple fringing on the water droplets on the branches @9:05....(and I only shoot digital for commercial jobs but love film). You won't get that distortion from film.
My first thought when i saw the video title was, why would you want to ? Digital images are a million miles ahead of film. No comparison, and no point. We have moved on.
But none of your shots have the one colour that really shows the difference between film and digital... BLUE. The beautiful tones of Kodak's film from the 40s through to the 70s on both Neg and E6 film cannot be truly replicated by digital. Even Hollywood, with its colour timers and graders, can't get it 100% right, even when shooting modern film stock, let alone in the digital world.
One of the better comparison videos of digital and film I’ve seen on CZcams. You seem to have a sincerity and appreciation for both mediums that I feel is often missed
I would say this, as I shoot digital, film and also paint. Film is already as an oil painting. Digital is sharp, much too realistic desired in today's standards, and one must be incredibly talented to produce artistic photography with a digital camera, as with film is already (of course not at all times) done by simply one exposure, as you are indeed forced to contemplate, and look hard what to photograph considering the limited frames you have at hand. Film has become, unfortunately exceedingly expensive let alone professional processing. I although love Fuji 400's greens, no sensor in the world can beat it! Loved every second of the video!
Shooting slide film & waiting to have the lab process it, was like having to wait to open your Christmas presents that were sitting underneath your Christmas tree for several days before Christmas arrived. What a feeling of joy when looking at those pictures on a light box. Best gift ever!😊
I fully agree with the bit about why we shoot film. We live in a day and age that everyone has a camera in their pocket that is lightyears better than what regular people could afford 20 years ago. And although the convenience is magnificent, it totally removes the romance of taking a photo. With our phones, we can mindlessly click a few shots, upload the prettiest one to a platform where everyone will forget about it in 2 days, and even yourself might soon forget you ever took that shot. With film being such a concious effort, it suddenly becomes a personal piece of art. Not to mention, i've had film shots go wrong because I didn't set up the camera correctly, and often times those turned out to be awesome photos. Shots that would've never happened with an autofocus/WB/exposure, or a reliable timer. Not to mention, the artifacts from an old worn camera can cause a look that you could never recreate digitally. I also film with a mechanical 8mm camera that takes forever between taking the shot and finally seeing it on the projector, but when I finally do see it, and the shot has worked, it's like rewarding yourself with a gift.
It's not just grain, halation and color rendition. What you can't reproduce in digital is the highlight roll-off. So close enough may not be good enough.
Great video!
After switching from photography to filming, I took some of my raw photos and 'developed' those with my filmic node tree in Davinci Resolve, and I was completely blown away.
Suddenly, simple shots looked like an advertising photo for a great Hollywood movie!
I shoot digital as well as negative film and positive film. For me personally the best photographic experience BY FAR is positive film viewed on a light table and this is something that digital just can’t replicate
ah yes, esp larger formats. its just magic in your hands
Almost 15 years ago, our photography teacher at a local community college insisted we used slide film (positive) for our assignments. I'm grateful he did, because they are indeed a joy to behold.
One of your best breakdown up to now! Keep up the amazing work!
When I finish watching your videos, I feel like I'm miraculously an expert at what I've just experienced, even if only just for the first time. Reg delivers the goods and they're worth the wait every time!
Maybe try Capture One? I know Fujifilm has film simulations (that are also included in capture one) they look really nice, I don't know how close to film tho.
ok, you inspired me to make a filter that will get it 100% right
How did it go?
@@DanielKhuu it didn't
also, the purple fringing on the water droplets on the branches @9:05....(and I only shoot digital for commercial jobs but love film). You won't get that distortion from film.
Hey Cody, thanks for this great video!! What would be the best c fast for the Bmpcc4k? 😊
My first thought when i saw the video title was, why would you want to ?
Digital images are a million miles ahead of film. No comparison, and no point. We have moved on.
get a fuji X-A10 on classic crome and sharpness minus 2
This is very educational! The video very high-quality, well done! :)
It's called Fujifilm
Good work!
Try Dehancer ...
But none of your shots have the one colour that really shows the difference between film and digital... BLUE. The beautiful tones of Kodak's film from the 40s through to the 70s on both Neg and E6 film cannot be truly replicated by digital. Even Hollywood, with its colour timers and graders, can't get it 100% right, even when shooting modern film stock, let alone in the digital world.
no, u cant. cya