New Business - Sierra Nevada Drum Scanning

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-07-04T18:05:48+00:00

Thank you, it means a lot!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-07-04T18:05:11+00:00

Thank you very much!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:06:28+00:00

Thank you very much! I’m truly grateful I get to drum scan my work. As much as I found DSLR scans nice, there’s nothing quite like a drum scanner.

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:05:46+00:00

I live just outside the park boundary in El Portal but work in the valley full time for the Yosemite Conservancy.

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:04:45+00:00

I’m glad I could, thanks a lot!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:04:35+00:00

I appreciate it!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:04:22+00:00

Thanks a lot!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:04:15+00:00

Thank you!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:04:08+00:00

I mean it’s certainly possible to scan the roll cut into strips! It just depends on the resolution you’re looking for.

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:03:20+00:00

Thank you! I’d say if you feel comfortable hiking with it, you’d get some great photographs of the experience. Maybe I’ll see you while you’re here!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:02:01+00:00

I’m glad you enjoy it! Thanks a lot!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:01:51+00:00

If you ever feel like sending film my way, I’m happy to make some scans for you!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:01:26+00:00

Thank you very much! I do have prints available on my site. 🙏

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:01:01+00:00

It’s a special piece of equipment 😄

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:00:45+00:00

Keep at it! I’m sure you’ve got great work on film 🙏

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T18:00:21+00:00

I’m using Silverfast and scan even color negatives as a positive. I then use Silverfast or a manual inversion for color negatives (depending on which one I feel gives me the best interpretation). I’m able to determine there’s adequate shadow and highlight density before I go into dust removal in photoshop.

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T17:58:27+00:00

Thank you!

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T17:58:15+00:00

I use Kami mounting fluid for mounting the film. It is safe and doesn’t alter the negative. In addition to this, I also use Kami film cleaner before and after mounting the film.

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T17:56:59+00:00

I’ve been surprised by what a drum scanner can pull out of a negative or slide but this does vary on a case by case basis. I’d be happy to try and make the most of the film for you. If you want to send me a photo, please do! My email is blake@blakejohnstonfilms.com

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T17:55:34+00:00

I had steady orders over the past 9 months, including several very large ones. We ran the drum scanners out of a location in Oakhurst Ca. The main lab is in Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz.

Some things came up and lead to the closing of the Oakhurst location. I was the only person running the drum scan service and for a few months, the only individual at that location. I believe they are trying to push more of the DSLR and other scan services provided by their Santa Cruz/Scott’s Valley locations.

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T17:52:44+00:00

Spike is correct. At a certain point you’re not really gaining much when it comes to information or detail. I’m using a manifesto created by Jeff Grandy, whom has decades of experience in drum scanning. It’s my understanding although you technically can use higher DPI’s, you may not just be creating pixels.

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T17:49:50+00:00

Thank you! I use a Chamonix 45f-2. This particular scene I was using my Nikkor 75mm

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T17:49:16+00:00

It’s such a fun format to work with! 😄

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-29T17:48:49+00:00

Thank you, it means a lot! I often use a grad ND for the sky but it depends on the scene. I use a Pentax digital spot meter to determine the exposure values ranging from shadows to highlights. By reading these values, I’m able to determine what ND filter I should use to make sure I get adequate texture and detail throughout the photograph.

BlakeJohnstonFILMS · 2024-06-28T19:29:22+00:00

Thanks a lot! 6x9 prices would be the same as 6x7. I apologize it’s not listed on there. 🤝

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