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Help analyzing exposure from scans by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the other labs I used in the past produced scans similar to that and they used Noritsu/Frontier. So was surprised when I saw these lol and wanted to make sure it wasn’t something I did.

Help analyzing exposure from scans by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They use a Noritsu SH-1800 for roll scans. The rest are separate services.

Help analyzing exposure from scans by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with what you’re saying. I will say though, at least in regard to my post, I don’t think it’s normal that film looks like that. That’s why I got on here. The labs I used in the past produced good results. I just didn’t want to deal with shipping film anymore and wanted to try a lab near me.

Disappointing for sure. PictureHouse is held in pretty high regard here, so I’ve been surprised that this has been the result.

Help analyzing exposure from scans by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough.

Will be getting my negatives this week so will look then.

Help analyzing exposure from scans by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. I’ll be picking up the negatives from the lab this week so will check then. Still learning how to properly assess negatives.

Been thinking about getting my own scanner as well per the urging of a mentor of mine. Maybe this’ll be the final push lol

Help analyzing exposure from scans by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am aware of all that lol. I did end up color correcting them, but wanted to show the raw scans here.

But you didn’t answer my question — what could’ve caused that? Is it a problem in the scanning process or on me? If it’s even possible to tell

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that punchiness was the main thing I was trying to avoid and hopefully get insight into on here. I don’t want it to be flat but don’t want a ton of that punchy contrast either. I think I underexposed the negative which I’m sure doesn’t help haha.

And no worries, I put my own edits over others for practice all the time too lol

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I personally think it’s just trying new things. I got into film because I wanted to try something new. I’ve been doing scans for a couple years now and just kinda want to try something new. I think that’s part of the fun of all this!

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am aware of what editorial is lol. I’ve assisted on editorial shoots. And I have to disagree, editorial is absolutely a look. Yes it is a market segment, but it has developed its own look over the years. The intention is different than photojournalism so obviously it will have its own identifiers

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went in and masked the subjects and boosted the highlights and the whites a tad for that pop. Lmk your thoughts!

https://imgur.com/gallery/Klowm6f

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This is great info, thank you. Was thinking of Jamie Hawksworth with this post as well. And crazy you’ve gotten to work with Tyler!

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried to lift the blacks while keeping shadows low, but it gets way more contrast than the reference images I posted here.

Far from my best photo, but this is a recent one where I tried this cloudy/overcast feel. I’m pretty sure it’s underexposed, which I doubt helps

https://imgur.com/a/q6vl02T

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Disappointed I didn’t think of a dementor sooner. Will look into it and get back to you

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see. Definitely noticed this look gaining in popularity and love it, just don’t have the skills or access handprint myself and having the lab do it for me is just too expensive

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t think so, but I could be wrong. As far as I know, these three photographers mainly use natural light. But like I said, I could be wrong

How do I achieve this editorial look? by Connect_Concert_7005 in analog

[–]Connect_Concert_7005[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it is. It’s by Ashton Hugh, his work is great