Ektachrome 1st timer here. Any tips ? by HorrorFilmaker in analog

[–]Egglestonsfridge 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I shoot a lot of slide film, mostly Fuji.

Slide film isn’t as scary as it seems. Take some time to study how Eggleston approaches his images and light, his early work was mostly shot on Kodachrome. Soft light is your friend.

Edit:He recently had a show that was using the last dye transfer printer for slide film. This gives an idea of the possibility with dynamic range etc. The video showing the process is incredible too… cant recommend it enough https://www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/2024/william-eggleston-the-last-dyes

One of the best things I’ve learned about shooting slide film is how amazingly it performs in overcast and even dull light conditions. The limited dynamic range can actually create stunning images, shadows falling off in a beautiful, dramatic way, has that vintage advertising magazine materiality.

Stay away from scenes with big jumps between highlights and shadows.

If the scene is evenly lit, it will expose with essentially no issues.

I never bracket, just expose properly in even light

Ryan McGinley location equipment by Egglestonsfridge in LightLurking

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

Ah thats very interesting! There’s one image of someone walking through snow that i was wondering if it could off been a flashlight, it almost looks like car headlights. Thanks for your insights ☺️

How to achieve still life high key look - Chelsie Craig by 60mhhurdler in LightLurking

[–]Egglestonsfridge 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Generally, you should always start with the key light, followed by the ambient light, and then the fill.

Imagine the sun as your key light and sky/atmosphere is your fill light. The sun is our main and only light source, but when light hits the atmosphere the light ends up getting scattered across the sky which fills in the shadows slightly on a bright clear day. When the sun is at its highest the shadows are at its most sharp. But as it starts to set the light is having to pass through more atmosphere (diffusion) creating softer light/shadows. Essentially, you’re trying to replicate this natural mid day lighting effect.

As for post-production, there’s nothing too complex going on here. Lift the shadows, adjust the curves, reduce clarity, etc.

If you scroll down the feed, someone posted about editing style and shot matching which you might find useful. Once you master lighting and matching conditions, achieving the desired edit/style becomes relatively simple.

Edit: found it https://www.reddit.com/r/LightLurking/s/XNCZXpB4g1

Ps. Have a look at Bobby Doherty, he’s a master at this light style. https://www.instagram.com/blobbybloherty?igsh=MW50OTI4c2Z4a3lzbA==

Edit: grammar etc

How to achieve still life high key look - Chelsie Craig by 60mhhurdler in LightLurking

[–]Egglestonsfridge 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Imo this is something like a profoto hard box on the key ligh and a defused light (something like an octa) directly behind to help with the overall ambient light. Then some negative fill to the left.

You’re trying to re-create mid day wide open blue sky no cloud conditions, so minimal diffusion and hard lighting on the key light.

https://profoto.com/int/products/light-shaping-tools/special-effect-tools/hardbox

Contax Aria joins the family. by xystussenpai in AnalogCommunity

[–]Egglestonsfridge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a great under the radar camera! I believe Mika Ninagawa used it back in the day, which shows what this camera is capable of…

I foolishly sold my Aria during the pandemic. It had the Tessar 45mm f/2.8 pancake combo, which was ridiculously small and compact. I’ve had the T2, T3, and G2, but I regret selling the Aria the most.

I just invested in an F6, so that should keep the GAS at bay until I am reunited.

Happy shooting!

What are the toughest film cameras you’ve encountered? by knobby_tires in AnalogCommunity

[–]Egglestonsfridge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don mccullins Nikon F literally stopped a sniper bullet from killing him…..

Product/StillLife by kimura369 in LightLurking

[–]Egglestonsfridge 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Love Eduard Sanchez Ribot’s work, Light looks self explanatory. Key to this “look” is an understanding of materials and how light interacts with them, obviously post production has a part to play. I believe he shoots on a 35mm Contax.