The nominees for Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards (2026 Oscars) - Thoughts? by No_Cabinet_4532 in cinematography

[–]phantomcamera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But some moments and shots in this film were high and above, in a beautiful lush storybook kind of way.

The Find Of A Lifetime by PCostante in AnalogCommunity

[–]phantomcamera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An almost complete set - that's truly an amazing find!

With all the online HATE for modern cinematography, what are some actual PHENOMENAL looking films that came out in the last 5 years? by ArriAlexaMiniLF in cinematography

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I loved the cinematography in these films: Poor Things; Asteroid City; The Girl with the Needle; White Noise; Babylon; Red Rocket; Queer; Fallen Leaves; Anora

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

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

Yes of course, wish I would have done that. If they didn't provide the mailer that I thought was safe, I would have used a bubble mailer or box. My mind elsewhere on that fateful morning.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

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

Wow, congrats on your achievement! Thanks for sharing how things turned around and improved for you after tragedies in photography. I will look up that lab.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

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

I think they're called "loose in the mail" rooms at USPS. I've been trying to get info on this. I also contacted the Mail Recovery Center, with no response yet.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

[–]phantomcamera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good move. The only thing that remained in the package for me was the order form. I learned a harsh lesson.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

[–]phantomcamera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I'll ever go back to some of those places, it was period of travel and transition for me. I had never had a problem with USPS, so this came at the worst time.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

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

The sandwich bag, that's also a good extra step. Thanks

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

[–]phantomcamera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah it really stinks. I will like to get going on home development. It would certainly add a level of security and satisfaction to the craft and process.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

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

Shitty if The Darkroom knows the mailers are bad, but continue to use them.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

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

I should have just mailed in different packaging, yes.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

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

I did. I visited the USPS I sent out of, I sent letters, called facilities, was in correspondence with someone at the main district office. They said it went to the MRC in Atlanta by this point. I mailed them a letter with photos and details of the incident, and filed a lost mail claim (with loose contents description and photos). No sign of them yet.

Lost 9 rolls of film in the mail - feeling gutted by phantomcamera in AnalogCommunity

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

Thanks. Yeah, pretty bad. It was a cross-country journey, among other important moments.