Here’s a video from Tom Johnston on how to test black and white paper for Fog… and Fix it. I’ve had several of his videos on this site before. Always excellent information with excellent quality.
In this video, he shows the results of his extensive tests, how he tracks his paper and his tests, how to mix chemicals to clear the fog, and how to summarize the data.
This is an excellent video to see the methods of an accomplished photographer and printer. See Tom’s photography at http://tjohnstonphoto.com/
Jared Polin from FroKnowsPhoto.comgave this preview of the Nikon D4. It’s a very good preview from when he had a chance to see it at a show. He has me sold.
BTW, Polin’s site is well worth following. He has an engaging presence and seems to be genuinely passionate about what he does. He often features videos of himself with his grandma, Lil.
Here is a video about Gordon Parks “Half Past Autumn: The Life and Work of Gordon Parks”. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Parks is an inspiration to me.
Wikipedia said “Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was a groundbreaking American photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film director. He is best remembered for his photo essays for Life magazine and as the director of the 1971 film Shaft.”
Since I showed the large format camera construction video below, I thought I’d pass along another that I really liked. This one shows the construction of an Arri Cine camera.
I thought this was an interesting video of how a very modern view camera is made. I’m glad to see manufacturers still keeping this alive with the onslaught of the digital age. Large format and film are still my absolute favorite combination. Check out the Walker web site at http://www.walkercameras.com/
