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This is a video of Jason Brunner giving an introduction to the Graflex Speed Graphic. In this video, Jason shows how a focal plane shutter allows the use of a projector lens. He also demonstrates the use of a spot meter and a Polaroid back.

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You know when you’re getting old when you can’t remember the circumstances of an event even though you think it significant.

I don’t remember where I was introduced to Paul Strand’s work. I remember being at a lecture or film about him and I remember knowing that I wasn’t going to like the guy. I was wrong. I do remember that it was only a few minutes into it, and I was re-evaluating my preconceptions. Maybe that’s the important thing.

Here is a six part video about Paul Strand. It is excellent. It’s a much watch. So sit back and relax for a while.

Be sure to check out Paul Strand On Amazon

Also, thanks as always to Tom Johnston for putting this out there. Tom is quite an accomplished photographer. Check out his photographs at http://www.tjohnstonphoto.com

Click here to see Strand’s movie Manhatta on this site.

My first exposure to Eliot Porter was through the photography magazines of the 80s. I was totally blown away. He was my favorite color photographer.

Once again, I’m indebted to Tom Johnston for placing this on youtube. Eliot Porter: A Look Back is a short two part video about Eliot Porter. It includes some footage of Beaumont Newhall reflecting on Porter’s work and Porter’s son reading from his books.

Be sure to check out Eliot Porter’s Books on Amazon

I also have to include a link to Beaumont Newhall on Amazon He was a great art historian and photographer.