FAQ | anything about analog cameras & films

[noruazumi]

let's start this FAQ thread which i think would help people in understanding analog & films. especially to those who just started upgrade from digital to films. :D

FAQ #1
What is the best flow of developing your films to printing your films?

from my understanding & reading, after developing films, ask to scan the negatives. from there u select which one that u want to be printed. this method wills saves money. did i understand it correctly?

FAQ #2
Can we convert the scanned negative files to color version using software like Adobe Photoshop?

i have no idea. :redface:

[matikatak]

FAQ #2
Can we convert the scanned negative files to color version using software like Adobe Photoshop?

i have no idea. :redface:

you mean scan color negatives or BW negatives?
i think if color negatives you can scan and it will be capture as colored. but i have a strange feeling that io am not answering the question right....

[noruazumi]

you mean scan color negatives or BW negatives?
i think if color negatives you can scan and it will be capture as colored. but i have a strange feeling that io am not answering the question right....
your answer bring me to another question...
so the scanned negative is different from the negative that they usually put in the plastic? :?


edit:
ok, i think i have found the answer to my question.
http://www.computer-darkroom.com/tutorials/tutorial_6_1.htm
so the scanned negative looks exactly like the one we get after the development.
need a few steps of converting it to color version.

[djspinnet]

your answer bring me to another question...
so the scanned negative is different from the negative that they usually put in the plastic? :?


edit:
ok, i think i have found the answer to my question.
http://www.computer-darkroom.com/tutorials/tutorial_6_1.htm
so the scanned negative looks exactly like the one we get after the development.
need a few steps of converting it to color version.

Actually.... if you have a dedicated film scanner, they will automatically invert the colours right for you instead of you having to take extra steps to convert it to the proper colour.

I usually batch-scan my negs whenever I borrow my friend's Coolscan IV ED, so imagine if I have to invert every single one of them one by one!! Madness! As it is scanning a roll of 36 takes 1 hour already.

P/S: Get a good scanning software like VueScan. I use VueScan (software) + Coolscan IV (scanner) to do mine. They come out perfect "out of the box". Also, they have a drop down list for you to choose your media type like B&W film, Reala film la, this film la Fuji film la so that the colours are more close to accuracy that way.

[ShaolinTiger]

Could someone compile a list of sites and resources (or even including books) that are useful for film shooters - something similar to what we have in other sections.

[djspinnet]

These are my contributions to the list of resources:

DIY Black & White film developing & printing
1) DIY B&W film developing -> http://jooli.com/dollsville/bw_developing.htm
2) DIY B&W printing -> http://jooli.com/dollsville/bw_printing.htm

Recommended Film Scanners
1) Nikon Coolscan IV/V ED
2) Canoscan 8400F/8800

Film Comparison Chart
Colour Negatives Comparison Chart (http://www.clubsnap.com/display.php?file=articles/flims/negatives.htm)
Slides Comparison Chart (http://www.clubsnap.com/display.php?file=articles/flims/slides.htm)

[bagman]

In Penang, where's the best place to get negative film developed? Last I tried, the colours like not pekat. Maybe trying to save ink cost. They use digital printer instead of analog to print photos from film these days right? Quality like not on par to zaman dulu one.