Introduction to Film Photography Information
Introduction to Film Photography is a course designed to help individuals familiarize themselves with film photography, guiding them through the process of shooting with film cameras.
Know Your Film, Know Your Light, Know Your Lab
Stop with the excuses, grab your film camera and get out there and make amazing images! If you’re comfortable with your DSLR and post processing, then learning to use your film camera is easier than you think!
In this beginner course, Sandra Coan walks through how to shoot with film so that you feel comfortable, confident, and excited to take the best pictures! She’ll talk about choosing your film and how to find and work with a lab to process your images.
This course will cover:
- The differences and similarities between film and digital
- How a camera meter works and how to meter for film
- The different film options and how they affect your photo
- How to find the right lab to process your images
Don’t be intimidated by the idea of using film. Sandra will show you how to slow down during your photo shoot, focus on what you’re trying to capture, and ultimately get a great image straight out of camera.
Here’s what you’ll learn
- Class Introduction
- Why Film
- Film Vs. Digital Camera Sensor
- Importance Of Metering
- Reflective & Incident Metering
- Metering For Color Film
- Metering For Black & White Film
- Metering For Outdoor Shooting
- Metering For Indoor Shooting
- The Differences In Film Sizes
- Purchasing Film & Care
- Professional Color Film
- Professional Black & White Film
- Consumer Grade Film Stocks
- Pushing Film
- Know Your Lab
- What To Look For In A Lab
- How To Find The Right Lab
- How To Safely Ship Film
- Get Started Using Film
About Author
With over sixteen year’s experience working in both film and digital photography, Sandra Coan is a film photographer specializing in studio portraiture and family photography.
Her award-winning work has been featured in a variety of publications including Click Magazine, Lemonade and Lenses, Seattle Bride, Plum, Bump and The Knot and on the popular blogs Let the Kids Dress Themselves, Light Inspired and Beyond the Wanderlust. Sandra’s work is also now a part of the Seattle Museum of History and Industry’s permanent collection.
As co-founder and editor of Little Bellows, an online community celebrating the beauty of film photography, Sandra shares her passion for the medium of film with others.
Sandra is also an educator with a passion for teaching others about the beauty of film photography and the joys of building and running a successful photography business.
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