 Justin G. |
Velvia I was digging through the fridge and found a roll of Velvia to my surprise and now I wanna shoot it. I've been reading reviews and everyone's saying pull it to 40 if there's going to be skin involved but I'm not stupid, I know this is in NO WAY a portrait film. I'm going to try some landscapes, probably of the local golf course. I'm getting confused on how to shoot it. Some are saying leave it 50, some are saying pull to 40 because the lab will up it anyways. Some are saying shoot at 64 for higher saturation. What I want is unrealistic colors. Not fake, plastic looking scenes, but extremely bold colors that punch you in the face through the loupe. How should I shoot this film is my question. Tell me the speed I should set at and what type of metering I should use and what I should meter off of. Thanks a million!
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Kay Beausoleil |
Justin, in my film days, I used Velvia almost exclusively for the cartoon colours I love. I shot it at 50, but underexposed at -0.3EV most of the time. And when bracketing, I'd tend toward under rather than overexposure. My lab never fiddled with the settings.
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Jay A. Grantham |
I say melt it, throw in some Rotel tomatoes and pick it up with some chips! ...sorry. Off to surf to find out what the heck you are talking about! --jay
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Justin G. |
That's quite alright Jay we've all been there. I was the same way just a couple months ago, didn't even know what slide film was, I though film was film. Velvia is arguably one of the most highly saturated films known to man. Arguably the greatest landscape film known to man since it reproduces and sometimes intensifies your colors giving you those photos that just punch you in the face when you look at them. I mean these reds, greens, blues, yellows are absolutely brilliant. Velvia at photographyreview.com. This is a good site with lots of reviews on it.
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Christopher A. Vedros |
Or you can check out www.velveeta.com for some cheesy recipes. ;-)
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- Bob Cournoyer Contact Bob Cournoyer Bob Cournoyer's Gallery  |
Thanks, Chris, I just horked coke out my nose and fell off my chair....:-) I'll be clicking the button at the bottom to get out of this thread...... Bob
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Justin G. |
I'm such a tard. I thought your whole reply was a joke so I clicked the stupid thing thinking it was a velvia fan club site or something (don't ask I already admitted to being a tard) lol. I feel so stupid :-(
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Christopher A. Vedros |
Jay started it! Chris
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Justin G. |
Hey Jay you find anything yet, whatcha got?? Chris here's a good chip dip recipe if you're bored. Thought I'd throw that in there.
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Jay A. Grantham |
From what I can see, it's "the good stuff" when shooting outdoors. Guessing Slide? Didn't have much.. but I was inturrupted by work.
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Justin G. |
Sure thing Jay it's slide. and has very narrow exposure latitude.
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Jay A. Grantham |
Narrow Exposure Latitude: Does not like to be under or over exposed.. subsequently rewards you if you get exposure right on the money?
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Justin G. |
Oh of course. The mini cooper in my gallery was shot with velvia. not the most prime example but I didn't change any colors in PS. I was reading an article somewhere last night about velvia and these digitalites bragging about how their camera is better and velvia is crap and the guy said "well then explain why the majority of the staff at national geographic predominately use velvia." which is true and one of my life photography goals is to get one published. doubt it will happen but gives me something to work for, eh?
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Kerry L. Walker |
I would just put it back in the fridge and forget it. I tried shooting with Velveeta one time and thought I would never get my camera clean. As for slide film, I would rate it at ISO 50 and bracket at 1/3 stop under to see which you like best.
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Justin G. |
oh brother. lol haha i've never tried velveeta before but now I won't since you don't recommend it. lol and to anyone out there plannign to shoot velveeta, be sure to do it on the hottest day possible and then leave your camera in the sweltering car for a few hours!!
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Jay A. Grantham |
Seems like they would wrap it like gouda.. but I guess the wax would be another problem. Keep pushing film Justin.. it's all I have ATM and I should take advantage of it!
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Kerry L. Walker |
Yea, I agree. I don't believe the film vs digital battle has been resolved yet but I know from experience that cheese doesn't work well at all - especially here in the South during the summer.
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Samuel Smith |
thanks for the great chuckle,just broke my stress level in half.i'm off to see the wizard.
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Kerry L. Walker |
Welcome to the nuthouse, Gary. If you have a question, ask away. Sometimes we are actually serious.
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Bob Cammarata |
Personally, I've never cared for Velvia,...(too "fake"). The exaggerated color saturation is fine if color is to be your primary point of interest,...such as in fall scenics or some vibrant still-lifes like table fruits or colorful flowers but I've found it to be a little too innacurate for every-day stuff. ...As far as Velveeta,...I prefer a fine Parmigiano-Reggiano :)
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Gary Lange |
Thanks Kerry...and Bob, what kind of other slide film do you recommend for birds, wildlife, landscapes, etc.? I like the color of Velvia but I love true to life also. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Justin G. |
True to life would be Provia coming in 100 & 400 with decent pushability results from what I hear. For skin Astia is perfectly balanced for skin.
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Bob Cammarata |
Definately, Provia 100.
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Gary Lange |
Much appreciate the help guys/gals, etc. If you get bored, check out my gallery. Not much yet, it's from my work computer. Most of my other images are at home. Any thoughts, critique, suggestions are most welcome. I'll give Provia a try as well. Cheers...
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