Night Photography with Washi F Film & Olympus OM-1

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Night Photography with Washi F Film & Olympus OM-1

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Photographing with this unique fluorographic black & white film originally used for lung x-rays in Eastern Europe. Washi Film "F" is a special X-ray film used for mass lung disease diagnose. Being coated without anti-halation layer, this unique film offers a high diffusion effect and beautiful grain.
Film Noir seemed like the perfect vehicle to showcase this film and how night images from Washi F are pure magic.
All the still images were taken on the same night with the Olympus OM-1 35mm film camera. All were taken handheld with a 1/15 shutter speed, aperture varied from f1.8 to f2.8. The film was developed in FPP-110 developer for 8 minutes with 10 sec agitation every two minutes. The slower agitation schedule was to help preserve detail in the highlights.
Washi (the world's smallest film company) distributes unusual film emulsions that capture the world in a unique way. For more information, visit them at: filmwashi.com/en/
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Time Stamps:
0:00 WTF?
0:56 Film Washi Facebook
1:46 Film Noir: Shots In The Dark
#washifilm #blackandwhite #filmphotography #filmnoir

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@pmcmullenphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Your production and storytelling are always so on point! The shots you came away with are super impressive, I haven’t shot with film since I was a kid but you’re making me want to give it a go again! Outstanding work as always my friend!

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’m returning to digital very soon. This adventure back to film photography has sharpened me. I recommend film to anyone who wants to improve their photographic skills and understanding of light and exposure. Thanks again.

@andrewfindlayphoto 2 жыл бұрын

This is what we want style, humour, entertainment and some great photographs 🕵🎞

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You should hear some of the lines I didn’t use! 😮 🙊🤣🤣

@andrewfindlayphoto 2 жыл бұрын

@@VintageInsightPhotography 🤣

@paulkennedycreativemedia 2 жыл бұрын

Love the old movie describing the film. Nicely done. Very entertaining and a great way to learn about it.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul. I thought of the film noir angle after I saw the images.

@michelphilippeLehaire 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of classic American film noir and I really enjoyed this video which has a very clever script. What is the beautiful jazz piece we can hear? The unique rendering of the Washi F film at night is fantastic and you write as well as you photograph. You also have the right look for this atmosphere. And your French pronunciation of "film noir" is perfect. Thanks James.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I used two songs in this video, "Elusive You" by White Bones and "A Stone's Throw" by Ennio Mano. I get almost all my music from Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/480oij I really had fun putting this video together, I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

@thomas_dries 2 жыл бұрын

I do believe I've just found my new favorite KZfaq channel! Holy cow! 👏

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@GavinLyonsCreates 2 жыл бұрын

This was a blast, great results too. Very creative idea to make the video in this way!

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m planning a few more movie/TV themed videos.

@thissidetowardscreen4553 2 жыл бұрын

“That’s life. Whichever way you turn, fate sticks out a foot to trip you.” Got to see the early release! Excellent video! Amazing photos! Thanks for your dedication and passion! I was smiling through it all!

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Stupid default settings… 🤦🏻‍♂️

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

I finally looked up that quote… “Detour” is now on my list of movies. 😎

@theoldcameraguy 2 жыл бұрын

Love the noir vibe! Great night shots

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dave. This was a fun video to put together.

@franciszkaninspodglogowa 2 жыл бұрын

what a combination! - night photography on washi. amazing content as always.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.

@AndrewWaltonPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Raymond Chandler-esque theme. Very Noir. For me the film seemed to work best with the strings of lights across the main street. Nice work Jim.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My favorite is the Sperry’s building. It’s a former department store that is now a state-of-the-art movie theater.

@harrywlodawski2120 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I loved the whole concept and photos. So glad you make these.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really enjoy creating these videos. It means a lot to me that you enjoy watching.

@michellefisher724 2 жыл бұрын

OHMYGOSH ❣️This So. Much. Fun! The photos are amazing and I love the film noir theme. You nailed it on this one. “Spent, like next week’s paycheck” hahahaha! 🤣🤣😂

@paulcookphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I laughed at that line too! 😂😂😂

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of “ Film Noir,” it’s “Finance Rouge.” 🤣🤣

@moisesmollobernal1542 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first of your videos I've seen. Immediately subscribed, this was very well thought out, very creative. Loved the performance and the pictures

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was really fun to put together. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@paulcookphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that was great! These videos just keep getting better and better! I kind of like the glow that this film gives off, not too bad at all for lung x-ray film. By the way, the photo at 0:36 is one of my favorites of yours. Love that one! Great stuff Jim!

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul. I am having a ball putting these together. BTW, looks like we are gonna be arm-wrestling!

@paulcookphotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@VintageInsightPhotography damn, now I have to go watch Over the Top...I was actually hoping to never see that movie again.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulcookphotography hahaha!

@michellefisher724 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulcookphotography 😂 hahahaha

@drowrake8305 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video!

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁

@sendachimptospace 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, Friggin fantastic video. I love the introduction and the transition you did with your Channel name with the seamless video. Absolutely fantastic. Your a pro behind the camera.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. These are a labor of love for sure.

@sendachimptospace 2 жыл бұрын

Oh you can tell

@MrDriftStyle Жыл бұрын

Amazing job !

@VintageInsightPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Robert-Bishop 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. The most recent copy of Amateur Photographer is a film special and they mentioned this. Certainly looks good for the high contrast night stuff. Great images and really creatively put together Jim. 👍

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I wasn’t aware that Washi Film was in the latest issue of Amateur Photographer. I really liked shooting with the Washi F in 35mm.

@CurtTerpstra 2 жыл бұрын

Now that was funny........ and the photographs were interesting to say the least.... Great Job

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Curt.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

This got released early! Oh well... here it is... enjoy!

@BradDestroyer 8 ай бұрын

Great video - I appreciate you sharing the shutter speed and aperture. I was curious how to meter this film at night and this is a good reference.

@VintageInsightPhotography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it helped.

@sliepa 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, what a terrific, creative video. And the fun you had making it was tangible. Couldn't figure out why you would put on a tie to photograph at night until your brilliant intro made it clear. A little disappointed you didn't lean against a lamppost and light a (pretend) cigarette, Sam Spade. Had never heard of this film but it would be fun to skulk around the city after dark and try it, especially during the holidays when there are lots of lights. You deserve a KZfaq Oscar for this little gem.

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it.

@henryrogers5500 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Informative as they all are. Really enjoying your presentation! Haven't done much night photography with my film SLRs. I'm going to try your settings, handheld. My: Nikon F (Ftn photomic prism head) Canon FTb QL Canon AE-1 Minolta SRT-303 Olympus OM-2SP NIkon FA

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@LetsClickPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Jim, so well put together, great hook, intriguing story, great voice over (no surprise there!) and that outro wins - nailed it. Congrats on 900 subs

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The video sort of built itself.

@redtails 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy about your storytelling and style. Using film seems to be really fun, though I try to keep in mind that the medium is just that, whereas creative freedom is entirely determined by the person and not the camera. You can give a low-end camera to a professional photographer and you can reasonably expect good pictures (in terms of composition, style, etc), whereas giving a professional-grade camera to a beginner will not reasonably result in the same

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I've ben having fun dipping my toe back into film photography for a while. One of my photography instructors, "Mr. A," always said: "It's not the camera that matters, it's what is 6 inches behind it." Thanks again for visiting my channel.

@LoweAndCo 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you can take handheld shots on your OM-1 at 1/15th of a second and I struggle to do the same at 1/60th haha

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. It's all the coffee I drink. 😉☕

@RussWeymouthPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

If Mike Hammer did film photography 📸 perfect exposure 👌

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Thanks so much.

@tomas5160 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos you should have more subscribers!!

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@The_Urban_Hermit 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Is there still a Film Washi group on Facebook? I've not been able to find them.

@ANTACphoto 4 ай бұрын

DId you try with a more closed aperture? I'm curious to see how the glow reacts with a different aperture. I like when at f22 the lights make stars on the street.

@jnrickards Жыл бұрын

Subbed

@VintageInsightPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@jnrickards Жыл бұрын

Nice images. I've been doing night photography with my Olympus (digital) EM-5 and now I want to do it with my Bronica GS-1 and Washi F. You used FPP-110 developer, I have only HC110, any ideas as to whether more or less (or the same) development time would be needed?

@VintageInsightPhotography Жыл бұрын

FPP-110 and HC-110 are identical... according to the Film Photography Project. I have not come across anyone who thinks differently. I've shot Washi F in both 35mm and 120 formats. Due to the smaller negative, the 35mm images do show more light blooming. Night shots with lights are magic with this film... daylight snow scenes, not so much! Have fun with it and thanks for watching!

@immacook4u 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim. Did you still have to use a tripod with the Washi film?

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

The Washi F is ISO 100. I shot all those frames at 1/15 handheld. That’s the slowest shutter speed I can (sometimes) do without a tripod. Your mileage may vary. I tried one shot (not in the video) at 1/8 second… that didn’t work. Lots of motion blur.

@wesleybermingham9986 2 жыл бұрын

It would be cool if you could take actual x ray photos with a standard film camera. Lol

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! 🤔🤔🤔

@chaih5745 2 жыл бұрын

welp, more holes for my wallet I suppose

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! 💸 bye, bye money!

@yanchetrit2097 2 жыл бұрын

Hello you are not really very original since you plagiarized Dclick even if your film is very well directed you did not have his idea and it is scandalous to appropriate such a great idea

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting my channel and watching the video. Sincere thanks also for your compliments on my direction of this video.

@linusfotograf 2 жыл бұрын

Film Noir goes back to the 40’s you know