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Mastering Film Photography
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01 November 2019

Mastering Film Photography is a fast-track guide to shooting emulsion in the digital age. Readers will learn how to overcome the challenges of getting the exposure right; how to use flash systems in the pre-TTL era; and the importance of filters before Instagram.
Whether you prefer the term retro, vintage, or "old skool," next-generation photographers are already reacting to the established digital norm and actively seeking out something more soulful and personal than the pixel-pushing, quick-fix of the digital age. Mastering Film Photography is a fast-track guide to shooting emulsion in the digital age. After a crash course in how film works and how to choose the ideal camera to use it with, readers will learn how to overcome the challenges of getting the exposure right when there's no instant feedback; how to use flash systems in the pre-TTL era; and the importance of filters before Instagram; as well as exploring the creative world of lensless photography. With profiles of leading film practitioners along the way, the book is rounded off with a guide to the traditional, digital, and hybrid processing options that will enable you to make the most of your negatives and slides.
Introduction
Chapter 1
Film
The Mechanics of Emulsion
Film Characteristics
Film Types: Black & White
Film Types: Color Positive
Testing
Film Formats
Profile: Andrea & Francesco Padovani
Chapter 2
Cameras & Lenses
Camera Types
Large-Format Cameras
Other Camera Types
Lenses
Profile: William Jones
Chapter 3
Exposure
Life Without A Histogram
Reading Light
In-Camera Metering
Zone System
Highlight
Multi-Spot Metering
Handheld Meters
Gray Card Metering
"Digital" Polaroid
Reciprocity Failure
Profile: Paul Thompson
Multiple Exposures
Profile: Wendy Laurel
Chapter 4
Flash
Flash Essentials
TTL Flash
Auto Flash
Manual Flash
Flash Meters
Chapter 5
Filters
Filters & Exposure
Color Control
Tonal Control
Exposure Control
Polarizing Filters
Other Filters
Chapter 6
Pinhole Photography
Pinhole Primer
Homebrew Cameras
Pinhole Exposures
Profile: Matt Pringle
Chapter 7
Processing
After The Shot
Processing Black & White Film
Processing Color Film
Cross Processing
Scanning
Profile: Elizabeth Opalenik
Glossary
Useful Web Sites
Index
Acknowledgments