Daniel D. Teoli Jr.

I decided to see what sort of BW could be made from a faded color movie. I downloaded a sample of a faded movie I found online of a 16mm film that was projected on a wall. Seems that a faded color movie can be turned into a decent BW film. https://danieldteolijrarchivalcollection.wordpress.com/2017/05/25/turning-faded-color-movies-into-glorious-black-and-white/

OP, my still work composition does not favor portrait or landscape. I try to do what is best for the image. Although, a lot of my work is candid, from the hip shooting and is sometime more dependent on how I can hold the camera and get a shot off quickly and candidly. When I look at a bunch of my photos it seems to be more on the landscape end of things. Maybe 75% or more. I used to shoot a lot of square comps back in the film days when I used a Hasselblad SWC, but don't do that much square work now unless it demands it or is fisheye. When shooting with a circular fisheye it does not matter how I hold the camera...landscape or portrait generally look the same when it is done. In-camera they look different in the review. The circle is smaller in the review when the camera is held in vertical position. Here is a candid fisheye shot...was about 2 feet away from her! https://danielteolijr.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/st-martin-11-copyright-2014-daniel-d-teoli-jr-mr.jpg?w=1076&h=1087 Here is a candid portrait shot https://danielteolijr.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/lost-princess-copyright-2013-daniel-d-teoli-jr-mr.jpg?w=767 Here is a candid landscape shot...cropped towards the square-ish end of the spectrum. https://danielteolijr.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/selection-from-americans-60-years-after-frank-2016-daniel-d-teoli-jr-mm.jpg When I'm making a book I look at the comp mix and count them up. For book format, if more photos are landscape, that is what I generally go with for the book and vice versa is I have mostly portraits..

If you can use some $ for your art, you should consider applying for a Guggenheim Fellowship. Even if you are rich, the recognition and prestige of a Guggenheim can sometimes open doors for putting a project together. I applied for one with my still photography. I didn't get it, but the Foundation showed enough interest in my projects to ask for a portfolio. Here is the 4 part Guggenheim Fellowship series that breast-feeds you the scoop. Part 1: The Quest for a Guggenheim – What Inspired Me / The Upcoming 4 Part Series / Notable Guggenheim Fellows in Photography https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/notable-guggenheim-fellowship-recipients-in-photography/ Part 2: The Quest for a Guggenheim – History, Application and Process Timeline https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/the-quest-for-a-guggenheim-history-application-and-the-process/ Part 3: The Quest for a Guggenheim – Submitting a Portfolio / An Example Portfolio that Failed to be Awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. (Part 3 is NSFW) https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2016/06/21/the-quest-for-a-guggenheim-an-example-portfolio/ Part 4: The Quest for a Guggenheim – Budget, Notification, Rejection and Closing Remarks https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/the-quest-for-a-guggenheim-budget-notification-closing-details/ You still got some time before the window closes for this year. It was one of the easiest applications I've done for funding. Prestige, money and recognition. Plus it is free to apply!

Certain movies can be dissected into still photos and the photos are great shots on their own. Here is one project I did on Godzilla to honor the recent death of actor Haruo Nakajima, who portrayed Godzilla. https://danieldteolijrarchivalcollection.wordpress.com/2017/08/13/the-godzilla/ Until I started to break Godzilla down I never realized how many great stills are in it. Paris, Texas is film has some beautiful scenic shots by Wenders, especially at blue hour. Fellini's La Strada has some strong single frame images. What films stand out in your mind for their great 'single image' photography?

OP, you have to do a lighting test ahead of time to get it right. In the old days they would do many film tests for getting the lighting and filtering look they were after.

My reel is not to the point of being stuck together, but using cold to help unwinding stuck film sounds interesting.

Forgot to add... Here are some photos of VS: https://danieldteolijrarchivalcollection.wordpress.com/2017/08/11/film-is-not-as-archival-as-it-was-hoped-to-be/ Cold storage can halt VS deterioration, but it does not cure it.

I have a 1940's 16mm with a case of VS. Film has not deteriorated to the point of warping, but it has a strong vinegar smell. I figured it is a good candidate for the Vita Film test. Was wondering if anyone has used Vita Film for VS. If so, what were your experiences? Although I have not tried VF as yet, I figured if VF will melt plastic, good chance it will take the paint off the reels and cans. So first thing I did was to buy metal reels and cans with no paint. (I cleaned up a spot on an old reel with an alcohol swab and it removed the paint!) Will see how it goes.

Not much room left for collecting, but I have a few hundred underground comix, lots of photo books, 4 old stereo cams, lots of found photography and and some old 8mm / 16mm stag films.

Great topic, thanks for the inspiration. Here are a few of mine... Lisette Model, Robert Frank, Mary Ellen Mark, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Michel Chelbin, Les Krims, Maggie Steber, Don McCullin, Salgado, Irving Penn, Diane Arbus, Gail Halaban, Cristina Garcia Rodero, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Bruce Davidson, Robert Doisineau, Jane Evelyn Atwood, W. Eugene Smith, Martin Munkasci, Larry Fink, O. Rufus Lovett, Weegee, Robert Capa, Judy Dater, Ray Metzger, Erich Salomon, Harry K. Shigeta, Emmet Gowin, Jill Freeman, James Nanchez, Helen Levitte, Shelby Lee Adams, Brassai, O.Winston Link and William Mortenson.

OP, negative film is not as sharp as digital. Digital can have a plasticky look, film is more granular and softer look. I can't figure out how to post links to this forum, but I just put up some photos and links at my WordPress blog. 35mm negative film = about 3 or 4 mp with a point and shoot cam. that is how it is with still photos anyway. I am no expert with movie stock, so movies may be different. But I have it all documented with 'still' photos, so no arguing..it is what it proverbial is. Maybe one of you can post the test links here. Just Google my name and the WordPress will show up. At the end of the blog post is a link that shows film versus digital tests.

I have a ton of old regular 8 films I'm working on. The reels have a skinny piece of tape used to keep the film tight on the reels as to not unwind. Does anyone still sell this tape? What is it called? Thanks

Didn't see a regular 8 forum, so put it here. What is a good regular 8 splicer to get? Thanks

Thanks for all the help! Will check out the options.

OP...love the wide angle lenses. But agree with the rest.

I see B&H has a projector scanner for about $1400, but it only does super 8. They also have a cheaper dual 8 machine for $300 that may do lower grade scans. I am looking for high quality scans with a budget about $2000. Any machine out there in that range for dual scans? Thanks

People are very loose nowadays, distracted with their phones and all sort of things. I can see how it is easy for someone to hand off the wrong envelope.

I do mainly social documentary photography and shoot about half and half. Some projects may be more landscape oriented other projects may be more portrait. You can Google my name for an image search to see photos.