So, let me start by saying - i'm not really a film (motion picture) person. I'm actually more into photography. However, I had a question about different film types that no photography (or even the film people i know) can answer.
Basicly - what I want to know is, What is the difference between 35mm motion picture film, and 35mm still photography film? I imagine (simply from logic and reasoning) that motion picture film is far more sensitive, but how much more sensitive? Is there any conversion ratio that can be applied to figure out if you had say 64 asa motion picture film, what would it's equal be in still photo film? Or am I just a complete idiot, and they're not as different as I think?
I ask this because, i actually work for a distributor of avant-garde/experimental films (sinful that I don't know more about film, I know), and I've noticed that the overall image quality seems to be far superior to that of any still photo film i've seen. The colors all seem to be a lot more crisp and realistic, there seems to be greater color and contrast range, and it just overall looks a lot better. I've been wanting to try and shoot motion picture film through my 35mm SLR and see what happens - but i'm trying to get an idea of the specifics first.
If anyone can help - it would be greatly appreciated.
