Just letting you know (in case you don't) Photoshop itself has a timeline option, you could do it all in one software without switching. I know this because when I was doing photography in school, they taught us this & we had to make animations/short videos/gifs for class
Just bought one of these and love it! Great video! Have you found a sweet spot for which film speed you prefer to use when shooting indoors at night? My first roll was 200 and it seemed that most folks, of more than one meter away were pretty dark. BUT I also realized it was an expired roll of film. Thinking of trying 400 on my next go but curious if you already have a preferred speed based on your time with the camera. Thanks!😊
Expired 200 is going to be slower than 200, but that darkness might also be because the flash only has a limited range. I'm pretty sure that RETO encourages people to use 400 for night/interior photos. I mostly use Kodak Gold 200 but I mostly shoot outside in daylight.
Great review. It helped very much. If I got one, what film would you recommend for a trip to the Galapagos and photographing outdoor wildlife? What about having these images developed into prints? What do the prints look like?
Reto says this on their website: "Any 35 mm film is good to go. For sunny days, you could use films with ISO100-200. For cloudy days or indoor situation, use films with ISO400-800. Remember to use flash too!" So I'm assuming that you should stick with ISO 100 or 200 if you're going to be mostly shooting during the day on a sunny island. I have not made any prints, but I'm assuming they would work--you'd just have all three images printed on each one.
We used two lights to light this. The light creating the pink wall is our FACTOR Prizmo. We have it set to pink and pointed angled at the white painted wall. The second light adding the blue tint to the side of Sean's face is a DaoLite Prizmo Edition LED Tube light set to blue and positioned on the left side. Here are the links to the two lights. Factor Prizmo: fotodioxpro.com/products/led-prizmo150 DaoLite Prizmo Edition: fotodioxpro.com/products/dlc-2 If these lights are out of your price range, you can also use more inexpensive standard daylight LED light panels and tape colored gels over them to create a similar look.
i thought the whole point of this camera was that they make an app that can do make a gif - only reason i want this is because i dont want to spend all that time editing these. did you test the app/was it any good?
We didn't test the ap, but we weren't very impressed by the lo-fi quality of the gifs other users created with it. It's definitely an option for people who don't want to take the extra steps though.
I'm for the first time looking into film cameras. I'm sure what I'm about to ask is a really stupid question...does the phot come out only in B&W or is it a specific film that you chose? Thanks in advance
No, likely they'd be using an automated scanner setup to do normal 35mm framed scans, and to cut the negatives that way too. So if you dropped off the film without comment you would end up with scans of only parts of the shots and cuts in the negatives that cut through certain images. Your best bet is to ask them to develop the film without cutting the negatives, and if you don't have your own negative scanner at home, you could ask them if they could do manual supervised scans for you.
There are a couple options. You can have a lab do it for you, though it might be pricier due to the size, you can use a flatbed scanner and scanning software like we did--we used an Epson V550, or you can use a camera digitizing method like this: filmphotographystore.com/collections/film-related-accessories/products/35mm-basic-dslr-film-scanner-kit
Not by the same place, but based on a quick google search it does look like some people are still offering printing services, and it also looks like there are people showing how to DIY it: www.instructables.com/3D-lenticular-printing-using-Photoshop-and-inkjet-/
Sorry can someone confirm this for me, I dont use film cameras so i am unsure. To create these GIFs, you need to first develop the film, then scan the images, and do the editing and making-into-a-GIF ? The camera does not store any images in digital form?
That's correct. You have to shoot the film, get it developed at a labor develop it yourself, then scan it and edit the GIFS like I show in the video. RETO also offers an app that helps with the GIF creation. Here's a link to the app: retoproject.com/pages/app
Any 35mm film, any brand. Reto says this on their website: "Any 35 mm film is good to go. For sunny days, you could use films with ISO100-200. For cloudy days or indoor situation, use films with ISO400-800. Remember to use flash too!"
@@jamstills Oh, nothing :) Sean is just a big film photography nerd and we decided to make a Film photography-based series to get some more eyes on our channel.
Where do you get the photos scanned at? Will say cvs be able to do it even though it uses one and a half pictures or do I need to take it to a special place?
We scanned our film in an Epson V550 flatbed scanner, but if you send it to a lab, I bet you could leave a note asking them to scan it so each scan is the three shots. You may have to pay a bit more for a specialty scan.
You can either send the film to get developed at thedarkroom.com, or you can self develop. We may make a tutorial at some point, but there are a ton of great ones on youtube already. Here's one: ruclips.net/video/aPQ7OPy8T2w/видео.html
I want this camera so bad and was gonna buy it as I heard that the reto app is also available for Android. However I realized that the key for having good gifs is owning a good scanner as well. I just own a regular brother scanner at home which makes really bad quality scans and Iam definitely not gonna buy a new scanner just for using this cam.. Such a shame :( or does anyone have a solution for this problem?
Just letting you know (in case you don't) Photoshop itself has a timeline option, you could do it all in one software without switching. I know this because when I was doing photography in school, they taught us this & we had to make animations/short videos/gifs for class
That's true! I just don't know how to use it so this was easier for me :)
Cool product! But as often with the content you host, it's how you light yourself which I find the coolest 😎
Thanks!
This is so cool! Thanks for the review. Loved the animations that came out of it. Well done, sir!
Thanks!
Just bought one of these and love it! Great video! Have you found a sweet spot for which film speed you prefer to use when shooting indoors at night? My first roll was 200 and it seemed that most folks, of more than one meter away were pretty dark. BUT I also realized it was an expired roll of film. Thinking of trying 400 on my next go but curious if you already have a preferred speed based on your time with the camera. Thanks!😊
Expired 200 is going to be slower than 200, but that darkness might also be because the flash only has a limited range. I'm pretty sure that RETO encourages people to use 400 for night/interior photos. I mostly use Kodak Gold 200 but I mostly shoot outside in daylight.
Very cool I am going to try to duplicate this with a standard dslr. Thanks for the video
Oh yeah, you can def do this with a regular camera too and some careful movement.
Great review. It helped very much. If I got one, what film would you recommend for a trip to the Galapagos and photographing outdoor wildlife? What about having these images developed into prints? What do the prints look like?
Reto says this on their website: "Any 35 mm film is good to go. For sunny days, you could use films with ISO100-200. For cloudy days or indoor situation, use films with ISO400-800. Remember to use flash too!" So I'm assuming that you should stick with ISO 100 or 200 if you're going to be mostly shooting during the day on a sunny island. I have not made any prints, but I'm assuming they would work--you'd just have all three images printed on each one.
I love your background light any recommendations?
We used two lights to light this. The light creating the pink wall is our FACTOR Prizmo. We have it set to pink and pointed angled at the white painted wall. The second light adding the blue tint to the side of Sean's face is a DaoLite Prizmo Edition LED Tube light set to blue and positioned on the left side. Here are the links to the two lights.
Factor Prizmo: fotodioxpro.com/products/led-prizmo150
DaoLite Prizmo Edition: fotodioxpro.com/products/dlc-2
If these lights are out of your price range, you can also use more inexpensive standard daylight LED light panels and tape colored gels over them to create a similar look.
Nice & Thanks :)
i thought the whole point of this camera was that they make an app that can do make a gif - only reason i want this is because i dont want to spend all that time editing these. did you test the app/was it any good?
We didn't test the ap, but we weren't very impressed by the lo-fi quality of the gifs other users created with it. It's definitely an option for people who don't want to take the extra steps though.
You're the only person I watch the ads and on normal speed for, Sean!
Thanks!
Would love to see you cover the lomo supersampler. Very similar in concept. Love your camera videos!
Oh yeah, Sean just needs to buy one first :)
I'm for the first time looking into film cameras. I'm sure what I'm about to ask is a really stupid question...does the phot come out only in B&W or is it a specific film that you chose? Thanks in advance
You can use black and white film or color film, so the final image colors will be based on what color film you used.
If I shot with this and took it to my local mom&pop developer, are they going to know what to do with the film to give me usable scans?
No, likely they'd be using an automated scanner setup to do normal 35mm framed scans, and to cut the negatives that way too. So if you dropped off the film without comment you would end up with scans of only parts of the shots and cuts in the negatives that cut through certain images. Your best bet is to ask them to develop the film without cutting the negatives, and if you don't have your own negative scanner at home, you could ask them if they could do manual supervised scans for you.
hi , how i can scan my film from reto trible lens camera ?
There are a couple options. You can have a lab do it for you, though it might be pricier due to the size, you can use a flatbed scanner and scanning software like we did--we used an Epson V550, or you can use a camera digitizing method like this: filmphotographystore.com/collections/film-related-accessories/products/35mm-basic-dslr-film-scanner-kit
Is it possible to just use one lens by covering the other 2?
All three will fire so if you cover one lens you'll still use the same amount of film and just have one dark frame.
But can you still actually get the film developed to have a physical photo with the lenticular holographic 3D effect as you wiggle it?
Not by the same place, but based on a quick google search it does look like some people are still offering printing services, and it also looks like there are people showing how to DIY it: www.instructables.com/3D-lenticular-printing-using-Photoshop-and-inkjet-/
Sorry can someone confirm this for me, I dont use film cameras so i am unsure. To create these GIFs, you need to first develop the film, then scan the images, and do the editing and making-into-a-GIF ? The camera does not store any images in digital form?
That's correct. You have to shoot the film, get it developed at a labor develop it yourself, then scan it and edit the GIFS like I show in the video. RETO also offers an app that helps with the GIF creation. Here's a link to the app: retoproject.com/pages/app
Anyone have a company they recommend to develop these? Found my grandpa's old film
The Darkrroom.com is a good place to send film for developing.
Thank you for this! Their app crashes with the new iOS15 so this is really saving my ass
Glad to help!
Is there a 3d film camera, with a sc card insert? :D
Unfortunately not :) though there were some hybrid film/digital cameras out there in the late 90's early 2000's. No 3D ones as far as I'm aware.
What kind of film do I buy for this camera?
Like what brand
Any 35mm film, any brand. Reto says this on their website: "Any 35 mm film is good to go. For sunny days, you could use films with ISO100-200. For cloudy days or indoor situation, use films with ISO400-800. Remember to use flash too!"
Do you recommend any free video editing softwares?
DaVinci Resolve is worth a look.
a row of film has 36 pieces, that means we only have 12 shots of 3D photo, right?????? please reply me 🥺🥺🥺
According to Reto's website "A 36 exposure film yields 24 3D pictures, while a 24 exposure film yields 18 3D pictures."
@@FotodioxInc thank you and * subscribed
Why use photoshop over the 3d app? Better quality?
Yes, photoshop gives you more resolution and fine-tuned control.
How much
The camera retails for $100
@@FotodioxInc no I mean how much are they paying you to be nice about the camera (I'm joking lmao)
@@jamstills Oh, nothing :) Sean is just a big film photography nerd and we decided to make a Film photography-based series to get some more eyes on our channel.
@@FotodioxInc Keep up the good work :)
Where do you get the photos scanned at? Will say cvs be able to do it even though it uses one and a half pictures or do I need to take it to a special place?
We scanned our film in an Epson V550 flatbed scanner, but if you send it to a lab, I bet you could leave a note asking them to scan it so each scan is the three shots. You may have to pay a bit more for a specialty scan.
Can you do a tutorial on how to get this developed? I’m new to these but the fire
You can either send the film to get developed at thedarkroom.com, or you can self develop. We may make a tutorial at some point, but there are a ton of great ones on youtube already. Here's one: ruclips.net/video/aPQ7OPy8T2w/видео.html
The flash on mine doesn’t work…
You should contact them--sounds like something they should help you out with.
Bro Reto has a free app that you can make the whole 3d vid with. No need for photoshop of anything
Yes, but the results are way less polished. I like the extra control I have with the longer method, but the RETO app method is good too.
I want this camera so bad and was gonna buy it as I heard that the reto app is also available for Android. However I realized that the key for having good gifs is owning a good scanner as well. I just own a regular brother scanner at home which makes really bad quality scans and Iam definitely not gonna buy a new scanner just for using this cam.. Such a shame :( or does anyone have a solution for this problem?
If you have a good digital camera and lens you could also use this method of scanning: www.keh.com/blog/how-to-scan-film-with-a-digital-camera
@@FotodioxInc ill check it out. Thanks :)
What’s the app
3d created cross eyed
:)