How to Shoot Film at Night

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
  • Today I'm sharing my updated process on how I shoot film photos and long exposures at night.
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  • @jonathanparker8701
    @jonathanparker8701 11 месяцев назад +532

    He has done the impossible: an entire night photography video without mentioning 800T. Champion.

    • @Ohtenga
      @Ohtenga 6 месяцев назад +3

      What is 800T I’m new

    • @ArmandoStreets
      @ArmandoStreets 5 месяцев назад

      It is a filmstock by CineStill called 800Tas it is a tungsten balanced 800 ISO film. hence, the name. Many people love to use this film for night photography but night photography can really be done with any ISO film as long as you are using a tripod and long exposures ;) @@Ohtenga

    • @WilkoVFX
      @WilkoVFX 5 месяцев назад

      @@Ohtenga cinestil 800t, it's a film which is popular for its heavy halation effect

    • @wchristian2000
      @wchristian2000 5 месяцев назад

      @@Ohtenga its an 800 ISO film treated with tungsten :)

    • @neerajnongmaithem392
      @neerajnongmaithem392 4 месяца назад

      cinestill 800t, kinda iconic for the red halation effect@@Ohtenga

  • @TheDeamonLo
    @TheDeamonLo 11 месяцев назад +409

    the idea of covering the lens as the car drove by kind of blew my mind. it makes sense but I would have never thought of that.

    • @WillemVerb
      @WillemVerb  11 месяцев назад +71

      As long as you don't move the camera, its a good last resort if you're taking a shot and a car comes out of nowhere.

    • @joshuagrajer
      @joshuagrajer 11 месяцев назад +3

      Same!! Makes so much sense but never even considered it!

    • @kenandersson8777
      @kenandersson8777 11 месяцев назад +6

      Agree that was news to me, too. But the tail light sometimes add some city ref

    • @Ch0obyHD
      @Ch0obyHD 11 месяцев назад

      and you can do even do it with people too or other things coming by

    • @trevvrun
      @trevvrun 11 месяцев назад +2

      Same I had no idea you could do that

  • @Aldawwg98
    @Aldawwg98 11 месяцев назад +44

    9:09 “yoo is that like an old ass camera” 😂

    • @neerajnongmaithem392
      @neerajnongmaithem392 4 месяца назад +1

      yo actually pretty impressed that he was able to notice in night time from a moving car, if I were there I would be pretty impressed

  • @MisterComeback
    @MisterComeback 11 месяцев назад +23

    3:09 unbelievable photo, like framed paintings! so good❤️

    • @JamieFurlong
      @JamieFurlong 29 дней назад

      Yes, that one really stood out.

  • @95airgabriel
    @95airgabriel 11 месяцев назад +8

    that shot of the sun + water + cliffs @ 5:29 is absolutely gorgeous man!

  • @kaminlnw
    @kaminlnw 11 месяцев назад +8

    7:29 is amazing the light made it look like straight out of a miniature set in old movie/cartoons

  • @moodystockholm
    @moodystockholm 11 месяцев назад +14

    Great video as always! I loved when you covered the lens with your hand to avoid the car lights being in the picture. That's a cool trick I never thought about before! The result turned up amazingly good!

  • @flyingo
    @flyingo 11 месяцев назад +11

    Very cool. There are so many people getting into film photography these days that this type of guidance and sharing experiences is very good to see happening. I’ve been sooting film for 55+ years and am frequently asked about night photography and long exposures. Thanks for this!

  • @ChrisVidouras
    @ChrisVidouras 11 месяцев назад +2

    love the sense of ease with using film for long exposures.

  • @TheNewBruno69
    @TheNewBruno69 11 месяцев назад +9

    I did try night photography myself, but i never thought of never covering the lens for the cars that pass by and neither to consider the lens to be more close. Love it, thank you willem

  • @1994OBO
    @1994OBO 11 месяцев назад

    Such a nice video, explaining in such a simple way how to do this. Been kinda hesitant about night film photography, but gonna buy the cable release and get on my way!

  • @DylanSpitz
    @DylanSpitz 11 месяцев назад +6

    So many good tips, Willem. Your night work is so inspiring! Makes me want to break out a tripod even though I absolutely despise using them.

  • @on_philm
    @on_philm 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you soo much for this video!!
    I looked for something like this quiet a while, because i started film photography and didn't exactly know how to do night photography without an expensive light meter.
    But to see it done so easily, i can go out at night with more confidence and my phone now ^^

  • @ronniepadda
    @ronniepadda 11 месяцев назад

    I cannot wait to try this, thanks for the tips and informative video!

  • @memohaddad
    @memohaddad 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great tips as always. I've tried night photography In NYC, Toronto, and even in my trips - recently in Turkey. And it is so calming as you don't have that extra noise, you really focus on each shot.
    And I'm one of those who can't get a portable light meter, so the app has been on spot for all my manual meterings.

  • @willallcock8846
    @willallcock8846 11 месяцев назад +2

    cheers for this video , ive been shooting film for about two years now and have always wanted to try nighttime stuff but have never known where to start, the long exposure stuff intimidates me a bit, thanks!!

  • @terricarpenter1798
    @terricarpenter1798 11 месяцев назад +3

    Wow, you make this so easy to try....I'm old and been shooting for 40 years with film and never thought of covering the lens when a car goes by. Thank you for sharing.

  • @qiuhongyu1274
    @qiuhongyu1274 11 месяцев назад

    dude, this is so good, Love that you're sharing what you know, No gate keeping on this channel!

  • @JeffBarkema
    @JeffBarkema 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good stuff as always. I'm amazed at how you're able to get good shots with a fair amount of people about. And to not have them be skeptical as to why you're walking around with a camera. Or asking "are you taking photos?" as you're standing there with a camera. Depends on location I'm sure.

  • @anastasiafua
    @anastasiafua 11 месяцев назад +1

    So so so helpful! I’ve been wanting to photograph my neighbourhood at night for some time now, inspired by you 🙏🏽 thanks for sharing!🎉

  • @officialjaredeast
    @officialjaredeast 11 месяцев назад

    I loved the video Willem. Very informative. Thanks for another great video

  • @kailebcarrphoto_
    @kailebcarrphoto_ 11 месяцев назад +49

    Covering the lens is such a good idea. One question, do you ever run into issues photographing people’s residences at night? Or advice on how you approach this? Great video as always!

    • @z352kdaf8324
      @z352kdaf8324 11 месяцев назад +13

      Hopefully you are carrying S&W. If not, just be prepared to run.

    • @imAlexTheKid
      @imAlexTheKid 11 месяцев назад +1

      Was going to ask this as well, just always been curious.

  • @Incorpus-Art
    @Incorpus-Art 10 месяцев назад

    Just discovered your channel via the youtube recommendations and the minute you started talking I just knew that I would like the content. Such a calm and informative video! Loved to hear the tips and see the shoot at the end, I’m definitely going to buy a tripod after this hahah Just subscribed, love from Brazil

  • @jvhnfleming
    @jvhnfleming 11 месяцев назад +1

    The cover the lens trick is next level!!! Putting that in my back pocket, thank you

  • @DavidSk2683
    @DavidSk2683 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you Willem!

  • @thomasbrady8056
    @thomasbrady8056 11 месяцев назад

    I have shot film for years but never done any night photography on film. I have a roll of 35mm Cinestill 800T and this definitely gave me more confidence to go out and shoot it! Great video

  • @Marcello1b
    @Marcello1b 6 месяцев назад

    Keep up what you're doing. You have the location, the talent and great film to learn with.
    Always great photos 👌👍

  • @joshdenapoli9286
    @joshdenapoli9286 11 месяцев назад +2

    Couldn't ask for this at a better time, I'm starting a project that's almost exclusively night shots on film tomorrow, and I've been stressing out about it since it's new territory for me.

  • @fraggleroks
    @fraggleroks 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks so much! Needed this tutorial and up it popped!

  • @Alexjvd
    @Alexjvd 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dude this was sooo helpful, never thought of covering the lens when cars go by for long exposure, thank you so much for this!

  • @Pysees868
    @Pysees868 11 месяцев назад

    Great video, Willem. I'm aleady a little nervous about shooting film, but this vid/tutorial helps me feel a bit more confident about shooting at night.

  • @nathanhattaway1616
    @nathanhattaway1616 10 месяцев назад

    I’ve been shooting 35 for about 6 months now but I’m excited to try my hand at night photography! Thank you so much for this 🙏🏻

  • @RM.TokyoPhotographer
    @RM.TokyoPhotographer 11 месяцев назад

    Just love the colors and light

  • @NatashaSegebre-sl3mr
    @NatashaSegebre-sl3mr 8 месяцев назад +1

    A whole video on night photography, my favorite (: Super well made + informative video dude! And the car tip was so helpful I'm gonna be using that all the time now haha!

  • @joszend
    @joszend 11 месяцев назад +1

    great work as always

  • @tomdivasion7724
    @tomdivasion7724 11 месяцев назад +7

    I like my film photography like I like my coffee. Dark with a spoon in it

  • @justinaprieto1665
    @justinaprieto1665 10 месяцев назад

    amazing pictures man! this video got me inspired, very much appreciated ✊

  • @mizraimalvarado6212
    @mizraimalvarado6212 11 месяцев назад +1

    i was looking for a really good video explaining how to take film pictures at night, thanks a lot Willem

  • @guirob
    @guirob 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very usefull Willem, i'm starting film photography, it helps 👍 thks

  • @jorsetti
    @jorsetti 4 месяца назад

    Excellent video! Thanks for doing this! Getting back into it!

  • @zach3222
    @zach3222 11 месяцев назад +1

    this is absolute perfect timing for me i was thinking about trying my hand at some night shooting for the first time

  • @ChrisPugh
    @ChrisPugh 11 месяцев назад +1

    It was super helpful, thank you.

  • @JustinInBlack
    @JustinInBlack 11 месяцев назад

    exactly what I need, thank you so much Willem

  • @crwn_munkz
    @crwn_munkz 11 месяцев назад

    Dude! The shot with the lightning at the beginning of the video! 🤯😍🤯😍🤯

  • @hollywoodheiner6028
    @hollywoodheiner6028 11 месяцев назад

    I just love how he updates his series ❤

  • @GTXTi-db5xu
    @GTXTi-db5xu 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks a lot!! This give me the needed confidence to go out and try some night photography.

  • @redmondartwork
    @redmondartwork Месяц назад

    I practiced with digital during a super foggy night. This reminded me to get out and do it with film. I bought some ultra low iso...thought that would be good for night shots...but it would only be good for long exposures. You experience you learn. Great video! Subd

  • @jpegderrick
    @jpegderrick 11 месяцев назад

    Perfect timing! I was researching this all next week. I’m shooting on a Contax G1 I wanna challenge myself!

  • @john.mathews
    @john.mathews 11 месяцев назад +1

    Its a good day when you release a new video! 💚

  • @filmsimp
    @filmsimp 11 месяцев назад +1

    Been waiting for this oneee

  • @lukemerrill1272
    @lukemerrill1272 4 месяца назад

    Really helpful! Nice shots too!

  • @anonymousreality6
    @anonymousreality6 11 месяцев назад

    This video about explaining night photography was much better and easier than your old one. Thank you!

  • @W4LT3Rego
    @W4LT3Rego 11 месяцев назад

    Super interesting video! Thanks for the info!

  • @bobsykes
    @bobsykes 11 месяцев назад +3

    Fantastic and so helpful! I have always appreciated the photos you make, but the really practical technique and your explanation are super useful. I can only imagine what the folks in the car said about the sign. 😂

  • @schalkwtheart
    @schalkwtheart Месяц назад

    Thanks, great content!

  • @maxcalifornia94
    @maxcalifornia94 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this. I love film.

  • @timwolfe3475
    @timwolfe3475 11 месяцев назад +5

    I went and shot my first roll at night after watching this video. Thanks a ton. I didn't know anything about reciprocity. I shot at f8-11 like you recommend but all the street lights, etc get extreme starbursts. But yours all have a beautiful glow. I was shooting a pentax67 55mm with 800T. Reading, it sounds like I should open up the aperture to solve but wondered if I missed a step or you have some 'I'm just gonna put my hand in front of the lens when the car comes'- type of secret.

    • @HulseFamily2614
      @HulseFamily2614 7 месяцев назад

      It’s your film. 800T is known for its glows around lights because it’s a converted movie film. If you are not a fan of the halos I would recommend shooting with a different film and not cinestill.

  • @scoobthadude84
    @scoobthadude84 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome tips💯 going to give it a go soon🔥

  • @ChrisKluepfel
    @ChrisKluepfel 7 месяцев назад

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @justcallhimmax1262
    @justcallhimmax1262 11 месяцев назад

    Lovely video, Willem. Super excited for the Porsche video!

  • @jonatascd_
    @jonatascd_ 11 месяцев назад

    look at that - I was watching the previous version yesterday due to a upcoming trip. dankjewel maatje

  • @joaomqb
    @joaomqb 11 месяцев назад

    love the vibes

  • @spacekeat
    @spacekeat 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you! This video was helpful for me :D

  • @mingzhang2590
    @mingzhang2590 11 месяцев назад

    It helps a Lot! Thank you!!!

  • @the_last_rangefinder_society
    @the_last_rangefinder_society 11 месяцев назад +1

    Magical images

  • @XspikeyTube
    @XspikeyTube 11 месяцев назад +44

    Intro 0:00
    Gear 2:32
    Film 4:20
    Reciprocity Failure 6:28
    Shooting 8:08

  • @constantinestewart7416
    @constantinestewart7416 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful images.

  • @IT11Audio
    @IT11Audio 22 дня назад

    Very interesting, thank you very much !

  • @gregsmith6373
    @gregsmith6373 10 месяцев назад

    Great video, thank you! Helped me a lot. Cheers from Norway :)

  • @franciscojrmc
    @franciscojrmc 10 месяцев назад

    sooooo good !!!

  • @MidnightParadox1
    @MidnightParadox1 4 месяца назад

    Super helpful video

  • @fulltimecasualnz
    @fulltimecasualnz 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks dude!

  • @pierrecrampagne6826
    @pierrecrampagne6826 2 месяца назад

    Vos photos sont vraiment très bien, vous avez un bon rendu des couleurs, et l'ambiance nocturne montre où l'on se trouve. L'ambiance de brouillard est d'un agréable effet.Les photos en première partie de la vidéo sont très bien aussi.

  • @Daniellethedaisy
    @Daniellethedaisy 11 месяцев назад

    Great video!!

  • @SD_Alias
    @SD_Alias 9 месяцев назад +2

    You should also consider pre-exposing the film by one zone. This brings a lot more detail to large otherwise black detailless areas without affecting the highlights or quarter tones. But this requires a camera with a double exposure function or sheetfilm large format.

  • @josephderogatis2978
    @josephderogatis2978 11 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏✌️

  • @gonnor_cates
    @gonnor_cates 11 месяцев назад

    The video we’ve been waiting on for years 🥹

  • @daviddouglas9748
    @daviddouglas9748 11 месяцев назад

    My favorite film to shoot with is Fuji Provia 100f. It was definitely a learning curve but it so crisp when done right

  • @adebambzinthehills
    @adebambzinthehills 11 месяцев назад

    the goat is back

  • @NunoAlmeidaPhotography
    @NunoAlmeidaPhotography 11 месяцев назад +4

    I definitely need to shoot more night photos! These look incredible Willem, well done!

  • @OLEYNIKOVLIFE
    @OLEYNIKOVLIFE 11 месяцев назад +1

    Fabulous❤

  • @YOUAREMYKIN
    @YOUAREMYKIN 11 месяцев назад +2

    Man, this episode is so inspiring! 🤌 I have so much night photography that I haven’t published (that’s about to change). Your photos are beautiful btw✨

  • @ChrisKluepfel
    @ChrisKluepfel 7 месяцев назад +4

    Isn't that crazy how you have to explain yourself to people when you set up a trypod yet no one asks people with cellphones what they take pictures of? 😂

  • @rommelnunez
    @rommelnunez 3 месяца назад

    That opening shot was delicious

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford 11 месяцев назад

    Lol the hand move just shook me really weirdly hahaha it makes so much sense!
    Also I wonder what on earth that guy could have possibly said in a conversation about a sign🤷🏻‍♂️😂

  • @spencersanderson4590
    @spencersanderson4590 11 месяцев назад +1

    That window shot in morro bay is still insane

  • @samilojia
    @samilojia 11 месяцев назад

    great vid!! please consider using a black bg when showcasing a non-full-screen photo, it'll be easier on the eyes especially you're showcasing nighttime photos with lower overall exposure

  • @buickboy92
    @buickboy92 11 месяцев назад +1

    Seriously fantastic advise Willem! Makes me excited for night photography which isn't something I do often enough. I primarily use digital, so I'll apply these tips there as well.
    P.S. Perhaps in the future you'll make a digital How-to night photography video?

    • @karkitty202
      @karkitty202 9 месяцев назад

      1. Set to Auto
      2. Point and Shoot.
      Don't really need a tutorial for digital lol

  • @shahn78
    @shahn78 11 месяцев назад +3

    I've done by share of daytime & nighttime street photography and what i ABSOLUTELY HATE is dealing w/ people.
    Some are curious, sure, you make small talk, refocus & get back to shooting. The worst are those who cant comprehend why youre taking a pic out in the open at all and they take it personally. And fuggitaboutit if that same asshole thinks youre taking a pic of them.
    I've had ppl confront me, call the cops, etc. It could be such a therapeutic and deep work shooting at night but had become anxiety provoking dealing w/ stupid donkeys.

  • @CassieFayePhoto
    @CassieFayePhoto 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hey there! Thanks for all your videos, they're really inspiring me to learn more about film. Hopefull not a silly question - when you're taking the 1-minute exposure where you cover the camera for the car, how are you letting the shutter release cable just hang without holding it down? Do some have the ability to lock so it holds the shutter down in bulb mode?

  • @0pz30
    @0pz30 11 месяцев назад +2

    This the only person I want shootin pictures of my house at 3am

  • @kennyli3225
    @kennyli3225 11 месяцев назад

    the hand in front of the lens to block the light trails is an amazing tip

  • @ShawarmaFarmer
    @ShawarmaFarmer 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice vid. Any tips on where to focus for F8/11? Should I use the hyperfocal point? Additionally is there a way to use an incident light meter to meter a scene in the distance ? Should I assume the same light/shadow regions and go off that?

  • @MarcosRomero
    @MarcosRomero 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve been shooting film for about 5 years now but I’ve never learned about shooting at night, especially never heard about reciprocity failure. GAME CHANGING. Thank you for this video! Seriously a huge help.

  • @jimschmidt7303
    @jimschmidt7303 9 месяцев назад

    As a crutch, I shoot with my dslr first to confirm settings and composition prior to taking film photos. I enjoy the greater dynamic range and better high lights of film.

  • @RS-Amsterdam
    @RS-Amsterdam 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent

  • @mpk33
    @mpk33 11 месяцев назад

    Liking the longer hair look, Willem Verb... 👍🏻

  • @ashlxyamber
    @ashlxyamber 11 месяцев назад

    i’m so amazed abt the covering of the lens! does it affect the picture at all?

  • @romainriviere4997
    @romainriviere4997 11 месяцев назад

    th1ks !!

  • @Jwats96
    @Jwats96 11 месяцев назад +3

    Lol I need to know what the dude in the car said. Another great video though man, always struggled with night photos on film.