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
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
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.
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!
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!
This video is so good, no fluff and it's genuinely the most uniquely instructive video I've seen on film so far. Right down to the point and no useless info🙏🏼🙏🏼
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🤷🏻♂️😂
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.
Very helpful! Thanks Willem. While I've done plenty of night work with the digital cams, I have yet to take the plunge into shooting my film cameras at night. I'm far more confidant I'll end up with something I'll like after watching this video. Also liked the tip of using the hand in front of the lens to block car lights (when I don't want it in the shot), as well as the easy to understand explanation about reciprocity failure.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Man, this is some next level stuff. The night pictures are even better than some of my daylight pictures. Wow!!!!!!!!!! I learned soo much from this. Thanks for sharing...🙉🙉🙆
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.
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
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.
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? 😂
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.
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. 😂
i’ve always had some trouble with the shadows. they are either not black enough or have too much noise. can you do a video to share how you edit these night shots? it’ll be super helpful to give us an idea how the unedited scans look like versus the end product
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 ^^
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
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.
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!
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
Hey Willem at 10:56 you said the meter says 30 seconds and you then said you’ll shoot it for about a minute. When I go look at that reciprocity chart from the beginning it says 30s should be 95s. Just curious how you decided on a minute? Maybe just because you’ve done these a million times you are good at guesstimating?
How to actually shoot film at night handheld: Lens wide open at least f2, slowest speed you can hand hold without shake, 1/60th for most people. There are exceptions to this like long lenses but with most films, even slower ones and normal and wide lenses you’ll get a shot in low light. With 400 ISO film or faster you’ll get a shot in almost any light. It just works, unless your scanning sucks.
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.
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.
I went and shot in Seaside Heights recently because of your photos not realizing it was THE jersey shore. I understand the chaotic conversations you're having with people now.
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
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.
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?
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✨
So if you use a cable release it will keep the shutter open for as long as you are pressing it? I'm new to film photography but wouldn't the shutter just stay open for as long as the setting is on on the camera? or does it operate differently when a cable release is connected
Most cable releases have an additional ring that you can engage and then this needs to be pushed to end the exposure. I've done panoramic shots with swing lens cameras that took 2 hours and it would have been a little hard to keep the cable release depressed for that long, especially at sub-zero temperatures.
You do a wonderful job explaining things. I get why you're triggering the shutter with a remote cable, but could you not accomplish the same by using the cameras self timer? Thanks, again.
No because he is using the B mode to controll the exposure, you can see him counting seconds on some parts of the video while he is pressing the remote cable.
Idk if i missed it or something, but how do you get such long exposure time? Like I use a OM-1n and the shutter only goes down to 1s, is it my gear thats what standing in the way of those longer exposures? Sorry im new to film and just photography in general
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?
He has done the impossible: an entire night photography video without mentioning 800T. Champion.
What is 800T I’m new
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
@@Ohtenga cinestil 800t, it's a film which is popular for its heavy halation effect
@@Ohtenga its an 800 ISO film treated with tungsten :)
cinestill 800t, kinda iconic for the red halation effect@@Ohtenga
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.
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.
Same!! Makes so much sense but never even considered it!
Agree that was news to me, too. But the tail light sometimes add some city ref
and you can do even do it with people too or other things coming by
Same I had no idea you could do that
9:09 “yoo is that like an old ass camera” 😂
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
that shot of the sun + water + cliffs @ 5:29 is absolutely gorgeous man!
7:29 is amazing the light made it look like straight out of a miniature set in old movie/cartoons
3:09 unbelievable photo, like framed paintings! so good❤️
Yes, that one really stood out.
The cover the lens trick is next level!!! Putting that in my back pocket, thank you
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
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.
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!
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!
This video is so good, no fluff and it's genuinely the most uniquely instructive video I've seen on film so far. Right down to the point and no useless info🙏🏼🙏🏼
love the sense of ease with using film for long exposures.
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🤷🏻♂️😂
Intro 0:00
Gear 2:32
Film 4:20
Reciprocity Failure 6:28
Shooting 8:08
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.
This video about explaining night photography was much better and easier than your old one. Thank you!
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.
Very helpful! Thanks Willem. While I've done plenty of night work with the digital cams, I have yet to take the plunge into shooting my film cameras at night. I'm far more confidant I'll end up with something I'll like after watching this video. Also liked the tip of using the hand in front of the lens to block car lights (when I don't want it in the shot), as well as the easy to understand explanation about reciprocity failure.
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!
Dude. I just got into your videos a few weeks ago and I can’t stop watching, these shots are just absolutely beautiful
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.
I like the way you hold your hand and not expose the car lights! Very cool! Thanks for the video!
Dude! The shot with the lightning at the beginning of the video! 🤯😍🤯😍🤯
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.
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.
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!
Hopefully you are carrying S&W. If not, just be prepared to run.
Was going to ask this as well, just always been curious.
Man, this is some next level stuff. The night pictures are even better than some of my daylight pictures. Wow!!!!!!!!!! I learned soo much from this. Thanks for sharing...🙉🙉🙆
i was looking for a really good video explaining how to take film pictures at night, thanks a lot Willem
I like my film photography like I like my coffee. Dark with a spoon in it
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.
look at that - I was watching the previous version yesterday due to a upcoming trip. dankjewel maatje
Its a good day when you release a new video! 💚
Dude this was sooo helpful, never thought of covering the lens when cars go by for long exposure, thank you so much for this!
this is absolute perfect timing for me i was thinking about trying my hand at some night shooting for the first time
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
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.
That window shot in morro bay is still insane
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? 😂
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.
I just love how he updates his series ❤
Keep up what you're doing. You have the location, the talent and great film to learn with.
Always great photos 👌👍
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 🙏🏻
the hand in front of the lens to block the light trails is an amazing tip
dude, this is so good, Love that you're sharing what you know, No gate keeping on this channel!
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. 😂
The video we’ve been waiting on for years 🥹
i’ve always had some trouble with the shadows. they are either not black enough or have too much noise. can you do a video to share how you edit these night shots? it’ll be super helpful to give us an idea how the unedited scans look like versus the end product
beautiful pictures!!!! Your simple examples are pieces of art
So so so helpful! I’ve been wanting to photograph my neighbourhood at night for some time now, inspired by you 🙏🏽 thanks for sharing!🎉
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 ^^
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
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.
Thanks so much! Needed this tutorial and up it popped!
Been waiting for this oneee
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!
Just love the colors and light
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
Lovely video, Willem. Super excited for the Porsche video!
Son, what a shot at 3:09!
Very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you Willem!
Hey Willem at 10:56 you said the meter says 30 seconds and you then said you’ll shoot it for about a minute. When I go look at that reciprocity chart from the beginning it says 30s should be 95s. Just curious how you decided on a minute? Maybe just because you’ve done these a million times you are good at guesstimating?
I was thinking the exact same thing
This is EXACTLY the video I needed 🫶🏽
I cannot wait to try this, thanks for the tips and informative video!
This vid was really helpful thanks. Also liking the content ✌🏽
How to actually shoot film at night handheld:
Lens wide open at least f2, slowest speed you can hand hold without shake, 1/60th for most people.
There are exceptions to this like long lenses but with most films, even slower ones and normal and wide lenses you’ll get a shot in low light. With 400 ISO film or faster you’ll get a shot in almost any light. It just works, unless your scanning sucks.
Truly awesome video. Really gave me a much better idea of how to best shoot at night. Thanks!
could you make a video going into detail about cable releases and how to use them taking long exposures on film
Very usefull Willem, i'm starting film photography, it helps 👍 thks
That opening shot was delicious
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.
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.
amazing pictures man! this video got me inspired, very much appreciated ✊
Perfect timing! I was researching this all next week. I’m shooting on a Contax G1 I wanna challenge myself!
My favorite film to shoot with is Fuji Provia 100f. It was definitely a learning curve but it so crisp when done right
Thanks a lot!! This give me the needed confidence to go out and try some night photography.
Excellent video! Thanks for doing this! Getting back into it!
the goat is back
I went and shot in Seaside Heights recently because of your photos not realizing it was THE jersey shore. I understand the chaotic conversations you're having with people now.
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
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.
I loved the video Willem. Very informative. Thanks for another great video
great work as always
I definitely need to shoot more night photos! These look incredible Willem, well done!
exactly what I need, thank you so much Willem
Willem uploaded, tell em to bring out the lobster
E6 film is not for beginners, but there is not reciprocity failure on it and the night slides are glorious.
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?
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✨
do you have to hold the cable release down for the entire exposure time?
Really helpful! Nice shots too!
So if you use a cable release it will keep the shutter open for as long as you are pressing it? I'm new to film photography but wouldn't the shutter just stay open for as long as the setting is on on the camera? or does it operate differently when a cable release is connected
Most cable releases have an additional ring that you can engage and then this needs to be pushed to end the exposure. I've done panoramic shots with swing lens cameras that took 2 hours and it would have been a little hard to keep the cable release depressed for that long, especially at sub-zero temperatures.
Ahh nice, I love shooting in point beach.. Ive shot Strollo's, Asbury, Wildwood is great too for cool night shots
Thanks for this. I love film.
Liking the longer hair look, Willem Verb... 👍🏻
You do a wonderful job explaining things. I get why you're triggering the shutter with a remote cable, but could you not accomplish the same by using the cameras self timer? Thanks, again.
No because he is using the B mode to controll the exposure, you can see him counting seconds on some parts of the video while he is pressing the remote cable.
Idk if i missed it or something, but how do you get such long exposure time? Like I use a OM-1n and the shutter only goes down to 1s, is it my gear thats what standing in the way of those longer exposures? Sorry im new to film and just photography in general
No there should a setting called “B” which stands for bulb mode and it opens the shutter as long as you keep the shutter release cable plugged in!
@@WillemVerbthanks I was looking for this particular question to be answered, I’m shoot my first roll at night using the canon F1
It was super helpful, thank you.
💡The light meter app you use has an analog mode in settings. By using that you can just skip the reciprocity chart
i’m so amazed abt the covering of the lens! does it affect the picture at all?
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?