Episode number 7 of Series “The Photographic vision”.
Explores the factors to be considered when selecting film for a specific photographic situation. Commercial photographer, Jim Wood, discusses the process of choosing the most appropriate film for an assignment. Explains how the speed of a film determines its graininess, contrast, suitability for action shots, and sensitivity to various lighting conditions.
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ACMI Identifier
305801
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Photography - Films
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - Study and teaching
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Open learning
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Photography - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)