I was just wondering how many "pros" shoot large format film?
If so does it usually involve printing directly from the neg or scanning?
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I was just wondering how many "pros" shoot large format film?
If so does it usually involve printing directly from the neg or scanning?
Yes, 4x5 E100G which is scanned to CMYK on an IQsmart2 for web offset printing. Nothing fancy.
Yes. 8x10, 4x10 and 5x7 b&w, usually scanned, but sometimes printed GSP's...then scanned.
I just sold some 4x5 marathon pictures to SPAFAX, I used the worlds junkiest epson 2450 I believe and spotted them like crazy only to have the graphic designer crop them like crazy and print them 1/12th page. I got the check the other day! I haven't even seen the magazine yet... but the checks in the mail to Krikor to fix a sick rollei!
I am a professional artist -- I sell prints using an 8x10 and alt processes. You probably are more referring to commercial artists/photographers, though.
What kind of "pros" are you referring to? It means allot of different things to different people.
Do I shoot commercially with LF and film. No. Do I shoot LF film of say landscapes and sell them? Yes.
Reading the other replies and Kirk's comments makes me realise that I should clarify: I use LF film commercially, hence the scanning / printing method. I also sell a little of my personal work, usually at an acceptably small loss. I know other photographers who also use LF film commercially, but they aren't members of this forum or any other that I know of. The guys who scan our stuff also scan for other clients such as Condé Nast, and they say that we are not completely alone.
Same, here.Quote:
Do I shoot commercially with LF and film. No. Do I shoot LF film of say landscapes and sell them? Yes.
It's a part-time gig for me, and not my sole source of income.
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I am sorry I wasn't as clear as perhaps I should have been.
I meant to ask how many shoot large format film commercially?
Would a potential client be turned off if they knew I/You shot film only?
And yes Kirk, I know you shoot alot of large format for your personal work. :cool:
Same as Kirk.