I was just wondering how many "pros" shoot large format film?
If so does it usually involve printing directly from the neg or scanning?
I was just wondering how many "pros" shoot large format film?
If so does it usually involve printing directly from the neg or scanning?
"I would like to see Paris before I die... Philadelphia will do..."
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.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
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.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.
--P
Preston-Columbia CA
"If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse; that comes a little cheaper."
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.
"I would like to see Paris before I die... Philadelphia will do..."
Same as Kirk.
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Eric Rose
www.ericrose.com
I don't play the piano, I don't have a beard and I listen to AC/DC in the darkroom. I have no hope as a photographer.
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