8x10 | My First Exposure

Some see weeds, others see wishes.
(Parody)
CAMERAS IN VIDEO:
Gibellini ACN810
Video recorded on Sony a7rii and a7iii.
Video shot by the master himself, Caleb Knueven.
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[@Jakob8]

This is the exact combination of film, depression and memes I look for in a video.

[@shikataiku4447]

I was going to comment something similar but realized this spoke exactly what I wanted to say. The memes are fire.

[@rodrigomonteromiguez6684]

Add squarespace to the mix and you got yourself a new personality 😂

[@maxxmckinney3777]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@echosierra1790]

This feels like a fever dream in the best way possible.

[@FramesPerSecond]

You must have the most peaceful fever dreams lol

[@bighairdrummerdude]

This video caused me to start meth because large format is too expensive

[@caleidoo]

Liar. You can have a set for less than 700€, a good set for less than a really good Pentax 67II set. It's not impossible.

[@vikmanphotography7984]

@@caleidoo it's the film that's expensive with expensive lenses also being hard to look past. As for affordable film though, you could always shoot B/W or even photographic paper if shooting landscapes.

[@NoviSavvy]

@@vikmanphotography7984 RA4 paper could be reversed as well and color corrected by filters. But it is not that beautiful as a transparent negative or a positive. Like an artificial woman. Compared to no woman at all

[@vikmanphotography7984]

@@NoviSavvy multigrade glossy paper, prefpash the paper to overcome the activation energy before you head out for the day (lowers contrast), and rate at ISO 5.

[@desotaku5202]

@@caleidoo but if you barely can afford a pentax and it makes sense to buy that first, you think twice about investing in lf

[@alexanderscali8100]

why not 8 minutes and 10 seconds, seems like a missed opportunity

[@Adilboukind]

he needs to reupload it

[@spokzac12]

Honestly it probably was rendered at 8 minutes and 10 seconds. Ive had videos shortened from youtube compression. Idk how or why but its a thing

[@moonmusic2222]

A missed opportunity for sure

[@anthonymorton3074]

I believe this to be a missed chance

[@KyleMcDougall]

Without a doubt, the best thing I've ever watched.

[@xPhillMcDx]

Brother

[@BenHorne]

Loved the Cameo! 😉Also, I can honestly say you very much encapsulated the experience of shooting 8x10 too. 👍

[@Exo_Scout]

Slowly repeating to myself “I will not look at large format cameras on eBay, I will not look at large format cameras on KZbin, I will not”

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

But I gotta man, I just gotta.......lol

[@iNerdier]

Do yourself a favour and start with 5x4

[@Exo_Scout]

moofy I’m just gonna stick with my good ole tlr and retain my ability to pay rent for a lil while longer lmao

[@iNerdier]

ExoScout honestly 5x4 isn’t that bad but everything for 10x8 is at least four times the price and four times as heavy.

[@18percentphotographer]

ExoScout, as someone who has just made the jump, all that is correct. I just made my second exposure with my 8x10, and looking at the negative....all that cost stuff went out the window, and I can’t wait to get out to shoot with it again. The view on the ground glass is worth the price alone for me. The only bad thing, it’s not like running out the door with a medium format or 35mm, gotta make sure you got everything packed away, it sucks getting some where, start setting up and discover you left x at home...

[@BryanBirks]

I like to think this is what the greats like Alec Soth and Joel Sternfeld think of when shooting 8x10.

[@user-ti9zc1xv2b]

Alec Soth, most overrated photographers of our time

[@AvanPatel]

@@user-ti9zc1xv2b to each their own. I love Alec's work.

[@BryanBirks]

B definitely not the most amazing images but I love his portraiture and I respect him for lugging around an 8x10 camera for years

[@antigen4]

No. No one feels like this. It’s the same as shooting other formats ...

[@BillyKeeney]

Amazing to find out that you’re not actually Walmart Ryan Gosling, but rather Costco Terrance Malick

[@AdmiralBosch19]

lmfao

[@BadFlashes]

Booo.... I was there and I still got chills... and a semi...

[@danieldelira1417]

This makes my medium format into the LARGE format

[@uSeRTVMTA]

Bro shot this like a documentary YES man

[@injeolmi6]

That “click, black out” was brilliant. The whole video was brilliant.

[@wkhuai]

“wtf is he looking at” 😂😂

[@callummoodley6311]

The monster glistening in the light was so beautiful it moved me to tears , nature is so amazing

[@707lurks]

this is it...the only film channel ill ever need

[@RichardStroffolino]

Extract from my dissertation about this video: Jason's video journey into exploring the mysteries of large format photography reveals the fundamental irony that is the subtext of the genre. It seemingly inherently evokes a sense of mystical wonderment, capturing light in a way that is uncanny to our everyday sensibilities. Yet this spiritual journey undertaken by Jason must be mitigated through supremely physical means. The very thing that leads him on this spiritual sojourn is an increasing dependence on the crass materiality of the medium. This is seen in the moment of his spiritual escape, only to be dragged back to this mortal coil by the very thing that granted him release. This Cartesian duality feeds into the sense of the liminal unreality that hallmarks the video.

[@kylegallagher5649]

Sir, this a wendys.

[@quentinbraun3062]

Holy guacamoly this dude knows how to write

[@damage98]

You didn't mention toilet water...lost opportunity I'm afraid 😨

[@nelsonclub7722]

Such a mind can perhaps interact with a physical body, but it does not exist in the body, nor even in the same physical plane as the body especially when such a body is a camera body and physical plane is the focal plane!!!

[@justinkingery2489]

So silly and funny until that reveal of the photos at the end, then I was a bit overcome, I admit. Really beautiful portraits of your family.

[@largeformatphotographypodc7040]

Finally, somebody makes a film about large format that gets to the emotional heart of the matter, bravo!

[@MaeFrolics]

Okay, I know this is a parody and I should post something sarcastic but I CRIED literal salt tears because from an outsiders perspective you have such a SUPPORTIVE partner whom allows you to photograph her and I know I'm supposed to recognize that I only see a small blip of your relationship but damn it hurts because I feel like my photography has been hard for past partners to see as my love language for them. I hope this gets lost amongst the witty comments but I just had to share. Thanks for creating the content you do.

[@loui.e0241]

i feel u man when u get someone who supports u it means the world

[@tomfwatson]

The only way this would have been better is if all that build up was for an out of focus picture.

[@HouseofJello]

The final image actually made me say awww. Very funny, very sweet.

[@georgeclements__]

"Kodak Colour Plus 200" 😂😂

[@GoofyXD100]

Honestly, this is the single greatest video I’ve seen in my life

[@heldinplace7124]

Honestly, this was a really entertaining video. Well done man and those photos came out beautifully.

[@cowboyphoto]

This was beautiful, I laughed my a** off. Yours is by far my favourite photography channel, it's just a perfect mix of humor and film.

[@jorgeu111]

I appreciate the dedication it took to make this video. I was on the edge the whole time and stunned by the quality of the pic at the end. Thanks for doing this.

[@vikmanphotography7984]

You need to get your hands on a Kodak Aero 178mm f2.5 lens. You'll need to pair it with a camera with internal shutter though like a graphlex. If someone can loan him one, please do.

[@dakotapace2346]

Jason, you have a very, very dear spot in my heart.

[@blaxton2]

Kudos to your ever-so-patient models. They had to suffer for your art. The results validate their misery. Great work!

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

8x10 is awesome! Be careful it can hook you up fast.

[@grainydaysss]

its already got me

[@eliatesti2188]

plot twist: He forgot the lens cap on!

[@albinlindstrom6008]

Bruh

[@abraxamovic]

But jokes aside, that won’t affect the film right? You can still reshoot it?

[@18percentphotographer]

Ibraheem Talha yep, just take the cap off (and I’d take the film holder out and double check your focus and composition), reload the holder and take your shot!

[@JonFilmPhoto]

I honestly love this documentary and definitely want more of this ❤️

[@goodgriefmedia4483]

It’s content like this that makes it one of my favorite KZbin channels, this is sick dude!

[@MicaelWidell]

Beautiful. Awesome.

[@photografia]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[@MrNorthshorepipe]

Absolutely brilliant

[@andrewwalker5164]

I've seen some of your other videos, but this one really earned my subscription!! I honestly laughed out loud. This video is just so perfect! Outstanding!!!

[@MrFiJy]

This is the best life documentary video ive ever seen! So beautiful and extravagant! Keep up with this Large onE!

[@jonathankarstrom8195]

Your channel is pure gold! Please never change.

[@infernalcapricorn]

This is the best photography channel I have seen in a long time. I binged watch all your stuff and had to sub. Love it.

[@nathandewey1801]

Literally every vid over the past like 3 weeks has been what I was looking into and I’m in love

[@azzalos]

Beautiful work Jason! I hope you like what you’re doing and get crazy successful with the channel.

[@MyNameIs_Dragon]

This is way moodier than i expected, i love it.

[@michabutkiewicz702]

Brilliant, thanks man

[@richonguzman]

dude your videos are getting better and better , cheers

[@idamariapaavaliina]

Beautiful documentary.

[@chadolson5537]

Jason, I have to admit that I love your videos, but this is the only one I have watched twice. Good stuff brother!

[@DiscoverWithDima]

Epic, man. Seriously some of your best work!

[@stefaanverlinde9726]

this is stunning !

[@jasonblake5576]

Always entertaining, Well done!!!

[@deviningram6814]

By far the funniest video I believe you've made LOL 😆

[@piketubeman]

People who aren't regular viewers are gonna be confused. Great video. PLEASE, continue making ultra confusing content. I want to be confused more.

[@heathbrowning34]

I have to say, this video was amazing. Very very well shot and put together. The music was on point too. Fantastic! Much love, from England

[@AnthonyDeLorenzo]

You are the hero we need in these dark times. Thank you fam.

[@MrHaydnSir]

genuinely incredible work with a healthy dose of comedic value 💛✌️ loved the photo and the size & resolution is insane

[@samatkinsphotography]

All the feels...large format photography gets me every time

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

Jason, hat off man. Very cool. Loved the photos, extra points for the story you strung into this.

[@rasmuswestridge]

Absolutely amazing

[@AndersKeisHansen]

Absolutely awesome! ;)

[@dimitristsarou7400]

Wow this was just magical! Thanks for this soul journey 🥲

[@mikedrop8865]

Brilliant dude!

[@Timmie1000]

This is pure gold!

[@andrewf.7813]

We want more! Exciting!

[@erickaraiza5874]

Bro, you had me dying with this video. It's fantastic, thank you for putting out quality work my man.

[@glidephotos]

That was awesome!!!

[@kevincamp2913]

Well done! There are few things more amazing than poring over an 8x10 negative.

[@TristanColgate]

The look in her eyes is the realisation that any idea of ever buying a house just got flushed down the drain.

[@Rambo123627the2nd]

Incredible

[@4geckofeet]

So good! Your humor elevated

[@davidellinsworth3299]

I've seen this video before, but it appeared in my feed again, so I watched again... and now I realise what a piece of videography and storytelling genius it is. Love your channel Jason

[@Igarpe]

Simply amazing video dude!

[@thiagobnla]

truly moving.

[@sdkgodeacs]

This will be fun. Looking forward to it!

[@iko128]

Such a great video!

[@Bonsees]

This is amazing!!! 😆

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

I really liked the blackout idea :). Nicely done :)

[@henrahmagix]

the "taking a mug out of a cupboard" slow-mo at 0:55 reminds me so much of Joel Haver 😂

[@alexandergarrido8300]

First Exposure . . . Exciting!

[@cameramansam3240]

THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL

[@_________4292]

Jason that was epic, and photo look magic

[@michaelmiller7928]

Wow. How does this not have more views? I love this

[@coreywirth319]

Amazing the whole thing was exactly what I needed

[@LucBetbeder]

All hail the Ben-Zilla! Music choice and voice is very appropriate Horne worship.

[@renepirolt]

I think I just watched the last 8x10 video that ever needs to be watched! 😂😂😂

[@alfredbass]

Beautiful.

[@hiii9835]

Crazy that this is the best video on the whole of KZbin

[@jinwoo517]

the intro is hilarious... love love your content and images !

[@spyratekodaks7494]

The "lose yourself" rhymes were not expected!! Man, you're my idol!!

[@MrHero0220]

Jason This is really awesome work. I loved the narration and the drug progression references made my day.

[@kwebdesign]

Best Video I have seen in ages! :D

[@chevy2die]

This video is absolutely perfect.

[@aribetterlari]

This is str8 up perfection

[@arunkumar54321]

Favorite youtuber ever!!!!! ❤️

[@stevedylandev]

This is by far the best video you have ever made

[@ianrosie4431]

Superb. Thank you.

[@slavetotheshutter68]

Literal perfection in a video. 8x10 sounds like a dream

[@TimFitzwater]

Most excellent.

[@pushingfilm]

This was a great watch while eating breakfast to start my day 😂

[@DanielSchneider77]

Reminded me of Apocalypse Now. The voiceover, the opening bedroom scene, the toilet water. Man, I loved Apocalypse Now.