Large Format ASMR - The Sounds of Film Photography - Large Format Friday

Whoa, somehow July managed to squeeze in an extra Friday! For today's BONUS episode of LFF, I'm showing my "Large Format Ritual" but with one twist...I won't be saying a word the entire time! So grab your headphones and get ready for some large format ASMR.
Can large format photography really be ASMR? A lot of these repetitive actions of the LF process are music to my ears, but let me know what you think!
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[@extremelydave]

Totally, TOTALLY awesome video. It shows all the stages of insanity being a LF shooter. And this is your SIDE GIG???? It's rare to find someone this into playing with something that had a expiration date decades ago.... I cannot believe you don't have more subs... you show photography at its core, not just LF... I hope the vibes you get from us keeps you going for a long time Mat!!!

[@MatMarrash]

Thank you Dave, I really appreciate it! Good vibes definitely keep the spark alive for taking chances on videos like this one. LF photography is hardwired into me, and this was a sneak peek of it.

[@victordesabata]

Occasionally there's also the sound of tripping over one of the tripod legs and the subsequent swearing 😂😂😂

[@MatMarrash]

Man, this is reminding me there needs to be a blooper reel episode!

[@cyclone1276]

I don't know how to explain it but this just makes me happy! LF photography is a dream of mine; only just thinking of upgrading to medium right now! Beautifully shot video, I'm subscribed :)

[@michaelsherck5099]

Ahh! I miss the sounds of photographers swearing in the darkroom as they drop the sheet of film they're trying to load into the holder. Or the photographer swearing as they drop the lens as they're taking it out of the bag, then swearing again when they realize they left the shutter release cable at home. And the photographer swearing as they realize they've just shot four sheets of film without setting the lens aperture. Or the photographer swearing in the dark when they realize they just mistook the tray full of stop bath for the tray next to it, the one with the developer. Or the photographer swearing when they drop the exposed film onto the floor as they are transferring it into the fixer. Nice audio, Matt. Very clean. Suitable for children and elderly relatives. What does "ASMR" stand for, anyway? Absolutely Safe for Mothers and Relatives? ;)

[@MatMarrash]

Michael I want you to know that I'm copying this entire comment into my notes for future video ideas. There's comedy gold in here! Oh, and ASMR is a sub-genre of video that's auditory only and stimulating (not sexually, I think?) for some.

[@extremelydave]

@@MatMarrash ASMR definition:Autonomous sensory meridian response, sometimes auto sensory meridian response, is a tingling sensation that typically begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine. Photographer euphoria......

[@Brackcycle]

I am so thankful you wrote this. My process is based on 90% swearing, 8% perspiration and 2% meditation.

[@richard.l5563]

appreciate the concept of sound priority ...

[@hsien-huayu5966]

Man.... you make ppl on fire with LF🔥

[@marcosviniciod1830]

Inspiring, exciting. As Davinci said: "Simplicity is the ultimate degree of sophistication" Bravo!!!

[@MatMarrash]

Thank you very much! :)

[@tplyons5459]

FINALLY someone showing you clean a film holder FIRST!!! I got this pounded into me in Air Force Photo school (1964) and Brooks Institute (1968-71)

[@paulstillwell]

That was fun!

[@joshuarhea1648]

I saw the 120 roll film wrapper. When you took out the 8x10. You should share some medium format one day

[@MatMarrash]

I try to leave little Easter Eggs when possible, good catch! I'll admit my MF work is very different from my 8x10 work, but would be cool to share it.

[@MandyMichels]

This is lovely! I've just discovered your channel as I've recently acquired a 4x5 camera. I've been using film for 20+ years (35mm and medium format). I'm excited for this new format! Looking forward to seeing your other videos 🙂

[@MatMarrash]

Mandy thanks for checking out the channel and for your comment. With that much experience, you'll be a large format pro in no time!

[@MandyMichels]

@@MatMarrash Thanks, Mat! Much appreciated. Cheers 🙂

[@oldfilmguy9413]

Very realistic except there was no "oh crap" moment! Haha! Great video!

[@MatMarrash]

So true!

[@GreggObst]

A unique and interesting detour of an episode. I like this a lot. Thankfully you had no wind when you did this.

[@MatMarrash]

Thanks Gregg! Fun fact, it started POURING mid-way through the shoot in the field, but the super directional mic only picked it up when I aimed it at the windshield back at the car.

[@ChristopherMay]

Well, this was a very fun and relaxing treat for Friday. Nice!

[@MatMarrash]

Thanks Chris!

[@MrEszet]

Neat idea, Mat! I did enjoy the ceremonial pouring of the chemicals in particular. 😄

[@MatMarrash]

A moment of silence for the one-shot developer that was used solely for cinematic purposes.

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

A nice calming way to recharge after a busy Friday morning of running around.

[@MatMarrash]

While I'm certain parts of this process will be anxiety inducing to some, this is 100% what helps me unwind!

[@tonyhayes9827]

At 1.25 in when you said this is done in darkness and you'll hear familiar sounds I thought foul swearing was bound to follow - haha

[@MatMarrash]

You guys are killing it with good recommendations in the comments today!

[@AmpedGaming404]

LOL I lost it at the Morioh Radio alarm! Great video Mat!

[@MatMarrash]

Haha thanks Leon! If you wake up to anime music you're basically living in one, right?

[@philippeducros5315]

New way to see photography ,bravo ! You can see in complet darkness use night vision google like Polish PNW-57 .The google use 940nm range ,IR film are sensitiv from 780 to 900nm .So the film is "blind" with such wave but you can see what you are doing .

[@andyvan5692]

nice view of the whole process in one video, and lucky for you to have a studio to develop your images in, not many of us can afford/have the "contacts" for this :-), but you forgot to lock your front door!!!!

[@jeffreyharris2502]

I'm going to make some prints right now! Thanks for the inspiration (as always)!

[@MatMarrash]

Heck yeah, happy printing!

[@brineb58]

Oh wow!!! I have been using sheet film for over 40 years and never thought of dusting the holders!!! Awesome to see your prep!!! Obviously you don't need to go to a gym with that workout!!!

[@MatMarrash]

Brian I've been telling folks this for years, take the money you'd put into a gym membership and buy some film!

[@extremelydave]

@@MatMarrash I struggle with all the paraphernalia in MF so I feel like a limp wimp when I see you whipping around all the LF stuff in that oversized backpack that Sherpa porter would look at with disdain!!!! I am going to fling your name and site around the groups I am in because you are as basic as it gets to the photography process.... you make it more fun. We NEED people like you out there. P.S. And I am NOT the fanboy type either!!!!

[@MichaelWellman1955]

What a great concept. My favorite sound in the world is that mechanical noise from a slow shutter release. Fantastic. I was intrigued by your set up for developing your negatives. Are you making your own pyro? Are you using glycol? Thanks again for all that you do

[@MatMarrash]

Thanks Michael! In retrospect, I should have picked up sounds from a few different cable releases. I think my Ebony releases have more "snap" to them. My developing setup is as bare-bones as they come. DIY Pyrocat HD with Part A mixed in glycol it will last me 2+ years, but who am I kidding I'll go through it before then.

[@johnmartin8526]

Fantastic ! Oh so familiar and a great great episode !!

[@MatMarrash]

Thanks John! I'm pretty sure this is only relaxing for LF shooters, but I had to make it either way.

[@Shanesshiit]

Great video! I like these different ones you have done recently! Keep doing them :)

[@MatMarrash]

Glad you like them!

[@ChillMusicRingo]

I love this video! Make more like this please!

[@TaylerAleks]

Very like it!

[@MatMarrash]

Thanks a lot!

[@markfohl2167]

Love the "Beware of Dog" sign on your gate. And what Metro Park was that please?

[@MatMarrash]

Hey Mark, that's Highbanks on the Mound trail. Gorgeous in the morning, even if it starts raining heavily!

[@nigelsimmonds578]

Another excellent video, on a par with your 'Cringe Moments' video which had me cringing and laughing together. The only moments I missed there were the revelation in the darkroom of a double exposure, and realising, having set up the perfect shot that the battery in the light meter has run out and you haven't got a spare. And as observed by others, in this one I missed the sound of swearing (or at least the beeps to blank it out) when things don't go according to plan

[@MatMarrash]

Thanks Nigel and I love the inspiration you've provided for the inevitable sequel to Cringe Moments!

[@terrywbreedlove]

I ordered some ilford 4x5 direct positive paper Matt. Can’t wait to try it out

[@MatMarrash]

Have fun with the DPP, it's got great dmax and some serious contrast!

[@terrywbreedlove]

@@MatMarrash I will run a strip test and flash the paper under the enlarger. I think it will be fun to make a piece of art right in camera. A total original one of a kind print

[@mikkokovasiipi]

Relaxing. ☺️

[@jimwlouavl]

❤️

[@ericmathisen2825]

🙂

[@tangyorange6509]

Mat I just realized, you may want to be careful when putting your bag back on after laying it on the ground-since you only sprayed your legs

[@wichersham]

Why did you tap edges of film holders with back of a brush?

[@allensmithphotography]

It knocks any stubborn dust or debris (such as film chips) loose.

[@MatMarrash]

I never used to do it until I watched an old 1980's instructional video from Calumet. Now I always do it just for the tapping sound!

[@alanhuntley55]

Wow, Mat in the early 'morn without the do...eerie! :-)

[@MatMarrash]

The cruel irony of large format is what the dark cloth does to the hair!

[@tomthacker4490]

Was that Highbanks?

[@MatMarrash]

Tom you've got a serious eye for locations! I'm really going to have to hunt around to find Ohio locales you can't pinpoint!

[@NoosaHeads]

What was your developer? I notice you put some Pyrocat HD, but then you put something else in afterwards.

[@MatMarrash]

Thanks for the question! That was adding the A and B parts of Pyrocat HD separately with lots of water to dilute them. Once combined they expire quite quickly.

[@anthonyritchie696]

Another great video, I enjoyed that after an intense night at wo0rk.

[@MatMarrash]

Glad to help you unwind with my process!

[@rickloseyphotography]

what is the brand (and the source) for the anti static brush?

[@MatMarrash]

This one is a Kinetronics anti-static brush. You can still buy them new and direct from the source: www.kinetronics.com/product-category/brushes/

[@rickloseyphotography]

@@MatMarrash I thank you - and my scanning results thank you LOL

[@kenblair2538]

What, no music in the car ? Very different.

[@MatMarrash]

I was listening to Babymetal during the drive. Turned off since copyrighted music doesn't fly on YT.

[@jnrickards]

You're obviously not one of the photography greats, you don't have an assistant lugging your equipment around in the field 😀. Cool video

[@MatMarrash]

Now accepting applications for assistants. The pay stinks but passengers always eat free!

[@allensmithphotography]

@@MatMarrash if I were closer, I'd jump such an opportunity. Maybe even get better insight into my failed experiments. Lol

[@extremelydave]

@@allensmithphotography With you on that one DK... I'd be his minion in a heartbeat if I wasn't 3/4 of the country away.....

[@nobutoneme1325]

Ah, a jojo reference.

[@MatMarrash]

There are at least half a dozen more Jojo references hidden on this channel. Can you find them all? :)

[@tonysebastianukpo8824]

@@MatMarrash whaaaaaa! Do I have to go back and rewatch this video and all the others now looking for jojo references 😩😩😩! I was too distracted by your LF process to look for Easter eggs, haha! Great video dude!

[@crocato]

why do you give us silent treatment????

[@crocato]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@Topsyrm]

Yep, so what is ASMR please?

[@MatMarrash]

Autonomous sensory meridian response, that little "tingling" sensation some folks feel when hearing certain sounds. It's an entire sub-genre of video on YT, but for me personally I can't get enough of that shutter wind and click!

[@PhilTaylorPhotog]

if only we could smell fixer...