BGWG #5: Lessons Learned on New55 & Willett Rye Whiskey

[@KingJvpes]

One of the only Photographers on KZbin I could sit through and watch the ENTIRE episode.

[@nickcarverphoto]

KingJvpes thank you sir!

[@briansavage932]

Completely agree.

[@madskrabbefotografi]

Me too

[@airdailyx]

Absolutely! This has easily become my fave photography channel. There’s a maturity here, a level of fine sophistication that no one else does. Granted, Carver is speaking to an older generation and those likeminded, but stuff like this is truly a dying breed. So let’s enjoy it all while we can.

[@listonheinz9103]

Thats true, and I don’t even shoot film... Actually, I know absolutely nothing about it. But I like taking pictures, it’s nice to get some info about how photos are taken by purists, so to speak.

[@anthonymoreno894]

“For relaxing times, make it Nick Carver time.” Love the videos brother. You are an inspiration for me to get out there and shoot the subjects that matter to me, rather than what is trendy. God bless you man!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Ha! That's going on my business card someday. Thank you for the kind words!

[@edmontonian5270]

Soooooo, so cool and interesting you gigantic film nerd. Those new prints look gorgeous. I’d say you nailed it. And kudos for sticking with it. I probably would’ve just been disappointed and moved on.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you sir! If I hadn't posted my failed attempt on KZbin, I might have just said "screw it, it's not for me." Had to show the viewers I'm not a quitter, I guess. Haha

[@nevadaxtube]

Rye whiskey and photography! Nick Carver continues to blaze new trails into creative expression! Thanks for sharing Nick!

[@UltraMcFear]

Best photography videos on KZbin hands down!

[@nickcarverphoto]

You're too kind. Thank you!

[@rockymountainmike3133]

As always, very informative and entertaining. I really like relaxing and watching discussions of large format film photography.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you!

[@McFaceRollSC2]

By far my favourite channel. Congrats on doing such a good job and being such a cool person!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Martin Hoeyer thank you very much!

[@McFaceRollSC2]

@@nickcarverphoto you are such a huge inspiration! Thanks for all the awesome videos!

[@Barzyz01]

and that is why I watch and learn. I've used that New55 like I mentioned, I just may try it again now. Well done! prost!!!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you sir!

[@levisimpson516]

I absolutely love this channel. I like photography, Drawing and illustration are my main thing, but I am really liking photography. I have no idea what you're doing most of the time, but of all the photography channels I've gone down the rabbit hole on, this one is one of the very best. Please keep it up.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you very much! Always glad to hear my channel can be entertaining to more than just diehard film photography geeks.

[@levisimpson516]

@@nickcarverphoto I think any artist of any kind who knows and enjoys the process of creating can at least respect what you do if not enjoy watching it.

[@CPTMorningWood]

One of the only channels I'll stop what I'm doing to catch the latest upload. Keep up the great work dude!

[@67davejb]

Find it very relaxing and fascinating watching your videos. I suffer with depression and anxiety. You help to ease these symptoms

[@erosario64]

I was having a shitty day until I saw your video. Thanks.

[@nickcarverphoto]

That’s the best compliment I can get. Thank you!

[@stefanol9272]

Watching Nick Carver is like going to yoga cool laid back. Awesome photos and music

[@charlesgough3528]

Thanks Nick, as a Kentucky resident we're happy you like our stuff. Keep on enjoying the rye (one of my personal faves too). Now if you're ever feeling flush..Pick up some Pappy Van Winkle 23yr old. Best whisky ever made..and it's not cheap.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Oh man good ol' Pappy. I was lucky enough to try a bit of that a few years ago (not sure the age on it though). I'm hoping I can find a real good reason to treat myself someday.

[@charlesgough3528]

@@nickcarverphoto Surviving a Monday is good enough here if you need a reason :)

[@shaanherbert7172]

I have to admit, when I watched your first outing with the New55 I was left scratching my head as to why you would bother with it. But, now seeing your latest exposures, I completely get it. Those negatives scanned pretty damn well and the tone and clarity of them is mighty tasty. It helps that the prints also look a thousand times better now you have learned the way they are produced. A++ Mr Carver. Also, if you can find a bottle, I highly recommend Sullivan’s Cove whiskeys or Lark distillery whiskey. Both from Tasmania and both top shelf and smooth.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you sir! That was much of my motivation for doing this follow-up. After the on-location video, even I was thinking "eh, it's pretty cool I guess." But now that I can get better results, I'm smitten. And thanks for the recommendations on the whiskey. I just added them to my list.

[@miguelangelo_]

It is really refreshing to watch this channel and it sets a very high standard. Great... great job! I have a Polaroid back that seems like is going back to work.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Miguel Angelo thank you! And yeah it’s time to dust that baby off.

[@inhaler97]

So Awesome! Thanks for sharing and glad that there’s a method to the madness! Looking forward to the new work.

[@davidpearce2981]

Very informative nick and great results

[@nickcarverphoto]

David Pearce thank you!

[@kimrockhyun]

Thanks for sharing Nick.. Film community is one love.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@abcdkal]

Hi! nice to see you.I still have used from half camera to 4x5 and 617 film cameras.I bought a Shen Hao TFC617-A yesterday.Your youtube files are good information to me.Thanks.

[@pbsalfen]

Spent half my day in an area without cell service. Kinda nice actually. As soon as I got service, a nickcarter IG post showed me there would be a new BGWG video waiting for me when I got home. And I was NOT disappointed. Thank you for another excellent, informative, video! By the way, I think I'm killing my liver as I write this. ;)

[@nickcarverphoto]

Getting off the grid sounds so nice. And happy to know my video was a pleasant way to return back to civilization.

[@joepphoto]

Man those prints were absolutely gorgeous!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Joep thank you!

[@jeremyw4649]

I poured a glass and played along. Learned a bit about pull apart. Great content, thanks for making this.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you!

[@thephotographerseye5184]

I love your videos! It makes sense to overexpose the negative leads to an overexposed print.

[@swhiser1764]

Sorry, that's UNDERexposing the negative leads to DENSER / DARKER print. It's a bit counterintuitive -- like most things in the darkroom ;-).

[@AlexSwan]

Excellent video! I was hesitant to watch as I don’t have any intention of shooting that film but am very glad I did! I learned some very cool things. Thanks

[@nickcarverphoto]

Alex Swan that’s the best feedback I could get. Thank you!

[@barmst]

Great Video Nick. It’s awesome you didn’t give up on it and found this great information to perfect the process.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you sir!

[@elessar60]

I love these videos, the fact that you explain things so well. Please keep 'em coming!!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you! And will do!

[@elessar60]

@@nickcarverphoto And a recommendation for your bar cart: Sexton Irish Whiskey. It's a very affordable whiskey (about $32 here in Ohio) and a fine sipping whiskey.

[@pdp11]

I woke up at 3AM to shoot some landscapes. Saw Nick Carver in my feed and I just had to watch it before I left! I almost missed sunrise, but it was worth it.

[@TheDecguy]

As I was watching the previous episode an your frustration with shooting and developing Type 55 I was thinking you wouldn’t care as much about $15 a shot if it was a shot of good bourbon instead of a disappointing photo. And here you are sitting on the couch with that bottle of bourbon and good photos. What a difference a few weeks can make!

[@ryanc1295]

Loved the previous video and this one! I’ve been shooting FP100C for years and with the stock of that dwindling I’m hoping this and Supersense can get it figured out before my 40 packs in storage run dry.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you! And amen to that. I hope peel apart is around for a long time in some capacity.

[@J4060]

Love that grunginess going on the prints, man! You nailed it! Well done. Cheers.

[@Leffe49]

Great! Interesting to hear how you managed to solve this out of the box print problem.

[@DenisJust]

Man I like your videos so much, hit like on the 1st second. Just keep being yourself and doing this, please!

[@nickcarverphoto]

haha - love it. Thank you!

[@mike747436]

Great video Nick. I haven't shot peel apart film myself (yet), but your explanation is clear as day and your enthusiasm addictive!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you sir!

[@mikeparker3865]

Nice video Nick. I am a bit thirsty now. The photos were gorgeous. Can't wait to see your shoot come to life.

[@florianguillonantigny]

Man this prints are out of this world! Great job man. Can't wait to see what's next on your project. Cheers,

[@toulcaz31]

Such a great debrief video Nick.

[@joshneill7695]

Pure class mr. Carver.. Pure class.. 👌😊

[@kimmurphy5032]

Looks yummy, wish I could drink! Thanks for all the great info on New55.

[@homesickphotographycomau4107]

nice work... cant wait what you hit next with the 55

[@ronbianca9722]

Good video Nick! A big user of Polaroid 55 film was Tim Kelly. He used it in his Gowlandflex camera, a twin lens reflex 4x5 camera with great results. He does great work as a portraitist!

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Glad that figured that one out. Looking forward to the next project. You also got me interested in that the whiskey:-))

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Wow, this is really going to help. I have a 545i back that I rebuilt just as the last of the Japanese P film went out of production. I have some New55 film coming. I still have original peel apart P film stacked up in the fridge for my Land 190. I just hate to use it up now, But that's what it is for. I am glad I did't get a 'certified' back from New55 till they get that dark slide fixed up like they told you. Thanks.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Those new prints/negatives look amazing.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Terry Breedlove thank you!

[@anthonyalongi3432]

Absolutely love this channel and your content. And I live only about 35 minutes from Willett Distillery. Why don't you swing by and we'll go for a visit! I was down at the distillery last weekend testing out a new lens. Plenty of fantastic subjects here in bourbon country! Lemme know if you get out this way and keep up the great work!

[@darrenwall5439]

Pity you can't get this film anymore dude, I was after gettin all warmed up after watching your cool vid! Love those prints⭐😎⭐

[@martinsilverstein8184]

Even in light of all of the knowledgeable advise and opinions given, I can’t erase what you showed us which looked to me like an uneven spread of chemicals caused by the film holder. I maintain this opinion because said stain was exactly the same in all of the poorly printed images you displayed. By the way, I just discovered you and I’ve subscribed. I think your presentations are great. Finally, I hope you get my comment because I see that this presentation is one year old.

[@agylub]

I keep thinking of Bill Murray in Lost in Translation

[@michaelj7069]

lmao

[@vigodrakken7916]

Alright Nick is back.

[@dancaz]

rewatching this knowing you went on to do that triptych and it turned out great is ....oarrsome 😉

[@elangeldelamusica]

Thanks for passing the knowledge Nico

[@fantomfoto]

Every time Nick uploads a new video, that's a good day. Love BGWG and On Location! Possible idea for a future video, scouting out BLM land.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you! And that's not a bad idea for a video. I've had people ask me in the past how I scout locations.

[@alexandermenzies9954]

Must look into this 55 for my Thornton Pickard half plate. As for the whiskey, I only take whisky; Macallan, Highland Park and Talisker. A great video.

[@themaestro7922]

Thank you for another "long form" episode. (In the newspaper days we would call deeper stories "long-form journalism," so I transplant the term.) I hate 2-minute videos! Willet has long been a higher-end name. Thank you for bringing it and the knowledge and insight to the channel. I even got some rye and plopped an ice cube into it to watch.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you for the positive feedback! I've been pleasantly surprised to see how many people enjoy the long form videos.

[@as616]

I'm glad you showed us how to get both a negative and a positive, because $15 for just a 4X5 negative is a bit pricey.

[@nickcarverphoto]

I agree. And I mainly ventured into the film specifically for the prints.

[@Luudite]

Well damn, now I need to get some new55. Well, and a camera to shoot it with. I suppose I've been eyeing 4x5 cameras anyway....thanks for the tips Nick!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Luudite 💸💸💸💸💸

[@Luudite]

@@nickcarverphoto aye, that's what happens in photography, particularly analog (at least for me)

[@robertsimpson1729]

Always look forward to your videos, inspires me to get out and shoot whatever the content. Just don't do enough film these days. Getting back into whisky too...

[@TonyWodarck]

Love all of the detail and insight. Thank you and cheers!

[@Zetaphotography]

Thanks for the video, and great new Sponsor, better than squareheads.

[@michaelj7069]

Those prints are amazing.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you! When I actually get the tones right, they sure are something.

[@charlieb.4273]

God bless the folks who make New55, I haven’t tried it yet but I will. Back in the day, I shot hundreds of 4x5 polaroids and I am stuck by the number of steps required. I just flipped through 50 Polaroid prints made about 20 years ago and there has been no fading or other problems. Use a spray on lacquer? What? Well they will get there eventually I am sure. That being said, and I speak as a photographer who used Polaroid as my primary medium for years, I don’t understand the benefit over traditional darkroom photography. Some of my Polaroids are my most precious photographs I have ever taken, but I kind of wish now they were traditional negatives. Anyways great topic. Charlie

[@nickcarverphoto]

Yeah I get what you're saying. Having just a print with no negative to show for it isn't ideal. And compared to traditional darkroom, it isn't going to give you any benefits other than the overall look of it. But the uneven development, the bit of solarization, the ragged edges - that's really the draw for me. Limited applications, but it's fun when it works.

[@jdebultra]

Very cool follow up. Looks like some good rye. Out of stock inventory. Bummer

[@nickcarverphoto]

Must be a popular whiskey.

[@jdebultra]

@@nickcarverphoto film is, let the rye flow...

[@jimwlouavl]

Watching in June 2021 from the heart of bourbon country. Willet is excellent.

[@pandaenthusiast01]

One of my favorite rye whiskeys. Good stuff.

[@airdailyx]

If you thought I was going to sit here and watch Nick run his mouth about film and drink whiskey for 25 minutes straight, you’re absolutely right!!!

[@swhiser1764]

There was only going to be ONE TAKE.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Haha! Thank God.

[@johndoddato2662]

Nick, Another great video. You may want to experiment with your negatives by doing a selenium intensification to increase the density. I use to do this with Kodak films but not sure how this film would handle it.

[@chemaalonsor]

That was very interesting. I'd love to see you experiment more with new 55.

[@monmioamio]

Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing. Nice brownie. Wish I had a garage 😎 ✌🏻

[@stuartbaines2843]

Great sights into New 55 Film idiosyncrasies 👍

[@shamikchoudhury5924]

Thanks for the video. I only shoot 35/120, still there are hell lot of information from there I learnt a lot about exposing.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Good! Thanks for watching.

[@grahamjones2759]

Nick - great follow up video - fascinating. Here is a top tip - get hold of a bottle of 10 year old Stathisla whisky (scotch). You won't regret it, I'll keep watching out for you drinking it! Thanks!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Graham Jones I’ll add it to the list. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@grahamjones2759]

@@nickcarverphoto Sorry - should read 'Strathisla'.

[@tommynikon2283]

Here's how I used to do it, back in the olden days- technical photographic science school in 1980. Expose for the shadows, Develop for the highlights. Emphasis upon the Negative....and then make a Contact Print. 1x1. Screw the peel off print.

[@trajanparker]

good video. thank you!

[@juanpatricio9204]

What?! No bees? Great video Nick

[@nickcarverphoto]

I booted them out of the studio.

[@stevek8829]

Thanks for the tips. I got a five pack a couple weeks ago but still not decided on the subject, $15 a pop is good motivation to pre plan. That whiskey is aged at least four years because that is the legal minimum in the US.

[@nickcarverphoto]

I did not know that about the legal minimum. That's interesting.

[@stevek8829]

@@nickcarverphoto I just googled it and there was contrary info. Four years was what I learned long ago but it appears to be wrong. My apology.

[@nickcarverphoto]

@@stevek8829 All good. Thanks for checking.

[@amplituhedron5582]

saving you for the weekend.

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

If I see the Whisky, I'll probably buy some. There's not much likelihood that I will be getting some New55 as I don't have the setup for it. However I will share my thoughts which are: Isn't the problem with the original results that you were shooting in the desert in a very high-contrast situation that New55 could not manage the dynamic range of. Whereas your garage was an inherently low-contrast situation that it could. And (see I got away with starting a sentence with and) therefore New55 has a lower dynamic range than other film stock? Just my thoughts and I know it's easy to expound from the sidelines, so I'll be quiet now.

[@4me2c1000]

Now THAT!! ... was interesting.

[@naki2905]

more more more. WE WANT MOOORE!!1

[@nickcarverphoto]

Julius Naki thank you!! I need that encouragement.

[@TheTurnerT]

Man, your videos always makes ME some fire under the ass. Thank you 🙏 🔥

[@nickcarverphoto]

Nice! And thanks for watching.

[@rossawilson01]

I swear you get more 'jazzed' the more sips you take ;)

[@liamstrain]

I think I'd still aim for a better/denser negative. The print is nice, but making a print from the negative solves that. Especially since I'm unlikely to have nice soft even light in the field, rather than in a garage. In that controlled environment, sure - go for it.

[@bifcake]

Great video, good explanation! It's so nice to watch someone competent, who understands the processes and how things work. Keep it up and pick up a bottle of Gran Duke D'Alba brandy de jerez. You won't be disappointed

[@markhesse2928]

Nice bonus to get the lesson in how Polaroid style peel-apart film works. Hey--I've got that same model of Kodak folding camera as the one you showed here! Don't think they are actually called Brownies though. Anyway, good stuff as always!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Yes I believe you're right on the old camera. I realized after this model is a 1-A Autographic Kodak Jr.

[@jean-claudemuller3199]

Hi Nick What about developing time and temperature to add contrast to your negative ? Does it work with 55 ?

[@bthemedia]

@21:30 that expression! 😃🙌👏

[@2sambell]

Nick, this may be a little off topic but I need your advise. I have a Epson V500 scanner. I'm trying to scan 6 x 6 medium format negatives but the scanner will not scan three negatives at a time. I have tried multiple different Epson scanner film mounts without success. The scanner only scans 1 whole frame and 1/2 of the other. The third frame is totally eliminated. This occurs in "Preview" and "Scan" modes. How can I get the V500 to scan all three negatives at one time and it does using 35mm film?

[@incorporeal3793]

The SmarterEveryDay channel has a series taking a full tour of the Kodac factory with detailed explanations of how film is made from the start through to packaging.

[@BillPutnamPhoto]

Just rewatched this after finding some New55 in my film trunk. The metering for both a good print and neg has me thinking: if I'm using the Zone System and placing my shadows in Zone III, I should do Zone III +1 instead of Zone III +2. Or am I overthinking this?

[@bobbybrown8417]

Nick, was that a bellows extension of some sort that I saw? Lens? just curious about the set-up. Thanks

[@nickcarverphoto]

Yes, sir. Nikkor 210mm with bellows extension of 295mm.

[@swhiser1764]

Nick - it's a generous pro-tip on Rye; I'm compelled to try the Willett. How BTW is your pallet for Bourbon or Single-Malt?

[@nickcarverphoto]

I tend to gravitate towards bourbons. Haven't gone too deep into the single-malt scotch world. I can only take the smokiness of scotch in small doses.

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

Saw the location video and this follow up. Such interesting conversation and those scans are bee-utiful. So you just need to bee more careful with your metering. Not a problem, once you know.

[@chukolna]

Another great video, thanks. Just a random question out there since i just got my self hassy 500cm, i aways see you scanning your prints in your EPSON, did you ever try and what you you think about dlsr/mirrorless scan, since i shoot canon eos r and i have the 100mm L macro, it makes sense to me if results are good. Never saw you talking about it so i thought i ask.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Deyan Georgiev thanks! Yeah scanning with a digital camera can yield great results. I prefer the workflow of my Epson, but I’ll be doing a video before Long comparing the results between the Epson, a drum scan, and a digital camera scan.

[@ryanc1295]

As someone who has both (Epson 700 + 5DIV 100mm L macro) the scanner gives much better results with lots more control.

[@chukolna]

@@nickcarverphoto ill be extremely interested in video that compares those, im sure many more will too. Looking forward to it. Thanks again

[@tomsebourn1770]

You gotta get yourself some of their Family Reserve bourbon. They only sell it at their distillery in Kentucky though.

[@bthemedia]

8:40 how is the Rust-oleum coating holding up over time?

[@Siftedheart]

Yay!!!!

[@nickcarverphoto]

🎉🎉🎉

[@pamelatelford4093]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@walterl8863]

I like the 🥃 introduction!

[@partypie1977]

I do not shoot film, nor I ever will, but I still watched the whole thing. why..... for nick reasons.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Haha! Nick reasons are good enough for me.

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Thumbs up my man.