Shooting Film in Chicago

[@Magic_Doge]

grainydays has published videos in every aspect ratio ever invented for video

[@Magic_Doge]

haha thanks for the pin. Keep up the great work.

[@finkerr6077]

Except the dreaded square format

[@danielphendarko2651]

@@finkerr6077 NOOOOOOOOOOO

[@gfbtfbtfilyfxbtyewqqef]

6:1 next pls

[@KyleMiko]

@grainydays where is Ultra Panavision 2.76 ??

[@WillemVerb]

jared polin's worst nightmare sent me

[@BryanBirks]

The color grade on this paired with whatever lens you’re using is absolute perfection.

[@rodmanblanchard2511]

do you know what camera he uses to vlog his videos?

[@nickharrison211]

Was about to comment the same thing

[@jordangrace3942]

@@rodmanblanchard2511 Sony Alpha 7 series is what he's been using in the past (A7iii, A7iv something like that)

[@ericrjennings]

@@jordangrace3942it’s got a flip screen so just be A74

[@fuji_film_digital2122]

Agreed!

[@liechtenstein6775]

I have an 21:9 Monitor. And im so grateful that you used 21:9 instead of just putting two back bars on the frame. ☺

[@JonasBrinkmann]

even on my 32:9 i can watch it full screen, because its framed that well!!

[@masonthecoyote]

never thought my phone 21:9 screen would be useful but hey, here we are

[@AndyMoranPhoto]

"Some of Jared Polin's worst nightmare: Film" Lmaooo love you Jar

[@keithparker7412]

I am in love with how your videos are looking recently, the anamorphic look and color grading are on point. It feels like I’m watching a movie of Chicago it’s so clean!

[@IanPhillipsWildlife]

Nice to see, in a world of vertical cack.

[@satorutaylor7670]

Come home dad.

[@brosinarms1470]

Is it just me but the more I watch grainydays while I wait for my first film camera to arrive. It motivates me to travel take photos and just enjoy the process of learning film. I am glad to see the photos I will fuck up and the good.

[@logan.bonjean]

"Jared Polin's worst nightmare" threw me hahaha

[@FAKEROONEY]

Literal short film level production on this chicago vid. Nice job Jason, remind me to bring a backpack on our next date so that you can get the youtube film community off your shoulders and into something that makes it easier to carry. This motivates me to get out and shoot. Inspiring AF

[@agustinalvarez4661]

After i saw the pushed hp5 shots i immediately stopped everything and load some hp5!

[@uppernycghost]

Whatever you're doing for these new videos, keep doing it. It's so visually pleasing it's unreal.

[@andrewumana9586]

Yess the architecture boat tour is a must when coming to Chicago

[@Sam-em1ic]

That x pan is such an example of how things with either x or pan in the name tend to be good. Having both is just 👌

[@giovannychavez9055]

“Jared Polins worst nightmare” 😭😂 literally was waiting to see if he would ever bring that up. Anyways, this video was beautifully shot. I’ll be going to Chicago for the first time ever this September and this just inspired me to shoot some video and of course film. You’re truly my creative inspiration Jason

[@FookFish]

whats the craic on that i want the tea lol

[@themediocrephotographer1301]

⁠@@FookFishJared’s just been pretty critical of shooting film lately.

[@themediocrephotographer1301]

@@FookFishhe’s mainly been harping on the photographers that shoot film only because it’s trendy tho

[@RobboElRobbo]

​@@themediocrephotographer1301has Jared even taken a good photo before? I group him with the likes of Tony northrup

[@themediocrephotographer1301]

@@RobboElRobbo personally I really like his sports/photojournalistic work

[@cwantuch]

Thanks for all your great content. That TX-1 is so sweet, but if I buy another camera, my wife will be putting me by the curb, where I belong.

[@AdamHansen95]

I live in Chicago and love to see people who have never visited here try their hand at capturing the beauty in different ways. It definitely inspires me and gives me new ideas and new angles to think about and work with. I just got a 28-70mm lens which is new for me, so I’ll definitely be walking around downtown with your pictures as an inspiration to me ♥️

[@DylanSpitz]

When I lived in the midwest I visited Chicago with my friend and spent 3 days walking around shooting film. It really has a special energy, even for someone who generally avoids big cities. Great video, Jason!

[@batmantheboss3260]

I appreciate your existence Jason, your stuff makes me happy

[@wehttamchua]

Everyone's commenting on how jason's videos look, but i am always enjoy how his videos sound. Seems like a lot of skill and effort went into mixing the audio well. I don't usually find youtube videos have good sound, like jarring noises, or overly loud portions etc. And if they do have good sound, they don't sound interesting. Jason really does both well.

[@horaciomillan4181]

This has been the most beautiful video and series of photos I’ve seen in the last 3 or 4 months. And believe me, I watch a lot.

[@paulschumacker9901]

Chicago, as you’ve discovered, is a city with endless Hopper-esque scenes at all times of the day and night. Well suited to B&W high-contrast films like HP5. I thought the shots from Lower Wacker were some of your best. Overall, a great set of fantastic shots with more interesting lighting and possible imagined storylines. If you felt like you were in a slump, you just came out of it. Welcome back!

[@tdc_2021]

I’ve never thought of HP5 has a high contrast film (unless pushed). Tri-X is what comes to mind for higher contrast

[@FlamelXXII]

Jared Polin's worst nightmare! You killed me with this one! 🫠😆

[@darwyn2lion]

New Grainydays vid. My Thursday is much better already.

[@StaceyAmour]

One day I hope you appreciate how good these photos are. You're chasing something you can never get and almost happens by accident. These photos have a lot to appreciate

[@theoldcameraguy]

This was a super fun weekend! Thanks for sharing your take on it here.

[@TheDomis4]

georgeous 21:9 without black bars. and that lens. perfection.

[@jasongold6751]

A real treat! So funny! I'm surprised no images of Chicago river, that divides downtown! I like the photo group! Crowd worthy of making Ben-Hur! Bravo.

[@thelastbookfan]

One of the best videos I've seen on this channel. More like a movie, not video.

[@shervinsardari]

Since no one in the comments complimented you on it, I thought I'd boost your ego and agree that the coffeeshop shot is just brilliant. So simple, yet the composition works out perfectly and captures the essence of the place. Feels like you know the place with one photo.

[@ThePJMcConnell]

I've been listening to this podcast for awhile and I really like the music selection in this one!

[@Chloede_]

I fully understand the having to warm up. I spent 5 days in Mew York last year, and it wasn’t until a few days in that I actually felt in my stride with making photos. Really enjoyed the video!

[@andrewjohnson4728]

Thank you Jason for yet another awesome video which, despite no appearances by Baxter, was truly a Wrigley Field (or close to it) home run!

[@stevecarrascoiv4409]

Loved this video and the x-pan shots in the vid. You may feel like you haven’t taken anything “worthwhile” but the blend of video comps with your photo comps work so well and create a wonderful viewing experience. Thank you for your artistic expression, Jason.

[@AstralCMS]

Seeing Chicago through this hit different. Grew up in Illinois and haven't been home in awhile. Picked up my Minolta x700 from Central Camera Company like 2 years ago now. Very cool

[@JaredHayes541]

The xpan shots in Chicago reminds me of the Dark Knight. Great video! Love these beers and cameras meet ups.

[@sonicbrush]

Moved out of Chicago in 2000 after growing up there. Good to know Central Camera is still there.

[@obsidian00]

Chicago is definitely one of those cities that I would shoot B&W only...to capture that GRIME! Another great video, another good time had by all!

[@Jacob_Waller]

Jason! It was so cool meeting you! The events were so cool & I hope you're able to come back

[@ChrisEdgecombePhoto]

Another amazing video with some spectacular images especially from that M7. Truly inspirational stuff. Thanks.

[@thomaskdrums]

I've been following your work for a while and have to say that this one is your best in terms of B-roll, atmosphere and video format. The general mood of all this combined really fits you and your kind of videos. Keep it up :)

[@nathangee2533]

i love how the aspect ratio of the video is the same as the photos from the camera. i haven’t missed that detail

[@mjodr]

Lower whacker is the real banger of the whole trip. 10/10 would love to see banging there again

[@depthoffield405]

loved the soundtrack in this video. Dope to have some post-rock ambient vibes

[@YotamGuttman]

the aspect ratio of this video is very satisfying

[@DLivingston]

The wider shot in the room is so good! What lens are you rolling with here? Looked to be a adapted lens this time around? Jared's nightmare lol The shallow DOF shots with this anamorphic lens? looks reallllly good and the color grading as well is awesome. Love the aspect ratio of the whole video. 6:30 is such a good shot, love it. 7:22 , I thought that was going to be your segway into today's sponsor. 23:24, LOVE IT

[@anthonykartsonas5087]

Beautiful Pics, Chicago was clearly good for you. And thanks for the videos, really enjoy them

[@facundozalazar]

Love the music

[@blazerbarrel2]

My favorite camera of all time , The Hasselblad Xpan ! Nice pictures , great structure designs in your work ! TMZ @ 800 dev in microdol 1:1

[@cjlindberg6136]

“There I am Gary! There I am!” Really cool getting to see Chicago from your perspective!

[@ab-hx8qe]

I live in the loop, the part of the city you where exploring. Surreal seeing a granydays video shot in what feels like my back yard. Taking it personal that you didn't stop by and say hi. Continued watching and MILLERS PUB IS LITERALLY ACCROSS THE STREET! Why does it feel like I met a celebrity?

[@dougfromsoanierana]

I just joined the TX-1 owner’s club today after many years of lusting after this camera. A 45mm lens is on the way. After looking at your shots with it, I’m excited to try it out. Great work.

[@itsrorlax7373]

A new Grainydays video… today is a good day.

[@keithschuessler3435]

I visit Chicago occasionally, and shot one of my all-time favorite images ever there at millennium park. Fuji 617, delta 400. A small girl was running through the shallow water. Absolute glee on her face, circular ripples of her footsteps behind. Her joy is so very obvious in the image, and the adults sitting in the background looking bored provide a subtext. Could they all have been watching a grainydays video?

[@garonkiesel1646]

Shooting panoramas in the city was a great choice. Excellent work!!

[@HumanClouds]

Great to see some love for 110!

[@AeromaticXD]

Daaaaamn that 14:27 transition is as smooth as the Breaking Bad ones

[@jpiekkala]

The super wide angle shots feels so right on these street scenes.

[@thomasbrady8056]

Echoing everyone else - this was such a great video. I live in London and sometimes cityscapes can seem to uninteresting - but your photos prove that there is beauty to find in the city just as there is in countryside and rural areas. Excellent video and always inspiring

[@davideastham]

Oh, how I miss Chicago. I need to go back really soon. Thank you for this video. @ 0:40 That Chicago Dog picture 😁 YUM !!!

[@annaisamazing11]

Flop era?!?! Your last 3 or 4 videos have been my favourite work you've put out!

[@kinangeagle133]

YES A MOTORCYCLE TRIP Damn it wasnt

[@StudioC41]

"Jared Polin's worst nightmare." Oh man, that was brilliant! Great meeting ya in Chicago!

[@markt3331]

I visited your channel earlier today with my body longing for a new video. I am now satisfied

[@shadeland]

Can def tell it’s anamorphic. Looks great!

[@stewartmunrovideo]

I really did enjoy your new video mate! I am an artist from the land down under and I wrote a poem for you and how your video inspires me. I wanted to sport a pie from the local bakery As I walked home, I took a bite of my pie And then I thought to myself, "Replay was not bad" I spy with my little eye, that was a pie that I saw with my eye Thank you, Granny, for these rainy days Eating my pie, thinking about my Hasselblad and Vlad the Impaler

[@emptypixels]

I don't know what it is about this video, but it just feels very melancholy. You need a hug Jason? I got you.

[@knibestolfoto]

My favorite at 13:50. Some great stuff in this video, love it!

[@hallivigut]

hey man, this brought me back, used to live in Chicago, love ur videos, they are like antidepressants to me, so calming, also the color grading on this one is top notch, keep the coming, and thank you.

[@oznium]

Such a fun time meeting y'all, hope you guys find the time to visit Chicago again at some point!

[@nvrumi]

Hi Jason, I'm new to your channel and plan to stick around for awhile. I really like your videos. As another commenter said, there is a short-film feel to them. The voice over works for me and your deadpan humor is my style. Your images are inspiring. You make me want to shoot film again. I've been a photographic dilettante for decades, grew up with film, and moved to digital because, well, that's what we do. After messing with digital for a couple of decades, I feel drawn back to film and you're not helping! I remember feeling a little sad when I sold off my Canon AE-1s and Canon glass to buy a Nikon D100. I thought that was the "thing to do." Now I shoot Fuji, but find myself living almost entirely in the film simulation world. Maybe that's the tell. Anyway, thanks for sharing your work.

[@nicolasalexandrini244]

the photos are amazing, but the video look is SO GOOOOOOOOOOOD

[@97nelsn]

That skinny building across from the hotel you stayed in is the CQ Hotel on Wacker Drive. I stayed there last time I was in Chicago in 2018.

[@sloemo4024]

The HP5 shots on the x-pan looked especially good, winning combo

[@joep5803]

I really, really like the photo with the person in the bus stop by the building with the diamond shaped roof.

[@harvarinder_singh]

Loved the video. The quality is top notch !

[@mohamedeldeify]

B&W with yellow filter is my fav and knew that from you, sensei

[@MacKingG]

Finaly this is out, took you long enough! Edit: You were out of your element for this one my man.

[@mister-monkeyman]

The nice thing about Chicago is that it's a nice place to shoot...

[@whosjozikolnik]

I see what you did there xD

[@thatdeafguyuk]

Holy gadzooks Jason, you were brilliant in Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City', totally wasnt expecting that....... ;)

[@grainyholic]

I really like how the HP5 Shots turned out! And you're really nailing it how to make awesome videos! Great work.... keep it going!

[@noahshane5061]

I love the color grading of this video

[@treyusher32]

This video was filmed like a dream I would have

[@someonewithsomename]

The photos might be mediocre, but the videos are sic! Really love that lens you are shooting your vids with! And colour grade is nice also!

[@Yannick_84]

yesss new grainydays!

[@travishikeslakemi]

I live in Michigan, a couple hours from downtown Chicago, and though I love my home state, one of my complaints about living in the Midwest is the tons of overcast we get. Not my favorite to shoot film in. Being back down in the Palm Desert area has been nice for the last month or so, seeing new sunny views to shoot!

[@jordanlaine7412]

Shooting street with a wide aspect ratio isn't easy. Subjects become small in the frame incredibly fast. I shot with a sprocket rocket in 2021 and will be pulling 35 through a Fuji 6x9 Professional in a few weeks, keeper rate is expected to be lower than usual but that's what Kodak 5207 is for.

[@Msaxplayer1]

Excellent soundtrack, great work sir!

[@urionandon]

your channel is a discovery for me, super interesting videos

[@marving1416]

I live in Chicagoland and the café shot, the noir shot (23:26) and the Lower Wacker shots were the best!! Oh and you might as well had gotten lasagna instead of that deep dish pizza! But at least you tried and now you know.

[@igorvainshtein5731]

Thank you!!! This was great!!!

[@stevenshipley5741]

I just came back from Chicago. I shoot DSLR but I had a few shots I love from my trip. If you get back around. Do the sunset river cruise in Chicago. Golden hour didn’t disappoint.

[@tylerharden2152]

even if you're in your "slump era", the videography is so damn good.

[@davidellinsworth3299]

Redscale + TX1 = memories of Yashica T4 + FPP Retrochrome? Many great shots here Jason - more than I think you have yourself credit for. Would have loved to also see Lomo Metropolis here... I'm desperate to try that film

[@a.m.m.f]

Hey Jason, would love to know what lens did you use in your digital camera, the anamorphic lens fits in so well

[@Biff062668]

New to the channel, love the look and feel of your videos, Keep up the great work. And a little side note, loved the little Jared Polin jab.

[@calebbrunkow]

Jason what lens did you film this video with? The distortion and falloff at the edges looks really awesome

[@kimculetto]

I need to know as well

[@josephstitt137]

Hey Jason. The same thing happened in my TX-1 with Lomo Redscale and I think I know why the camera ate the roll. Because the Xpan / TX-1 uses an IR sensor to track the frames I'm guessing the IR sensor doesn't work on the red layer of the film base (which is the first layer on redscale film), so that's why the camera unwound the roll but the frame counter didn't trigger.

[@zacharyrafael145]

one of your best videos

[@t.mischol8236]

love the format choice (camera + video) amazing!

[@Thefury06484]

I liked all your shots and the vibe of this video was 👌🏼