Tips for Shooting Film at Night

[@Holleaux]

The guy developing the film is probably thinking you have some obsession with that streetlight.

[@dakotahart8779]

It’s where the bodies are.

[@quincywest9639]

12 likes instead of the usual 4... I felt that

[@jeremylawson6648]

lol my girl and i were both dying at that, it’s too relatable.

[@bipolarman00]

bruh, this guy is whole mood🤣

[@ramonegues5689]

Same

[@FANTAZ3RO]

I absolutely relate

[@jacobltillman]

IMO the “underexposed” one was the best!

[@noenken]

Agreed.

[@TheGermankid234]

i liked the first one the best, except for that flare on the right side of the image

[@willthethrill521]

i double that

[@Shmyrk]

Same. That’s the one I screencapped and posted on IG to my own credit.

[@nameohnezahlen]

No

[@0xGramajo]

LOL that desktop picture

[@fabiodoublebroad5389]

I have a photo of my son for now... but I'd rather have a photo of you instead. Could you send an hi-res one (preferably a creative portrait shot in cinestill 800T)? @slashdotphoto on IG. Many thanks!

[@huyvu9306]

Who is this sexy, handsome, enigmatic, magnificent adonis of a man on your desktop background?

[@btrdangerdan2010]

huy vu looks like George

[@causeand3ff3ct]

That would be Gorgeous George

[@AnthonySchnitzel]

G-money himself

[@dubstepvibe9234]

Gergo

[@Raevenswood]

isn't it that dude from the Negative feedback channel? LOL

[@ms6465]

You forgot the most important night photography tip: Reciprocity failure. Despite that I would eat a hot dog with you anytime.

[@grainydaysss]

Yes reciprocity failure is very important. The longest exposure I did was 4 seconds and reciprocity failure is minimal at that point

[@tomw0815]

@@grainydaysss - Rule of thumb is, that after 1 sec. you already have to take reciprocity failure into account. Depends on the film how much you have to comenpansate. I have an app for that but it contains no data for cinestill film. At 4 sec. measured time with Portra 400, you should compensat +0.3 stops (=5sec.). With Ektar 100 you should compensate +0.7 stops (6.5 sec.).

[@AlexandreBiguet]

@@tomw0815 could you give the name of that app? I'm interested!

[@tomw0815]

@@AlexandreBiguet - Sure. It's an Android app called Exposure Assistant and it costs 4 EUR. The programmer collected compensation data from manufacturers like Ilford or from the web when the manufacturer does not provide this information (like Kodak). Choose the film, type in the measured exposure time and you will get the compensated exposure. For me as a beginner in night time film photography it's really helpful.

[@astinkim5431]

tyvek05 Are you trolling?

[@SamuelElkinsPhoto]

These are beautiful shots 👌🏼

[@seasicksteave]

You forgot to mention reciprocity failure, which is definitely important for night photography. I also think shooting slower speed films at night has value because reciprocity failure increases contrast, which if that's desirable for your concept allows you to get a two for one in less grain and increased contrast.

[@thiagobnla]

Many try, but I think you're the OG meme photographer.

[@judegnelson]

thiago bonilla nah. @9kelvin is

[@HoldFastPhotographyProductions]

Great video. That candle in the background really tied it all together...nice touch.

[@jimhofman3179]

Cinestill 800T pushed me into shooting at night too. Mostly urban stuff so I can get the magic red glow.

[@veechaps]

Watched this as I couldn’t fall asleep, and now I’m going to try film photography at night. Thanks for this!!

[@ChristopherHamberger]

This thanksgiving, I’m thankful for this channel ⚡️

[@Wisudadwipana]

Listening on him at analog talk podcast and then watching him on this video after he talked about it (a little bit) in the podcast. Anyway, can't wait to see more of the videos in the future

[@Pete.M]

This video popped up at the perfect time. I'm just starting to shoot night on film and yours is the first video I've found to actually go through the process in a meaningful way. Good tips!

[@bradenbackes9272]

It’s thanksgiving day, I’m sitting at the table with my family. I get the notification that you uploaded. Needless to say I am no longer at the table with my family and I am watching this beautiful video

[@jedsanford4871]

Loved the Pro Mist filter recommendation Thank you!

[@sneaky2460]

Negative feedback background 😂😂

[@mmh53]

The king of stand up photography!

[@twistedsting]

wow the tip about shooting at F/8 or F/11 was really helpful, thanks!

[@moritzmoritz3979]

Love your videos Ryan! Thank you

[@HAMISHMCC300]

inspired me to get out again. I took a couple night shots this summer I loved. Got to get out and improve.

[@andypham8325]

GOAT. that final shot came out like something from "Collateral"

[@tallboda668]

I'm about to start film photography and your channel is a really good source. Like your stuff and your humor!

[@rajeevchaturvedi8239]

Loved the video. Both informative and entertaining. You've a good cadence too for content in the video. Please continue to share creative decision-making as you go with your shots. Knowing the basic rules can go only so far, some commentary as you make your decisions for any particular image-making are very helpful to me. Thanks.

[@RewDowns]

Thanks for turning me on to the pro mist diffusion filter! It's a gamechanger on a digital camera if you like the look of film

[@WhiteVaille]

Great vid! Thanks for sharing your process!

[@NoobPwnzor147]

I don’t even have a film camera, but I feel like I’m learning so many good tips for my DSLR! I hope to pick up a film camera at some point, I really want to get into it. Great video!

[@ChiickenPattie]

NoobPwnzor147 do itttt

[@eliseaucoin]

I'm a minute in and have already laughed so much. Thanks, emo, depressed, Walmart Ryan Gosling!

[@twotwofresh]

Great video and entertaining narration, can you talk about your tripod and tripod head please? What did you consider before purchasing what you use now?

[@reao]

Really enjoyed this video! I have really been enjoying the current direction you have been going with your videos.

[@noenken]

On a cityscape like this (or anything else that doesn't move) setting the aperture to where you want it to be should be the your first step, I think. On this shot I'd like to see the exposure from your -1 shot without the filter at f/11 or smaller.

[@iNerdier]

Holy shit that is one expensive tripod and head combo. Also, genuinely the god of night photography if you don't know him is Patrick Joust. He's been making work for years and it's incredible.

[@grainydaysss]

Great recommendation!

[@bthemedia]

Yeah I’ve been following Patrick’s work for awhile too... and at Baltimore Film Photography meetups too!

[@KylerSteele]

Beautiful video. Love the shots and I think I’m going to dedicate a video to night shots soon

[@chadwilder9275]

Thanks for the break down

[@jttdwrk]

I really enjoy watching your videos! Great content!!!

[@wishbon77]

Kicking ass and takin names. Love the videos

[@adotwhite]

DUDE. Awesome video. Learned so much, I appreciate all the knowledge and tips you dropped!!!

[@Archonsx]

Dude you have one of the best humor i've ever seen

[@miguelbmelo]

Great tips, beautiful photo and great humour as always!

[@thejoyfultripod]

Love your dry humour - and love the excellent images. I don't shoot film but enjoy night photography and these tips are gold. I'm there with the 4 likes on Instagram too!

[@MB-or8js]

My preferred night photography film is around ISO 100 - low grain just the exposure time is long, but this can be a benefit when shooting sea/water stuff in the image. I am using incident metering to get decent average of exposure time at night. You didn't mention to adjust exposure for the reciprocity factor of the film which is very important especially when dealing with long exposures.

[@tallaganda83]

Martin's Analog Photo Channel I do the same, a film like Provia will be faster than most films when you add in reciprocity failure.

[@alexandermeisel4585]

i didnt know that i needed a video from you, but i certainly did. Nice video as always

[@LogiicLucky]

Such a great video, awesome advices and great "story-telling"-keep up the good work!

[@dibanhitavira2936]

Aubrey Plaza Male photographer version. I'm here for it.

[@MrSpartan99]

New sub! I just got the Pentax K1000 and I really want to do night photography, I’m really excited now to do it. Thank you for the amazing info!

[@the6millionpman424]

Love that photo of George in the background.......

[@StephenMilner]

Hi, what a wonderful video. Keep up the good work! I look forward to your next video.

[@ShadesOClarity]

Old school video before J-Dogg was famous. I think it was a few videos back before I jumped on the Grainydays bus.

[@AeromaticXD]

Recently got some cinestill, can’t wait to shoot it!

[@tomdivasion7724]

I came here for the tip and only the tip

[@grainydaysss]

Then you came to the right place

[@sorenmeyer7347]

I like the 1 under and 1 over most, great composition btw!

[@grainydaysss]

Cheers!

[@gabequezada2066]

love these videos.... thank you my man

[@Leire29]

The first night time video I understand FINALLY!!!! Great comparisons ✨

[@pw6486]

"its me emo depressed walmart ryan gosling" me: *presses subscribe button

[@VectorHD]

This filter is so expensive omg!!! Is there an alternative filter with the same effect?

[@samueleide]

Use a regular UV filter and smudge vaseline or some other type of grease onto it in a thin, even layer

[@fabiodoublebroad5389]

@@samueleide Better still, use a pantyhose stretched over the lens. I swear it works and it was a common advice on photography magazines in the 80s and 90s...

[@josepezza1264]

@@fabiodoublebroad5389 explain me that! Or put a link to a photo

[@RichieMotion]

there are plenty in aliexpress, they are ok, i have 2 of them but if u point to a direct light it may cause some weird reflections.

[@spa1ktc]

Pro tip: breathe heavily onto the front element of the lens to fog it up. Guesstimate amont of breath/time waiting for it to clear of for that perfect foggy effect. In cold weather it's easy to over-do it so watch out for that. Spend all that saved money on some more film. You're welcome.

[@youraveragefilm6118]

that turned out great!!!!!!!

[@LinBenzo]

Super helpful

[@TypewriterChicago]

Brilliant video my friend. Loved it.

[@ryanberger65]

honestly solid video. thanks for the pro mist tip. going to try one out.

[@mrjacobchapman]

Love your stuff man!

[@jamesthorpe8796]

Shout out to a fellow nighttime Burbankian analoguer. (I made those last two words up.) Great video, or "vid," as the kids say. I noticed today that Lomography finally has their 120 800ISO film back in stock. It's a few bucks cheaper than Portra 800, and I'm always amazed at the raw punch of its colors in my night shots.

[@s.j.249]

My god this is glorious 🤟

[@GeraltinWoW]

might have been a good idea to use the leveler on your tripod

[@kussemannschaft]

Just shot my first roll of 35mm Cinestill 800 last night, and you just hit everything I experienced haha. Awesome video.

[@charleseliason4694]

You’ve got really great gear, that Arca tripod head, 🤩

[@michaeldimmitt2188]

Tell me more... I have been curious about it and what it was designed for. Model?

[@JackFlower]

Great video - where does Reciprocity Failure come into it?

[@grainydaysss]

I've always been told not to worry about it unless you're shooting past 6 seconds. So far haven't had any issues

[@tallaganda83]

Best film for night photography is Provia 100F, hands down. Really good reciprocity characteristics and no funky colour shifts.

[@judithbullard6676]

Learned a lot thanks.

[@bqfilms]

I dont shoot film but I find these vids extremely interesting and satisfying to watch

[@victorcarmelo8606]

Great work thank you. Wouldn't it be easier loading the film at home? Best time to mug you when you are busy!!!

[@RewDowns]

That arca swiss tripod head didn't go unnoticed by me ;)

[@nohc4]

That’s a kick-ass tripod head!!!

[@KA6WNK]

Where is that road (street address or cross streets?). I am really liking your channel too! Keep up the great work.

[@rams6702]

jason has that blank, depressed stare as he takes exposures because every time he takes a shot he is reminded of how much cinestill 800 there is left in the world

[@TheMPhotography]

Glorious video 😂 and of course also the desktop picture 😉 love the CineStill look. Tried it myself for the first time a few weeks back.

[@jimjilbang]

man...the midtone exposure one is super nice. Have you considered to sell some prints?

[@DeanoTXR53]

So I noticed in one of your older night videos you were metering with an app and here a Sekonic. Obviously a Sekonic is better, but how much better? Huge price difference, even an ebay Sekonic. Would be cool to see a pros/cons video where the app works and where it just can't hack it vs a dedicated meter

[@郁子皓]

like your style so much

[@benburgis7039]

Good humour and good tips, thank you 👍🏻

[@syoung3868]

Long time No See !! Good show Old Man !!

[@bthemedia]

@4:47 what are those red flares on the right side of the frame - light leaks? Not seen on other shots @5:58 but returns on the f11 shot @6:48

[@grainydaysss]

Yep light leaks, user error ;)

[@rickkyboy2397]

That photo turned out fire

[@wolfsea100]

Jason i kinda forgot why i tuned into your channel i couldn't stop laughing, but after the 6th time i started to get it i won't give up i love film.

[@suverobo]

Hey I am pretty deppressed… ehm… impressed by yours video 😀 What maximum time is possible meassure yours sekonic? I have fomei polaris and its able to measure max 60s but I sometime like to have 2-3 or more minutes 🤷🏻

[@weebrunner3144]

"You and my parents aren't alone" That line was enough to earn a sub and i haven't finished watching the video

[@Miguel_Garibay]

I want those three episodes back!

[@midwinterphoto]

Cheers, I really enjoy your sarcastic sense of humour.

[@Average-Joe_N]

"But most importantly your game face" I though you were going to say camera

[@jonflan691]

Lol love your humor man. Thanks for the tips!

[@tylerelfering-spear6956]

Thanks!

[@flachtsix]

It can be scary shooting at night, but now I have peace of mind knowing Shrek's got my back.

[@davidlewis1787]

Is that the corner on ‘close encounters of the third kind’?

[@MrTravisk123]

The -1 stop was KILLER

[@helgebrekke]

Have you had any other issues with Cinestill800T? Recently shot a roll of 800T 120film, and it came back with lots of scattered purple dots. Was afraid that Cinestill would be forever tainted by this extra unpredictable pollock of randomness, so I emailed Cinestill, and actually got a very nice reply within a day. (Something about a problematic filmbatch and We'll get you some new rolls

[@grainydaysss]

Yea I've had some purple dots appear on some shots. That's awesome they helped out though!

[@kyleweir1590]

Great vid. Which tripod are you using?

[@huntermooney1643]

Great content man! Subscribed and followed on instagram.

[@RocketinExile]

Love your channel man. What tripod is that?

[@zy8719]

Oh! A shutter cable...that would greatly improve my night photography...

[@sarova2000]

Wow, that shots looked great