visting ILFORD and seeing how they make 35mm and 120 film ... its pretty wild

i finally got to visit Ilford in person to witness the entire film making process. I got to see both 35mm and 120 film being made. ilford is quite an incredible company and can literally do every single process required in making film, end to end. i saw lots of hp5
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0:00 Intro
0:44 ilford is HUGE
1:28 the person in charge of making film emulsion
4:59 the film coating process
10:33 quality control for millions of rolls of film
13:49 packaging the film
17:26 lots and lots of film in one day
18:47 outro

[@mynewcolour]

Wow, the fact an R&D Scientist is promoted to management (and stays completely engaged with the factory floor for forty years) ... speaks volumes of the company culture. Great company.

[@ribsy]

Yea exactly! It’s amazing

[@chrissoclone]

Let me guess, you were tired too waiting for the next part of Smartereveryday's Kodak tour and decided to take matters into your own hand? Well done!

[@MrShamansworld]

Exactly my thoughts😂

[@christianlorenz2717]

We are all waiting 😂 I want to see it so badly 😂

[@johnkaplun9619]

I sure am

[@ribsy]

I’ll def be hitting up kodak

[@douglasliebig5625]

@@ribsy Really cool video, thanks for doing this. I've been in the Kodak Rochester plant, if you get a chance, it's worth doing.

[@l0stxs0ul]

Ilford are great. I had an issue with a roll, sent them samples etc they sent me a box of film with a hand written apology. I was blown away.

[@ribsy]

Yea - they care!

[@Foxglove963]

That's really groovy. Well done, Ilford.

[@moje12a]

W moim mieście (Włocławek, Polska) był zakład spożywczy z ponad 60 letnią historią do którego jeden z klientów odesłał opakowania z drobną usterką z prośbą o udzielenie informacji co to za wadą. Okazało się że wada jest na tyle poważna, że byli wdzięczni za bezpośredni kontakt zamiast publicznego oskarżania o produkcję szkodliwej żywności. W ramach podziękowania podana osoba dostała Pokaźną porcję tego produktu i komplet sportowy klubu który sponsorowała.

[@orangebetsy]

wow

[@Bertzcommodities]

Kudos to Ilford , to keep these people for decades and decades means they’re doing something right and treating them well , they still look like they enjoy what they love to do (: very cool vid !!

[@ribsy]

Exactly! The people look happy

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

@@ribsy I bet all those happy employees are glad for the resurgence in film photography. Thank the millenials?

[@Ilfordphoto]

We're lucky to work somewhere with products that we enjoy using ourselves.

[@langowski007]

Because its a gr4 job is! 😀

[@philpritchard5173]

@@Ilfordphoto Amazing company and video, thx for pulling back the curtain. So nice to see this.

[@GONZOFAM7]

The fact that they are investing in upgrades is encouraging.

[@ribsy]

Yea exactly!

[@cameronwilson8561]

I recently watched a tour video of the Kodak plant which was looking old, tired and neglected. I was blown away how modern and well maintained the Ilford plant is. Well done Ilford👍

[@ribsy]

Yea it’s super well maintained

[@coreyhart1850]

I feel like ilford doesn't get enough credit for everything they do for the community. Love the tour, video and company!

[@ribsy]

They deserve it all plus more

[@phoenixr6811]

I really appreciate Ilfords dedication to film, I heard that when the lockdown was in place for Covid they work extra long hrs to make sure there was enough film for everyone to still buy👏🏾☝🏾

[@ribsy]

Ilford are great

[@carbonejack]

That's incredible. When we open a roll of 120 we have no clue about the process. Quality process and dedicated workers. Love it.

[@ribsy]

def great to learn about the process

[@oneill.onfilm]

This was so damn cool. Emulsion looks like parmigiano reggiano and that explains why hp5 looks so damn tasty. Def loving these behind the scenes looks into labs and film production man 👏

[@ribsy]

Hahaha i thought it looked like tofu

[@andriealinsangao613]

Ha ha! Dang, it made me hungry!

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Well, it IS animal collagen/by-products so yeah.

[@caryconover]

Really cool. Amazing to think about how I've taken film for granted my whole life, with only the slightest idea of how it's manufactured. This really puts a nice visual in my head. Tomorrow I get paid and will splurge on 25 sheets of FP4 8x10

[@Foxglove963]

YAY!!! Right on, Ilford rules!

[@ribsy]

Haha spend it all!

[@ProfSimonHolland]

great to see the pant and meet these experts....these folk really know their stuff

[@ribsy]

Exactly! Experts indeed

[@squareformat]

This was a great video. You did a great job. I've been shooting film for 25 years now. And never actually seen inside the Ilford production factory like this, so great to see it. Thank you for sharing !🙏

[@Otokichi786]

Once upon a time, when Eastman Kodak ruled North America and Ilford Inc. wasn't officially in that market, I remember reading a photography magazine article on the "bone crushing" tale of making gelatin. Then Gelatin was processed to create the photographic emulsion for film and paper. This video is a tad fragmentary on the start of the process at Ilford.

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching

[@marklittrell3202]

Thanks! And thanks to the Ilford team!

[@ribsy]

Yes indeed! Thanks to the ilford team

[@JamieMPhoto]

This was fun! So awesome. So glad they can do all of those steps in-house, too. Thank you for sharing!

[@ribsy]

Yea they are so capable!

[@renemies78]

Such an interesting video! You can tell the workers love their job and are proud. Loved this.

[@ribsy]

Yea they really do!

[@JeffWernerIthacaNY]

That's awesome and so interesting! Thanks for doing all those interviews and documentary shots in the Ilford plant, and sharing it all with the world!

[@ribsy]

My pleasure

[@alberte58]

Great video, love to see the process and the long term commitment of the ILFORD employees.

[@ribsy]

Thanks Albert - nice to see that our purchases go into good hands

[@johanmatto]

Love Ilford. Thanks Ribsy!

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching

[@steven1000000000]

Well done to Ilford for taking the time to show us the process. Long may they continue.

[@ribsy]

Yea ilford is great!

[@billhackley3540]

thank you for taking the time and effort to do this. Ilford is an amazing company, very interesting video

[@ribsy]

They deserved it all

[@TheMPhotography]

Really cool. Thanks for sharing. What an amazing visit.

[@ribsy]

Yea it was fun!

[@ChrisGower]

Super interesting - loved this video - thanks for making and sharing

[@titofly00]

this is definitely the peak of my weekendm thank ribs and thanks to the ilford people for showing us how they do their magic.

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching!!

[@inkaststudio]

Awesome tour of the Ilford facility 👍🏾 thanks 🙏🏾

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching!

[@arcanics1971]

I've seen a few behind the scenes at Ilford and each one is absolutely fascinating and each time I've learned something new about the process. Excellent video, sir.

[@ribsy]

Glad it was useful!

[@maxsavage8574]

This is amazing! Thanks for showing us the process behind the process!

[@ribsy]

Sure thanks for watching!

[@Rene.Rondeau]

Great video, Ribsy. Thanks for posting it!

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching

[@VictorWyatt]

That was awesome! Just shot some 120 HP5+ yesterday. It was cool seeing how it was produced but I cringed a little seeing that one spool unrolled in the light. 😆

[@ribsy]

Hahaha yea that was heartbreaking

[@chrisking9569]

I shoot Ilford almost exclusively and this video really reinforces that. Great video!

[@ribsy]

Yea!! They are great

[@philpritchard5173]

Fascinating video, thanks! Great how the bubble detector works!

[@ribsy]

Yea it’s cool!

[@talleyrand9442]

Woohoo! 🥳 Sweet!! Ilford is so great ❤️ Thank you!

[@ribsy]

They really are!

[@robertbosson5223]

Excellent tour thanks!

[@ribsy]

😊

[@PlanetIscandar]

I contacted Ilford in Germany and, I'm telling you, i can't remember any other company that assisted me so well and so friendly in multiple emails, although they don't produce anymore the type of paper i use.

[@ribsy]

I hear this often. They are great 😊

[@brianentz2785]

Super cool that you did this. I really enjoyed it.

[@ribsy]

Yea I’m lucky to have visited

[@YungStinkyWinky]

Fantastic deep dive into my favourite film stock maker!! Subscribed, thank you!

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle]

I've had the same experience others have mentioned where I had a problem with my processing of film and after sending them a sample, Ilford sent me a very detailed response explaining what had gone wrong.

[@ribsy]

Yea ilford is dope

[@greentothebone]

Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching

[@mikestechy]

Incredible video. Really fascinating seeing and hearing this from veteran employees at Ilford! Awesome video! thank you so much for sharing this!

[@ribsy]

Thank you for watching

[@Redfox_UK]

Amazing video, so interesting to see it being made. Great work 👍🏻

[@ribsy]

Thank you very much!

[@richardsimms251]

Extremely well done video. Very devoted and knowledgeable Ilford manager ! Thank you. RS. Canada

[@ribsy]

Yea the manager knew so much!

[@atkelar]

The Delta 100 line if my primary choice of film ever since I started B/W processing myself - about 10 or so years ago. Love it!

[@ribsy]

It’s great stock!

[@jackstacks83]

Really dope and informative. Thanks for sharing!

[@ribsy]

Thank you

[@davidlane2796]

What a great KZbin video, thanks for taking us on the tour. Love it.

[@ribsy]

Of course!

[@olsonbryce777]

Thank you for doing what you do!

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@tcrespi]

Congratulations to Ilford for keeping the dream alive!

[@ribsy]

yes indeed!

[@guksack]

The video I didn't realise I needed. Awesome stuff, very interesting.

[@ribsy]

Glad you liked it

[@MelanieKing]

This is so cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@ribsy]

Of course - thanks!

[@philipvernon_photography]

Absolutely brilliant 😀 Thank you for this content.

[@ribsy]

you are welcome!

[@melaninxhalide1165]

This was fireeeeeeeeeeeeee! Thanks for sharing your access with us!

[@ribsy]

Appreciate you watchin!

[@pdtech4524]

Interesting video, coincidently I was just looking at some Ilford BW 35mm film in my local Max Spielman shop inside the huge Tesco store where I go shopping and was surprised they still sold 35mm film there, I must pick up a roll. I bought a kodak ultra for my Olympus mju zoom 105 would be great to try some BW photography on it. The 'secret sauce' is the fact the workers there are dedicated, long standing and loyal to the company, all that experience means their product will be continue to be class leading. Thanks for sharing.

[@ribsy]

Exactly! It all comes back to people

[@Larpy1933]

You da man! Thanks for a quality video of your tour. And: good work arranging that visit. Anyone who dismisses film photography as low tech has missed the boat on understanding the processes. Kudos to Ilford as well. I’ll now buy more Ilford product because I’m more confident than ever of the quality of their film and paper. Thanks, MAN. I’m liking your channel and your style.

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching!

[@GeoffT650]

Great Ribsy! What an experience to see it made

[@ribsy]

Yea was great to witness

[@lavalampsucculent2996]

Incredible content for us film nerds! Thank you : )

[@ribsy]

Of course! Thanks

[@Foxglove963]

And hurray for ILFORD, makers of the VERY BEST B & W FILM and VB PAPERS in the WORLD. YAY!!!

[@ribsy]

Hip hip hooray

[@peterjohnson1012]

Thanks for this video tour! I an avid user of Ilford HP4&5 for my M2 and you have just inspired me to pop a roll into the camera for today as opposed the the Tri-X. Great channel!

[@ribsy]

Glad you liked it!

[@michaelsingJiuJitsu]

That was pretty cool, thanks for the video

[@ribsy]

thanks for watching!

[@lambenyengir9673]

This video what i am looking so far but hard to find. Thanks upload this video

[@ribsy]

Glad it was useful

[@jonathanraven5939]

Absolutely fantastic

[@ribsy]

Thanks!

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Great video and fascinating! I have just started processing at home and often call in to your channel for ideas about B&W films to use. I have been trying my hand at some (rough) videos of my own photographic adventures, but video editing isn't exactly my forte! Good work.

[@ribsy]

Good luck and thanks!

[@RM.TokyoPhotographer]

Thanks man for giving us a tour of ILford in this day of age oh boy wish I was there too

[@ribsy]

Yea it’s a cool place!

[@eyeofalchemy]

Sup Ribs! This was a super interesting video, I loved it! Ilford is doing all the right stuff, and so are you🔥

[@ribsy]

Ilford is great 😀

[@chilecayenne]

Hi Ribsy!! Another VERY interesting presentation!! LoL...I'm a big believer in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it...", but wow, seeing all of those old computers and printers was a big surprise!! Thank you again, for the interesting videos!! Have a great weekend! CC

[@ribsy]

Haha yes indeed

[@jaapkiev]

Thank you for this love it!

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching

[@MacnTeensVisuals]

Well that was pretty cool to see, cheers for sharing man 👍

[@ribsy]

Of course! Thanks

[@user-je7th8cq2h]

That is a great movie 👀‼️ Ribsy is a great journalist 🎞️

[@ribsy]

Thank you 😊

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

Really nice video, so thanks for the info...

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching

[@neilugaddan]

Wow. I’m curious about this. Thanks!

[@ribsy]

Yea def worth it

[@btpuppy2]

Great job, thanks!

[@ribsy]

You’re welcome

[@ZainRiza]

What a privilege to see the whole process!

[@ribsy]

It def was! lucky to be there

[@fabshop6359]

Cracking video. Love your work! Have subscribed. Cheers!

[@ribsy]

Thank you!

[@cgoroo]

Enjoyed this, thank you

[@ribsy]

No problem 😃

[@BathedInMilk]

Great video, excellent work.

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching

[@aramdavid]

what great content. Thank you for this

[@ribsy]

Thanks for watching

[@md3631363]

This is awesome! Thanks! :)

[@ribsy]

thanks for watching

[@stephen_mcateer]

👍 for Ilford. Great film.

[@ribsy]

For sure!

[@nathanchapman7331]

This video makes me want to to get a bunch of Ilford right now to add to my stack. Loved it!!!

[@ribsy]

Yea they are great

[@alvinbirdi6502]

Very interesting - a truly great company!

[@ribsy]

A great company

[@Fnoucky]

Wow, that was cool. I smashed that like button real hard. Thank you, good job ! 👍

[@ribsy]

thanks for smashing!

[@RedStarRogue]

When I was taught darkroom photography in college we exclusively shot Ilford, mostly HP5 Plus. I don't shoot it much anymore but did try out Ortho Plus recently in my Rolleiflex.

[@ribsy]

I wish I studied it in college

[@Ilfordphoto]

I love #ilfordortho it's beautiful with a yellow or orange filter

[@shanan1124]

I enjoyed the video. The employees there seem really friendly. Ilford fan for life!!!

[@ribsy]

Agreed! Lovely people

[@rickylee1894]

Yes, they are market-friendly guys. I had issues with my films on two occasions and they gave me replacements.

[@baptistehenry8997]

Thanks for doing this man super interesting + shout out to Ilford the last company making quality affordable film for the community ❤

[@ribsy]

Agreed! They are keeping us going

[@crocato]

thank you 🌹 🌹 so special video for us ❤️❤️

[@ribsy]

Thank YOU!

[@aram4854]

Very cool thanks

[@ribsy]

You’re welcome

[@AndrewMclean]

This is something I’ve wanted to see for so long! Lucky guy getting that invite! 🙌🏼

[@ribsy]

I had to work for it!

[@AndrewMclean]

@@ribsy haha I can imagine bro! 🙌🏼

[@CristianGeelen]

What a lovely wholesome company and video. :)

[@ribsy]

They really are so lovely

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

Very jealous love to visit there been shooting ilford films since the 80s so good to see the process you can see where the quality and consistency comes from definitely made with love

[@ribsy]

yea it was great to visit

[@pastedtomato]

On both Smartereveryday's on Kodak and yours on Ilford videos, you can feel the pride and satisfaction of people working there making film

[@ribsy]

I’ll have to visit Kodak for myself!

[@TheLefse]

Splendid video!

[@ribsy]

glad you enjoyed

[@rafael01ification]

Good job Man ! 😉

[@logancarpenter2558]

Very cool! I need to restock my Ilford fridge.

[@ribsy]

Haha yes indeed

[@filmhowyalike]

Great job, man!

[@ribsy]

Thanks 😊

[@aboutphotography]

Great video! Great content! Thank you for that!

[@ribsy]

Much appreciated

[@aboutphotography]

@@ribsy I was wondering if you would be interested in colab 😊 I messaged you on the Instagram 😊

[@johnstephenson7620]

This was great, loved seeing the packaging process, made me wonder how many rolls of film I have had in my hands in the 66 years since I got my first camera😊

[@ribsy]

haha niceeeee

[@devroombagchus7460]

Thanks a lot! Very interesting and none of the promotional stuff you often get. Also impressed to see that so much is done on their facilities. I expected more “outsourcing”.

[@ribsy]

Na they do it all themselves!

[@stapledtogether]

watching things get made always makes me feel some kind of way but seeing film get made is a whole other level

[@ribsy]

Yea it’s a lot of fun!

[@arodrigueznyc1]

Thanks for this ribs!

[@ribsy]

Thank you!

[@silectric]

Great to see the AVO meter in the QC area, old school analogue test meter. Great film.

[@ribsy]

Yea that machine was old but it works!

[@jmagnuson17]

Watching this while starting to pack film for a trip on Tuesday and your video made me pause and toss in a roll each of HP5+ and Delta 3200.

[@ribsy]

Niceeeee