How to Shoot 35mm Film (Story 1)

[@MrMfloor]

There's just something about film

[@WildWeRoam]

couldn't agree more :) thanks for watching!!!

[@catey62]

I agree 100%

[@ksb2112]

Indeed. For me part of the allure is that you only have 36 shots on a roll. That forces you to be frugal and much more thoughtful. With film I think you tend to make pictures rather than take pictures.

[@TheRobertSt]

MrMfloor Yes there is: the photos will last for 'ever'. Take a digital Photo and it will be gone within 10-15 years. Take a photo with an analogue and it may last over a 1000 years. Do you have all of your digital photos taken 25 years ago? Don't think so.

[@jonathanwalters5739]

TheRobertSt The archival quality is more along the lines of 100 years under proper storage conditions, not 1000 years. Also, that is for silver based medium, and in the colour development process, all the silver is replaced with dye, so again, the archival quality of colour film doesn't quite hit even the more reasonable 100 year mark.

[@jonathansilu4574]

I got into film photography for a career because of this video, now I can't imagine doing anything else, so thank you both for making this video.

[@DontLeaveMeLucile]

is film photography a career these days? can you tell me a little bit about what you do?

[@Fjalll]

@@DontLeaveMeLucile A wild guess would be photography.

[@DontLeaveMeLucile]

@@Fjalll was hoping for a more detailed answer than that, man. like, "I am the film cameraman in a 4 man wedding photo outfit" or "I travel throughout Kansas taking film shots of the wildlife"

[@marianolopez101]

@@DontLeaveMeLucile i feel like Jonathan Silu was joking when he wrote this. lol

[@DontLeaveMeLucile]

@@marianolopez101 haha it's possible but I mean, being a photographer that specializes in film/instant film isn't that wild of an idea. I know for a fact that many photographers freelance solely using film. a lot of people want their special event captured both digitally, and on the film they look at all of their older relative's special events on. so like, hiring a polaroid instant film photographer for your wedding isn't completely unheard of.

[@digitalwest3449]

aperture = the amount of light that enters the camera shutter speed = how long that light is let in for.

[@WildWeRoam]

thank you for the help!!

[@michaelterry1000]

I believe that most digital cameras have manual modes that you can adjust these settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc) to experiment with before you start shooting expensive film.

[@MrPhotographerDude]

If you really want to learn, buy a hand held meter and shoot fully manual. I feel you really learn the relationship between ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture.

[@MrPhotographerDude]

No need if you have an incident meter. Just trust your meter.

[@Moonlight-mz7mu]

Digital West lol when you realized you fucked up your photos because you chose a high shutter speed in a lowlight place :'(

[@ryanlaurence569]

Her reaction to the photograph of you was so heartwarming.

[@hopemax17]

There’s something so romantic about film. I’m absolutely going to pick up a film camera and practice before my next trip abroad

[@raulerrman.5401]

If you are going to travel on plane be careful because the security scanners tend to fog the film and erase all the photos 😣

[@hopemax17]

ERRMAN I’m trying to figure out how to avoid that! Have you ever had TSA hand check your film?

[@raulerrman.5401]

@@hopemax17 I never carry Film with me when boarding a flight because I am nervous about all the scanners and dont have faith in them. I prefer digital cameras, but had a very bad experience last year with the battery of my digital camera when I landed in the middle east. The security is very strict there and they almost took away my camera battery which cost £200.

[@jonathanpatrick9459]

I read if you put in a plastic bag and asking Them to “Hand Check” the item will do the trick

[@raulerrman.5401]

@@jonathanpatrick9459 yes hand check works. But some airports(strict security) might try to open the catridge.😨😨

[@fomh]

I got a little teary-eyed when she saw her pictures for the first time. I remember that feeling. I started shooting on film about 5 years ago on that exact same camera you guys are using. I've been obsessed ever since. Great camera. Really really enjoyed this video.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our video and respond this beautifully. It feels so special to Lou and I to get such positive feedback on a video that was truly a labor of love to make. I can't believe that my photography journey is just starting and it feels so special to have a used camera to make the journey with. Just to think about what photos this camera has taken - the life it's already had - makes me want to get out and capture natural beauty the best I can. Hope you're having a lovely weekend and thanks again for the support. Also!!!! I just took a look at your channel and you are curating such incredible music. Would it ever be possible for Lou and I to use some of the music from it in our videos? If it's easier I could send you an email to discuss all the details :) Talk soon and thanks again!

[@fomh]

I could not have said it better myself. I feel exactly the same. Beautiful words. Yes, of course, the majority of the music on my channel is copyright free so you and Lou can definitely use them. I'm really glad you like the music! If you ever have any specific questions or anything feel free to send me an email :)

[@julianwidener4803]

What camera is that exactly? I know its some kind of Canon.

[@fomh]

It is a Canon A1

[@jeancadet2384]

Film is on the rise again yall!! I own the Canon FTB..

[@TheLeifH]

I hope this encourages people to have more prints made of their images, regardless of whether it is film or digital. The feeling of getting prints back is a great one.

[@WildWeRoam]

I couldn't agree more Leif! Feel like it is the best treat in the world :) Hope one day I can have my own dark room and get the full experience.

[@tow_cyclist]

She did a great job with the baby photos..

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks! That video feels like a completely different lifetime, can't believe we captured one of Berlin's few sunny summer days! ---Lou

[@amberhoneytea]

14:15 "oh my god you're the most handsome man in the whole wide world" her adoration for him is so 🥺🥺

[@pancoblo]

this video is so easy to watch, is peaceful and heart-warming. I'm in love with photography and I'm starting to shoot film too, so I'm understand the felling that she felt. Great job guys!

[@WildWeRoam]

Glad you liked this one Fabio : ) We've got many more for yaa! ---Lou

[@oc2phish07]

I think I agree with many of the comments on here. This is a beautiful story and it is wonderful to see such young people getting so involved in film. Also, from a technical point of view they explained it clearly, simply and accurately. I think the girl said near the start that she always winds on the film after she takes a shot. I guess this is so she is always ready to take the next one. I would suggest this is not really a good idea as it leaves the shutter springs under tension and over a period of time they can weaken which will affect the shutter sped accuracy. Probably best to wind on just before the next shot. But, I absolutely loved this video and enjoyed seeing the fun and excitement being demonstrated. Well done guys.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for the comment and for the tip! We actually heard that from a few other comments after shooting this video and have since switched to winding right before taking a photo--which is better for the camera but also leads to a lot of moments where we forget that the camera isn't wound yet, so it takes some getting used to I guess! But it's nice to be doing things properly and taking care of the camera so I'm sure we'll get used to it soon!! Hope your having a nice weekend : )

[@oc2phish07]

Thanks, you too. And don't EVER lose that excitement and remember, we NEVER stop learning and picking up things from tips. I have been taking pics since about 1958 (Yes, I really am THAT old), both film and digital, and still learn new things all the time. By the way, I think your pictures were great.

[@AdamEronenPiper]

How annoying is it when you take a photo of your friends and all they want to do it check their make-up or their hair on the back of your camera screen. These guys are having so much fun it almost doesn't matter if the camera took any photos at all. Films is so much more fun!

[@WildWeRoam]

Right!?! I swear taking this camera instead of my iphone when going out for the day immediately makes my day better! I find i can focus better, be in the moment with my friends, and just take it all in. Can't wait to make more videos like this one and hopefully inspire others to try it out too :) Thanks so much for watching and hope you had a wonderful weekend 💚 💚

[@69_MK]

film is very fun

[@ministryofgirl]

110% agree. Or when they tell you to delete or retake the photo since they ‘didn’t like it’. With film, it’s a different story :)

[@jamescooper2110]

It's like a lil present even though it's not your birthday or anything

[@brooklynpeters8627]

My dad bought me a Pentax K1000 for my 18th birthday a few days ago and I already turned in a roll of film to be developed I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE THE RESULTS!!!!!

[@Mikeliberty]

+Brooklyn Peters fantastic camera

[@stevencottam7570]

Something so satisfying about the mechanical feel of using a film camera.

[@DavidRivera-gc3hi]

Watching her excitement is so endearing....really makes u wanna go out and shoot.

[@WildWeRoam]

You are too kind David! Thank you so much for watching :) - Dana

[@vanessadossantos8585]

This is by far my favourite "how to" video. Super engaging. Thanks guys!

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw that makes my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and to engage with a comment :) So nice to hear that you enjoyed this style of video.

[@andrewbradford8474]

There's just something so special about photographs...I remember dumpster diving, and finding people's old 35mm photos of pets and family - and crying. You can see the happiness that - or imagine the happiness that those quick moments in time brought someone - the memories that it served. That's why I love photography personally, because I always remember how I was feeling when I took a photo, and I love that sense of finality a photo has. Everything was still for a split second in time, nothing changed, and it's there for us to see, forever. Beautiful video - outstanding.

[@WildWeRoam]

Pretty cool exploring all those old film photos Andrew, that must have been super eerie! ---Lou

[@andrewbradford8474]

It always is, yes. I just got my Canon A-1 in yesterday! I've been snapping away and hopefully got some good shots with some 200 speed film - although the sun hasn't been out much since then....We'll see! Thanks for the inspiring video - very high quality Toodeloo

[@pedrolizaola3723]

The cinematography in this was simply amazing

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much Pedro! We have a new video about Iceland with some nice shots as well : ) ----Lou

[@arttafil6792]

The Canon A-1 is one of the best cameras Canon ever made! It was never marketed very well.

[@ajiemccartney6756]

Local camera shop is the difficult part

[@WildWeRoam]

yeah we don't live near one of those anymore so its a little tricky these days! ---Lou

[@andrewtongue7084]

This is Germany, tho', Ajie - they tend to have such shops in & around Europe, still - thankfully :)

[@knownaigm]

Was expecting another one of those hipster nostalgia worship videos but was pleasantly surprised to see genuine sincere enjoyment from someone learning to shoot film! I don't shoot film a whole lot anymore but man I still get that same goofy excitement getting a freshly developed roll back! Keep shooting! Also, you actually shot some really nice images!

[@WildWeRoam]

hahah thank you so much!! this was such an awesome comment to read. inspiring me to take my camera back out today!! We're hoping to make a film video in the coming weeks so please stay tuned :)

[@topemeister3000]

The most backhanded compliment

[@leonlawson2196]

“Hipster nostalgia worship” what 😂 where is the line between that and sincerity? What a shit attitude

[@endlesummer_]

OMG but if you develop your film on your own it's literally the best thing ever

[@WildWeRoam]

ahh we actually just ordered all the chemicals so will be starting so soon which means that we can make way more film videos this year sinc we wont have to pay or wait for pricey film developing. So so excited!

[@FLawLesSTaStE]

Wild We Roam Chemicals? You dont scan it on machine? 😊🙏🏼

[@Liftinginthelight]

@@FLawLesSTaStE chemicals to develop the negatives and then they would have to scan them so they can show them on the videos

[@RobBob555]

literally ??? hmmm..

[@andrewtongue7084]

Without doubt, Kathy - it makes you a more rounded photographer :D

[@Cjhunos]

suddenly I need to go and buy myself a film camera

[@WildWeRoam]

yes yes yes!! do it! they are so much fun :):)

[@Jishnuk011235]

this is what i thought too

[@neilspector9221]

Do it! You can get a really nice SLR dirt cheap these days.

[@therandomytchannel4318]

My dad has an unused Canon AE1 that had been sitting around for years. I just threw a new battery in it and it was good to go!! I did have to watch some videos on how to use the thing because I do have digital and everything, but as far as the Canon goes, I just leave the f stop in A mode and let the camera decide on the scene. But it is great fun shooting film!! :D

[@riojiang9377]

Me too.

[@mistersir3185]

Didn’t think I was gonna watch this video all the way to the end. I just realized I was laughing and smiling when she started taking pictures of her friends. This is amazing, you guys are great. I’m buying myself same exact camera next week. Thanks for sharing.

[@RachelSchell]

Having the pictures in your hands is such a beautiful thing.

[@opwave79]

This is a cool video because it isn't all technical. It also conveys the overall experience shooting film, which is what a lot of us old fogeys (lol) remember from our film days. Loved watching everyone try the film camera for the first time!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks! I mean this was literally the first time Dana even used the camera, and so the excitement is all real ; ) ---Lou

[@_lowcountry]

Best “how to” video. I’m picking up my first 35mm SLR today and this video really helped me understand how it all works.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much! A lot of work went into that one ; ) ---Lou

[@RenKohana]

This was so artsy and well put together. I'm in love with your found love in photography! This was a beautiful mixture of documentary, tutorial, and personal journey!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks! It really was just a beautiful summer day, plus a bit of tutorial stuff thrown in ; ) ---Lou

[@charlesdavidson4815]

Those of us who started on film no doubt applaud your investigation of film. It is a very rewarding medium. I definitely do. Have fun!

[@radoza6849]

I love how utterly personal to you guys this video is. It's the perfect blend of technical and artistic in video creation. I especially noticed the part when she was looking at the film for the first time. The camera was purely focused on her, not the film, because it outlined the most important thing about the situation which was the feeling it gave her.

[@blacJAC393]

Just started this video and I must say, you guys are already amazing

[@WildWeRoam]

hahah yes Julian!! So happy you are enjoying the video :) Fingers crossed you made it until the end toooo

[@Fedbo]

This video is absolutely beautiful! I shoot film too from time to time, and I love the aspects of it that you two have highlighted in this story. Plus the aspect of sharing this passion and learning with another person seems to make it a truly unique experience. I'm curious about the type of film you've used since the pics looks quite contrasty and vivid (though where I live I "only" have access to 3 makes of film, Kodak 200,Fuji 200 and illford black and white 100).Anyway great work and storytelling, subscribed right away!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! We've been using fujicolor 200 or 100 a lot lately but would really like to start experimenting with other options soon : ) so if you have any absolute favorites please let us know. It might look more contrasty than what your photos look like because of how the colors shift when they get scanned, edited, and uploaded--basically we just try and keep things as real and good looking as possible but its tricky with youtube and all these programs ; ) Can't wait to hear what you think of the next photography video we shoot in the coming weeks!

[@yashwinning]

You should definitely shoot with Kodak Portra, Kodak Ektar, Kodak Tri-X, Fuji Superia, Ilford HP5 and Fuji Provia/Velvia (if you can find your hands on some). You should also post more of these videos. Not a vegan so I can't enjoy the rest of your videos but I sure enjoyed this one a lot!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much for the tips on types of film! Were working on some more photography based content but i swear you'll enjoy some of our others too :) not all of them are vegan related - try this that captures our entire year in a short compilation video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ-kZ4FqrMiYndE or this one which is about walking all of paris in one day kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZq4kp17e7Vkq7M

[@petesins4345]

Omg I love this video, it is the most informing video about film camera on KZbin. However, it only covered some features of film camera, I really hope you can make another one.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much Peter!! We so appreciate it :) Are there any specifics you would like to see in a future video!?!

[@petesins4345]

Plant Based Traveler​​ I was thinking about hyperfocal, the relationship of hyperfocal with Aperture, and depth of field. But now that I rewatch the video few times and surf thru the net, I kind of understand. I just want to say THANKs. It is very unfortunate that there is very little information out there about 35mm film cameras. This gave me a clear and descriptive understanding of my camera. I have rewatched the video many times. Lol Btw, I have a Yashica Electro 35 GS.

[@WildWeRoam]

I'm so happy that you found the video so useful!! We really made it as an excuse to finally make the time to teach me how to use the camera and I am so happy that we did!! I've rewatched the video a bunch too and definitely want to make more in the series. I think the main thing that can't be truly explained in the video is how important and helpful practice really is. I want to start developing at home, practicing double exposures, playing around with black and white film, and so much more. Thanks for watching!!! Can't wait to hear what you think of our future photography videos :)

[@petesins4345]

Plant Based Traveler Can't wait to see your new videos too.

[@williammcguire9192]

I got into film photography about 6 months ago because of this video and it has entirely changed the way i look at photos, now instead of hunting for good lighting and whatnot i look for emotion. thank you guys so much

[@charlesdavidson4815]

As a certifiable geezer, I started out in film, with my dad's German Kodak retina 35mm made in 1959, the year I was born. I still have it plus several other film cams. But I mostly shoot with a Pentax K5. It's really great to see you guys, raised on digital, trying out and enjoying film. Such a pleasure to watch you guys enjoying what i did back in the day. Keep on keepin' on!

[@WildWeRoam]

thank you for this lovely comment Charles! So nice to hear other people 's experiences with film cameras :) - Dana

[@annacarlile]

the excitment on her face when she's seeing them made me aww and smile so hard

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeah that really was a beautiful moment! ---Lou

[@Poudii]

thanks for this! You're a pretty dope filmmaker as well

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for watching Poudii!! Just checked out your channel and you make such great videos too :) So hilarious !!

[@TheGemHerself]

Ayee poudii out here lookin extra thicc!

[@Lashawnb]

calissa west 😂

[@originalviprr]

Poudii young poudii p

[@alwayscreatingio]

This helped me out tons thanks!!

[@aaronmoiche330]

This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin, it's simple, has great photography and looks good, music is great and it's just a normal video that isn't even trying to be like everyone else, it's like they took the camera, went out and filmed whatever they found interesting. She's incredibly beautiful, the pictures she took are absolutely breathtaking and her reactions add so much to the video. I honestly wish I could frame this video.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for the amazing comment Aaron! You are too kind : ) We really did just run around trying to find friends we could shoot real quick, it was one of the best days we've spent in Berlin! Sorry for the delayed response, hope you're doing well! ---Lou

[@aaronmoiche330]

Wild We Roam No worries Lou, it turned out pretty great, It's actually thanks to this video that I ended up buying a Canon A-1 to start my film photography journey. Needless to say, no regrets at all thank you so much :)

[@PT-re2gi]

The best part is when you looked at your photos. The way film handles the highlights and shadows just make it look so much more real than digital. I hope film makes a comeback. Channels like yours that inspire people to shoot film is what we need. Thank you

[@Snulrich]

Just bought a Canon AE-1 and I'm so excited to start using it! Thanks for the helpful tips :) Plant based fo life.

[@WildWeRoam]

ahh yes!! that is so so exciting Will :) Can't wait to hear how your photography adventures go!! Once you get a roll back we'd love to see some of the photos - jsut email us at [e-mail] #plantbasedforevaaaaa

[@Zeldakostv]

So much more character and life in these old cameras, need to get one

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeah, they really are beautiful! ---Lou

[@rommelltorres7094]

I get emotional when I saw the photos, those are beautiful images. There's something about film, it is like the photos has soul. I don't know how to explain it, but it's just breathtaking! Thanks for the video, I'm gonna go out and shot films. Bye!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much for the nice comment! --Lou

[@jumboshrimp5193]

This video has renewed my faith in the world. I thought I was alone and that my memories of pre digital Life didn't matter anymore. The best thing I've ever seen on KZbin. Really.

[@RetroPixel_analog]

I also went back to film, and i am so much more happy with shooting film. The results are just so much more real. The great feeling if u hold your work in your hands. Keep going this way guys. you do great.

[@WildWeRoam]

So so happy to hear you enjoyed this video and are a fan of film photography too :) - Dana

[@SustainablyVegan]

Love this! So well made and so interesting thanks xxx

[@WildWeRoam]

thanks so much for watching!! Really happy to hear you enjoyed it ;)

[@whoislily]

so so good and really informative- thank you!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for watching Lily :) I just check out your youtube and saw you're UK based - we're heading to London next week so any vegan friendly recs would be so appreciated!!! xxxx

[@whoislily]

ooh my only word of advice is be wary of the wild food cafe- it's in such a beautiful part of London but it's very very expensive for very mediocre food !!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks : )

[@dwicahyo1704]

you are so so pretty and can i get your instagram?

[@cameraman655]

Nothing makes you feel old (especially as a photographer) when a 20 something millennial girl holding a camera that you had, brand new in college use the phrase "old film cameras".......wow! Take the slide film challenge...

[@WildWeRoam]

woah a slide flim challenge sounds incredible!! Last time I was at my grandfather's house we had a big family slide show with all their old slides and it was so incredible to sit and look through my mother's childhood photos. - Dana

[@cameraman655]

Indeed, slide film is a whole different animal, very sensitive to exposure -1/2 stop in either direction for a usable image, must be very mindful of your settings. If you should decide to accept the challenge, good luck.

[@stevea5985]

Took that slide film challenge back in the 80's was fun I still have the slides

[@AkakyAkakyevich]

You know, I was thinking the same thing. Strange that I became a dinosaur so quickly.

[@GustavPapillon]

Velvia gives wonderful hues!

[@LamFunke]

Honestly, I saw this video and after re-watching it like 12 times I bought a new camera and I am about to shoot film. Thank you so much for this gorgeous video.

[@WildWeRoam]

Ahh thank you for this lovely comment LamFunke! So glad this video was helpful for you :) - Dana

[@zakshah3480]

I have now watched this video 5 times. I just bought myself a Pentax K1000. I know nothing about photography, but not only was this informative, but it was beautiful to see not just the photos, but the journey behind the photos.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much Zak, rewatching tutorials is one of the main ways I learn new skills as well, it helps to have a notebook too and stop the videos to take little notes. ---Lou

[@fraddi]

Credits to engineers and inventors. For without them we wouldnt have this technology to play around with. Remember, a bunch of ppl worked really hard behind the scenes so we can play around and take pictures. They get neglected by almost everyone. The most important jobs are usually the thankless ones.

[@TheSANTIAG0]

Now this is some quality content!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks Shelly : ) Glad you found this one! ---Lou

[@RobBob555]

pretty wank thing to say though..

[@frbny88]

This was exactly the video I was looking for. I just bought an Olympus OM10 from a friend today and I needed a quick refresher on how film cameras worked. Nicely done. 😊

[@PaulaAbdulJr]

I wanted to cry. The ending was so precious and she was so excited and ugh.

[@WildWeRoam]

gahh i re-watched the ending recently and it made me want to make a second video in this series. Just so much fun to take the tie to take portraits of all our friends. :) - Dana

[@PaulaAbdulJr]

Wild We Roam do it do it do it! I've recently put in my last roll of 35mm (it came in a set of 3) and I can't wait to finish it and get them all developed!!

[@HalfManThirdBiscuit]

It just shows that technological progress is easy to applaud but difficult to love. Long live film.

[@kennethlavalle1608]

Those are some very nice images for someone shooting film for the first time. Well done.

[@WildWeRoam]

Hahaha, thanks Kenneth! Its funny how few people seem to take into account that this was her first time shooting, she really did an amazing job, but that's just the way we always seem to do tutorial videos, when we want to learn something for real we make a tutorial ; ) ---Lou

[@funnyd8798]

Yes she did an amazing job!!!! I was so proud when I was in high school winning an Island-wide (Guam-tiny island) News Paper Photography Award it was including the college students and I was a sophomore in H.S. I loved and still love taking pictures. Back then it was only 35mm. So awesome you guys did this. BTW I am back tracking on all your older videos since I am a new subscriber. ;)

[@JMDIY]

I felt the excitement and emotions when you were looking at the prints, I miss the feeling of anticipation from shooting film.

[@WildWeRoam]

Hahah, yeah, Dana was so excited when we got the photos back! BTW, sorry for the delayed response, I'm going back through old comments we missed and found this one! Would love to hear what you think of the new Iceland video we just uploaded ; ) --Lou

[@ajxcamera6446]

i bought a camera without realizing it was a film camera.....

[@mmochipunkk]

AjxCamera now you get to learn how to shoot in film! :-)

[@WildWeRoam]

hahah what a beautiful surprise!!

[@spacerconrad]

Congrats! You may find it was one of the best mistakes ever!

[@neilspector9221]

Consider yourself fortunate

[@tristanrostas998]

How tho

[@andrewdebenedictis588]

This video inspired me a few months ago to dig up my dad's old 35mm Nikon N2020 he received for his high school graduation circa 1987, buy a few rolls of film, and give it my best shot. A few months later, my friends are beginning to take an interest in film and I am teaching them things that I learned from this video. Your channel, and especially this video, will always inspire me to take the best photographs that I can and share them with good people. I have now shot everything from hikes to street photography in New York City to simply documenting good times with good friends, and I will always be grateful to have gotten my start from this video. Much love from Connecticut, I can't wait to see what you guys do next!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much for the kind comment Andrew! Its always great to hear people take this video and then go out and really start creating beautiful stuff on their own! Keep shooting : ) ---Lou

[@andrewdebenedictis588]

Thank you for the kind response! :)

[@pedrosalcido5028]

her excitement and happiness is just so genuine, that is how taking pictures should make everyone feel.

[@WildWeRoam]

thank you so much for this sweet comment Pedro :) - Dana

[@VirgWells]

i am in love with this video. informative, enjoyable, and absolutely precious! this captured the joy of shooting on film so accurately from the apprehension of choosing settings to the excitement of receiving your final result. thank you for this video

[@fortunatejeremy]

Nice video. I just dusted off my Canon AE-1 for the first time in about 15 years. I haven't gotten any pictures developed yet but I had to chuckle at the part when you said it should take about a week. Gone are the days of 1 hour photo developing haha.

[@WildWeRoam]

yeah, only in some cities like Tokyo and NYC, but certainly not Berlin ; ) ---Lou

[@drverano1918]

This kind of makes me want to pick up a camera and just start shooting stuff.

[@WildWeRoam]

Go for it! ---Lou

[@esteban578]

This is honestly one of the best intros to shooting films I have ever seen on KZbin and believe me when I say that I have seen A LOT. They were good but this one was above and beyond what I expected

[@daraamadea4413]

I'm 25 now and I still remember the sheer excitement I felt when I was a kid, whenever my Dad stops by at nearby Fujifilm shop to buy film rolls before we head to the airport for a long vacation. The memory still lingers and that's why I've been trying to get back to camera film these days. This video helps me a lot!

[@xerxeszero586]

This video really made film won the debate between film and digital in my head lol

[@jessforan7810]

10:52 OMG this guy works at the fotoshop in Neukolln!! Just got film from him yesterday he’s so nice

[@stefanromanowski5823]

Great video! I see you like old lenses and cams like me :) I am doing a lot with minolta gear. Go ahead :)

[@kravin74]

I lost thousands of family photos in a house fire going back to the First World War. I had never thought digital pictures looked as good as film anyway so a couple years ago I got a Cannon A1 and was given my grandmother's Pentax P3 today. Someone commented there's just something about film and like vinyl records I couldn't agree more. It's nice to see young people discover the joy of things forgotten. Modern technology isn't always better.

[@ddaly20111993]

This video is what got me to buy a Cannon a1 and start shooting film a few months ago. I watched this video back in Nov 2016 and bought my camera in March, but this video is the reason I bought a Canon A1.

[@WildWeRoam]

Glad we could help : ) ----Lou

[@pixxylisa]

I have to thank you for teaching me how to use the camera (Yashica 108) that photographed my birth. I saved her from the trash can!

[@WildWeRoam]

So glad we could help ; ) Happpppy friday! ---Lou

[@dwicahyo1704]

mac demarco is that you..

[@WildWeRoam]

Hahaha, I get that a lot : ) For some reason only on youtube though, no one has ever mentioned it in person. ---Lou

[@StreamTVChannel]

I miss taking pictures with my grandma's old camera. The photos are so much beautiful and funny to take. Looks like they are more realistic

[@nicolaieflorin3854]

This is by far the best video to explain to start with the film photographfy. Even if you are an alien you could understand how to use it. Great job!

[@petitecassette8603]

This is not a tutorial it's a brilliant, super brilliant short movie. I love it. I love it too much.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much for the kind kind words : ) Sorry about the delayed response! ---Lou

[@shanyaraleonie]

May I say something non-content related? :P You look so pretty and glowing dana!

[@WildWeRoam]

gloria you are literally the sweetest :) thanks so much for watching as always and for this lovely compliment!

[@FeRmBot0118]

idk how to shoot film i just know i shoot dope.

[@libacooli]

Fermin Amaya that's probably the worst way to waste them films. You should know what happens when you push that button.

[@FeRmBot0118]

+liba cooli was only joking. I've been shooting film for about 12 yrs now. But if anything when i was a noob i would experiment and jot down my settings. my brain has become a light meter.

[@roaringcartoons]

I'm 31 and i grew up only shooting only 35mm... now people 10 years younger than me make it sound like no one has used it since the 1800's... lol..

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeah its a strange phenomenon. ----Lou

[@neilspector9221]

I know Right? I am 48 and have been shooting 35mm since I was 14. There was a time when I would kill for an A1. Now I can afford one. But opted for the Minolta X700 instead.

[@Allhoney33]

Just thinking the same thing. It's amazing how everyone is like...wow we've resurrected something from the Victorian Era. Meanwhile I still have my Canon Rebel 35mm🤣🤣😂

[@stevea5985]

I started in 1979 the rise of digital have lowed the price of the 35 mm film bodies I wanted back in the 90's . I'm currently looking at a Nikon f-5 when it came out it was 1,000 , I found one for 250

[@Mel-id7yq]

Yea but how should an 18 year old know how a film camera works if no one explains to us? 😅 we did not grow up with that kinda stuff

[@gabbygrabauskaite4807]

I bought myself a camera..accidentally realising it’s a film camera and I’ve enjoyed learning all about the camera from this video thank u! ❤️

[@spectralv709]

This is great. As much as I hate to admit it, creative types aren’t always the most technically minded people and this presents the basics in a really easy-to-follow and intuitive way. Thanks!

[@unconvincingrebel]

This is probably a stupid question but do the people that develop the film look at your pictures? Great video btw

[@WildWeRoam]

i've actually been wondering this too!!!!! Dont have the answer for you but if you find out definitely send the info my way :)

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for letting us know : )

[@AndrewMay100]

hahhahah really ,,,, do people who handle your film walk around their workshop with their eyes closed ?? of coarse they look at the customers prints how are they supposed to check the print quality ? this is why people who would shoot naked photos decades ago would set up their own darkroom or a have a printer on the sly who would print their work

[@theconsciousobserver6829]

Robin Williams use to

[@ace_virtex8786]

I got a really clean and working Olympus om10 and it works and everything

[@WildWeRoam]

That's great! It's not always the case with these old cameras : ) --Lou

[@endlesummer_]

there's no noise in film noise is digital , grain is film (?)

[@EdBareff]

grain and noise is the same thing :)

[@TristanLawrence1]

EdBareff no it is not. Noise is the lack light hitting the sensor on digital cameras. Grain is the particles found in the film type. Grain is always the same because of the film type. Noise is never the same, and you never want noise for professional photos. Grain can be used professionally.

[@EdBareff]

thanks, good to know! the result is similar, right? first comes from film and second from digital.

[@neilspector9221]

Film is continuous grain whereas digital noise is created when the sensors gain light is trying to add luminance to compensate for the low light levels. IMHO digital noise is ugly and film grain is beautiful.

[@stevea5985]

No computer program can ever duplicate how film responds to light hitting it .

[@alexnoel3317]

I watched 1 billion and 4 videos trying to figure out F stops, but that 30 second snippet explained it, in regards to what I needed to know, perfectly

[@WildWeRoam]

yes!!! so happy to hear you found the video helpful Alex! - Dana

[@billienomates1606]

Nice vid, I started photography back in the 1960's and have loved the creativity it gives you. Although I stopped using 35mm film in the mid 1980's and went digital I still liked the control I had on 35mm film camera's in manual mode. To get a little more hands on photography I purchased a used Canon 1ds mk2 and a Nikon D2H during lockdown and enjoy the old 35mm film camera style and operation of these early 2004ish digital camera's. I only paid £300 for the pair and to think the body of the Canon was around £7,500 in 2004 and the Nikon was around £3,000 blows my mind. It doesn't matter how good or bad you are at photography it is the enjoyment and creativity you get from it. Remember that split second it take to capture that image can be with you to enjoy for the rest of your life. Like n Sub look forward to watching more of your vids.

[@edsharp2676]

How did you digitalise them

[@WildWeRoam]

Hi Ed, we have a video on developing at home and another on scanning negatives! ---Lou

[@martonmanomuhari6091]

If Dylan Sprouse were a lady

[@RubberToeOnPokemonTCGPocket]

I thought the exact same thing

[@mattmaber]

When you're focusing, really try to move your focusing hand so your palm is under the lens, cradling it. The way you're doing looks so cack-handed and doesn't support the camera well so especially at low shutter speeds you'll be introducing camera shake.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for the tip Matthew!! Will try out that new hand position out next time I take the camera out :)

[@mattmaber]

no problem. should feel more natural too. s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e0/42/51/e0425175876c7c701bf2eda4d9a75b47.jpg

[@mattmaber]

and keep your elbows in to add support, should be able to rest them on your sides for very slow shutter speeds.

[@DBeMeNLV]

Waiting for the film to be developed was the best part. We always took a bunch of pics back in the day and that anticipation was always the best.

[@rosellalynn]

SUCH a helpful video. The only video I could find that provided simple, easy to understand definitions of technical terms. Plus it so cute, and enjoyable to watch.

[@lisayeates7665]

this is the best. great for a novice like me. inspiration. I went and bought a cheap analogue praktica llc

[@WildWeRoam]

So happy you liked this one! --Lou

[@lisayeates7665]

Plant Based Traveler so how are plans for your van conversion going

[@WildWeRoam]

So far so good : ) Should be on the road by May if all goes well!

[@lisayeates7665]

excellent news. my children are really curious about my llc my 6 yr old can't understand why film is film and that light creates an image. could I show you my images when I get my first roll developed.

[@paulheese2853]

Lebt ihr in der Nähe von Münster?

[@WildWeRoam]

nein, wir leben in Berlin : ) ---Lou

[@TheJoejoez]

This video makes me feel like a dinosaur... I have boxes of photographs and some old film laying around but much prefer digital... cost cost cost. Cool though I guess, it seems like ancient technology to some, but I think most ppl were still shooting through about 2002 or so... the early digitals 99-02 were bad, convenient, but bad. Even disposables were better. IT would be cool to see somebody shooting on a .6 mp 640x480 digital camera! "and this is how you oversharpen in paint shop pro!" If you are truly interested, def find somebody with a darkroom...that's part of the fun and process! Never had my own, but we had one in middle school/high school in the 90s.

[@caecilia4177]

Hey guys, just rewatched this video. When you first posted this, I was just getting back into photography. I had tried to study photography years ago but felt disheartened by the intense critique and competitive atmosphere at art school. This video motivated me to pick up a (film) camera again and now, a few years later, i am doing freelance photography and paying the bills with it. Thank you for the inspiration you gave me back then and merry christmas.

[@highpowerentertainment2362]

If you're starting off, start with black and white film. It helps because you learn how to use your lighting, contrast, grain, and it's a huge help. If you can develop your own film do it. It's a stressing process buts it's honestly my favorite part.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for the tip! We got into developing since this video came out ; ) --Lou

[@olestokke]

I want to buy a film camera. Because photos today have so little value. We take so many all the time. I want to have limitations.

[@JustNicole6400]

Alright I’m a broke college student. Does anyone know where I can buy a moderately priced film camera? Also what kind of camera or company do you suggest? I’m taking literally any suggestions. Help a girl out 😭

[@WildWeRoam]

Keh.com might have some stuff, cheap minoltas on ebay are usually not much, otherwise vintage clothing stores sometimes have really cheap ones! ---Lou

[@joshfilmsstuff9769]

I'm a broke college student too. Get a Minolta SRT-101 on eBay for $50 with a lens.

[@timbosch7]

Got myself a Minolta x700 with 50mm f1.7 and 135mm f3.5 for 35 euro.

[@illustratingstories7177]

check local thrift and antique stores!

[@oB19o]

one week to wait? jeeezz... my developer takes a day

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeah, we mostly develop our own at home now cause the wait is too much to handle! ---Lou

[@amandaravensbergen5389]

I just got a 35 mm camera from a friend and have never shot film before. Thanks for this video. It was super helpful and a pleasant surprise that you two were in Germany. I used to live there and it was so sweet to be reminded of the language and beautiful culture.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks Amanda! So cool to see people from all over the world connecting with this little tutorial! ---Lou

[@PTRK490]

I started with digital in 2006, i am now 34 and started with film photography in 2012. I bought the canon AE-1 in black as my first film camera. I fell in love with it immediately. The results of the negatives after scanning, the colors, textures and grain. It makes it so unique and vibrant. Personally i find film to be more natural and realistic looking. Since the pandemic i do my own developing in my darkroom that i built. Since everything was closed at that time, i started learning myself and I really enjoy the whole process. I rarely share my photos on social media, i prefer to print them out and put them in a photo album book or frame them. I enjoy your film photography videos but was wondering if you guys are still doing it? I know it’s a very old video but this video came into my feed.