Color, Thoughts on YouTube Film Photography, Photobooks and Many Other Things - A Q&A

[@mattdayphoto]

Man, I really appreciate what you said about myself and my channel. Was not expecting to hear that. Putting resources out there was what the whole goal of the channel was when I started. ❤️ Enjoyed this video, it just popped up in my recommended feed. Subscribed.

[@willysheepskin]

Woooahhh no way this made it's way to you! Thank you so much for all you have done Matt, the importance of the resource that your channel is can't be understated. Also thank you for the sub!

[@mattdayphoto]

@@willysheepskin Truly means a lot to me to hear that, man. Excited to see more from the channel. ❤️

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you for the kind words Mr. Sheepskin. I look to you for inspiration to make things you want to make and make them exactly how you want to. Your videos are always a gentle reminder of that. So keep doing what you are doing. If you can inspire me you can inspire anyone.

[@willysheepskin]

Wow man, thank you so much in return. Seems we have a glorious loop of inspiration going on which can only lead to good things!

[@skywithoutend]

can't believe you handwrote the questions into a notebook. legend.

[@willysheepskin]

The notebook is the home of all important things! Really sucks when I lose one though, have only done it once in like 2018 and I'm still raw about it haha

[@lubowrc]

Fully analog!

[@willysheepskin]

@@lubowrc there should be a package heading your way currently btw 😏

[@lubowrc]

@@willysheepskin Oh thank you! Looking forward to see it!

[@srubbag7530]

so happy u said Stephen Gill, I always tell people he's my favourite and no one ever knows who i'm talking about. one of the best to ever do it

[@willysheepskin]

He's truly amazing! Still getting up to such interesting things too, always something fresh to get your brain going

[@JanneRanta]

That moire pattern on your sleeves is hypnotic af.

[@willysheepskin]

Ahahah shoutout to my dlsr and it's imperfect rendering!

[@ReclusiveEagle]

Petition to make 30min Will videos standard

[@leopoldlemon3779]

Stem saam!

[@willysheepskin]

Oh boy I wish I had the time to wangle that weekly

[@willysheepskin]

@@leopoldlemon3779 lmao I just noticed I hearted my own comment earlier instead of yours, big ups to you and yung eagle though for being among the select few South Africans consistently watching these bad bois haha

[@leopoldlemon3779]

@@willysheepskin It's incredibly inspiring to see a fellow South African produce incredible works of art using film as a medium. It's a struggle to acquire film stocks and have them developed & scanned in Jo'burg but seeing you consistently do it is reassuring. Thank you for keeping the artform alive in this country, we will continue to support you!

[@willysheepskin]

@@leopoldlemon3779 thanks so much Leopold, I appreciate that immensely and look forward to making more things in our lovely country - and changing the game where I can haha!

[@InAnInstant]

You're an absolute king, William. All the love and well wishes to you!

[@willysheepskin]

Being called a king by a king! Thank you my good sir, love and well wishes to you also!

[@twonapsaday]

Always appreciate your authenticity & thoughtful perspective on things. Thanks for noting the much-abused Eggleston trope, too. 🤭

[@abrrault]

Totally with you on thoughts regarding KZbin and film photography. Started film in 2008 when it was losing popularity, films and gear were cheap. I paused in 2016, sold part of my gear (of which a mint Black M6 for 700$, the price paid used years before). Got back at it in 2020 to discover all the Shore and Egglestone trends had spread over KZbin (and by extension Instagram), people massively shooting gas station, American urban environment, old cars and launderette... Discovered also that all my gear made me rich 😂 However it is a shame that creativity can be sometimes slowdowned by massive trends that the algorithm identified as successful. Great work by the way!

[@GarciaAlisson]

after 2 years into photography and i didn't think it was possible to learn this much, in such a calming way, in a 30min q&a vid. great work! greetings from Brazil!

[@willysheepskin]

Ah glad to hear you enjoyed it Alisson! Greetings to Brazil haha! Hopefully I find my way there sometime!

[@TheZaackTosswill]

Your level of understanding in regards to colour is something else.. I'd love to see more videos around your philosophy of colour and your conversion/grading workflow.

[@clairescheepers]

That was so enjoyable... soothing, entertaining and informative. ♥

[@willysheepskin]

Well I'm glad to hear it was soothing haha, 31 minutes of jarring would've been a bummer lol!

You can tell you're into all this because photography is important, not for analog photography fame. That's really nice to see, because lately I've found the whole analog bubble rather toxic.

[@willysheepskin]

I’m glad my enthusiasm for the photo things comes across! What aspects of the analog things do you find toxic?

@@willysheepskin You mentioned Matt Day and that there was no getting around him in 2015, or rather that a few enthusiasts explained analog photography to us in a very unexciting way. I miss that time a bit. Today, many photograph very generic subjects and use them to focus engagement in their social media channels. The community is constantly chewing over what has brought likes from others. This then calls up some meme accounts that rightly hold up a mirror to the scene, but on the other hand also create a toxic mood. It seems to me that #800T is more important than any content, statement or concept in the motif. People don't take pictures to say, look what I saw, but they say: look, that's something photographed on film. It's become a lifestyle, and it's a distraction, especially for those who are just getting into photography. In the end, it doesn't matter with which technique or on which medium a motif was created. What is important is what it tells us and what we feel when we look at it. Unfortunately, this important point is completely lost from view. The CineStill Glow is more important than that. ;) I think I only really became aware of what was going wrong when I saw the trialer to the Moment Workshop by Joe Greer. He moans for 10 minutes in front of a crappy barn about how great the subject is. What kind of statement does that make, please? What good does that do anyone? Yet this "content" is soaked up by everyone and they want to emulate it. This may result in likes, but not great photography.

[@robbiemurrie7562]

I found the imposter syndrome answer very interesting. I'm 38 and only now have just started my hnd in photography (after leaving working on building sites) because I come from a very poor background in Scotland and photography seemed like an exclusively middle class white male endeavour and I'd never belong. I use a digital camera (you need one for college) I bought from gumtree second hand because it's all I could afford. I sold personal belongings to buy my RB67 and I still sometimes, stupidly, feel that's not enough when I see videos with a leica, mamiya 7 and yashica t4 all in one so your answer is something I need to tell myself more often.

[@willysheepskin]

It’s definitely not about the gear! Use my rb for most of my work at this point and have friends that have shot for google/Nike with Rb67’s, they’re more than enough!

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

very nice video. Your answers to the questions are so refreshing. Mostly you get with many Q+A videos always only the same answers more or less. Your way to answer the questions I like really well could have listened to you even longer. ✌

[@willysheepskin]

I'm glad you found the answers refreshing! Shall have to answer more next time for a longer video haha ;)

[@yan01232]

I really need to find a video on your channel about color grading lmao , nice vid

[@aristoioannidis7490]

I am here to learn and be inspired about photography. Thank you Will.

[@willysheepskin]

I’m glad to hear it Aristo! Thank you!

[@BronsonWilson]

Really interesting Q&A Will, thanks for sharing mate

[@willysheepskin]

Cheers Bronson! Thanks for watching!

[@karlnovel]

Lovely video! I found it very refreshing to see a video such little edits that still managed to make me watch all the way through while simultaneously slowing me down and giving me interesting stuff to think about. Thank you!

[@willysheepskin]

Thanks Karl! Super glad that it kept your attention, and provided things to think about!

[@PizzaSl0nger91]

Brae is the one who taught me to just get out there and shoot, don't worry about how your surroundings react, just focus on getting your desired composition.

[@willysheepskin]

Exactly! A lovely lesson that all can learn from and involve in their own photographic efforts!

[@samfindon03]

Relaxing and informative, drinking a tea while watching was definitely a good idea

[@willysheepskin]

An excellent idea even! I should've suggested it haha!

[@justinconnaher8868]

Fantastic deep dive! Thanks again Will!!! 😊

[@XxoetamxX]

Thanks for answering my question! Ever since starting film photography, I've always been curious about darkroom work, but unfortunately, it's not really an option for me. Been looking forward to your videos every week.

[@willysheepskin]

You're welcome Mateo! I have a few darkroom videos up, and shall for sure make a tutorial on printing at some point when things line up for it haha, hopefully not too far into the future! Honored you look forward to things!

[@shanillakhlani5331]

I really enjoyed watching this Q&A and I usually get bored of this stuff! Looking forward to more of what you create William, you're keeping the film photography youtube refreshing which hasn't been the case lately!!

[@willysheepskin]

Thanks so much Shanil! So happy that at least a few folks aren't getting bored in this video, it's the longest I've ever made but I did edit it down a bunch to try and make it palatable haha! I look forward to continuing to provide refreshing things for you in the future, hopefully!

[@renguney]

Yes im doing lobby stuff on Williams channel 😂 p.s I cant wait for it! If it happens on January first I will take that as a christmas gift!

[@willysheepskin]

Haha video lobbyist Eren! I think it’ll be January 7

[@gaterkj]

lovely video william, can't believe you're almost at 5,000 subs!

[@willysheepskin]

Thanks Gater! Me either hey, it’s kreyzi!

[@chibbsy]

please deep the fact that we are all really enjoying your content

[@willysheepskin]

I deep I deep! And appreciate!

[@ReimannPembroke]

Awesome discussion! Can't wait to see possibly your coolest video ever next week!

[@willysheepskin]

Cheers Reimann! It'll be glorious, hopefully haha!

[@Felhasz007]

Sheepskin, Bryan & Brae are different mood! ❤️

[@willysheepskin]

Honored to be mentioned alongside those legends by you my dear Sreeku!

[@BryanBirks]

do not give me a big head

[@mathieurabary]

Watched/Listened to the entire video while packing my bag for a shoot tomorrow ~ Was lovely to learn a bit more about you and your story! If you don’t mind I’ll pick your brain one of these days to understand the Imacon Flexcolor software a bit better haha. Cheers from Shanghai my friend 👊🏼

[@willysheepskin]

Ah I hope the shoot went well man! Pick away when you’re ready! Cheers to Shanghai haha!

[@mariohirotoshi]

Amazing video, William! Since you want to come to Brazil one day and following your tip to meet the photographers we admire, let's have a coffee here in Manaus, Amazonas! :D Also, I'm pretty happy with your answer to my question, I share almost the same thoughts. Also, you are my fav channel nowadays! Bryan and Brae are top tiers as well. what a comfortable half-hour. Cheers

[@willysheepskin]

That sounds excellent to me! I'll put the word out if the time ever comes to head over there and we can link up, cheers for watching! Also I am honored to be your current favorite!

[@wouterh5134]

Weer een top video! En bedankt voor de site

[@willysheepskin]

Bly dat jy weer dit geniet het! Ek hoop die site gee vir jou so veel inspirasie as dit vir my gee haha!

[@olgamarsay8483]

Found myself saying out loud "Oh Will that was fab"!!

[@willysheepskin]

Oh Olga you’re fab!

[@olgamarsay8483]

@@willysheepskin 🤣🥰

[@b17ch5l4p]

cheers man, I appreciate you!

[@willysheepskin]

I appreciate you in return!

[@SamsonArnettRoughley]

Killing the youtube game brother

[@willysheepskin]

Cheers man! Looking forward to your next offering haha, it's been too long!

[@johanmatto]

You said you'd love to visit South America at some point. Jot down my name/handle somewhere and if you ever find yourself in Argentina/Buenos Aires, let me know and I'll be happy to help out in whatever way I can. At the very least I know where the film and Flextights are.

[@willysheepskin]

Thanks so much Johan! I’ll be sure to note this down! I don’t need much more beyond some film and flextights haha!

[@sashagrigeli]

Hi, which camera do you sometimes use for video inserts, something like 90s-00 vibe. It’s rock ⚡️

[@willysheepskin]

Hi! I use a sony vx2100e when filming at home, and a panasonic nv-mx500 when I'm out and about. I also have a very cheap canon miniDV camera that I sometimes use but it's quality is very bad compared to the other two haha

[@Levoiar]

Shiiee, I really wanted to ask you on Instagram, how do you feel about making a short film?, maybe something heavily influenced by where you live.

[@willysheepskin]

Hmmm that could be interesting hey, I'd probably collaborate with someone that has a bunch more experience in doing that sort of thing than me though since I'd want to do it really nicely and am not sure I could do it on my own haha

[@pain6154]

Latee 💔

[@ianhh23]

I don't get the part when you talk about photographs that are hard to make, cause I'm just thinking how difficult it is to shoot birds to get them in posses like the photos you show, unless it is with a digital camera or phone I guess

[@TheALTDs]

Would love to see a “rabbit hole “ video on color 😊

[@gpcy]

Not me watching this Video a day before my Engineering calculus exam😂😂😂

[@mayasarembock8739]

I met Will one week into studying mechatronics and it’s safe to say I was equally distracted 🤣

[@gpcy]

@@mayasarembock8739 This is content that helps engineers deal with the pain🤝🏾

[@willysheepskin]

Ah that's cus subconsciously you already know you're ready for whats to come! Not that I can speak, I haven't done anything even vaguely mathematical since high school. Hope it went/goes well though, best of luck, use that engineering brain to it's full potential!

[@ilovemusic6955]

nice

[@willysheepskin]

Cheers!

[@gpcy]

Do you play splitgate as well???

[@willysheepskin]

Noo I don't but I just checked it out and it looks rad, will have to give it a go sometime!

[@gpcy]

@@willysheepskin Well I play Both warzone and splitgate. So if you down we must Jam!

[@pain6154]

Never miss a video tho…you’ll get the recognition you deserve soon mr sheepskin😎

[@willysheepskin]

All the recognition I need is from you my dear Pain!

[@mayasarembock8739]

You had me at the baby photo

[@willysheepskin]

I'm glad to hear it ;)

[@ReclusiveEagle]

Let me guess the sketchy guy who sold you the K1000 said "iTS tHe PeRfECT CaMerA fOr CoLLaGE sTUdENTs"

[@willysheepskin]

Ahahah he was more like "IDK why you want this but gimme 20 pounds and it's yours" loll

[@asherhodara389]

Have you ever tried to find the stick camera again? I know merch must not be your thing but a will sheepskin designed hat would be the heat. #sheepsquad

[@willysheepskin]

I have actually but can't seem to find the right keywords for it to pop up :( , I'll have to look into making some hats sometime haha! Cheers Asher!

[@asherhodara389]

@@willysheepskin Oh no that is devastating. Would make for a great video. Yeah would be sweet, not usually a fan of most content creators merch outside of books and prints but hats are always great.

[@willysheepskin]

@@asherhodara389 I’ll have a deep dive again someday, maybe I can find a picture of me with it or something and that’ll be the key, I reckon hats or shirts could be cool! I like shirts with photos on em

[@asherhodara389]

@@willysheepskin Ah damn that would be a sweet idea for merch!!

[@son_o_day]

@@willysheepskin It wasn't perhaps the Minox B camera? That was a 'stick' like film camera from the 1950's that garnered a reputation as a spy camera due to it's small pencil like size.

[@senbilverglate9638]

Swag video

[@Geoooooooo91]

Totally in for a Sheepskin fashion line 😎!!

[@willysheepskin]

Ahahah that'll show my fashion design instructors!

[@SachAlvarez]

watching while eating tofu living the life

[@willysheepskin]

Nice! I'm still not entirely sold on tofu but maybe I need to get some nicely prepared and make a decision ahah

[@ikaros4203]

Very good video, wish you luck and light in your african/world trips cant wait for this upcoming video :)

[@willysheepskin]

Thank you Ikaros! If it works out the way I want it it'll be something very nice haha!