[pure-silver] Re: sheet film and keeping a sequence straight
From: Jim Brick <jim@xxxxxxxxx>
To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:27:02 -0700
For loose 4x5 sheet film, I use mainly Grafmatic holders. Grafmatics
number each sheet (1 thru 6) as you shoot. I have used this in the
past to sort out which sheet was shot in a particular way. I have
often thought of notching the edge of the number wheel or the edge of
the holder so that I could distinguish between different Grafmatic holders.
One of the problems with notches or numbers is that if there is no
image data there (deep shadow), you get no notch or number recorded
on the film. My 35mm leica R7 cameras have a filed-out area in the
image window where I have a copyright notice (on clear lith film)
stuck in. It is amazing how many images do not show the copyright
imprint because of very dark image data in that area.
I think writing on the edge of the film, right next to the film type
notches, would work. Likewise, using a small hole punch and punching
extra notches along the edge (not full holes - just half moon holes)
by the film type notch.
How many numbered films do you need?
Jim
At 05:25 PM 6/2/2007 -0500, Shannon Stoney wrote:
I am fixing to start a project where I am going to photograph a
fence row in 4x5 format from left to right and then either make a
book or a long digital print or something where the pictures are in
order from left to right, like a panorama. But I am wondering how I
am going to keep track of the order. When I remove the film from
the holders, I put it in a sleeve and label it and everything, but
then when I'm processing, the sheets get mixed up. Usually I write
a note of some kind like "Jerry in front of shed" to keep them
straight, but in this case, all the scenes will be a lot alike, and
it won't do to make notes like, "fence post, poison ivy, redbud
tree," because so many of them will be like that.
My partner suggested taking a sharpie pen and writing a tiny number
in the outside of the image area while loading or unloading the
film. That seems like it might work. Another idea I had was to shoot
the whole thing with a digital point and shoot, thereby creating a
record in order. The digital camera numbers pictures,
obviously. Or using a 35mm film camera so that I can look at a
contact sheet and know what order the images go in.
Any further suggestions?
--shannon
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