Digital Darkroom: Why Film Still Matters

In Episode 5, Ian explores the depths of Akihabara with his Contax T3, and two special rolls of black and white film.

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[EDHBlvd]

Ian, Digital darkroom, has officially superseded Analog Rev and will go down in YouTube history as the greatest film photography series ever on YouTube. Please continue killing it. 🙌

[MiladJPanah]

I wanted to press the heart button like on facebook but I can only give you a thumbs up.
You mentioned the unique tone, something like a fingerprint of the photographer and the lab.

30 different b&w films, 50² different ways to develop and what many people are missing, especially me is how back in the days you had a meeting with your printer, you went through all the sheets, you talked about the trip, the job, the family and made a couple prints together to find the perfect "finger print" and then you went home and 2 days later the moment has come to see the large print.

I miss these days.

[TheNatural]

Out of all the digital rev alumni, I look forward to your videos the most.

[appleshampoo]

Love your more artistic and deeper view on things. Another gem of a video.

[Mr.Frenchy]

Just got my first batch of Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W, I was speechless (and 1st film ever ahah). Out of 24, I had 19 killer shots that really got into me. I think because of film, you need to be more in a specific mood, and take your time before clicking that shutter. Made me realize that it isn't only about taking picture, but capturing a specific moment. Completely different experience than shooting with my DSLR.

Great video, we can feel that passion behind every frame.

[chriskirby]

Love my film cameras and love my books....a kindle can never replace the smell, texture and joy you get from turning a page.

[rick-deckard]

I think you nailed it when you say a moment made for monochrome, a framed made for black and white. That's why it's so exciting finding a photographer that knows how to shoot for black and white, and why I find most black and white photography out there extremely boring.

Great vid.

[jorgestravels]

Great video as usual Ian! I was a digital photographer and in the last year made the transition back to analog. Nothing beats the feeling of shooting, developing, and watching the results of your photographic creations. The physical aspect of having the film there, the negative and the print is unbeatable!!!! Big thumbs up from Switzerland!

[PaowinPandas]

My dad recently gave me his Minolta SRT-MCII after witnessing my newfound interest in photography. Although I bought a roll of film for it, I only took 4 exposures and left the camera untouched for almost a year as I continued to explore digital photography. After watching some of your videos, I decided to put down the Canon and finished the entire roll yesterday in one go. Right after that, I went out to buy more film, and took some more. Thanks for the inspirational videos Ian! Keep up the good work, and I hope to see more!

[LightHarmonies]

I honestly look forward to these episodes anytime I see a new one pop in my feed! Thanks for the inspiration to get out and shoot more film Ian! Keep it up! Wishing you only great light and love!

[photoangelov]

The room is dark and full of negatives.

[jet]

sky-high production as usual.. this channel deserves way more subs

[analogbug]

I agree so much there’s something about the feeling of shooting film. Participating in a century’s worth of history. Feeling that I’m part of a great tradition of storytelling through images. Keep it up Ian, love these videos.

[walliswizard]

Keep doing what you're doing, Ian. Every single one of your videos is a must-watch.

[MrMirosz]

"Thumbs up" just doesn`t cut it with videos like this. Maybe there should be an additional "LOVE IT" button as well :)

[cremastico]

Great way to begin the week, thanks from México (08:07 am)

[JackGoesThrifting]

Awesome video. Great to hear how you talk about black and white photographs!

[mangler]

I've said it before, but of all the post DRTV youtube channels, yours is by far my favorite.

[AlexScene]

I love film still. I hope film never goes away. Digital is great, I love that too, but film feels good. I do wish I had space for a full darkroom, but if all you are able to do is develop your own film, that is enough in itself to get the feeling only film can give.

[drivebd]

Whenever i see your videos I start falling in love with films, then i go online to research, then i calculate the knowledge and cost i will be requiring, then i back up. This circle continues.