What does LomoChrome Purple do?
LomoChrome Purple is a color negative film that captures life in a very unique way. LomoChrome Purple film lets you explore the color spectrum like you never have before. Blue becomes green, green becomes purple, yellow becomes pink. Red tones stay red, which keeps skin colors natural in a sea of trippy tone.
How do you expose LomoChrome Purple?
If it’s a waxy watermelon, direct sunlight will make it look rather washed out at ISO 100. In general, I’d shoot at ISO 200 under the sun, or ISO 100 in the shade. I think the purple got more intense as the sunset.
Is LomoChrome Purple infrared?
Is LomoChrome Purple an Infrared film? No. Whilst we were inspired by awesome infrared films such as Aerochrome, we decided to make LomoChrome Purple a regular color negative film and not Infrared.
How does Lomo purple work?
Lomochrome Purple converts green hues into purple and blue hues, depending on the hue of green. Reds become light purples and reddish browns, while blues become cyans. Light reds and pinks may become yellows or oranges.
How does Lomography develop purple film?
LomoChrome Purple film should be developed with the standard C-41 process. The storage temperature for this film is 20 °C. To extend the life of the film, we recommend storing it in the fridge, under 10 °C. Don’t expose the film to temperatures above 30 °C for long periods.
Why is Aerochrome red?
Chlorophyl from the vegetation reflects infrared light. Aerochrome is sensitive to the color spectrum and infrared light. With the right filter color, you can filter out a spectrum of color which yields these red/magenta colors. The healthier the vegetation, the more vibrant the colors.
How do you open the LomoChrome film?
There are different ways to open a canister, some manage to retrieve the film leader to get it out, some open the canister from the top with a bottle opener. Usually, I quickly lose patience and I open the canister on the lateral side by twisting the smooth part of the canister.
What is Kodak Aerochrome?
Kodak Aerochrome is a false-color infrared film originally designed for aerial photography, with forestry, cartography, industrial, and military applications.
What is a color negative film?
Color negative film is the kind of film usually found in convenience stores. It uses C-41 chemicals for processing, and you get negatives and prints from it when processed normally. It yields true-to-life colors and contrast, which is why it’s preferred by portrait and wedding photographers.
When was Kodak Aerochrome discontinued?
2009
Kodak discontinued the Aerochrome in 2009, which made it an even rarer emulsion, hunted down by many photographers to this day.
Is Kodak Portra 400 C-41?
The new PORTRA 400 is the world’s finest grain high-speed color negative film. At true ISO 400 speed, this film delivers spectacular skin tones plus exceptional color saturation over a wide range of lighting conditions.
How does IR photography work?
Infrared film works by being formulated to record infrared light particles. The catch is that these films are also receptive to light from the visible spectrum as well. To solve this problem and in turn make photos using infrared film, you will need an infrared filter for your lens.
How does Aerochrome film work?
Aerochrome was a false color infrared film packaged in formats not seen today. Aerochrome is sensitive to the color spectrum and infrared light. With the right filter color, you can filter out a spectrum of color which yields these red/magenta colors. The healthier the vegetation, the more vibrant the colors.