On 6 Apr 2001, at 9:55, Brian wrote:
> Hmm.... film for Theater.... (actually I've been shooting more
> dance recently than anything else...)
>
> Lately for color I have been using Fuji NHGII-800, pushed
> either 1 or 2 stops (depending on the ambient light available -
> I never use flash) and unfiltered. I have been doing my
> color printing myself lately, up to 11 x 14 in the darkroom
> yeilds some excellent results. The grain is apparent when
> this film is pushed that far, but it hasn't been overly mushy
> and the clients really like the work. It does take some time
> to get the filtration right though, to fully correct tungsten light
> for color film is not possible IMO, but a "warmer" tone I find
> is more pleasing to my eyes than something that has been
> too heavily corrected.
Hi Brian,
Interesting, how is the contrast when the NHGII-800 is pushed? How is the
shadow detail? Are you shooting spotlit performers or flood lit stages? I love
this film for compressing contrast but If I want punch I usually use Portra 800
these days.
Cheers,
Rob Studdert
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