Film Test

We shot our film test today at Lee Utterbach Cameras here in San Francisco. We were testing three different 35mm film stocks: Kodak 5229 500T Expression, Fuji 8582 400T and Fuji 8573 500T Eterna stocks. We chose a lower contrast stock for the look of this film to help blend and smooth out all the vibrant colors and lights we plan on filling the market place with.

We did an "Over/Under" test where we over exposed the films and under exposed the films by a selected amount to see how it reacts to being over lit of under lit. We also tested out some colored gels that we plan on putting on some of our lights for the bulbs in the shop.

We sent the exposed negative to Deluxe Labs in Hollywood to process and print for us and they will send it back to be screened by us. The reasons for these film tests is to help the Cinematographer and Director choose the film stock(which effects the look) for the project.

PhillM tip-of-the-day:
It is important to see these film tests projected in print form to help you make an accurate decision based on color rendering, contrast and grain. If you have the option to print and see print dailies- always, always, ALWAYS take that option. You'll be glad you did.