For a movie bent on extolling the virtues of outdated innovations that are on the verge of extinction, it is rather amusing that streaming service netflix is distributing kodachrome while its end credits proudly proclaim that it was shot on 35mm kodak film. However, it is often inadvisable, as you risk losing any kind. Ektachrome movie film processingdeveloping dwaynes. I later learned from alex that the film i got was kodachrome, a type of film that is no longer processed.
Ektachrome movie film processingdeveloping dwaynes photo. You will likely have it converted electronicaly to a positive. Questions about processing old kodachrome movie film. Kodachrome is a 2017 american drama film, directed by mark raso, based upon a new york times article written by a. It stars ed harris, jason sudeikis, elizabeth olsen, bruce greenwood, wendy crewson, and dennis haysbert. All film sent to us for developing must be paid in advance of processing. Kodachrome might make a comeback, and you could help fstoppers. For those who home process, heres leslie lazenbys recipe for developing kodachrome as bw. All types of kodachrome film including kodachrome slide and movie film cannot be processed. Jan 11, 2017 even after its death, if was there ever one film stock that was the color film, it would have to be kodaks kodachrome the last roll was famously given to steve mccurry, who essentially built his.
Kodachrome, as you may know, is the film manufactured, and since discontinued in 2009, by kodak that required a proprietary process to developessentially a secret sauce. Kodachrome is the brand name for a color reversal film introduced by eastman kodak in 1935. Apr 18, 2018 kodachrome may invent its story of fatherson drama, but the film s backdrop of people going on a pilgrimage to dwaynes photo in parsons, kansas to develop some kodachrome film before the process. May 31, 2005 it requires an elaborate developing process but produces striking, unique colors and unparalleled archival virtues, making it a favorite with super 8 artists. But do be aware that results are typically poor as demonstrated in our video. It requires an elaborate developing process but produces striking, unique colors and unparalleled archival virtues, making it a favorite with super 8. Developing the film was easy, but as you read, it took a lot of research and a bit of work to finally get the images. Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video. Color film developing 5, 110, 120, 220, aps kodachrome and. Super 8, regular or double 8 and 16mm films per 50 feet, that are entirely blank are charged at 35. The last lab to have the capability to develop this process, duanes, ceased all development in 2010. Kodachrome 25 processed as bw final step after c14 bleach for starters, i think the film developed as bw came out pretty well. Processing a kodachrome 64 film as we all know is a very unique process k14.
I cannot currently do motion picture lengths, though im working out. Turnaround for s8mm developing with a scan is 715 work days from arrival at the lab, archival scans, home movies and films with old splices and other issues are typically 48 weeks. Keep in mind that the film we are processing is generally. Seeing which photos are so precious for benjamin is supposed to be the big surprise at the end of the movie, although anybody with minimal experience can see the surprise coming from a mile away. Sulzbergers 2010 new york times article for kodachrome fans, road ends at photo lab in kansas about a father and son who take a road trip to kansas in order to develop photographs at kodaks last kodachrome lab before it closes its doors forever. All older color movie films except kodachrome made after 1981 black and white plusx, trix, and 4x. For kodachrome fans, road ends at photo lab in kansas the. Get the best deals on kodachrome camera film for kodak when you shop the largest online.
All the research i have done has pointed me in the direction of kodachrome color movie film for 8mm. The road trip involves delivering rolls of unprocessed kodachrome film before they stop developing them for good. I know the only lab in the us, dwane photo lab closed its kodachrome processing. Now, however, a very dedicated film shooter named kellyshane fuller has figured out a process for developing kodachrome in color.
You only need 1 litre of caffenol to process a cartridge of super 8 but here we make. There was even a documentary produced by national geographic of steve mccurry shooting and developing the last roll of kodachrome. I heard that theres a place in switzerland that still does it. Ektachrome slide film developing kodak certified service. The high technical threshold for making successful photos and the complicated developing process that once made kodachromes final images so incredible and cherished now acted as a liability. Sep 04, 2012 a few days ago, liz and i went to wolffs flea market over the labor day weekend. In 1961 kodak released kodachrome ii with sharper images and faster asa speeds at 25 asa. Does anyone know where i could get some kodachrome film processed. This isnt a regular process and only a few labs are able to accommodate this because certain chemistries have to be recreated. Processing kodachrome film visual guide ronald andrews published a powerpoint document of the k14 film developing process, which can further help all you diy photo developers. Kodak vision3 50d color and, if youre into projecting film or scanning, youre modern option is kodak ektachrome with its moderately enhanced color saturation, accurate flesh reproduction and exceptional sharpness. Kodachrome may invent its story of fatherson drama, but the films backdrop of people going on a pilgrimage to dwaynes photo in parsons, kansas to develop some kodachrome film before the process. Its manufacture was discontinued in 2009, and processing ended in december 2010.
A record company exec joins his estranged dad, a famous photographer whos dying, on a road trip to the last lab still developing kodachrome film. Movie films kodachrome process k14 kodachrome films made after 1977 older kodachrome process k11 or k12 kodachrome ii and kodachrome ii type a, made prior to 1977 double 8mm kodachrome is sometimes in a silver dollar sized tin about 2 inches, 5 cm older ektachrome films all older color movie films made prior to 1981 except kodachrome. Maybe the past and present can live in harmony occasionally. Old movie film processing long past its expired developing date. A few days ago, liz and i went to wolffs flea market over the labor day weekend.
Make offer kodachrome 40 color movie film expired new in box. Kodachrome is about to make a comeback on netflix fortune. Spectra asks that all film submitted for developing is properly labeled and in good. I would really like to get it developed but i am not 100% of what it really is or haw to go about developing it. Someone figured out a process for developing kodachrome film. To say that losing this film and process didnt sit well with a lot of photographers would be an understatement. Outdated film stock processing and scanning pro8mm. Kodachrome is a movie that youll easily predict as each act begins, but there are some emotional surprises along the way that may just have you in tears, as it did for me. Handprocessing super 8 film in caffenol stepbystep expired. Since kodachrome film is unlike any other film, we didnt know what to expect or if bw processing would even work. Film acceleration making your film color optional add 10.
The chemicals and process k14 were specific to the film and rather tricky, so the last roll of it was developed in 2010. The film is then bleached and fixedto remove unexposed silver and silver images. These days it can be difficult to find labs that process slide film, let alone labs that process it inhouse. You can get more information about kodachrome on his site below are the images and steps from the powerpoint. How to process vintage kodak kodachrome movie film in.
Someone figured out a process for developing kodachrome. If you do not see your film on this list, please email us or try using our process list or search pages to locate your particular type of film. The recent rerelease of kodak ektachrome 100 has sparked a growing buzz around slide film. Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video transfer. Looking back at kodachrome kodaks most famous film and. Spencer and the sharp photo guys were up for the task and below is spencers report.
We are temporarily discontinuing our video transfer service at this time to adhere to current covid19 restrictions. Turnaround for s8mm developing with a scan is 715 work days from arrival at the lab, archival scans, home movies and films with old splices and other issues are. Were talking every kind super 8, double 8, 120, 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, movie film. But while lots of expired kodachrome of all formats keep popping up for sale on ebay, dont be lured into shooting kodachrome in 2020 and expecting vibrantly colored photos after processing. Keep in mind that the film we are processing is generally long past its process before date. Kodachrome was first sold in 1935 as 16 mm movie film with an asa speed of 10. And, if you have shot a roll of kodachrome or have found family movie film that has yet to be processed, the film can be developed as bw film by the fpp. Kodachrome might make a comeback, and you could help. The only brand of film to have a state park named after it. Shooting developing kodachrome movie film as bw youtube. The hitch is there is only one studio left that processes it and it is. Oct 17, 2016 a stepbystep guide to handprocessing expired kodachrome 40 super 8 film stock using the caffenol cm recipe. Soon, thats all youll be able to do remember it because today is the last day that any kind of kodak kodachrome film will be developed.
Watch the first kodachrome trailer, teasing the tiffselected movie starring jason sudeikis, ed harris and elizabeth olsen. We were the only remaining kodak certified processor of kodachrome in the world. The results arent as polished as you would expect from a traditional development process, but they certainly have some very interesting things going on, especially if you like alternative process photography. With all the paperwork and labels on other film cans, i believe the images are from when my father was in vietnam. Looking back at kodachrome kodaks most famous film and why its so special. For kodachrome fans, road ends at photo lab in kansas. The production of this film stopped in 2010 but why stop at color processing when we can do it in black and white. Older kodachrome movie film processing rocky mountain film lab.
Nov 03, 2018 these days it can be difficult to find labs that process slide film, let alone labs that process it inhouse. Please access detailed information on over 250 individual film color processes via the classification system on this page, display the timeline of historical film colors in chronological order, search via the tag cloud at the end of this page or directly on the search page, or see the contributing archives collections on the header slides. Since the year the photo was taken is in one of the photos i know for certain that the kodachrome ii film when processed is 53 year old. We transfer 8mm, super 8, and 16mm film reels to dvd and digital. We will continue to process other types of film and provide all of our other services. Movie films kodachrome process k14 kodachrome films made after 1977 older kodachrome process k11 or k12.
A stepbystep guide to handprocessing expired kodachrome 40 super 8 film stock using the caffenol cm recipe. Even after its death, if was there ever one film stock that was the color film, it would have to be kodaks kodachrome the last roll was famously given to steve mccurry, who essentially built his. After any lab assembles film and adds leader, a proper cleaning should always applied to remove handling dirt. See our faq for more information about film acceleration. Feb 26, 2020 but while lots of expired kodachrome of all formats keep popping up for sale on ebay, dont be lured into shooting kodachrome in 2020 and expecting vibrantly colored photos after processing. For the unfamiliar, kodachrome was one of the most iconic films ever made. We are experts in all areas of old film processing.
It superseded previous versions of the kodachrome process used with older films such as k12 for kodachrome ii and kodachromex. Kodak stopped making kodachrome film nearly a decade ago, but its about to make an unusual comeback thanks to a new netflix movie. There was one place in parsons, kansas dwaynes photo, that used to do all the. We handle all sizes and types of movie film, including super 8, regular 8, double 8, 16 mm. Introduced by eastman kodak in 1935 and discontinued in 2010, kodachrome film became the goto film for many professional and aspiring photographers alike for its vivid and vibrant color rendition that has forever influenced our view of midcentury america.
Dwaynes offers processing for ektachrome and other e6 process compatible films. K14 was the most recent version of the developing process for kodaks kodachrome transparency film before its discontinuation the last revision having been designated process k14m. Handprocessing super 8 film in caffenol stepbystep. Dec 30, 2010 kodak stopped making kodachrome film in 2009. And, if you have shot a roll of kodachrome or have found family movie film that has yet to be processed, the film can be developed as bw film by. There was one place in parsons, kansas dwaynes photo, that used to do all the developing work even kodak. The main draw card is the great ed harris as a legendary photographer who discovers some kodachrome film he needs developing.
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