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tfttf567 – First Kodak, now Efke – Making Sense Of It All

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Jail Kitchen by Monika Andrae

Chris and Monika discuss the current changes in the film industry, including Kodak’s plans to sell their film division and Efke’s announcement to stop making photographic films and papers. Find out why Chris and Monika are not too concerned about these developments. Also learn how you can enter 4×5 large format photography for as low as $300.

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Coming up: workshops with Chris Marquardt
Jan 2013: Snow Monkeys & Hokkaido, Japan (completed)
Aug 2013: Liverpool, UK
Aug 2013: Farnborough, UK (outside London)
Nov 2013: India
Mar 2014: Iceland
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Twice The Effort But Double The Pleasure (4×5 Large Format Preview)

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Update: Watch the full video here!

The last weekend in Toronto was dedicated to 4×5 (and 8×10) large format photography. Here’s a quick sneak peak, full workshop video to follow soon:

Behind the scenes at TWiT – Part 3 of 3

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Here’s the third and last part of the little behind-the-scenes documentary. Follow Chris as he tries to find a brick and as he descends into the subterranean heart of the TWiT studio.

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Coming up: workshops with Chris Marquardt
Jan 2013: Snow Monkeys & Hokkaido, Japan (completed)
Aug 2013: Liverpool, UK
Aug 2013: Farnborough, UK (outside London)
Nov 2013: India
Mar 2014: Iceland
» all workshops

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Go to squarespace.com/tfttf to start a free trial, no credit card required. When you’re ready to purchase, click “enter an offer code” below the pricing at checkout and enter the offer code tfttf5 to get a 10% discount.

Behind the scenes at TWiT – Part 2 of 3

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This is part 2 of Behind the Scenes at TWiT. Follow Chris around as he gets a tour of the TWiT “turret” control desk.

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» watch part 3

Coming up: workshops with Chris Marquardt
Jan 2013: Snow Monkeys & Hokkaido, Japan (completed)
Aug 2013: Liverpool, UK
Aug 2013: Farnborough, UK (outside London)
Nov 2013: India
Mar 2014: Iceland
» all workshops

Tips from the Top Floor is supported by Squarespace.
Go to squarespace.com/tfttf to start a free trial, no credit card required. When you’re ready to purchase, click “enter an offer code” below the pricing at checkout and enter the offer code tfttf5 to get a 10% discount.

tfttf564 – Hocus Pocus Foint

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We have a look at how the Curiosity Mars Rover does white balance, Paul has an artillery lens that he wants to stabilize, Dave needs eye focus advice and Todd wonders about the zone system.

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Coming up: workshops with Chris Marquardt
Jan 2013: Snow Monkeys & Hokkaido, Japan (completed)
Aug 2013: Liverpool, UK
Aug 2013: Farnborough, UK (outside London)
Nov 2013: India
Mar 2014: Iceland
» all workshops

Tips from the Top Floor is supported by Squarespace.
Go to squarespace.com/tfttf to start a free trial, no credit card required. When you’re ready to purchase, click “enter an offer code” below the pricing at checkout and enter the offer code tfttf5 to get a 10% discount.