Film Vs Digital
I went to a photo expo a few days ago and met someone who is against digital photography. He kept bragging that he does everything in the camera, nothing in the computer. "Digital manipulation is more like painting than photography," he said. I respect people who are really into film photography. But I have no respect for those who don't respect photographers who do digital.
It's like those people who always ride bicycles and don't respect people who ride motorcycles. Does it really matter what we use? Aren't we all going towards the same goal? If you like using 35mm film cameras better than using digital cameras, that's totally fine; no one has a problem with that. But don't disrespect those who like using digital cameras.
To be honest, I like many of the photos he showed. I think those were wonderful and very inspirational. But to me, some of his photographs have some obvious flaws that can easily be removed in photoshop. I think he got so into bragging that he does everything in the camera that he doesn't seems to realize that he can get better results if he uses a little bit of photoshop. It's like, if you're late to work and you have the option of using a bicycle or motorbike, which one would you take?
It's like those people who always ride bicycles and don't respect people who ride motorcycles. Does it really matter what we use? Aren't we all going towards the same goal? If you like using 35mm film cameras better than using digital cameras, that's totally fine; no one has a problem with that. But don't disrespect those who like using digital cameras.
To be honest, I like many of the photos he showed. I think those were wonderful and very inspirational. But to me, some of his photographs have some obvious flaws that can easily be removed in photoshop. I think he got so into bragging that he does everything in the camera that he doesn't seems to realize that he can get better results if he uses a little bit of photoshop. It's like, if you're late to work and you have the option of using a bicycle or motorbike, which one would you take?
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hi anna.
you dont know me, but i've recently come across your pictures in flickr. the ones about the philippines and animals really caught my interest. u actually inspire me to take pictures, too, and document my reality. anyway, i'll tell you about it later on.
i just want to share similar insights on the "analogue-digital divide"...i've heard almost similar criticisms against digital film/video-making from the "purists." they say that the art of filmmaking is going down the drain because of digital video. its sad cos i'm into filmmaking and i teach video prod. classes in college and i see so much potential in kids these days, so much stories...it's only right for them to use whatever medium is at hand. technology is there for their taking. i dont see why digital should be perceived as an inferior medium if it empowers them to express themselves.
well, that's just it for now. i hope this comment isnt off track. do keep in touch :)
Anna, you are one smart cookie. I'm in your corner on this one... and I came from shooting film. I went digital and don't think I'll ever look back.
Ruby, your comment is definitely on track. I too started taking photo because the technology (digital camera) made it easier for me to take pictures, see the result and learn right away.
If it wasn't because of digital camera, I don't think I would start taking pictures (or at least not at that time anyway.) And that means I might have never found my talent in photography. That would be an absolute waste.
I was only 19 when I was introduced to (digital) photography. Before then, I didn't know what I'm good at. Photography has made my life a lot happier. It also gave me self-confident. It felt good to know that I have something to be proud at.
Digital cameras also speed up the process of learning for me. In only two and a half years, my photography has come from zero to where it stands now. I don't think I would have learned as fast without digital cameras.
Photomom, you're not the only one. I'm not saying that digital photography is better that film photography. Absolutely not. It's depends on what you want to achieve and what medium you're most comfortable with. Each has advantages and disadvantages. So let those "purists" do whatever they want and let us enjoy what technology has to offer. :)
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