Re post: Film vs Digital
For those of you who didn't read the response of the Film vs Digital post.
ruby_soho said:
"...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. ..."
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 said:
"...I came from shooting film. I went digital and don't think I'll ever look back."
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. :)
ruby_soho said:
"...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. ..."
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 said:
"...I came from shooting film. I went digital and don't think I'll ever look back."
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. :)
2 Comments:
Funny thing is, I started from digital from July 2007, and end-up with juggling between analogue and digital. It's a backward.
It's very interesting if you know how the analogue system works, set-up a darkroom: develop your film, prints and make the art fun out of it.
Truly, I love analogue better than digital - I can't stand too long in the darkroom but.
Digital is more suitable for you as a graphic designer, I am as an enthusiast - prefer mixing the solution and pray for the best.
Salam
Yup. Everybody has his/her own preference.
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