Fuji film Velvia: Everything I've Learned

After 5 months of production, I've finally completed and present to you a video on my favorite film, Fujifilm Velvia. I've been shooting this type of film since 2009 and there are some quirks to using it that I pass along in this comprehensive look at Velvia 50 and 100. Thanks for your support! 00:00 - Introduction to Fujifilm Velvia 01:41 - Understanding Film Latitude and Dynamic Range 02:48 - The Zone System Explained 03:58 - Velvia's 5-Stop Limit 05:07 - Real-World Examples: Lessons in Latitude 09:20 - Optimal Lighting Conditions for Velvia 09:45 - Shooting in Cloudy or Overcast Light 10:05 - Capturing Rainbows 10:33 - The Golden Hour and Soft Color Palettes 10:51 - Midday Sun and Shadow Minimization 11:28 - Late Afternoon and Sunset Warmth 12:11 - Vibrate Colors in Overcast and Shady Scenes 13:03 - Using Fog for Cooler, Enigmatic Tones 13:27 - Combining Natural and Artificial Light (Urban Scenes) 13:52 - Velvia in the Studio: Macro and Skin Tones 14:22 - Step-by-Step: How to Meter a Scene for Velvia 15:31 - Calculating the Zone 5 Average 17:00 - Scanning the Scene for Exposure Values 17:41 - Incident Metering in Shady Conditions 18:25 - Reciprocity Failure and Long Exposures 20:34 - Creative Exposure: The Silhouette Technique 21:11 - Long-Term Film Storage (Freezer Method) 22:20 - Storing Loaded Film Holders 23:41 - Field Storage and Archiving Developed Film 24:46 - Archival Sleeves and Print File Inserts 25:41 - Comparison: Velvia 50 vs. Velvia 100 26:53 - Effects of Under and Overexposure 27:58 - Film Size Availability and Sourcing from Japan 28:14 - Conclusion and Supporting the Channel Music by: www.audionautix.com Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! www.tonysantophotography.com