Photographers know that conditions determine film type. Photographers choose a fast film, one that rapidly captures the image, for motion shots, such as a sporting event. Slow film types are used with landscapes or in low lighting to capture the full range of color and depth. Although film type is important, proper exposure is the key to good photography.
Instructions
1. Decide upon using slide film (positive) or print film (negative). A slide film requires more skill as it demands precise exposure times. Negative film is the most common film type and is available anywhere. Slide film is best if the final image is going to be digitized.
2. Choose between black-and-white and color film. Photographers use black-and-white film to provide an artistic flare to their images. Black-and-white film is also used by beginning photography students to teach contrast and dark room techniques.
3. Decide upon film speeds. Film speed is indicated with an ISO number. ISO 100 is the slowest speed and has the finest grain. ISO 100 should be used on bright sunny days. Slower film speed provides a full array of color and gives a photograph deeper tones and shades.
4. Choose ISO 200 and shoot under a range of conditions. ISO 200 is a very good general use film. It allows for slower shutter speeds and is the single most common film. This film also takes into account slower lenses such as a zoom lens.
5. Select ISO 400 and photograph with faster shutter speeds. This film is used most often for action shots with lower levels of light. The faster film captures the image but also sacrifices some of the clarity of slower film.
6. Use ISO 800 or 1000 in low light levels. These film speeds are also very good at capturing quickly moving objects. Use ISO 800 or 1000 for fast action events like racing and skiing, or at sunset and sunrise. The graininess of these films can be used by the photographer to provide an additional artistic layer to a photograph.
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