He mentions that he needs to use paper and chemicals before they go bad. Since Ilford stopped selling it in 2012, I think that ship has sailed.Is it a race? Or just trying to get what he wants until his inventory is used up?
If you've ever seen his prints they are the pinnacle of analogue color. Extraordinary is a word that doesn't do them justice.
I do not know when this was filmed, but good heavens...why quit just because you ran out of 15 year old paper.?
He CAN try a different process. He could still use the darkroom.
At 60 years old i probably do not have to worry, but who knows.
The point is, we ALL better be prepared for the possible disappearance of anything Film Related.
Film has experienced a bit of Hip/Cool Renaissance at the moment, and Medium Format Digital cameras are still expensive. But think of what will be available 10 years from now.
I can easily see film finally going away completely.
Not saying that it WILL, but if that future does come true, nobody should be Shocked.....
I am not saying film will be gone in 10 years, or any other number.Nothing last forever, but strongly doubt that film will be gone in 10 years,
there will always be enough demand to make it profitable for a few small manufacturers.
As a comparison, look at "The Vinyl Factory" the LP heyday is long gone and yet they are still punching 20-25k per week.
Regardless of the materials he's using, you have respect the sentiment he shows for his art......a sentiment i know many of us will share. Mike
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