When I was 13 years old and my parents gave me my first darkroom setup, the small local library had two books by Andreas Feininger, on how to process B&W film and how to print and process the prints. My hobby turned into a 24 year career in professional photo labs. G-d bless the soul of Andreas Feininger. Decades later I was walking through an international photography exhibit in Santa Monica, CA. Nothing appealed to me much, until I saw two small B&W prints of 1940s New York City. I looked closer and both shots were by Feininger. Their appeal to me could not be accidental.
This to me is the greatest of these programs. And that is high praise, because this series is probably the greatest filmed portraits of great photographers ever.
you prolly dont care but does someone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost the login password. I would love any tricks you can give me!
@Phillip Ephraim thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
I am an amateur photographer; just stating a fact. I learn a great deal about photography by studying the work of masters, but seeing these videos gives me so much more to think about, listening to the philosophy and creative dynamics of making pictures. Most important in this video for me were two items: 1) Taking a picture is not always about pleasing the public, and 2) If a person cannot understand a picture, that is not a critical element of the relationship between the photographer and the viewer.
I think the number one rule I should follow as a photographer, is how to push reality and the surreal into the photographer, and the viewer. If the picture doesn’t have that element to it, it’s off. That’s why macro and up close photography can be so effective. It pushes things we usually take for granted into the forefront.
This was such a delight to watch at 3 a.m. What masterpieces he took- & all in black & white. @ 15:46 you suddenly realize what an amazing photographer you are actually watching. For him to explain his pieces, priceless. I am in love with his style of photography. He captures forms so beautifully. Saving this one in my favorites. I am going to go look this man's work up. He is a true master.
I admire Feininger's thoughtful approach to his work and his philosophy. It got interesting from the 20:00 mark onward and Feininger's response was priceless. Great insight into the mind of this photographer!
I don’t understand the anti photoshop comments, and I don’t even use it. What’s the difference? It’s a manipulative tool, just like anything else in art.
No anti feelings on photoshop have been expressed. To see any difference between grain and noise it can be an advantage being an old analogue photographer. Jaco van Lith
Perhaps on a much more limited scale I share with Andreas Feininger the appreciation of how biochemistry and embryology effect the morphology of animals. Truly fascinating.
Mr. Feininger, a more Interesting, and Inspiring Photographers than the Rest! Very Creative, and Tactical about taking Pictures - Knowing, and Aware of which Lenses to use for what Picture!
3:10 • "If I like this thing properly, this is what I get. This is the actual object and the picture of it, believe it or not." • "Now, for this effect, do you have to take many photographs, or...?" • "No. No, I take only one." 😎 T H U G L I F E 😎
When I was 13 years old and my parents gave me my first darkroom setup, the small local library had two books by Andreas Feininger, on how to process B&W film and how to print and process the prints. My hobby turned into a 24 year career in professional photo labs. G-d bless the soul of Andreas Feininger.
Decades later I was walking through an international photography exhibit in Santa Monica, CA. Nothing appealed to me much, until I saw two small B&W prints of 1940s New York City. I looked closer and both shots were by Feininger. Their appeal to me could not be accidental.
This is what the BBC should be but has lost, educative, inspirational, with sole. A wonderful episode from a wonderful series, love this channel.
This to me is the greatest of these programs.
And that is high praise, because this series is probably the greatest filmed portraits of great photographers ever.
you prolly dont care but does someone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account?
I somehow lost the login password. I would love any tricks you can give me!
@Connor Korbin instablaster :)
@Phillip Ephraim thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Phillip Ephraim It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my ass!
@Connor Korbin You are welcome :)
I am an amateur photographer; just stating a fact. I learn a great deal about photography by studying the work of masters, but seeing these videos gives me so much more to think about, listening to the philosophy and creative dynamics of making pictures. Most important in this video for me were two items: 1) Taking a picture is not always about pleasing the public, and 2) If a person cannot understand a picture, that is not a critical element of the relationship between the photographer and the viewer.
I think the number one rule I should follow as a photographer, is how to push reality and the surreal into the photographer, and the viewer. If the picture doesn’t have that element to it, it’s off. That’s why macro and up close photography can be so effective. It pushes things we usually take for granted into the forefront.
This was such a delight to watch at 3 a.m. What masterpieces he took- & all in black & white. @ 15:46 you suddenly realize what an amazing photographer you are actually watching. For him to explain his pieces, priceless. I am in love with his style of photography.
He captures forms so beautifully. Saving this one in my favorites. I am going to go look this man's work up. He is a true master.
I admire Feininger's thoughtful approach to his work and his philosophy. It got interesting from the 20:00 mark onward and Feininger's response was priceless. Great insight into the mind of this photographer!
Very creative and intelligent and artistic photographer
What an amazing photographer!
It was too expensive for me, so I built my own camera. What??? Feininger is on a totally different level.
So seldom seen today.
Mr Feininger could make phtographes without photoshop.
No miracle, just being a master of photography.
I don’t understand the anti photoshop comments, and I don’t even use it. What’s the difference? It’s a manipulative tool, just like anything else in art.
No anti feelings on photoshop have been expressed.
To see any difference between grain and noise it can
be an advantage being an old analogue photographer.
Jaco van Lith
I find Andreas Feninger truly inspiring; thanx a bunch for uploading this.
you have to thank the BBC
for bringing this to your
attention
I really enjoyed this video, thank you for posting it. I wish I could have spent an afternoon with him.
Thank you for sharing this great interview. Very inspirational..! He's one of the best of all times.
...love the series..love this interview..thank you...
One of my favorite photographers, and his books are great. Always in my top 5 along with:
Ralph Gibson
Mario Giacometti
Bill Brandt
Brett Weston
Perhaps on a much more limited scale I share with Andreas Feininger the appreciation of how biochemistry and embryology effect the morphology of animals. Truly fascinating.
Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for uploading these documentaries. I've learnt a lot from these creative dead males. When I learn a new thing, I enjoy my time.
Great interviewer as well.
Thanks for putting this on TH-cam
Very interesting video. Really enjoyed this. Thanks for putting this up!
Mr. Feininger, a more Interesting, and Inspiring Photographers than the Rest! Very Creative, and Tactical about taking Pictures - Knowing, and Aware of which Lenses to use for what Picture!
Absolute genius. Wow
讲的很好，很多构图干货，和常规的大师访谈很不一样，“这也许是我的缺点，我将人视作物体”，很启发。
Very informative great images
Amazing video. Great
Very insightful!
Great interview .
magnificent super
I bought about one hundred some odd negatives b this great photographer/artist
Wow, really? You still have them?
❤
3:10
• "If I like this thing properly, this is what I get. This is the actual object and the picture of it, believe it or not."
• "Now, for this effect, do you have to take many photographs, or...?"
• "No. No, I take only one."
😎 T H U G L I F E 😎
He meant to ask is he taking multiple exposures and layering them for a certain focal effect. High Feininger didn’t do, but others did.
Brilliant.
Great, working on a LF Macro right now
Remarkable
😱
2:12 macro stacking on the fly