Photography On Location: The Tire Shop
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
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Here’s another on-location video for you. This time I’m traveling far into the field, deep into the wilderness. It’s an expedition so grand that it would make Sir Ernest Shackleton himself quiver in his boots.
Nah, I’m just going to Anaheim.
You may know Anaheim as the home to Disneyland and the Mighty Ducks, but I know it as a place with a cool-looking tire shop where I made a TH-cam video about taking pictures with my 6x17 camera. And hey here comes a spoiler alert. Seriously, don’t read any further if you want your surprises un-spoiled in this video. Are you ready? Okay here goes. I shot it on CineStill 800T film. teehee I know! So exciting! Before this outing, I’d never shot CineStill before. It was an experience. A learning experience, no doubt. But I am happy with the results. It’s a fun film to use.
Now I of course shot it on Kodak Portra 400, too. I’m comfortable with that film and I didn’t want to blow this shoot trying something new - especially on a film that costs fourteen bucks a roll. Portra was kind of my failsafe here. So on top of watching me descend into madness trying to make this composition happen, you’ll also get to see these 2 films compared. So you know, a fun time was had by all!
The camera you see me using in this video is a Shen Hao TFC 617-A with a Rodenstock 115mm lens. I use this combo A LOT for my “architectural” work. And I put “architectural” in quotes because I don’t really consider these types of photos architectural. They’re more like my slow, tripod-based attempt at street photography. Okay I know it’s not “street” photography as we all know it, but I guess I consider it some sort of hybrid between architectural, landscape, and street photography. I need to come up with a name for it.
Anyway, thanks for watching!
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“I’m not sure this film works on anything other than gas stations at night.” These on location videos are so entertaining!
3 minutes in and I’m already taking notes. Toothpick… brilliant.
Make sure you get them Toothpicks from Peak Design 🧐
Brae Hunziker
The tires in front of the garage door really add to the scene.
But i'd have laid the front one on it's side.........
Another well made, entertaining video. A Great image too. I love the persistence and foresight in your photography, something I wish I had more of 👍👍
I read this comment with your voice in mind, Thomas LOL :)
I loved that cinestill photo. Cant wait to see more.
It all starts with a toothpick Thomas :-)
Definitely a relaxing content as well.
Loved this one, man. ❤️
Thank you, my man. Means a lot coming from you.
A @Matt Day and @Nick Carver video on the same day? And about Large Format ? Wearing hats? More proof that they are the same person. :)
@@nickcarverphoto Hiya, Nick, a question from someone not familiar with filming for movies. You mentioned that reciprocity is not encountered in a movie camera. Is that simply because they run 24 frames a second through them and thus there is no prolonged exposure time? Have you considered, if you want to block a streetlight out, making a blind that can hook over those thumb screws on your camera so you don't have to tie up a hand holding it? Also, it'll reduce the chance you might shake the camera during a timed exposure. You were concerned that the piece of plastic blinding the streetlight might show up in the photo. If you had it mounted rather than hand held you could look through the view finder to verify it isn't. Just a thought.
@@nickcarverphoto Great photo, and those two tires standing on their treads by the bay door farthest from the street add that little something that makes it even more interesting.
“Not sure this film works on anything other than gas stations at night…” that statement alone was worth the price of admission!!! Lol!
The standing tires are the heroes for me
“I’m not actually sure this film works on anything other than gas stations at night...” Well played, sir, well played.
I like the way the CineStill give a bit of a slight sickly green tint to the fluro lights rather than the warm cast the Portra gives. The shot feels more sunlit with the Portra whereas the Cinestill is more "hey, look at this shop, it's not natural!" and I love that juxtaposition.
And we loved just the trace of red from the halation... It couldn't make up for the neon signs being off, but it still managed to add that nice bit of red.
I expect fluorescent lights to look kind of green in a picture. What I grew up with.
So I was getting new tires the other day, and there's this road worker in the median making survey measurements. The weird thing is that there was no guy with the stick to be found. I thought the guy was up to no good. I got closer but then it was clear that he had a toothpick in his mouth. I immediately retreated.
The cut to you with your head on the steering wheel is what true photographers look like many more times than I like to admit...Job well done getting the shot!
Why are videos of a dude taking pictures of mundane buildings so damn cool and so damn interesting? Must be the photographer.
I love the two tires on the ground.
Dude, you’re one of my favorite photographers to follow. Even when nothing seems to be going your way in the videos, it’s inspiring to watch you find ways to make it work. Thank you
Fantastic,real photography, analog forever!
I really like the cinestill one! The deep blue sky is haunting
It's the trees that make this great. We live in the desert and there are trees! :)
Look at that… Nick Carver has another filmolicious video out. Awesome!
I like the failure parts. Most youtubers just post the successful situation. Seeing you fail, while comical, is actually informative. I drove by a place 2x a week for a year before I made the image. Granted it was on my way to work and I only work 2 days a week, but still.
The most entertaining photography video i've watched to be honest.
I like the flutteries!
Came out great. Tires out front make it 👌🏻 remember those expensive new 55 mistakes though.
Best one since the laundromat, which is maybe my favourite photography video on YT. I hope the cine version will grow on you, it has a lot of character.
You need an online merch store that includes items such as reflective vests and toothpicks 😁. Great video.
You ditched the toothpick too early! 🤣 Great video! Your persistence is an inspiration.
Great image Nick! It would be great to see you and GrainyDays do a collaboration video. I think the two of you together would be very entertaining. Different styles, different workflows but the same love for shooting film!
Hard work pays of. Great picture Nick.
A Photo Archaeologist from the Future...now that's what I want to be when I grow up
cinestill every time. !!!!!
Such an underrated channel. I have never gone this far for a shot, but I think I should try.
Lovely video to go with my morning coffee, thanks Nick!
Thanks for sticking it out. Great video! Even better photographs!!!! Love the comparison of the CineStill 800T to the Portra 400. I can't decide which I like better either.
Great commentary on this one. I enjoyed hanging out with 4am Nick. Juuuuuuuuust a little more manic than you usually present yourself ;-) I think I prefer the Portra image in this one - for what it's worth.
"Leaks Light Diagnosis 50 years". Man what a sign! I just chuckle all the way through your vids and love what you do. Great result, like the eerie mood of the cinestill and think the cooler tones suit the scene more. STill love Portra 400 though :)
I know the frustration...I once went to a location (sunrise over an ocean pool with glassy water in the pool. Always had some crazy person swimming laps in the middle of winter. I went 10 times to get that particular shot. The 10th time I was just expecting the same as the other times,....BUT, this time there was no one there, the conditions were perfect, I was so excited to finally get the shot. Patience and persistence is often a requirement.
These videos can always help me destress. Everything about these location videos is so serene to me, I'll come back to them several times if I need to wind down after a rough day. Maybe it's the pacing, no over the top and unnecessary high-energy edits, just slow and serene like the pics. Thanks Nick!
love the experience you share with us, from planning to final shot. from technical to simple advice, from why to how.... I alway wait for the weekend to see your new on location videos, so I can dedicate quality time to see them.
Great video. For me I really need to see those signs lit for this photo to be engaging. I like how you said it tells a story which is pretty cool. I know it was beyond your control but imagine how much juicier the result would have been with sign lights on. I admire your persistence and commitment. 👌
Best photography youtube channel!
Holy, Negative Feedback, Matt Day, and Nick Carver videos, all within 24 hours of each other! :O
What did I do to deserve this!!!
Thanks as always Nick! I loved the cinestill shot!
I pass by an old Firestone garage almost 3 times a week. I can confirm, that those neon signs at dusk are glorious ! And, there is a railway across from that location. I might snap a picture or two soon.
Perseverance ! You are submitting photography videos of highest value , Sir ! :-)
The evening just got a whole lot better
Please never stop making these vids.I have never owned a camera and you are making me wanna become a medium format photographer .
We settled in together on the sofa and put our feet up, ready to sit back and enjoy. And we did. And, since I've not seen anyone else say it here, we love the music, the bit with the fire, all of it.
This is my favourite photography youtube channel by a country mile. Nick is calm and collected opposed to how most hosts are screaming in your face and paranoid you have the attention span of a mosquito.
The fact that Nick also shows the whole process - the skill, knowledge, technical expertise and patience you need to make great art - is a gift.
Thanks for sharing this with us Nick. You're a true master!
I'm drawn to the coldness of the Cinestill photos. It accentuates the loneliness and independence of an early shift life. The pink halo is an awesome contrast for the cool fluorescence lighting. I thought you were going to swallow the toothpick on a few occasions.
Welcome back Nick. Great image and lovely composition. I was going to say that you should've moved the camera a little to the right so that the "T" in "TIRE" was fully visible but then the tree would've blocked the windshield of the bus.
Yay another video, your youtuber merch should be the high vis vest 😂
That tyre just standing there :D
Love it, cars parked in front of buildings you want to photograph , just does you in, your perseverance is next level
Yes! Gimme that Nick Carver fix!11
Great photos. Very entertaining video Nick. Love your location video best of all. Thanks
Nick Carver, you are the man! :-) I am your big fan from up north 🇨🇦 Loving all your videos - I often rewatch them just for my viewing pleasure! I must confess - they inspired me to get out and enjoy photography again! And by the way - sometimes I use the safety vest as well!!! :))) And oh gosh... how I understand your frustration when things don't align perfectly for the shot... but oh boy how it is satisfying when things come together!
Just yesterday was thinking, "It's been a while since seeing Nick." And here you are! Turned a miserable, rainy day (week) in the PNW into a great escape.
That's the advantage of being in the PSW. Hardly ever a cloud, but you bake your balls off.
Nice one Nick. A pain to make but we all enjoy them.
Let's go. These are always worth the wait
Boy, this one really made you... ... TIREd.
Back to the desert Nick!
These are my favorite. Great work.
Not sure this film works on anything other than gas stations at night…SHOTS FIRED!
Great to see another video, Nick. I like the CineStill but they're both cool.
Love these vids and love the architectural shots of classic American scenes. They’re what people outside America want America to be. 👍
A study in persistence and a great result. But I still prefer the liquor store. 😆
Looking at the last seconds of the video and I’m thinking….that Autozone sign would’ve been cool! Lol
this makes me feel like im watching a episode of COPS with all these in the car videos with you talking to a camera while driving LOL
Fun stuff Nick! Thanks for your persistence, great image and video.
Cant beat a 'Carver..
Thank you for your patience! So happy with a new on location film!
Always inspiring! Thanks for your time and effort!
I use the Rodenstock 115mm on my 5x7 and love it. It's equal to 23.5mm on full frame sensor.
Nice chair.
Came for the photography, stayed for the laughs. Where's the love button?
Love the series and really enjoyed this one!
Great fun and inspiring as always.
Made ma day seeing this.
Day X of asking Nick to make a photobook of his work; would love to buy that!
Your explanation of why you take photos like this one was perfect. Great job!
You are the "Clint Eastwood" of the analogue film fraternity!
All kinds of old buildings on Tustin Ave in Orange. Hell…even an old Firestone shop just like this one. I live off Katella and 55 and constantly think how you’d shoot some of these buildings.
A great way to end my day. Watching a Nick Carver location film. Top notch as ever. Great to see you work through your frustrations. I love those images. I’m from the UK so I’m really into the locations you shoot. Growing up watching loads of US tv shows these scenes are both familiar and different st the same time. Keep em coming!
🙋🏼 I like messy wires too, sir 🤭🤭🤭
„Damned fun film“ - damned fun video!
Great start to episode Nick I gotta say grand Turino epic Clint flick ❤️ right back to vid 📷📷
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE when you take us along with you on your shooting and location scouting expeditions and share your thought processes.
GREAT stuff!
Simply the best content on TH-cam - well worth the wait. You should have a TV show!
Oh yeah, more input from the master of goodness.....OMG!!!! A he has a fridge JUST for film!!! Be still my heart!!! You ARE the man Nick. One of the handful of automatic likes. Keep snappin' those images!!!!
Would have been great to know the reaction of the owner to the final photo! Great video!
Dang, I’ve got to bring my work vest home for this!
Another excellent Nick Carver production. Always watchable, never disappoints.
Always entertaining!
Nice and simple… cinestill ah? Like it.. Nice composition Nick and love that camera! Cheers..
Awesome as always man. You're getting good at this youtube thing.
Your relentless persistence is certainly a lesson for me. Thanks for sharing your experience of getting this shot. I love it. I particularly love the CineStill shot, I can almost hear the tubes buzzing with that halo and cooler tone.
I’ve got the vest . The missing link is the toothpick! Great video and image!
To be honest, I actually really like to see videos like the beginning of this one, where you fail at something. Not because I _want_ to see you fail, but because when I do see you fail, I see the same struggles I deal with myself.
Often times I get an idea in my head of the perfect shot, spend the time to drive there, get everything set up and ready to go, and then one minor (or major) thing ruins the entire image. I end up feeling like a "fake" photographer, and that any "real" photographer wouldn't have had that issue, would be able to work around it, or would have seen it a mile away. Seeing something go wrong with other people's shoots helps to remind me that, no, sometimes stuff happens no matter who you are. Just because you put in the effort of going to a location doesn't mean you are entitled to the image you wanted to get. It's a hard pill to swallow, but I'm glad to know that I'm not alone in those failed attempts.
I'm not sure if these vintage Firestone neon signs are more rare in California, but here in the Midwest there are a lot of these that are actually illuminated every night. I'll have to make an effort to photograph these now.
Schon Gänsehaut beim Intro Chart ; )
10:33 stubborn 😂😂😂