For location photography at that time, you used a, "wet plate process" and a "view camera." You set up a large camera consisting of frosted focus glass at back, bellows in the middle, & lens on front. The lens projects an image onto the frosted glass that can be focused by lengthening/shortening the bellows. Such a camera weighs about 20 lbs. From behind the camera you view the projection onto the frosted glass with a black cloth over your head to block out outside light, as the projected image is quite dim. You reposition the camera to get your desired framing, then move the lens fore/aft to bring it into focus, and put on the lens cap. This could take a while to get just right, afterward the camera is then ready to take a picture upon being loaded with a single sheet of film. The "film" was a sheet of glass, coated on location with a light sensitive colloidal liquid in a perfectly dark enclosure set up for that purpose (outside in nature, often a black tent). You mixed the colloid, coating the glass sheet with the light sensitive colloid in complete darkness, then installed it into a light-tight wooden "holder" or frame with a removable cover sheet. You then bring the holder with glass inside to the camera, & swap out the frosted focusing glass at the back of the camera for it, where it rests at the exact position onto which the image had been focused. You now have a loaded camera ready to expose film. To expose the film installed in the camera you first slide away the cover sheet (the "dark slide") from the glass sheet holder (the side that faces toward the lens). Using a watch, you then remove the lens cap allowing light through the lens just as when you focused (cameras this old did not have shutters), thus exposing the film for a known time, then replace the cap. You reinsert the dark slide to make the glass sheet safe from light, and may then repeat the process with another holder of film. You probably developed the film in a chemical bath before leaving, to make sure you got a usable image. PS this clunky process gets fantastic results of far higher quality in many ways than what you can achieve today, unless you use the same processes.
You brought up an interesting point: I always noticed that some old timey photos, especially portraits, are very sharp and have a very high resolution. This explains it - but it still suprises me that the quality is actually still higher than today's.
“Paul Morphy was the greatest chess player that ever lived. Every student of the game, who has delved into the stories of the past, realizes that no one ever was so far superior to the players of his time, or ever defeated his opponents with such ease, and no one ever offered knight odds to the men who considered themselves his equal.“ - Emmanuel Lasker
Fun isn’t something one considers when balancing the universe, but seeing a notification from TH-cam “ Agadmator’s Chess Channel Morphy vs Anderssen” does put a smile on my face✊😊
I can't believe this Paul Morphy saga is still going, and is still super interesting. I had no idea you would manage to drag this out (in a good way) for so long. Excellent job mister Agadmator!
Wow, I've played this opening so many times in Blitz, but seldom had the opportunity to play Qb3. The most persistent way(the one I have had most troubles with and the one line I use to beat players who play King's gambit against me) with Black is g5,...Bg7,...d6,...Bg4,...Bxf3 etc. (Thanks to the person below for pointing out my mistake. I meant Bg7, not b7)
Are you sure that the photo is published in "Skizze aus der Schachwelt"? The book includes Otto Spammer's famous illustration, which is based on the photograph; but it doesn't give the photograph itself, as far as I know. I'm not sure the actual photo even exists anymore.
Morphy is supposed to have said D4 is a coward's move. He did not play it,(except once, I believe) bcoz it leads to boring,and generally to a drawish continuation.
Agad: if anyone has it from their great great great great great grandfather that GGGGGGGGGF: wait... let me finish watching the match and whatsapp you my selfie!
Perhaps if any fans live in Louisiana, they could check the state's library. LA turned Morphy's home into a museum kind of thing, so maybe they preserved photos
What does the 'E' represent on the little bot in the corner? I know its the time format (ie: R=rapid, C=classical), but for the life of me I cannot figure out what the 'E' represents.
Is something the matter with the audio quality? It feels like it dipped since last time. Don't think it's a headphone thing cause older videos sound better
You can find "Morphy: Skizze aus der Schachwelt" on Google Books, but there is no picture: books.google.de/books?id=9llAAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=de&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
Anderssen throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, (as we say the Uk), at Morphy, but he still doesn’t really put Morphy in danger, but it makes for a very dramatic game. And thanks to Agad for showing us such a rich seam of Chess history.
I LOVE the Morphy saga, however, after weeks of no Morphy updates we now get bombarded with them. And while that is a great experience, the saga will end some day and at this pace I fear it'll end too soon. Maybe mix it up a bit and have only 2 or 3 Morphy games per week?
Kings gambit can go horribly wrong ... its hell of a challenge for both sides.. was good attacking game .. but for morphy kings gambit is always punishd hard ...
Sacrifices everything, refuses to elaborate, leaves. Brilliant.
Lol
CHAD
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Sigma grindset 😎
"Dude I'm not gonna take your knight" -Paul Morphy 1858
Always comment with *timestamp* 7:08
@@Samuftie good youtube comment ethic
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Samuftie He did. 1858 was when it happened
For location photography at that time, you used a, "wet plate process" and a "view camera." You set up a large camera consisting of frosted focus glass at back, bellows in the middle, & lens on front. The lens projects an image onto the frosted glass that can be focused by lengthening/shortening the bellows. Such a camera weighs about 20 lbs. From behind the camera you view the projection onto the frosted glass with a black cloth over your head to block out outside light, as the projected image is quite dim. You reposition the camera to get your desired framing, then move the lens fore/aft to bring it into focus, and put on the lens cap. This could take a while to get just right, afterward the camera is then ready to take a picture upon being loaded with a single sheet of film.
The "film" was a sheet of glass, coated on location with a light sensitive colloidal liquid in a perfectly dark enclosure set up for that purpose (outside in nature, often a black tent). You mixed the colloid, coating the glass sheet with the light sensitive colloid in complete darkness, then installed it into a light-tight wooden "holder" or frame with a removable cover sheet. You then bring the holder with glass inside to the camera, & swap out the frosted focusing glass at the back of the camera for it, where it rests at the exact position onto which the image had been focused. You now have a loaded camera ready to expose film.
To expose the film installed in the camera you first slide away the cover sheet (the "dark slide") from the glass sheet holder (the side that faces toward the lens). Using a watch, you then remove the lens cap allowing light through the lens just as when you focused (cameras this old did not have shutters), thus exposing the film for a known time, then replace the cap. You reinsert the dark slide to make the glass sheet safe from light, and may then repeat the process with another holder of film. You probably developed the film in a chemical bath before leaving, to make sure you got a usable image.
PS this clunky process gets fantastic results of far higher quality in many ways than what you can achieve today, unless you use the same processes.
People still do it that way?? Seems really hard.
Thank you for expanding my vast knowledge
@@RiskyBisky11 What he said. Well written, Mr. Smith. Very much appreciated.
You brought up an interesting point: I always noticed that some old timey photos, especially portraits, are very sharp and have a very high resolution. This explains it - but it still suprises me that the quality is actually still higher than today's.
I'm at the library improving my knowledge reading this is liberating! Completely winning!
“Paul Morphy was the greatest chess player that ever lived. Every student of the game, who has delved into the stories of the past, realizes that no one ever was so far superior to the players of his time, or ever defeated his opponents with such ease, and no one ever offered knight odds to the men who considered themselves his equal.“ - Emmanuel Lasker
Lasker, capablanca and fischer called him the goat
Then came capablanca
Mr. oissev onos might be here any second
@@mohammadaminsarabi6207 fischer called himself the goat but he said morphy is 2nd
i know he was the center of revolution of chess but lets just except that todays players would just destroy him badly
And it was in this position, Morphy saga turns into a King’s gambit saga.
Fun isn’t something one considers when balancing the universe, but seeing a notification from TH-cam “ Agadmator’s Chess Channel Morphy vs Anderssen” does put a smile on my face✊😊
Ekse, unaye lichess?
One Morphy's game a day keeps the doctors away.
Nice, as always.
It's as good as reading a good book before sleeping
I can't believe this Paul Morphy saga is still going, and is still super interesting. I had no idea you would manage to drag this out (in a good way) for so long. Excellent job mister Agadmator!
Loving this saga. I read some on Anderssen... he seemed to be a kind and honorable gentleman. Thanks, Antonio!
Wow, I've played this opening so many times in Blitz, but seldom had the opportunity to play Qb3. The most persistent way(the one I have had most troubles with and the one line I use to beat players who play King's gambit against me) with Black is g5,...Bg7,...d6,...Bg4,...Bxf3 etc. (Thanks to the person below for pointing out my mistake. I meant Bg7, not b7)
g5 then Bg7 then exchange black whites bishop on the king side for the knight ... you wouldnt fianchetto queen side first, rite ? (> Bb7)
@@RipperMatricus Oh! Right, I meant Bg7, not b7. Yes, I got confused. Thanks!
@Crustyprawn 157 Haha! :D
The #goat plays like stockfish in 19th century..just incredible
Double upload!! What a blessing!
This saga has just been the best! Can't wait to see all of these games
Anderson deserved a Barnes head for that game.
"Dude I'm not gonna take your knight" 💀
Always comment with *timestamp* 7:08
Imagine Morphy looking at Anderssen then rolling his eyes and proceeding to say that xDD
@@Samuftie noted
Damn this was a quality surprise! Thanks, Agad!
Wow, that was spectacular. I wish more of the top level games from today were this interesting.
Thanks agadmator
Because of u my rating jumped from 900 to 1400
Yeah and mine from 800 to 1100
In the end of match one I was sad because I thought they didn’t play more ,
This video is a pleasant surprise
What a gift. 2 in one day :) thank you kind sir!
Are you sure that the photo is published in "Skizze aus der Schachwelt"? The book includes Otto Spammer's famous illustration, which is based on the photograph; but it doesn't give the photograph itself, as far as I know. I'm not sure the actual photo even exists anymore.
Do we at least have the illustration somewhere?
Looks like 2 friends having a fun game .
Too bad it wasn’t 6 games of just the Evan’s Gambit.
There’s an idea
Basically just finished watching the last video. Keep it up :)
Talking about photography in the world photography day (Aug 19th) is so satisfying.
Good one Agad ✌️
Thank you for this excellent series. Fascinating!
The audio is a little weird, it is just for me? But great vid as always agad!
maaan antonio tried really hard pronouncing that book
"Skizze aus der Schachwelt"
he pronounced it right but i almost missed it because of the accent
I see agadmators video notification I smile.. thank you Antonio .
Adolf wants to always create a brilliancy and morphy always wants to win , perfect anime antagonist and protagonist
Whenever I plays a match of Classical 30 minutes match against 1700+ player My Brain to me-
"I HAVE BEEN FALLING FOR THIRTY MINUTES"
Loki😅
@@sandilekhambule5580 just imagine he was falling while shouting his sass out literally without no ground to hit!😂😂😂😂😂😂 his expressions were hilarious
I like the way you explain the exact history and details about every game 👍✌️
Double Morphy Saga upload today , today is getting better and better!
Delighted with this. I really struggle making the King's Gambit work!
Agad Can we get Alekhine , Rudolf Spielman or Rubinstein saga next.
And one Mikhail Tal game ?
Boys play the queen's gambit. Men play the Evan's gambit. Legends play the king's gambit.
Morphy is supposed to have said D4 is a coward's move. He did not play it,(except once, I believe) bcoz it leads to boring,and generally to a drawish continuation.
@@giriiyer3968 to be honest, I hate d4 with white. Whenever I play it I find it very boring
Grand grand grand grand grand grand-...father ja back in the day: the caves gambit! ( but gambit means literally: to set a leg)
The saga continues!
Digital phones were in their infancy in 1839. They just incorporated cameras in 1838, but they needed a lot of work.
Hey dude,”I’m not taking your knight.” Always enjoy Agadmator variations and comments
I knew it! Antonio can read our minds!!
" I know what you guys are thinking"
Your pronunciation of "Skizze aus der Schachwelt" was really good!
Started the video and the first thing I noticed was Medo sleeping, NOT in his bed. But looking chill as always!
King is so generous. He gambit his pawn.
And they say TCEC idea of forcing openings is renovational!
f4 was always my response to e5--- and the game was on my terms
love the hustle texas joe
@@OM-yn8pt - thank you. Made for sharp play all the time, that’s for sure
this really shouldnt be so exciting but, it is and im thinking i can die happy after watching this good stuff, well, not right after but lol
Love your videos always makes my day better :)
Appreciate this man.
Epic thumbnails are back🥳
Agad: if anyone has it from their great great great great great grandfather
that GGGGGGGGGF: wait... let me finish watching the match and whatsapp you my selfie!
Perhaps if any fans live in Louisiana, they could check the state's library. LA turned Morphy's home into a museum kind of thing, so maybe they preserved photos
Photographer got the chess job and upgraded his camera to 60 frames per week.
Down a whole piece is awesome 👌👏
What does the 'E' represent on the little bot in the corner? I know its the time format (ie: R=rapid, C=classical), but for the life of me I cannot figure out what the 'E' represents.
The OG King's Gambits!
What is #2992 ?
great quote by ANderssen
These games are just amazing
I didn't know there was a second match! Thank you for making me know!
Wow,,,Brutal Game. !!!
Imagine If Morphy and Andersen saw those thumbnails 😁
Anderssen is definitely somewhere in Jim Carrey's family tree.
Based agad blessed us twice
Okay, now let us have the King's gambit saga!
"Anderssen understands."
Preparing fast for a photograph is essential to winning a battle.
- Sun Tzu
Is something the matter with the audio quality? It feels like it dipped since last time. Don't think it's a headphone thing cause older videos sound better
Morphy is showing who the real king is
Even if the kings gambit is being play Anderssen is a cool dude for playing even when he keeps losing. Harrwitz quit after getting crushed lol
the only thing i know about old photgraphy are the red rooms where they hang the photos. (saw that only in movies xD)
Ow that was real quick
Thanks for this ancient saga :)))
#suggestion Memmedyarov vs Rapport.
sinquefield cup 2021. Wild wild game
You can find "Morphy: Skizze aus der Schachwelt" on Google Books, but there is no picture: books.google.de/books?id=9llAAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=de&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
it is the first time ive seen the person who sac doesnt achieve the win !!
What a game! I love it.
there are some audio problems in the last couple of videos. still great though
Win rate of morphy is really insane, nobody knew how dangerous he was
#suggestion Grigoriev vs Alekhine Soviet Championship 1920
Cover a little bit of Sinqfield Cup.
That's why every good player is awarded with Morphy head🤣🤣🤣🤣
Did Morphy really say "Dude, I'm not gonna take your knight." I like to think he did. :D
Anderssen throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, (as we say the Uk), at Morphy, but he still doesn’t really put Morphy in danger, but it makes for a very dramatic game. And thanks to Agad for showing us such a rich seam of Chess history.
By this time, Morphy was actually giving Mr. Anderssen odds of one kitchen sink. Later on he'd add a toaster oven and a dishwasher.
You might detour and show #Mamedyarov/Rapport. It is a wild west show, although still in progress. No matter how it ends, it must be shown. Thank you.
Such a fun game.
"...and Morphy would lose the queen.." Droll.
Good job 👍
Are you not going to cover the sinquefield cup?
I LOVE the Morphy saga, however, after weeks of no Morphy updates we now get bombarded with them. And while that is a great experience, the saga will end some day and at this pace I fear it'll end too soon. Maybe mix it up a bit and have only 2 or 3 Morphy games per week?
good stuff!
Morphy looks more like Nicholas Cage portraying Morphy
A quick question: was the fact that all the games featured the King's Gambit agreed upon in advance between Morphy and Anderssen? It is unclear.
*causally*
"Anderssen plays bishop to h3"
M A D M A N
#suggestion Shakh - Rapport game 🤯🤯🤯
Why notg4 for black on move 3?
What does E stand for in the small bot at the bottom right corner of the screen?
Waiting for the game where Paul Morphy played the sacrifice of the century...Bxf4!! Subsequent games will show what I am talking about.
Dude..... i am not taking your knight! HA!HA!
Kings gambit can go horribly wrong ... its hell of a challenge for both sides.. was good attacking game .. but for morphy kings gambit is always punishd hard ...