Any interest in a Film Forum at PR?

[Sebastian]

One more thing...

The site is definitely digital oriented and I don't think it would hurt to try and add a little more balance.

I don't agree with you there, this site is not digital-oriented, photography has become digital-oriented. This site is only a product of that.

[Xia_Ke]

One more thing...

I don't agree with you there, this site is not digital-oriented, photography has become digital-oriented. This site is only a product of that.

Touché :thumbsup:

Personally, I think there is a void when it comes to the film "niche" here at PR. Any suggestions on other ways to help fill it?

[Sebastian]

Touché :thumbsup:

Personally, I think there is a void when it comes to the film "niche" here at PR. Any suggestions on other ways to help fill it?

I think there is a film void in any community that attracts mainstream photographers.

My suggestion would be to get someone who is really into film and has a decent understanding to start blogging for the site. It would show a high-level openness to the subject on the site's part while at the same time expanding the horizons of those that have written film off based on their limited past experiences. Part of what makes film increasingly obscure is the fact that no one talks about it because they think no one is interested. And as we all know, that's a pretty inaccurate view.

[Xia_Ke]

I think there is a film void in any community that attracts mainstream photographers.

My suggestion would be to get someone who is really into film and has a decent understanding to start blogging for the site. It would show a high-level openness to the subject on the site's part while at the same time expanding the horizons of those that have written film off based on their limited past experiences. Part of what makes film increasingly obscure is the fact that no one talks about it because they think no one is interested. And as we all know, that's a pretty inaccurate view.

Well, I would love to be the one to do it but, I've barely scratched the surface of film. Yay, so I can develop black & white film. Anyone who can follow a recipe and keep time can do that. Which leads me to one of my concerns if we started a film forum and if we get new members from it. Sure, the knowledge base here can handle the basics of picking film, picking cameras, basic development but, how deep does the knowledge base go? If someone comes here looking for answers on doing tintypes or wet plate processes are we going to be able to help them or will they end up going elsewhere because even though we have a place to discuss techniques, there isn't enough of a knowledge base for people to get their questions answered. I would love to discuss topics like those and learn all the different processes but, right now I wouldn't even know where to begin.

[photophorous]

Part of what makes film increasingly obscure is the fact that no one talks about it because they think no one is interested.

Having a forum by the name of "Film" would make it pretty clear that we're interested.

Paul

[mtbbrian]

One more thing...



I don't agree with you there, this site is not digital-oriented, photography has become digital-oriented. This site is only a product of that.

Not completely though!
I am not a pro photog, so I can justify shooting film exclusively .
And I know that many pro/artistic photographers shoot both, for their money making work they choose digital and for their personal work they shoot film.
Brian

[Sebastian]

Not completely though!
I am not a pro photog, so I can justify shooting film exclusively .
And I know that many pro/artistic photographers shoot both, for their money making work they choose digital and for their personal work they shoot film.
Brian

Well now you're just reaffirming my point. Digital-oriented does not mean digital-exclusive, it only means digital-oriented.

[mtbbrian]

Well now you're just reaffirming my point. Digital-oriented does not mean digital-exclusive, it only means digital-oriented.

Whatever..


I think we have nearly exhausted this topic.
I strongly feel, that in the spirt of change ( deleting a few of the lesser active forums) and as a way to increase membership, that we should have a film forum.

I may not have presented my side all that well, but ladies and gentelmen of the forum I rest.
Besides, the people have shown that an interest in a film forum is welcomed, 13-12!

Brian
:thumbsup:

[another view]

My head hurts. Here's my view on bottom-lining where we're at:

PRO: Might attract new users who are interested in photography, but not digital. Might attract interest in film with existing users. Might become a great resource.

CON: Might not. No changes or improvements to film based products. Could have very little traffic after it's been around awhile.

If you couldn't tell by the "cat food" comment, I think I've said all I can really say on this...

[Xia_Ke]

My head hurts. ...

Mine too...LOL I didn't think this would be so exhausting

Basically either side of this could be argued ad nauseum. There's obviously interest in, and a passion for, film amongst some members here. We'll just have to see if PJ is willing to take a chance on whether or not a new forum will be a good thing for the site.

[Greg McCary]

Mine too...LOL I didn't think this would be so exhausting

Basically either side of this could be argued ad nauseum. There's is obviously interest in film so we'll just have to see if PJ is willing to take a chance on whether or not a new forum will be a good thing for the site.

I agree but also think that light traffic in a forum is ok. It's more likely that the question will be answered and seen by many because it will be a the top of the list.
Is there a deadline on the thread? When will the thread be closed for a vote tally?