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History Going to the Catskills 1902
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The discussion highlights the limitations of photography in 1902, particularly the absence of panchromatic film, which affected the rendering of colors like red on black and blue/violet on white. The film used was noted for its high grain, potentially exceeding that of modern digital cameras. It also touches on the implications for early film makeup, as actors often wore high-contrast makeup to enhance visibility on camera. Additionally, the conversation references the lack of monochromatic light sources at the time, which restricted photographic techniques. Overall, these factors contributed to the unique visual characteristics of early 20th-century photography and film.
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Since the photo was taken in 1902, we know that panchromatic film was not used. So anything red on black or blue/violet on white will not be rendered.
On the other hand, it is a very high grain film - perhaps higher than one would could get with most off-the-shelf color digital or film cameras. Also, it was perhaps fine enough for holography - though in 1902, monochromatic light sources were not available - Arthur Compton created a low pressure sodium lamps in 1920.
On the other hand, it is a very high grain film - perhaps higher than one would could get with most off-the-shelf color digital or film cameras. Also, it was perhaps fine enough for holography - though in 1902, monochromatic light sources were not available - Arthur Compton created a low pressure sodium lamps in 1920.
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I passed by the YouTube topic when it randomly came up in my exploration, of why early movies had the actors with high contrasting makeup. This is surely part of the explanation..Scott said:
Just a short read said that the film/camera could not see their faces.
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