(#2) "How film is made" Kodak 1958 factory documentary (part 2 of 2)

This fascinating 1958 documentary titled "How film is made", that documents the production process and birth of photographic and cinematic film, was initially uncovered as part of a heritage in the Netherlands. Although its exact source and purpose are as of yet still unknown, it may have been an instructional film for new employees at Kodak's factories world wide, and was probably used as a promotional film for the general public as well.

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[atlanticjaxx]

Shoot it now, while you still have the chance..

Got to get hold of a film camera again..

[mickeyhoyle]

heugelijke momenten!

[eeskaatt]

what camera is that in 8:51 - 8:56 ???

[dokha]

the ancient camera that is used performs better than any i have seen in low light. xD

[simozonelayer]

oohh!! 120, my favourite!

Thanks for posting.

Keep shooting film!

[rorrt]

This film really does show to me what is as stake, all this technology developed over decades going to waste. For something that whilst odviously digital is more conveniant.

But in the end, 35mm, will give you a higher quality image! Adox 25, blown up to its limitation size (roughly 2m diagonally), is equivelent of 50mp...OH NO SORRY 500mp!!!

[TheForgottenFlesh]

I also know some chemists who are looking at figuring out a new photochemical solution to create film stock ( a cheaper way) and also processing that recycles all the silver back into raw stock. Again, if there is a will, there is a way.

[TheForgottenFlesh]

I wonder if it's at all possible to somehow create a compact machine that can do this for you. Imagine that. I bet even if film goes away from the mainstream there will be a dedicated fanbase that will figure out a way. Perhaps just asking for the amount of feet you require and only paying for that rather than letting millions of feet go to waste. If there is a will, there is a way.

[IvanPavlov]

What the hell is "photographic film"? Never heard of it.

[adkpeakboy]

Note at 0:51...why Fuji Japan may be impacted. The coating machine shown at 3:10 was last used in the mid '60's and was narrower and much slower than today's machines. I'm today's dude shown at 5:02. The slitter shown at 5:19 is making 120 format film. At 8:41, the film made today is 30-100 times more consistent than anything made back in the 50's.

It is sad to see that Kodak mastered the art of film making moments before it's demise. At least a few in Hollywood stll love film.

[nzoomed]

i would love to see how they made kodachrome!

I bet its a very complex process!

[nzoomed]

bare hands in all those chemicals cant be good!