Category : Photography : Society & Culture & Entertainment

How to Develop a Roll of Film

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After shooting that roll of black and white film, you can easily take it to any number of photo labs and pay to have someone develop it for you. Or, you with a little bit of practice and minimal investment you can develop your own film at home for a small fraction of the cost. And if, after some pra

Swordfighting Techniques

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Throughout the world, wherever metal could be forged into edged weaponry, the sword was developed as a means of fighting. From the Roman gladius to the broadsword of medieval knights to the rapier used in the art of defense to the nihontō in Japan and the jian in China, use of swords has alw

How to Use Lighting in Film

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Lighting can make or break a film. It can be used simply to create a space that can be filmed or used as a metaphor. Lighting on its own can create a statement. Cinematographers, also known as directors of photography, envision the perfect lighting scheme and work to make it a reality.

How to Date Vintage Tablecloths

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Vintage tablecloths are a link to the past. They represent the mood of the U.S. during several world wars, the climb of the middle class and the changes in socializing and manufacturing that occurred along the way. Knowing textile history will assist a collector in dating a vintage tablecloth. Altho