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Comment on Can my TTV project succeed? by Victor

Victor — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:56:25 +0000

I would have to agree that the technique, if used well by talented photographers, has considerable potential for longevity. The simple fact is that the very best images of the genre look great now and I believe they’ll still be worth viewing 50 years from now.

Comment on TtV Glossary by Lorraine

Lorraine — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:32:57 +0000

Hello, I just discovered TtV photography and am very interested in trying it. The images are eerie and sublime. I have a Nikon D40. Does the Bottom Camera have to work at all or is it just used as a filter? I see many on ebay but few are actually in working condition.

Comment on Damo Suzuki by yamaha service manual

yamaha service manual — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:05:57 +0000

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Comment on Trying different base cameras in TtV by Sarah Skeen

Sarah Skeen — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:36:18 +0000

Thanks so much! I’m a beginner and this really helps.

Comment on What is TtV? by Stef Lewandowski » Making a music video in 5 hours for Film Dash

Stef Lewandowski » Making a music video in 5 hours for Film Dash — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:03:58 +0000

[...] the two in a TTV (through the viewfinder) style, I used the Leica as a video camera to record the focussing screen [...]

Comment on Originality by Chuck Blackburn

Chuck Blackburn — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:50:20 +0000

I’ve been shooting with the TtV technique now for about 7 months and love it. I learned about the technique while browsing photo books in Blurb and looked in Flickr at all the crazy contraptions that have been built so I could modify my own. It’s been fun and has kept my creative juices flowing. A good break from the ad photo world.

Now I’m not knocking the TtV community because without them I would not have discovered this great technique but when you talk about the unofficial rules like disassembling the camera, what does that mean? You can’t take the viewfinder hood off? Is this just for the TtV group on Flickr? If I did that would it not be considered a TtV? If one did that how would anyone know?

For me finding the TtV technique was like developing your first roll of film, pulling it out of the fix and holding it up to the darkroom light to see the magic. I have lived through shooting film and Polaroid and have evolved and embraced the digital world. No matter how one goes about it the TtV can be evolved into ones personal art. I hope that people don’t let rules hold their creativity back. Get out and just create…

Comment on Damo Suzuki by alf

alf — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:35:57 +0000

Wow!!!! he was just in Mexico City, playing improvisation for his project which i dont remember the name!! he’s awsome! He played with some artists from different mexican bands. He’s quite good. Great pic

Comment on JPEG magazine competition update by June Parrish Cookson

June Parrish Cookson — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:23:26 +0000

Hello. Nice photo! The cameras are an art within themselves. Thank you for this info and great blog! Through the Lens is a new creative endeavor for me, so look forward to learning the process. But first need to find the right vintage camera to purchase!!

I’ll definitely return to your blog to see what you have to share next. Lots of learning in store for me.

Cheers,
June

Comment on Can my TTV project succeed? by Qathi Hart

Qathi Hart — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:48:20 +0000

TtV portraiture does work well. I recently got a grant to set up a TtV portrait studio at an event, got 90 portraits that have all been received very well. I’ve also shown TtV images in galleries with great reception. There are so few of us shooting TtV that it is unique, quirky and different.

Comment on Damo Suzuki by Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:45:53 +0000

Hey! My roomate played a show with him in Saskatoon, SK. I think there were only like 40 people there, but it was incredible.