As far as I know, it's still something that needs to be figured out -- as Jason says (and Scott implies), it's in the realm of doing it yourself. But I think it's a great idea, and others are interested in it, too. Feel free to contact me off-list, as it's very much in-line with what the handmade film institute is interested in: email at handmadefilm dot org
--Robert Schaller On Dec 19, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Jason Halprin wrote: > As far as I know, there is no film stock that is manufactured without the use > of animal based products. In theory, you could make your own and substitute > agar for gelatin as the suspension agent. I have never tried this, but I > recall being told (by Robert Schaller, I think) that agar will not have the > same impurities that work to create electron traps as would be the case with > gelatin. This shouldn't mean that it won't work, just that a film emulsion > with agar would be less efficient than one with gelatin. In cooking, you > substitute agar for gelatin at 1:1. > > Likewise, in my experience coating strips of 16mm film with home-made > emulsions, the result is too fragile for use in a camera. Again, don't let > that deter you, perhaps your experience will be different. > > -Jason Halprin > > From: Veronica Ibarra <[email protected]> > To: Experimental Film Discussion List <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 2:56 AM > Subject: [Frameworks] Gelatine-free emulsion or film? > > Hi all! > > I was wondering if anyone knows of gelatine free film stock or a recipe to > make your own emulsion without the use of gelatine? > I shoot on 16mm B&W but don't feel confortable with using animal-derived > products. If I could find an alternative it would be amazing. > > Any help would be very appreciated. > > All the best and thank you > > Veronica Ibarra > > http://veronicaibarra.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > FrameWorks mailing list > [email protected] > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > > > _______________________________________________ > FrameWorks mailing list > [email protected] > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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