Alt-emulsion-projection
Hello, My current project may require an alternative photographic emulsion. I’ve mostly considered Cyanotype Rex as a route for experimentation and it appears to be my best bet, however, I’m not certain. Basically, an image will be captured and subsequently projected, without development (the result of this exposure may either be positive or negative). I don’t expect this to behave like normal motion picture film – I’m not expecting any miracles, and I imagine I will sacrifice speed for simplicity and legibility. This emulsion only requires to be so fast as to register some change in the frame, but perhaps just slow enough for the image to last at least a second or two before ‘fading’ under the projection lamp. The installation will utilize computer controlled 16mm analyzer-projectors that I have developed, and will modify for realization of this work. I hope I will be applying cyanotype (or another emulsion applicable for this purpose) to gelatin coated 16mm clear leader soon. Before I get mired in the chemistry, I’d appreciate any recommendations from the list since I’m a bit out of my element and wondering whether I’m barking up the wrong tree (or barking mad, that’s a possibility!). Thanks for your advice and suggestions. -David L. Elinoff
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