The collodion process is one of the earliest photographic process which was introduced in the 1850s but was largely replaced by gelatin dry plates during the 1880s. But who thinks the photographic process which is usually taken to be synonymous with the “collodion wet plate process” was a dying breed is wrong: Thanks to its ability to record microscopically fine detail, its use for some purposes such as in printing industry and tone work continued long after the advent of the gelatin dry plate. Although very complex - the photographic material has to be coated, sensitized, exposed and developed within the span of about fifteen minutes, necessitating a portable darkroom for use in the field – the collodion wet plate process still enjoys popularity. One of these photographers who accept the technique’s demands is Boogie.
Even though the use was usually confined to landscape photography and other special applications that would tolerate minutes-long exposure times, Boogie has devoted to portraiture. Captured on film by STUD 7, Boogie’s latest series “Demons” proves that also today, more than 100 years after the technique’s invention, collodion wet plate process reamains aesthetically powerful and fascinating. Convince yourself and watch the short film “Boogie: The Making of Demons” below. Moreover, for more information and his series “Demons” you can visit Boogie’s tumblr.
photographer : Boogie
model : Zipa Yoma
music : Tom Waits
camera : Mirko Nahmijas
editor : Uros Timotijevic
director : Radoje Jacevic
STUD7 x Sima Film – production
via Everybodystreet.com. Pictures: Screenshots / vimeo.
