The Kodakery

Set on Ludlow Street in the lower east side of Manhattan, The Metrograph is a theater paying homage to the cinemas of the 1920s while also having a fresh, chic newness. Showing 35mm film prints as well as state of the art digital projection, the curatorial experience at the Metrograph will not disappoint. Listen in to hear what Alexander Olch and Jake Perlin had to say about what goes on behind the curtain at The Metrograph.

http://metrograph.com/

Isaac Julien, fine artist and filmmaker came over from London to visit with curator Jonathan Binstock and John Hanhardt, the director of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) to discuss an upcoming project that they are commissioning Issac for. We were able to sit down with all three of them at the MAG to discuss how Isaac uses film, the progression of his career and all of their insight into the importance of art preservation. Be sure to listen in!

http://www.isaacjulien.com/

http://mag.rochester.edu/

Ever wonder what it's like to film a zombie? Listen in to this weeks episode and you'll find out. Michael Satrazemis, the cinematographer and director of The Walking Dead joins us this week to discuss his process and why he shoots with film. And don't worry- we asked him plenty of zombie related questions. Make sure you check this episode out and be sure to watch the new season of The Walking Dead, shot on Kodak film!

This week we're joined by Tad Carpenter, an extremely talented illustrator and designer to discuss the Power of Print. Print remains a unique and vibrant form of expression with an unrivaled ability to communicate on a personal level and Tad gives us insight into the importance of the printed page as an artist. Tad also tells us about his new vlog series, "Press On" where he travels around the world to meet with printers and discover their world.

Check out his first episode: https://youtu.be/pZIFV0v8Qps

http://carpentercollective.com/

You have of course heard of this weeks guest, Chloë Sevigny (Boys Don't Cry, Big Love, American Horror Story- to name a few), but perhaps you didn't know that she has now started her career as a director. Find out why she took the leap into this role and how her new short, "Kitty", came to be.

David Sax, journalist and author, came on the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter," to be released in early November 2016. We discuss the analog renaissance and why many are drawn back to the physical connection of experience and how that relates to what we consume and create. His insight is one of a kind- do not miss this episode!

This week we met with Michael Peres and Christye Sisson, photography professors at the Rochester Institute of Technology, to talk about their project, RIT Big Shot. Students are joined by the community to take a grand scale picture at night lit by hand held lights- an exercise in lighting a subject. This year for their 32nd Big Shot, the picture will be of the Kodak Tower, an iconic building in Rochester, NY that is still Kodak's headquarters today. Listen in to hear how it's done and what's special about this years Big Shot.

Want to attend? September 18th, 2016- 7:30 PM @ the Kodak Tower - Bring a flashlight and a friend!

Check out the Kodak Tower:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodak_Tower

http://bigshot.cias.rit.edu/2016/07/30/rit-big-shot-no-32-kodak-tower-rochester-new-york-2/

Joining us this week is Peter Flynn. Peter studied film history at the collegiate level and now teaches about film to students at Emerson College. Out of his longing to preserve and document the history of film, Peter began shooting documentaries. His most recent work, "The Dying of the Light" highlights film projectionists throughout history and their decline over the last century.

Check out Peter Flynn's talk at the AMIA Projection Workshop: https://youtu.be/A9tAJLbLAUc

Following the completion of a three day AMIA Projection Workshop at the Alamo Draft House in Austin, TX, Josh and Meagan sat down for the first podcast recorded in front of a live audience. On stage were Rob Cejka from Boston Light & Sound, Antonella Bonfante from Canyon Cinema, and Jason Metcalfe from The Alamo Drafthouse. What transpired was an in depth discussion about the reason behind the need to have a projectionist workshop. The guests gave great insight into why they believe in film and what is needed to continue it's resurgence. Don't miss out on this really great episode!

Kodak's Diane Caroll Yacoby presents at the AMIA Projection Workshop:

https://youtu.be/KgTbwrmHvPI

Peter Flynn presents at the AMIA Projection Workshop:

https://youtu.be/A9tAJLbLAUc

Chapin Cutler presents at the AMIA Projection Workshop:

https://youtu.be/ypAcufwyqSg

This week’s episode explores the Kodak Colorama. A back-lit picture standing 60 feet wide and 18 feet tall in Grand Central Station in New York City, the Colorama was an incredible feat of Kodak’s science and art. Built to encourage shooting with color film, these impressive photographs were an iconic marketing display that ran from 1950-1990. Listen in as we talk with Steve Kelly, Kathy Connor and Ross Knapper about how they came to be.

Learn more about the George Eastman Museum’s traveling Colorama Display: https://eastman.org/colorama

Referenced documentary: “The Kodak Colorama: The stories behind the pictures”