The iconic look of Polariods can be easily transferred to 220 film.
The trademark look of a Polaroid has been etched into the heads of most photographers since childhood, starting with the famous white border filled in with dates and names and progressing to 4x5 instant sheet film. Even if you aren't familiar with Polaroid film, you'll recognize the look -- hyper-saturated colors, high contrast and low sharpness. The film, however, has one major downside inherent in its production process -- you get only one of each image you shoot. To make copies you can photograph the film onto 220 film and then print or scan as you normally would.
Instructions
1. Lay the Polaroid picture flat on a plain, preferably white, surface.
2. Light the Polaroid with two lights, positioned about 45 degrees off axis to avoid unnecessary glare and reflections.
3. Mount your 220 film camera on your tripod.
4. Position the camera so that it is over the Polaroid. If you cannot get the camera directly over the Polaroid, tack the Polaroid up on a white, flat surface and position your camera in front of it.
5. Adjust your camera's position or zoom setting so that the Polaroid fills the entire frame. In most cases, you will want to exclude the trademark white border, but if you wish to include it, allow room for it at the bottom and sides of the frame.
6. Adjust your 220 film camera's exposure to the appropriate settings for your lighting set-up by reading the suggested exposure off your camera's light meter or an external light meter.
7. Press the shutter button to photograph the Polaroid. If you have more Polaroids to shoot, repeat this process for each image.
8. Develop the 220 film normally when you are done shooting. You will now have the images formerly on the Polaroids on 220 film and you can print or scan as your normally would.
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