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Sep 18, 2019 · Learn about Dan Rubin's journey from Polaroid to film photography, his commercial projects and his tips for aspiring photographers. He shares his favourite cameras, films and his upcoming masterclass in London.
Dan Rubin is a TV producer and writer who has worked on shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Village and Night Court. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and has been nominated for four Primetime Emmys.
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- July 3, 1981
- Dan Rubin
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Join Dr. Daniel Rubin, a renowned naturopathic oncologist, as he shares insights from over 20 years of practice. Discover the integrative approach that prioritizes patient resilience and overall health.
- Design Driven
- Lessons Learned
- A Mindful Process
- Scan-Do Attitude
- The Flat Scan Society
- Diy Development and Scanning
- Dan’s Favourite Film Cameras
- Leica M6 with 35mm f/2 Lens
- Leicaflex SL
- Hasselblad 500C/M
‘It was my design career that led me into film photography and photography generally, but not in the usual way,’ Dan explains. ‘I’d never used a camera as a creative tool when I was younger, and I was more of a painter and designer. Near the end of 2008, a designer friend picked up a classic Polaroid SX-70, in beautiful brown and chrome. He wrote a...
What does Dan think are the biggest challenges for film beginners? ‘People are often afraid to “waste” film, which I guess is understandable as film has got more expensive recently. The roll can sit in the camera for ages, which prevents them from learning anything. I encourage film newcomers to make it their goal to just finish the roll. When it c...
Dan also believes that with film, you are making a lot of your creative decisions ahead of time. ‘That is one of the things I like about analogue, and it has simplified my workflow. I create a mood board for the shoot, pick my film stock for the particular look, my film cameras and lenses (35mm or medium format), etc… I make all these decisions bef...
While these are important considerations, Dan reckons the biggest mistake people make with film photography, whether they be beginners or ‘born again,’ is not working more closely with film development labs – particularly when ordering digital scans of negatives. ‘Understanding the scanning process in terms of resolution and setting your preference...
The next thing is to ask for ‘flat’ scans. ‘This refers to the histogram,’ Dan explains. ‘If you look at a histogram, it goes from shadows on the left to highlights on the right. When you rely on the scanning default it will usually apply some kind of contrast curve to the data in the negative to make it contrasty. This is okay but typically what w...
Does Dan ever cut out the middleman and do his own film development and, indeed, negative scanning? ‘If you had asked me pre-lockdown, I would have said I don’t have the time or energy or skill. But while some people learned how to bake sourdough during the lockdowns or learned a language, I decided to dive into film developing, both for black & wh...
I have a lot of cameras, and acquire way more than I need – it’s worse for me as I am also a product designer, so I am fascinated by a camera’s form factor and design. But my favourites are as follows:
This is a brilliant 35mm rangefinder, which has taken a lot of abuse. It’s a classic for a good reason.
This is my favourite 35mm SLR. A lot of people don’t know about this range, which was superseded by the Leica R series. The lenses are great, particularly the 50mm f/2 Summicron, and although they are a bit bigger than M-series glass, they render in the same way – for a lot less money. You don’t need to use a Leica, however. You can get very reliab...
I will use also use medium format cameras when appropriate – I prefer the higher resolution, lower grain, and the heightened shallow-depth-of-field effects, depending on the camera. As well as the Hasselblad, I enjoy using the Pentax 6×7 and 645N, which I will mix and match. Watch our video: How to use a Hasselblad 500C/M
Dan Rubin, ND, of Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of the leading naturopathic physicians in the United States. His naturopathic oncology practice has been an integral part of the Phoenix...
Dan Rubin was born on July 3, 1981 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015), The Village (2004) and Outmatched (2020).
