[Frameworks] Gelatine-free emulsion or film?

[Robert Schaller]

As far as I know, it's still something that needs to be figured out -- as Jason says (and Scott implies), it's in the realm of doing it yourself.  But I think it's a great idea, and others are interested in it, too.  Feel free to contact me off-list, as it's very much in-line with what the handmade film institute is interested in: email at handmadefilm dot org

--Robert Schaller



On Dec 19, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Jason Halprin wrote:

> As far as I know, there is no film stock that is manufactured without the use of animal based products. In theory, you could make your own and substitute agar for gelatin as the suspension agent. I have never tried this, but I recall being told (by Robert Schaller, I think) that agar will not have the same impurities that work to create electron traps as would be the case with gelatin. This shouldn't mean that it won't work, just that a film emulsion with agar would be less efficient than one with gelatin. In cooking, you substitute agar for gelatin at 1:1.
> 
> Likewise, in my experience coating strips of 16mm film with home-made emulsions, the result is too fragile for use in a camera. Again, don't let that deter you, perhaps your experience will be different.
> 
> -Jason Halprin
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> From: Veronica Ibarra <veronicaibarra at yahoo.com>
> To: Experimental Film Discussion List <frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com> 
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 2:56 AM
> Subject: [Frameworks] Gelatine-free emulsion or film?
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> Hi all!
> 
> I was wondering if anyone knows of gelatine free film stock or a recipe to make your own emulsion without the use of gelatine?
> I shoot on 16mm B&W but don't feel confortable with using animal-derived products. If I could find an alternative it would be amazing.
> 
> Any help would be very appreciated.
> 
> All the best and thank you
> 
> Veronica Ibarra
> 
> http://veronicaibarra.com
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