The Cinematic Notebook

The craft behind our portraiture and film development.

How This Notebook Connects to Film Photography and Film Development

Every article in this archive reflects the full analogue workflow used by Liquid Light Whisperer and Liquid Light Lab — from motivated lighting and optical rendering through to controlled development and high-dynamic-range scanning. The same discipline documented here is applied to commissioned portrait work and to every roll processed in the lab.

The AGO Film Processor – A Modern Workhorse for Analogue Photographers
Equipment Review, AGO, 510 Pyro, C-41, ECN-2, Liquid Light Lab Martin Brown Equipment Review, AGO, 510 Pyro, C-41, ECN-2, Liquid Light Lab Martin Brown

The AGO Film Processor – A Modern Workhorse for Analogue Photographers

The AGO Film Processor bridges home development and lab-level consistency. From 510 Pyro to C-41 and ECN-2, it saves chemistry, compensates for temperature drift, and delivers repeatable, professional results at home. Not perfect, but a game-changer for anyone serious about film developing.

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