Harman Red 125 Film Review: Paint the Town Red

A triptych image with a skateboarder mid-jump in front of a building, people walking by a canal under a bridge with birds flying, and a historic tall building. The entire image has a red-orange filter with an inset of the "HARIMAN RED ISO 50" film branding.
Relying on the sunshine, and publicity settings, you’ll get a barely completely different crimson hue on every shot.

It seems that Harman Expertise’s foray into 35mm coloration movie collection has been successful, following the discharge of Phoenix 200 in late 2023 — which continues to be extensively accessible regardless of being described as restricted version upon launch — Harman adopted up with one other coloration damaging movie, Red 125.

Whereas the Phoenix 200 movie positively provides off wine-infused tones, Pink 125 is a professionally completed, redscale movie. The visible impact is achieved by taking pictures by means of the again of a coloration movie which exposes the picture by means of the movie’s base and red-sensitive layer first.

Processed by C41 chemical substances, the UK-based firm — that additionally trades underneath the Ilford title — says that it may “remodel mundane scenes into dystopian masterpieces.”

Harman despatched me three rolls of pre-production movie that are close to equivalent to the total model. The query I confronted was, what the heck do I shoot with this rouge movie?

A vintage-style photo of an indoor skatepark competition. A skater performs on ramps and rails while a large crowd watches. The venue is decorated with banners and balloons, and the image has a reddish-brown tone.
The movie arrived simply as I used to be leaving for a skate competitors within the Netherlands, so naturally I took it with me.

A person in a light sweater with "SYERA" on it stands in an indoor skatepark, smiling and brushing their hair back. The scene is warmly lit, with spectators in the background and a ramp visible on the right.

A person rollerblading indoors, wearing a furry jacket and standing near a skate ramp. Another person is visible in the background on the ramp. The setting is warmly lit, with an industrial ceiling and lights above.

A person with long hair and a beard wearing a baseball cap and a striped baseball jersey. They have several necklaces. The image has a warm, vintage filter with blurred background featuring lights and a structure.

The skate competitors within the Netherlands came about in February when it was very chilly and enormous chunks of it was indoors. So I made a decision to push the movie 1.75 stops — setting my ISO dial on my Canon AE-1 to 400 — enabling me to extend my shutter velocity.

Harman says that Pink has a usable publicity vary of fifty to 400. However for finest outcomes, it recommends taking pictures between 100 and 200 on the Publicity Index, “relying on scene brightness and distinction.”

Blurred image of a skateboarder mid-jump in an indoor skate park, with bright lights streaking across the scene, capturing a sense of motion and energy. The background is filled with dimly lit silhouettes of bystanders.
Even at ISO 400, capturing indoor motion was nigh unattainable so I needed to get inventive. Seen right here as I panned for rollerblader Joe Atkinson as he flew by means of the air.

A person skateboarding in an indoor skatepark, performing a trick mid-air near ramps labeled "THEMSKATES." The scene is captured in a warm, vintage tone, emphasizing movement and action.

A person wearing a helmet with stickers is in focus, surrounded by a blurred, dimly lit indoor environment. The atmosphere is warm with a mix of orange and green hues, creating a nostalgic effect.

A person wearing a helmet and hoodie performs a jump on a skateboard over a concrete block in an urban area. The background features a building with the "Sendcloud" logo. The image has a retro, sepia-like color tone.

Taking pictures indoors underneath fluorescent lights muted the crimson hues; a vibe that I preferred. It was primarily overcast within the Netherlands and taking pictures outside gave an analogous end result to indoors, the crimson was much less pronounced and it made the movie look virtually sepia.

A narrow alley between two tall buildings with a series of metal beams crisscrossing overhead. The sky displays an orange hue, casting a warm glow on the scene. The path is empty, leading to an open area at the end.

A person in a hat sits on the edge of a concrete structure covered with vibrant graffiti. The scene is bathed in an orange hue, giving it a moody, vintage feel. A large building with glass windows is in the background.

Person with dreadlocks skateboards down stairs under an orange sky. Bare trees and graffiti on a brick wall in the background create a dynamic urban scene.
Uncommon daylight made for fiery highlights, extra on that later.

I used to be struck by the textual content on the cassette field; “Harman Pink yields dramatic apocalyptic trying photos”, it reads. So I figured, what’s extra apocalyptic than city explorer images? And it simply so occurred that I had entry to an deserted manufacturing unit. So I took alongside my digicam and movie.

A courtyard of an abandoned brick building under an intense orange hue, possibly from a photographic filter. Windows are broken, and overgrown vines protrude from the ground, creating a desolate, eerie atmosphere.
It’s price noting that I acquired gentle leaks on the primary body of all three movies.

A vivid red, triangular-shaped courtyard surrounded by old brick buildings with windows. The courtyard is overgrown with weeds. The sky is a deep orange, casting a warm hue over the scene.

View through a dark, rectangular window of a brick building courtyard bathed in intense orange light. The scene includes windows with uneven frames and a partially overgrown ground. The light creates a warm, surreal atmosphere.

A narrow alley with orange-tinted brick walls. A warning sign on the left wall reads, "Danger Fragile Roof," with a caution symbol. Grid-like windows are visible on the right wall. The scene is illuminated with a warm, orange hue.
I most popular the muted daylight pictures.
A dilapidated industrial building with broken windows and crumbling brick walls. Exposed metal beams form a crisscross pattern overhead. Debris is scattered across the floor, creating a sense of decay and abandonment in the scene.
This lengthy publicity got here out inexperienced.

Lighting Circumstances

On sunny days, the rays of sunshine turbo-charge the movie’s crimson predisposition to create a fiery saturation. Of all my pictures within the deserted manufacturing unit, I assumed the one taken within the shade, with even lighting, in all probability turned out finest.

It was right here too that I discovered when the movie is overexposed, the crimson seems to make means for a extra inexperienced hue. On its web site, Harman says that underneath exposures creates “coarser grain, outstanding shadows, and deeper reds. Regular publicity makes for “regular grain, constant orange tons, softer shadows. Whereas over uncovered pictures give a “finer grains, brighter, extra contrasty photos, and ranging tones.” For extra, Harman launched a comprehensive datasheet for the movie.

Given the movie is ISO 125, I needed to discover a sunny day to shoot on. Looking round for concepts, I settled on capturing the Victorian canals of Birmingham, England.

A canal scene with a brick path running alongside the water. A large, industrial building with graffiti is on the right, reflected in the canal. The sky and surroundings have an orange tint, giving a vintage, surreal effect.
I waited for a sunny day earlier than strolling across the identical areas the place the Peaky Blinders made their dwelling within the Nineteen Twenties, a gang that later impressed a preferred tv present of the identical title.
A narrowboat is docked along a canal under red-tinted light. Leafless trees line the path, and tall buildings are visible in the background. The scene has an ethereal, dreamy atmosphere.
The sunny haze right here is extremely crimson.
Three construction workers in orange suits and hard hats stand on a graffiti-covered structure. The sky is a vivid orange, casting an unusual hue over the scene. A building is partially visible in the background on the left.
Building employees sporting orange towards a sunny sky.

Silhouetted tree and buildings against an orange sunset sky, with tall grass in the foreground creating an atmospheric scene.

Sunlit industrial building with large overhang and seating area by a reflective water surface. Warm golden tones and architectural details create a nostalgic ambiance.

Two people joyfully ride a bicycle along a riverside path during golden hour. The person in front pedals, while the other hugs them from behind. The scene is warm with an orange hue, and old brick buildings line the opposite side of the river.
I assumed I had missed this spontaneous second.

A canal lined with industrial buildings reflects a warm orange hue. Graffiti is visible on one of the buildings, and bare trees are in the background, capturing a serene and vintage urban scene.

Street art mural of a man with a mustache on a brick wall at sunset. The image is in a warm, yellow tone. The street has string lights and leads to a brick archway in the background.

A vivid orange-tinted image shows a graffiti-covered bridge over a canal. In the background, an industrial-style building with a tall chimney is visible. The urban scene is bathed in warm light, emphasizing the vibrant street art.

A vibrant orange-tinted photo shows a cyclist and car passing under a brick archway. To the right, a wall features a large mural of a face. In the background, there's a building with signs promoting industry and community.

A large brick building with bold graffiti art covering its side is reflected in a body of water. The scene is bathed in an intense orange-yellow light, creating a dramatic, atmospheric effect.

A canal with reflective water and graffiti-covered walls under a bright orange sky. A wooden structure is on the left, and a bridge is in the background with a construction crane visible. Sparse trees add texture to the urban scene.

A striking modern building with a wavy structure covered in circular metal discs, set against an orange sky. Its unique, futuristic design features rounded, flowing shapes and reflective surfaces.
Again within the metropolis and I shot this contemporary constructing.

After I was taking pictures the above pictures, I hadn’t but totally realized the Solar’s dramatic impact on the movie — energizing the reds to an excessive diploma. Trying again, it’s attainable these pictures could have come out nicer if shot beneath the even tones of an overcast sky. The abundance of distinction within the movie would have made up for lack of daylight.

A dramatic, orange-tinted image of the Sagrada Família's intricate stone facade, showcasing soaring spires and detailed carvings under a hazy, yellowish sky. Scaffolding is visible on part of the structure.
I introduced the movie with me to Barcelona.
A person skateboards in a sunlit skatepark surrounded by palm trees. The sky is partly cloudy, and the image has a warm, orange tint. Tall floodlights stand around the area.
The lighting and publicity right here is ideal for Pink.
A glowing cocktail shaped like a mushroom cloud with a vibrant orange and red hue, set on a dark table. Other drinks and dim lights are visible in the out-of-focus background, creating an ambient atmosphere.
Lengthy publicity shot taken indoors of a kooky cocktail.
A vintage-style photo of an old, ornate building with arched windows and detailed stonework. The entrance is boarded up with graffiti. A person walks by on the street in front, and the building is slightly worn with age.
This one got here out not so crimson.

A warmly lit corridor with gothic architecture features arched windows and a stone railing. The brick walls and archways create a historic ambiance. A small plant can be seen in the lower left corner.

An orange-tinted photo of a narrow street with historical buildings. On the right is a large, ornate stone building with arched windows and a Gothic entrance. On the left, smaller buildings with balconies line the street.

A sepia-toned image of a large, ornate archway with detailed stone carvings and decorative pillars. The sky is overcast, and there are partial banners visible at the bottom.

A tall, narrow, vintage building with a tower stands at a street corner under a vivid orange sky. Cars are parked nearby, and bare trees line the street. The image has a warm, sepia-like tone.
Once more, when the lighting is good., the pictures come out superbly.

Railroad tracks with graffiti-covered walls in an urban area, surrounded by overgrown grass and trees. Buildings and a bridge are visible in the background. The image has a warm, orange tint, giving it a vintage feel.

Who’s This Movie For?

Harman Pink is for analog photographers who’re eager to experiment and don’t thoughts not figuring out precisely which reddish coloration tone will seem on every body. The exact accent of every picture relies on the sunshine supply and publicity settings.

My favourite photos have been those taken in subtle gentle. Harman is completely proper after they say it may remodel mundane scenes. Personally, I feel the impact of daylight on the movie generally is a little an excessive amount of, and figuring out what I do know now, I’d choose to shoot in low-contrast lighting wherever attainable.

Ought to You Purchase It?

Sure, completely. Take an excellent have a look at my photos, and take note of the sunshine. I feel it is a actually enjoyable movie inventory able to creating unique-looking photos that may’t be achieved digitally.

It’s a movie that may very well be used for an uncommon portrait, for a novel panorama shot, or for emphasizing eccentrictiy at a competition or occasion.

Particular point out to PPP Film Lab for processing the rolls.

Picture credit: Images by Matt Growcoot



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