Tag Archives: Film

Where To Get Your Photographs Developed (1)

As scrapbookers, our most prized possessions usually include our photographs. Priceless picture of our memories that cannot ever be replaced if something should happen to them. Sure, you can keep the memory in your mind and heart, but nothing can capture a story like a photograph. Do you ever wonder where the best place to get your photographs developed, actually is? Do you ever get nervous dropping off a roll of film, wondering if the photographs will turn out? Will they lose the film? Or when you upload your digital prints online, or burn them to CD and take them … Continue reading →

Family Photos: Posed or Natural?

Many times when we attempt to take a photograph of our children or the whole family, we stage the photo. We want everyone to strike the perfect pose, get in just the right position, and give us a perfect smile. Sometimes posed photographs turn out nice. Other times, not so much. Personally, I’ve found that the best way to make a staged photo work is to make everyone laugh just before you snap the picture. Calling out something silly like, “Everybody say Krabby Patties!” usually works on the little ones. Whatever it takes. If you get everybody to laugh then … Continue reading →

Is the Book or the Movie Better?

While checking out books at the library this morning, I got into a discussion with two librarians about books that had been made into movies, and how the book is almost always better. One of the ladies commented that “E.T.” and “The Horse Whisperer” made much better movies than books, and I got to thinking about that as I drove home. What movies have I seen that were more enjoyable than the books? The first that comes to mind is “Somewhere in Time.” The movie, made in 1980 and starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, is a beautiful if somewhat … Continue reading →

Picture Frames: Cool Wall Frames

Inexpensive wooden picture frames, any size, will work for these projects. You can also recycle old frames that you no longer use and make them into something special. They should be flat and should have wide edges. Sand and Shells Picture Frame Remove the glass and the backing from the picture frame. Apply a thick layer of paint and dip the entire face of the frame into clean sand while the paint is still wet. Shake off excess and dip again if necessary. Lay flat and make random designs on the frame using a tooth pick to “draw” them. Fill … Continue reading →

Choosing The Right Film

Choosing the right film for the lighting, time of day and activity or event, can be a real challenge. With all the different types of film available, it’s like a big jumble of information. However, it’s not as hard as it looks. The three most popular print film speeds are 400, 200 and 100. All camera’s are equipped to handle these three speeds. However, there are other films out there. There’s some that are 1000 or greater, and some that have a name like Kodak Gold Max. As a scrapbooker, I often recommend using Kodak Gold Max film. It seem … Continue reading →

Mobiles and Wind Chimes

You and your kids can make simple mobiles and wind chimes from wire coat hangers and a few other materials. Mobiles Start by stretching the rung on the bottom of the coat hanger to make a round shape. Cover the entire hanger with strips of fabric, yarn, or any other material. Tie one end and then begin wrapping it around the hanger until you cover the entire hanger then tie another knot. String some beads and tie the strings to the round portion of the hanger in random locations. Find or make fun objects to hang from each string. You … Continue reading →

A Review of the Movie “The Work and the Glory”

One summer I read the majority of the series “The Work and the Glory.” I enjoyed the stories and learning more about church history than I would have otherwise done. I was excited when I heard that a movie version of the book series was about to come out. Since I do not live in Utah, I have a limited opportunity to see LDS movies until they come out on video. This review will be for the first “The Work and the Glory” movie. The story is focused on the Steed family who moves to Palmyra, New York and begins … Continue reading →

Packing Part 2: Packing Post 9-11

Whether you are packing for an annual family trip or for the trip of a lifetime, traveling post 9-11 means putting more thought into what and how you pack. With the new checked baggage screening procedures in place, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has come up with some packing tips to help save you time and money. · Keep all checked bags unlocked. If your bag is selected for random screening, agents will have to break the locks to get inside. And believe me they will. When this policy was first implemented I didn’t realize what happened after you left … Continue reading →

Do you have Panic Disorder with/without Agoraphobia? (3)

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Panic attacks can happen to anyone given the right set of circumstances. Panic Disorder occurs in approximately 3.5% of the population. However the true proportion is likely to be much higher as sufferers, particularly males, do not seek treatment for the disorder for a variety of reasons. These reasons range from embarrassment, inability to attend a doctor’s office, or fear of being diagnosed as insane. Males typically manage the problem via the use of alcohol to temporarily mask symptoms, although this is also a common technique utilized by females, particularly those in the workplace who cannot afford to leave their … Continue reading →

Exposing the Truth About Film

Using high quality color, negative film and paper is important to preserve your photographs for decades to come. I know some scrapbookers probably don’t care, but I feel it is important to get this information out to those concerned with the longevity of their photographs. Unfortunately, what I have learned in my research is, not all films and papers are good. In fact, there seems to be a remarkable difference in the photographic film and paper industry. In 1992, Henry Wilhelm conducted independent tests for long-term durability, and published his results in The Permanence and Care of Color Photographs (1992). … Continue reading →