[Talk] Where Analog meets Digital: Transforming Film Labs for the Analog Revival

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Talk Title: Where Analog meets Digital: Transforming Film Labs for the Analog Revival

Talk Description: In recent years, film photography has experienced a remarkable resurgence. However, the infrastructure supporting film development often remains outdated. It's a challenge for a film lab to effectively meet the growing demand.

This talk explores how I'm helping revolutionize traditional film development labs. Sub-topics would include:

• AI-Assisted Film Sorting: Different film stocks require different handling. Using AI to automate the sorting of film rolls reduces manual errors and accelerates lab workflow. This model suggests which development recipe we should use, which development/scanning equipment best suits each film roll.

• QR Code-Based Film Tracking: By using a industrial thermal-transfer printers, we could generate chemical-safe labels to track film rolls. Utilizing QR code tagging systems helps monitor film throughout the development process.

• Automated Tone Curve Equalization: Applying computer vision algorithms to scanned images for consistent tone and color correction, preserving the authentic film look while meeting contemporary quality standards.

Name: Kimiyasu Morikawa (Kimi)

Pronouns: he/him

Website (optional): https://kimiyasu.net