THE PHOBLOGRAPHER | THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED WHEN YOU NUKE POLAROIDS IN THE MICROWAVE
THIS IS WHAT HAPPEND WHEN YOU NUKE POLAROIDS IN THE MICROWAVE
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Photographer Oliver Blohm had a problem. He absolutely loves instant film. But as many photographers know not only is it tough to come by but it also has its problems. The older Polaroid film used to develop fairly quickly–as does the current available stock of Fujifilm instant emulsions. But according to him, the closest thing is Impossible Project film. However, the development time can take 30-45 minutes.
That’s longer than some folks’ lunch breaks! And with that in mind, Oliver set about trying to find a way to speed up the process. By using a microwave and a shield that is based on a wet carton and glass, he discovered a procedure that ended up shortening the development time back to two or three minutes. As a result though, you also get a more or less controllable process of destroying the film material which creates unique failures, textures, shapes, burns, etc.He calls the series Hatzfraz/Fast Food.
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