Redscale is a technique of shooting photographic film where the film is exposed from the wrong side, i.e. the emulsion is exposed through the base of the film. Normally, this is done by winding the film upside-down into an empty film canister.

Feb 13, 2015 · A popular technique that re-purposes ordinary color film is known as redscale. As it happens, February has been designated Redscale Month by the #BelieveInFilm community! As the name suggests, photographs made as redscale images exhibit a red cast which can vary in intensity according to film type, lighting conditions and other factors.

Apr 1, 2025 · Redscale film is any colour film loaded with the emulsion side facing away from the lens. Redscale film usually creates darker, redder images compared to its “normal” use. Redscaling requires a simple modification that can either be …

Feb 14, 2025 · We are excited to announce the launch of HARMAN RED, a brand-new, DX-Coded ISO 125, 35mm redscale film. What is redscale? “Redscale is the effect you get when shooting through the back of a colour film” explains Giles Branthwaite, Sales & Marketing Director.

Oct 8, 2013 · The most surreal and intense of all color-shifting films, the Lomography Redscale is an ode to the redscale technique popular among analogue shooters. In this article we're tackling the history and color guide of the distinct and iconic film stock.

Jul 24, 2022 · Follow these steps on how to shoot redscale film, a process which exposes a film's red-sensitive base layer first.

Redscale is an analog film technique where you load a roll of color film into the camera backwards. The film is exposed from the wrong side—through the plastic backing—exposing the red layer first. The results are photographs with a predominately red color cast.

Aug 8, 2020 · I recently found myself exposing three different redscale films almost in parallel. An Olympus Pen D2 was passing through my hands to be sold in my Etsy shop. I couldn’t pass the opportunity to try the very exciting camera and exposed part of a roll.

Redscale photography is a unique technique that flips the script on traditional film photography, creating warm, surreal images that captivate the eye. By exposing the wrong side of the film, photographers unlock a world of fiery hues and unexpected contrasts.

Jun 22, 2019 · Redscale is a photographic technique where you shoot film backwards. Instead of shooting the film through the front, you shoot it through the backside. In order to do this, one must load the film into the canister backwards, or buy film …