Candido Film is a London-based film company. It's film line has landed in Vietnam, bringing with it a gritty, cinematic aesthetic that's perfect for capturing the raw energy of Saigon.
Saigon's City Life On Candido Film
To truly capture the essence of Saigon's vibrant city life, you must embrace its relentless motion. Time bends and stretches, a single day feeling like a week in this dynamic metropolis. Begin with a tranquil morning, a deceptive calm that quickly dissolves into the midday frenzy of the city center. Locals weave through the streets, a kaleidoscope of activity: commuting, shopping, lunching, and tourists soaking it all in. Then, just as abruptly, the sun descends, painting the sky with a fleeting, yet magnificent sunset. As twilight deepens, Saigon transforms again, a neon-drenched spectacle of modern LED lights illuminating the night.
To keep pace with these rapid shifts, a versatile film is essential. Candido film, particularly the 400 ISO, excels at capturing the diverse moods of Saigon’s daylight hours. For the city's nocturnal pulse, Candido 800 is a reliable choice, though bright lenses are still recommended to maximize its potential. The film's pleasing grain structure lends an authentic analog aesthetic, while its subtle greenish or bluish tones imbue the images with a cinematic, evocative quality, perfectly reflecting the city's ever-changing atmosphere.
Candido Film ISO's
Night Prowls: Candido 800 ISO is your weapon of choice for nocturnal escapades. The city's nightlife, a kaleidoscope of neon and street food, explodes with a gritty, cinematic grain. Think shadowy alleyways, glistening rain-slicked streets, and the fleeting faces of the city that never sleeps.
Golden Hour: When the sun dips low, casting a golden haze over the city, reach for Candido 400 ISO. Capture the frenetic energy of the megapolis while still preserving the quiet moments of daily life – a street vendor's weary gaze, a monk's serene meditation amidst the urban chaos.
Dawn Patrol: Rise with the city. Candido 200 ISO, with its finer grain and nuanced colors, captures the subtle shifts in light as Saigon awakens. Document the hustle and bustle, the fleeting emotions on the faces of the early risers.
And don't forget the Saigon Metro – a sleek, modern intrusion into the city's chaotic rhythm. Candido 800 ISO will perfectly capture the interplay of light and shadow within the stations, the fleeting expressions of commuters, the raw energy of urban transit.
Candido Film isn't for everyone. It demands a certain kind of photographer – one who embraces imperfection, who seeks to capture the soul of a city, not just its polished facade. Saigon, with its raw energy and vibrant chaos, is the perfect canvas for this bold new wave of film photography.
