Im watching an episode of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, filmed in black and white. In this scene a guest is showing glass making. What is going on with the film to make these black areas by the flame?

@PlaidBaron@lemmy.world · 2 months ago

Im watching an episode of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, filmed in black and white. In this scene a guest is showing glass making. What is going on with the film to make these black areas by the flame?

@actionjbone@sh.itjust.works · 2 months ago

The camera is overwhelmed by the extremely bright light of the flames.

It’s a limitation of the recording systems they had.

@Successful_Try543@feddit.org · 2 months ago

I would suggest it’s the shadow the flame throws onto the coat of the glass maker, as they probably had a light source behind the camera while filming.

@actionjbone@sh.itjust.works · 2 months ago

You’re not wrong. I was simplifying, and your description is more technical.

@Successful_Try543@feddit.org · 2 months ago

No offense taken.