{"product_id":"kodak-portra-400-vc-36exp-expired-11-2003","title":"Kodak Portra 400 VC 36exp - Expired 11\/2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnleash the raw, cinematic energy of early-2000s professional colour science. This is \u003cb\u003eKodak Professional Portra 400VC\u003c\/b\u003e (Vivid Color) in full-length \u003cb\u003e36 exposures\u003c\/b\u003e. Expired in \u003cb\u003eNovember 2003\u003c\/b\u003e, this batch dates back to the highly coveted original \"dual-lineup\" era when Kodak manufactured separate Natural Color (NC) and Vivid Color (VC) emulsions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly 23 years of aging have transformed this legendary high-speed studio workhorse into an absolute masterpiece for experimental portrait, street, and documentary photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Discontinued \"VC\" Saturation:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike modern Portra 400 (which is a singular blend designed to replace both older variants), the original 400VC was chemically engineered for bold saturation and snappy, aggressive contrast. This extra vivid punch means the film has resisted the typical dull, muddy look of aged stocks far better than its passive counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm, Sun-Drenched Tonal Shifts:\u003c\/b\u003e Having matured in the dark since 2003, those strong colour dyes have softened into a gorgeous, nostalgic palette. Expect deep, saturated mid-tones beautifully balanced by warm, golden-amber highlights and rich, creamy skin tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGritty \"Indie-Sleaze\" Grain Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Originally engineered with Kodak’s fine T-Grain technology, over two decades of aging have naturally amplified the emulsion's grain. Every frame will bloom with a prominent, highly tactile texture that gives images an authentic, documentary-style \"found footage\" aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-Length 36 Exposures:\u003c\/b\u003e Because shooting expired film is an exercise in creative exploration, these full-length 36-exposure canisters give you plenty of room to bracket your shots, test the limits of the shadows, and capture the perfect frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm \/ 36 Exposures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Professional Colour Negative (C-41)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e ISO 400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpiration Date:\u003c\/b\u003e November 2003 (11\/2003)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e High-contrast street portraiture, moody fashion editorials, sun-baked urban landscapes, and golden-hour shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weird Film Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54334807212378,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/1414\/6394\/files\/DSC4737.jpg?v=1781873879","url":"https:\/\/weirdfilmclub.uk\/products\/kodak-portra-400-vc-36exp-expired-11-2003","provider":"Weird Film Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}