CML Web Discussion 2021-06-02: Polaroids for Previews?

In days gone by, many DPs used Polaroids to preview contrast and exposure on-set and on-location. Polaroids are a bit thin on the ground nowadays; besides, the characteristic curve of Polaroid film may not be as good a match for digital cine cameras as it is for film cinematography. So how are you previewing / visualizing / communicating contrast and exposure when the production camera isn’t up & running: DSLRs / mirrorless cameras? Still photos (raw or otherwise) with LUTs applied? Trusty, old-school light meters?

Coronavirus updates (India, Netherlands, L.A.) until 16:41 (burn-in time 18:15:18), then the main topic, spilling into a more general discussion of instant-film memories and current options.

Mentioned during the chat:

Impossible Project: https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/27/weve-come-full-rectangle-polaroid-is-reborn-out-of-the-impossible-project/
Fujifilm Instax Square printer: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1367924-REG/fujifilm_16558085_instax_share_sp_3_smartphone.html
Instant cameras in 2021: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-instant-cameras
Geoff’s Canon Rebel used instead of Polaroid: https://gboyle.nl/SFgrade/index_2.html
Leica Sofort camera (Fujifilm Instax mini film) with f/12.7 60mm lens. Demo: https://vimeo.com/190108076, website: https://en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-SOFORT/Leica-SOFORT