Kodachrome

Description: Kodachrome was a color reversal film introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935. It was the first commercially successful color film, and it remained popular for over 70 years. Test your knowledge about Kodachrome with this quiz.
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When was Kodachrome first introduced?

  1. 1935

  2. 1940

  3. 1945

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kodachrome was first introduced in 1935 by Eastman Kodak.

What type of film was Kodachrome?

  1. Color reversal film

  2. Negative film

  3. Black-and-white film

  4. Instant film


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kodachrome was a color reversal film, which means that the colors in the negative were reversed to create a positive image.

What was the main advantage of Kodachrome over other color films?

  1. It was more color accurate

  2. It had a longer shelf life

  3. It was easier to process

  4. It was less expensive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kodachrome was known for its excellent color accuracy, which made it a popular choice for professional photographers.

What was the main disadvantage of Kodachrome?

  1. It was more expensive than other color films

  2. It was more difficult to process

  3. It had a shorter shelf life

  4. It was less color accurate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kodachrome was more expensive than other color films, which made it less accessible to amateur photographers.

What was the last year that Kodachrome was produced?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

  4. 2012


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kodachrome was last produced in 2009, although it was still available for purchase until 2011.

Who was the photographer who famously used Kodachrome to document the Vietnam War?

  1. Henri Cartier-Bresson

  2. Robert Capa

  3. David Douglas Duncan

  4. Larry Burrows


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Larry Burrows was a photographer for Life magazine who famously used Kodachrome to document the Vietnam War.

What was the name of the song that Paul Simon wrote about Kodachrome?

  1. Kodachrome

  2. Bridge Over Troubled Water

  3. Sound of Silence

  4. Mrs. Robinson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paul Simon wrote a song called "Kodachrome" in 1973, which was inspired by his memories of using Kodachrome film.

What was the name of the last roll of Kodachrome film that was ever produced?

  1. The Final Roll

  2. The Last Roll

  3. The End of an Era

  4. The Legacy of Kodachrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The last roll of Kodachrome film that was ever produced was called "The Final Roll".

What is the name of the museum that houses the largest collection of Kodachrome slides?

  1. The George Eastman Museum

  2. The Smithsonian Institution

  3. The Museum of Modern Art

  4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York houses the largest collection of Kodachrome slides.

What is the name of the documentary film that tells the story of Kodachrome?

  1. Kodachrome

  2. The Last Roll

  3. The End of an Era

  4. The Legacy of Kodachrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The documentary film "Kodachrome" was released in 2017 and tells the story of the rise and fall of Kodachrome film.

What was the name of the last photographer to use Kodachrome film?

  1. Steve McCurry

  2. Annie Leibovitz

  3. David Alan Harvey

  4. SebastiĆ£o Salgado


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

David Alan Harvey was the last photographer to use Kodachrome film. He shot his final roll of Kodachrome in 2010.

What is the name of the book that tells the story of the last days of Kodachrome film?

  1. The Last Days of Kodachrome

  2. The End of an Era

  3. The Legacy of Kodachrome

  4. Kodachrome: The Final Chapter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The book "The Last Days of Kodachrome" by Jonathon Hyman tells the story of the last days of Kodachrome film.

What is the name of the website that is dedicated to preserving Kodachrome slides?

  1. The Kodachrome Archive

  2. The Kodachrome Legacy Project

  3. The Kodachrome Preservation Project

  4. The Kodachrome Rescue Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kodachrome Archive is a website that is dedicated to preserving Kodachrome slides.

What is the name of the organization that is working to develop a digital scanning process for Kodachrome slides?

  1. The Kodachrome Revival Project

  2. The Kodachrome Restoration Project

  3. The Kodachrome Rescue Project

  4. The Kodachrome Preservation Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kodachrome Revival Project is an organization that is working to develop a digital scanning process for Kodachrome slides.

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