Intro to Photochemical Filmmaking

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An introduction to photochemical filmmaking, this workshop will teach you all you need to know about the technicals of film cameras, from understanding the camera to selecting film stocks and finally the art of shooting, with the focus being on Super 8’s.

After this workshop you’ll be able to pick up any film camera, from stills to films.

A one day workshop where you will be put into pairs to shoot your own footage + a 1 hour online feedback session where you’ll be able to watch back your own film once it’s developed!

No previous experience is necessary!

You'll receive a digital copy of your film processed by Erehwon Lab. With your group and facilitators you will schedule an online feedback session where all together we watch and provide feedback on your Super 8 films.

This session will satisfy the requirement for 'previous experience' needed for you to hire equipment in Super8 format.

During the workshop, you will learn:
• How to operate a Super 8 camera
• Film formats and stocks
• Camera basics - lenses, exposure, aperture, frames per second, and more
• Camera effects and experimental techniques

The workshop fee includes the cost of one Super 8 film cartridge, as well as its development and digitisation.