A B&W film processing workshop on mixing dry chemicals to make a fixer and developer, as well as an introduction into shooting on a Bolex 16mm camera. The workshop will be held from 2 – 5pm on Sunday 27th of February. The event is limited to 15 people. Reserve your ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bw-film-processing-workshop-tickets-267128868637
What we will do:
- ~ Shoot some 16mm film on a Bolex
- ~ Load a LOMO tank (similar to a Paterson tank but for Super 8, 8mm and 16mm film processing)
- ~ Make up B&W developer and a fixer solution from our dry chemicals
- ~ Develop the film we shoot on the day
Theory covered:
- ~ How the artist run lab Workshop for Potential Cinema works
- ~ Introduction to theory of processing B & W film negative
What is included:
- ~ 16mm film to shoot
- ~ Bolex camera (we will shoot as a group)
- ~ Light meter
- ~ Development and fixer chemicals
- ~ Equipment for processing (LOMO tank etc)
What to wear:
- ~ Closed toe shoes
- ~ Regular clothing
Cost: $50
Address: We are situated in archway 4 facing Jubilee Park Oval (near the Tramsheds food hall) in Glebe. We share the space with Big Fag Press, another artist run initiative you may be familiar with.