A workshop on photographing, printing and projecting 100 feet of 35mm motion picture film using nothing more than gears, buckets and apertures.
Handmade Emulsion - An Abstract The process of handcrafting film emulsion is one that offers to the filmmaker an unprecedented degree of creative intervention and expressiveness that simply cannot be accomplished with commercial film stocks -- by making emulsion, the filmmaker is given the ability to manipulate its shape, alter its chemical properties, apply it […]
Abstract In this two day workshop, we will be exploring the anatomy of a film strip through a variety of physical and chemical phenomenons that will reshape, destroy and sculpt the films emulsion. Techniques such as reticulation, bleach etching and mirror toning will all be covered and applied to previously processed strips of film, followed […]
Abstract Working with motion picture film today is both an intimidating prospect as well as an exciting one -- prior to this point in history, film was the product of a highly competitive industrial science which rapidly developed from the primal photographic processes of the late 18th century to the multi-layered, monopack films of meticulously […]
Abstract In this six hour workshop, participants will be introduced to the theory & execution of the artist-run film lab, including their history, political climate and the logistics of their operations from the subjective standpoint of the facilitator. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience with several basic film lab procedures, […]
Process Reversal is pleased to announce that fellow member Taylor Dunne will be premiering her new film, KATAH-DIN, at 7:00 PM on April 14th, 2014 at the University of Colorado at Boulder (Visual Arts Center, Room 1B20.) Following her film, she will also be presenting a rare 16mm archival print of H.P. Carver's 1930 feature The Silent […]
Abstract In this six hour workshop, participants will be introduced to the theory & execution of the artist-run film lab, including their history, political climate and the logistics of their operations from the subjective standpoint of the facilitator. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience with several basic film lab procedures, […]
Abstract: In this two day workshop, participants will study the craft of producing black and white, silver gelatin emulsion by formulating, mixing and coating emulsion onto cellulose acetate and various other materials. Theories concerning emulsion chemistry and emulsion production will also be explored in this workshop, providing participants with a foundation to develop their own […]
Abstract: Frenkel Defects is a recurring, interstitial film series aimed at supporting contemporary filmmakers working in, and presenting on, motion picture film. In this second edition, works from North American artist and film labs will be primarily be featured... Program Details: 26 Pulse Wrought (Film for Rewinds) Vol. I: Windows for Recursive Triangulation - Andrew […]
Abstract: Frenkel Defects is a recurring, interstitial film series aimed at supporting contemporary filmmakers working in, and presenting on, motion picture film. In this second edition, works from North American artist and film labs will be primarily be featured... Program Details: 26 Pulse Wrought (Film for Rewinds) Vol. I: Windows for Recursive Triangulation - Andrew […]
