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, […]
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 […]
In this workshop, media artist Alex MacKenzie will present a closer look at the original engine of expanded cinema: the projector. Specifically, participants will explore how to work with 16mm projection devices to allow an extension of their potential and a re-purposing of their function. Discussion and examination of the various elements of projection: light, […]
"Doors Open Denver" Process Reversal and Handmade Film Institute Redline Contemporary Art Center 2350 Araphoe Street Denver, Colorado, United States DATES: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - Sunday, April 30, 2017 Contact: Sarah Biagini Email: click to email Web Site: http://processreversal.org In collaboration with Doors Open Denver, Redline Contemporary Art Center hosts members of Process Reversal […]
In this workshop, Robert Schaller of the Handmade Film Institute will present one of the simplest and earliest photographic devices, the pinhole. Participants will learn the basics of pinhole photography and will achieve a better understanding of various photographic principles such as light, aperture, focal length, film plane, and the camera obscura effect. Through in […]