Analogue Black and White: Documentary and the Landscape. 35mm (Novice)

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Saturday  Out on location shooting film in the Chilterns.

Sunday  In the darkroom.  Processing film, contact sheets, proof printing.

AIMS:

By the conclusion of this workshop you will have covered and have an understanding, within the time allocated of the following at an introductory  level:

• An introductory understanding of photographing the landscape;
• Analogue camera techniques;
• Darkroom techniques and procedures;
• Mixing chemicals;
• Manually developing film;
• Contact sheet printing;
• Assessing and editing from the contact sheets;
• Proof printing on resin coated paper.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 This weekend workshops we will cover:

• Advanced analogue camera techniques;
• Subject;
• Content;
• Composition;
• Location (you will be advised and partly accompanied);
• How to develop 35mm Black and White film;
• Printing Contact sheets;
• Printing Resin Coated proof printing.

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ITINERARY

Friday from 6- 9pm

6-00pm arrival and introductions.

Illustrated lecture and discussion on ideas and the locations we will be visiting on Saturday. This will stimulate and help you seek and approach subjects that you might not have considered.

6-30pm Light supper In our local Italian restaurant. (not provided) 

There will also be advice on advanced techniques that enable you to produce images that will be technically competent. i.e use of filters.

Saturday  10-00-4-00pm

10-00am

Travel to location with film and cameras.

Explore locations and take photographs.

1-00pm Lunch (not provided)

2-00pm-4-00pm

Continue shooting in accessible locations. 

Sunday 10-00am- 4-00pm.

10-00am -1-00pm

Film Developing and contact  printing

1-00-2-00pm In our local gourmet coffee shop. (not provided) 

2-00-4-00pm

Proof printing assessment feedback, Tea and departure.