Why shoot film, particularly in this age where digital cinematography has supplanted photochemical image-making as the predominant form, and cell phones capable of shooting high-definition video are nearly ubiquitous?

The value of film lies not just in its legacy as the original medium of cinema, but in its distinctness from video (as much as oil paint is distinct from acrylic), offering unique aesthetic possibilities, as well as challenging its users to think creatively within film's own constraints.

This single six-hour workshop, geared toward individuals with little or no experience shooting film, will focus on 16mm production basics using Bolex H16 Reflex cameras. We will begin by discussing what makes film unique, and looking at some examples. Participants will then learn how to shoot with the Bolex; how to utilize its various functions for creative effects such as slow-motion, stop-motion, multiple exposures, and pixilation; how to use a light meter, and the various ways to control light.

Each participant will leave the workshop having shot a single 100’ roll of black and white 16mm film, which they can either send out for processing at a commercial lab, or process themselves at our hand-processing workshop the following week (after which we’ll be able to project the results right in our space!)

*This workshop is a part of the 2019-2020 Waltham on Film Workshop Series*

Max number of participants: 8

Requirements: None! Just bring yourself. All film and cameras will be provided by AgX.

Instructors: Ethan Berry, Jesslyn Boisclair (TA)

Price: $100 (general public) / $80 (AgX members)

How to Register: E-mail hi@agxfilm.org to register or with any questions

Deadline to Register: EXTENDED to Friday, November 15 at 12pm (noon)

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.