Course Description
Summary
An introduction to 16mm film techniques, students will shoot, edit and process analog BW 16mm film, as well as digital transfers of film to video. Through readings, screenings, experiments, and hands-on workshops students will learn about cinematography and the photochemical process. Taking advantage of the special tactile, tangible nature of the analog film, especially the hand-developing process- material properties will also be explored- direct tactile methods such as paint/scratch on film, splicing, and laser etching. Most films will be silent.
