Description:
This immersive two-and-a-half-day hands-on workshop is designed for photographers eager to learn how to capture, develop, and scan film using modern techniques and tools.
Students will learn:
- Film Camera Fundamentals: Understanding exposure, composition, and lighting techniques to confidently shoot with film.
- Developing Made Simple: Step-by-step instruction on processing film at home using the Ars-Imago Lab-Box for efficient, mess-free development.
- Digital Scanning & Processing: How to scan negatives with a digital camera and edit them using Negative Lab Pro for professional-quality results.
This workshop is ideal for photographers who already have a basic understanding of photography and are ready to explore - or rediscover - the art and process of film photography.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Composition and Lighting
- Exposure metering
- Film Selection: Speed, Type, and Contrast
- Film Exposure Techniques
- Film Developing and Processing
- Hybrid Workflow: Scanning with a Digital Camera
- Critical Review and Evaluation
AGENDA:
Friday: Introduction to Film Photography
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Overview of film photography and various film stocks
- How to properly load and handle film cameras
- Comparison of traditional vs. modern darkroom processes, with an introduction to the workflow used in class
- Overview of chemical types and materials used in film development
- Demonstration of the Ars-Imago Lab-Box system, followed by a hands-on film loading exercise
Saturday: Photowalk & Film Processing
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Photowalk
- Guided street photography session around LACMA and Leica Store Los Angeles
- Students will complete one roll of film based on a themed shooting assignment
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Film Developing
- Step-by-step guidance on loading and developing film using the Ars-Imago Lab-Box system
- Students’ rolls will be developed and set to dry by the end of class
Sunday: Scanning & Image Review
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Film Scanning and Digital Conversion
- Introduction to the hybrid workflow: scanning negatives using a digital camera
- Processing film scans with Negative Lab Pro
- Students will work in pairs to scan and convert their negatives
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Final Review & Discussion
- Group image review and critique session
- Open Q&A and discussion on workflow, results, and creative takeaways
- Students will share their best photograph from the workshop for group feedback
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is ideal for photography enthusiasts or experienced digital photographers interested in exploring the art of film photography and development.
Participants are not required to own a Leica film camera to join. Leica Store Los Angeles will provide a selection of Leica film cameras for hands-on use and experimentation.
Students should have a foundational understanding of photography concepts such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Students are advised to wear comfortable footwear suitable for photowalks and on-location shooting. This course is a rain or shine workshop. A light jacket is recommended in case of cooler weather.
NOTE:
Students will retain the Lab-Boxes along with their developed roll of film and digital scans produced during the class.
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