Photographic Lab - In-Person
An introduction to the wonderful world of the darkroom. Designed to revive the artisanal side of film developing and to provide the necessary knowledge for each student to perform the process at home.
In this course, you will learn:
- How to manually develop any analog film using conventional and/or experimental processes.
- The fundamentals of how film works and its unique characteristics.
- How to identify common errors in the developing process.
- How to set up your own home or professional darkroom.
We will explore the four types of conventional development: Black & White, Color, Cinema, and Slide; we will also explore some experimental variations that can be applied to the process. No prior knowledge is required. Students will receive theoretical material and continuous support (even after the workshop ends).
This workshop is aimed at anyone interested in the manual developing process of analog photography.
The workshop includes all the materials for each developing process.
Exposed film is not included.
4 In-Person Sessions (Espacio La Pileta - Villa Crespo)
Once a week - Starting November 6th, 2024.
Available days and times:
- Wednesdays from 3 PM to 5 PM.
- Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Price:
- Discount: One payment of $78,000 via bank transfer, cash, or sending money through Mercado Pago.
- Two payments of $42,000: the first as a deposit when reserving your spot, and the second on the first day of the workshop, via transfer, cash, or Mercado Pago.
- Installment payments with a surcharge when checking out through the store.
Syllabus
- What is film, and how does it work?
- Structure and characteristics of different types of film.
- What happens during the developing process? Theory and chemistry.
- Instructions for carrying out each process:
- C-41 (Color)
- ECN-2 (Cinema)
- E-6 Alternative (Slide)
- B&W (Black and White)
- Stand Development
- Bleach Bypass
- "Organic" processes
- Necessary lab equipment.
- Chemical preparation.
- Practices and references.
- Negative analysis.
Requirements: Bring at least one roll of film to develop during the class.
