Sunday, February 18th, 12pm – 2pm
Saturday, March 23rd, 10am 2pm
Sunday, March 24th, 10am – 2pm
Participants will learn the operation of Super 8 cameras available at the Winnipeg Film Group and then shoot their own short black & white Super 8 film! We will bucket process the film by hand in the darkroom and learn various analogue editing techniques. Participants may view their film on an analogue projector, but will also be shown methods of digitizing the film on their own (or during the workshop if time allows).
Fee includes:
-1 roll of black & white Super 8 film (Kodak Tri-X Reversal Film 7266)
-rental of Super 8 camera for a week from WFG
-help from a knowledgeable instructor and hands on film processing & editing
February 18th: 12-2PM
Camera Orientation
- what is a Super 8 camera?
- how does it work?
- how to use an external light meter
- time to test out cameras and ask questions
- participants will decide when they would like to rent a camera for a week from the WFG, to have their film shot for the next workshop session on March 23rd.
March 23rd: 10am-2pm
Film Processing
- participants will bucket process their B&W film in the darkroom
- they will learn analogue editing and splicing their film
- demo on how to shoot titles on Super 8 film (we will shoot them together during this session)
- demo on how to contact print film if time allows
March 24th: 10am-2pm
Film Tinting & Toning, Digitizing
- analogue film editing continued, this will be a work session to continue splicing, contact printing, scratching the film, etc.
- tinting and toning: adding colour to your film!
- various methods of digitizing film shown
- participants may choose to digitize their film during the class if time allows, but will be given the information on how to do this on their own as well
- option of viewing edited films together on an analogue projector
About the instructor:
Kristiane Church is an artist working in filmmaking, photography, installation, and performance. Her practice centers image and world making, the camera and positioning of body and voice. She works as a cinematographer for various filmmakers, as well as the Photography Technician at the School of Art (U of M). She has been the coordinator and projectionist of the One Take Super 8 Event put on by WNDX Festival of Moving Image for the past three years.
REFUND POLICY – This workshop needs 4 participants minimum to run.
| Notice Given: | Eligible for: |
| At least 7 days prior to start date | Full refund |
| 7 days to 48 hours prior to start date | Full refund less 20% administration fee |
| Less than 48 hours prior to start date | No refund |
The Winnipeg Film Group reserves the right to cancel any course where the minimum registration has not been met. Anyone registered for a course that has been cancelled is eligible for a full refund, Cancelled course fees may also be used towards any other Winnipeg Film Group training programs.
Assistance and accommodations are available to participants with different disabilities. Please call or email us for more information: training@winnipegfilmgroup.com
If you’re having trouble signing up for a workshop, please email training@winnipegfilmgroup.com or call (204) 925-3456 (ext 111) Monday-Friday 10am – 5pm.
