Join T.A.P.E. Los Angeles for a non-toxic hand processing 16mm film workshop where we’ll learn how to mix household chemicals into a photo developer, shoot 16mm film and process our roll of 7222 Kodak Double X film as a b&w negative. No prior film experience necessary!

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We’ll start the afternoon with a quick proficiency run-down of the mighty Bolex Rex 5 16mm camera, discuss light metering on an analog meter, and we will cover resources on where to purchase, process and scan 16mm film. We will then shoot 1 100' roll of b&w negative film collectively around Whammy!’s neighborhood. When we finish the roll we’ll mix our household chemicals and demonstrate how to use a 50’ Lomo tank, which is available to rent from TAPE. The film will be loaded onto the Lomo reel and processed with our freshly mixed non-toxic developer. Participants will walk away with a list of eco-processing resources and confidence to do it on their own.

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The film will then be scanned by artist-run Origins Archival in Hollywood, located within the Kodak house on Sunset Blvd.  

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This workshop will be co-facilitated by local filmmaker and teaching artist Erica Sheu. Erica’s films and expanded cinema works have been programmed domestically and abroad in numerous festivals. Erica has taught hand-processing workshops with Mono No Aware, makes most of her work on film and has extensive knowledge about the photochemical process she is excited to share with this group.  

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12 PM to 6 PM

Whammy! in Echo Park/Silverlake

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2514 Sunset Blvd (enter through alley)

Los Angeles, 90026

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Please include your email while registering. If not prompted, please email us so we can confirm. info@tapeanalog.org

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Presented by T.A.P.E. Collective - a Los Angeles based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to facilitating support for analog media through free digitizing, education, hands-on training, equipment rentals and volunteer opportunities. Teach, archive, preserve, exhibit.

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