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Darkroom development and printing course

Black and white analog photography workshop on film development and negative printing. To discover and learn the main techniques and fundamentals of this methodology.

​ You will be accompanied and guided in the fascinating world of the darkroom through a program full of technical notions but also and above all of tricks and practical advice. For all those who want to discover or enrich their knowledge in darkroom procedures: introduces and explores the two topics separately, dedicating 4 hours to the treatment of the film and 4 hours to the printing of the negative.

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In order to implement and transmit as many concepts as possible, the course will take place with 1 or maximum 2 participants. If desired, the course can also be held on weekends.

PROGRAM

Part I.
Treatment of Black and White Film (4 hour lesson).

- How is the film made
- Chemical products
- Handling and treatment
NB During the meeting a film will be developed preferably by the member.

 

Part II 

Printing the Negative (4-hour lesson).

- The instrumentation (magnifier, timer, lighting, etc ...)
- Printing materials (papers, chemicals, etc ...)
- Contact sheets and print sheets
- Print of the negative, preferably of the member.
 
Each participant will have the satisfaction of taking home their own print in 30 × 40 cm format made with their own hands in the dark room.

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Costs

Complete course

The course lasts 8 hours and is inclusive of chemists and paper. Euro 180

 

Course Part I 

Treatment of Black and White Film (4 hour lesson). Euro 100

 

Course Part II

Printing the Negative (4-hour lesson). Euro 100
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The course will take place at the new Camera Obscura in Pistoia

PRINTING IN THE DARKROOM
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