FILM PRODUCTION ON THE
AATON LTR 16MM CAMERA

2 sessions, 3-day camera rental, 1 private editing lesson, lab processing & screening party

**TWO MONTH LONG OFFERING** In this workshop offering, participants will learn the contemporary film to film workflow for shooting in the 4:3 aspect ratio, processing, editing, and projecting on 16mm using the motor driven Aaton LTR camera. We'll begin by reviewing the camera basics; exposure, lenses, then learn how to load a co-axial magazine in a load-bag, how to focus, run, maintain and operate the Aaton LTR camera.  We'll cover current options and manufacturers of B/W and COLOR camera stocks then schedule your 2-day rental of the camera package with 200ft of the film stock of your choice (FOMA 100R, B/W REVERSAL or V3 KODAK COLOR NEGATIVE FILM & WORK PRINT).  After your shoot,  you'll learn how to load and operate the EIKI SSL-O Projector, and schedule an individualized lesson on editing on using the STEENBECK flat-bed editing table.  You will complete the workshop with the knowledge and skill set to operate the camera, select the proper film stock for your needs, how to project 16mm and how to edition your work on film!  We will also discuss how to promote your short piece through a list of friendly film festivals. All materials will be provided for. It’s 3 workshops in one; Aaton LTR Camera, Eiki Projection Basics, Steenbeck Flatbed editing, PLUS a 2.5-Day rental of a beautiful camera kit, with 200’ of 16mm motion picture film, linear lab processing and work print, plus a private editing session in the facilities. Finished projects will be presented after the conclusion of the course at our screening party, you will premiere this film at Anthology Film Archives.

TUESDAY APRIL 26th from 7 -10 PM
Filming schedule: ONE of these sessions (below) will be your inclusive 3-day camera kit rental - please select when registering:
APR 26-29th shoot period #1 pick up 26th (take home after class) and drop off 29th by 6pm at MONO HQ
May 1st-3rd shoot period #2 pick up 1st as early as 11 am and drop off May 3rd at MONO HQ
May 4th-6th shoot period #3 pick up 4th as early as 11 am and drop off May 6th by 6pm at MONO HQ
May 7th -9th shoot period #4 pick up 7th as early as 11 am and drop off may 9th by 6pm at MONO HQ
May 10th-12th shoot period #5 pick up 10th as early as 11 am and drop off may 12th by 6pm at MONO HQ
TUESDAY MAY 24th 7 -10 PM
Editing Sessions to be scheduled individually during the end of May and early June.
FREE SCREENING PARTY SUNDAY JULY 3rd @ ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES

LOCATION: MONO HQ 33 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY 5 min walk from 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, B, D, N, Q, R, & G trains.

INSTRUCTORS:  Saif Al-Sobaihi & Steve Cossman

INCLUDES:  2- three hour classroom instruction sessions, 2.5-day Aaton LTR camera package rental (lens, light meter, mag), editing workshop on Steenbeck Flatbed editing table, Four hour editing session at our facilities, 200 feet of your choice of 16MM film stock and LAB processing, fully timed color work print and or BW reversal print, access to flat-bed editing equipment and supplies. 16mm projectors, informational course packet,  2K transfer of film by MONO, 2K online hosting of finished film, local & international film festival entry waivers.

And you will have access to the following books related the workshop from Mono No Aware’s own reference library:

  • Experimental Filmmaking and the Motion Picture Camera: An Introductory Guide for Artists and Filmmakers by Joel Schlemowitz

  • Break the Machine by Kathyrn Ramey

  • The Filmmaker’s Handbook by Steven Ascher and Edward Pincus

  • Your Film and the Lab by L. Bernard Happé

  • The Technique of Editing 16mm Films by J. Burder

COURSE CAP: Limited to 8 participants

PRICE: B/W REVERSAL CAMERA ORIGINAL - $ 600
COLOR NEG & COLOR WORK PRINT - $ 700

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