FILM PRODUCTION ON THE
AATON LTR 16MM CAMERA

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

In this workshop offering, participants will learn the contemporary film to film workflow for capturing, 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 at a venue TBA.

MONDAY JULY 1st from 7 -10 PM - AATON LTR ; Familiarize yourself with the camera and its elements. Learn to built, load and operate the complete R16MM camera outfit.
Filming schedule: ONE of these sessions (below) will be your inclusive 3-day camera kit rental - please select when registering:
JULY 5th-7th rental session #2 pick up 5th as early as 11 am and drop off JULY 7th AT 5 pm at MONO HQ
JULY 8th-10th rental session #3 pick up 8th as early as 11 am and drop off JULY 10th by 5 pm at MONO HQ
JULY 11th-13th rental session #4 pick up 11th as early as 11 am and drop off JULY 13th by 5 pm at MONO HQ
MONDAY JULY 22nd from 7 -10 PM - Learn to operate the projector to watch your raw footage. Learn the Steenbeck flatbed editing table, CIRO guillotine splicer and editing basics. + 4 hour Editing Sessions to be scheduled individually during early June.

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:  TBA

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 - $ 675
COLOR NEG & COLOR WORK PRINT - $ 795

REGISTER BELOW:

REGISTRATION OPTIONS CHOOSE ONE OF TWO: