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The Analog Film Lab

  • Intermediate
  • 13 and older
  • $279
  • Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY
  • 7 hours

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  • $279
  • Gowanus Darkroom @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St Ste 212, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • 7 hours
  • Students will be asked to wear masks while inside the darkroom at all times.
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this photography class:

This all-day intensive workshop will combine shooting, processing, developing and printing into one action-packed day.

First we’ll meet at the Darkroom and we'll demonstrate how to properly load film and set up your camera. You'll get a refresher on shooting mechanics and using your light meter, then we'll each shoot a roll of film in the surrounding neighborhood. From there you’ll learn how to process the exposed film using a film reel and developing tank, and start making contact prints. Finally, we’ll be enlarging negatives onto traditional darkroom paper, so that you can take home beautiful 8x10 prints that you’ve made entirely on your own.

Who should take this class

Intermediate and experienced digital shooters who want to try shooting film. Anyone interested in the overall process of analog film capture, processing and printing in a classic darkroom setting.

Prerequisites

If you've never taken photos in manual mode, we highly recommend taking 1 Day Workout: Camera Warm-Up! or Digital Photo I, or at the very least Crash Course: Camera Basics, prior to taking this class.

What to bring

Bring your film-based 35mm SLR, medium format or rangefinder camera and a roll of black and white film that fits your camera.

We do have a limited number of cameras available for rental at $15 per class, and a limited amount of 35mm black and white film available for $10 per roll.

Since this is an all-day class we will have a lunch break, so you might want to bring lunch. There are restaurants and cafes nearby as well.

Please bring your mask.

Materials provided (included in cost of the class)

  • All resin-coated photographic paper
  • All development chemistry
  • Optional camera rental and black and white film purchase available

Refund Policy

  • Students must give notification 4 business days or more in advance to receive full refund less 5% cancellation fee or transfer credit.
  • Request made within 4 business days will be charged a 25% withdrawal fee.
  • No refunds granted after the beginning of class.

For multi-week classes:

  • Cancellation up to 4 business days prior to the first class - 95% refund.
  • Cancellation after 1st class - 100% refund less a 25% withdrawal fee.
  • Cancellation after the 2nd class - 50% refund.
  • NO REFUNDS beyond the 2nd class

The date the email is sent will determine eligibility for a refund. All approved refunds may take up to four weeks to process. We cannot be responsible for providing refunds for classes or programs missed as a result of student illness, student emergencies, or events beyond our control.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Refunds or withdrawal requests must be sent via e-mail to [email protected]


Reviews of Classes at BKC (325)

(4.6-star rating across 325 reviews)
  • The Analog Film Lab

    Anonymous review on 1/20/2019
    Very good overall
  • The Analog Film Lab

    Reviewed by Brittany S. on 10/29/2018
    Max was super patient and attentive to each students needs, including my own. I came in not even knowing what ISO was. Max wasn’t supposed to come outside with us for the shooting portion but he popped out to help me with my first shot and was really patient in doing so. The class was so informative, fun, and rewarding. I met some really awesome new friends as well. I am definitely booking another class to further expand my film/photography skills. Highly suggest. This class was a surprise birthday present from my husband and it was probably the best present he’s ever given me.
  • The Analog Film Lab

    Anonymous review on 6/19/2017
    Instructor was super relaxed & class good for someone who wants a quick course in film photography
  • The Analog Film Lab

    Anonymous review on 3/26/2016
    Loved it. Teacher was great.
  • The Analog Film Lab

    Reviewed by philip n. on 3/21/2016
    Loved it! Learned tons. Instructor was EVERY knowledgeable.
  • The Analog Film Lab

    Reviewed by praveen p. on 7/25/2015
    Great experience Excellent training
  • The Analog Film Lab

    Reviewed by Chris Z. on 2/13/2015
    Generally this is a great course. You have a chance to put your hands on the whole B&W darkroom process, which is a great experience. However, the class is too short. I wished I had more time to practice and make more prints, but that would make it a two day class then.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students have overwhelmingly positive things to say about classes at The Analog Film Lab. Many note that the instructor, Max, was patient and attentive to each student's needs, helping them even with basic concepts they did not understand. The classes are described as informative, fun, and rewarding, with students reporting that they learned a lot and were able to expand their film and photography skills. Some students mention making new friends during the classes. One reviewer specifically mentions that the course was a great opportunity to learn about the entire black-and-white darkroom process. Overall, the classes at The Analog Film Lab receive high praise for the substance of what students learn and the skills they can walk away with. Direct Quotes: - "I came in not even knowing what ISO was. Max wasn’t supposed to come outside with us for the shooting portion but he popped out to help me with my first shot and was really patient in doing so." - "Loved it! Learned tons. Instructor was EVERY knowledgeable." - "Generally this is a great course. You have a chance to put your hands on the whole B&W darkroom process, which is a great experience."

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Questions & Answers (2)

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Question from Philip G.
Hi all, I do not have an old film-based SLR. If I decide to rent a manual SLR camera from the class, how much will that cost? How many of them are available? Is it preferred to buy a camera for this class? Thanks!
Answer from Jenn C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi! It is advisable for students to bring their own old film-based SLR if you have one, but if not, the school has manual SLR cameras you can rent for $10.
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Question from Georg R.
Would a 35mm rangefinder camera be appropriate to bring instead of an SLR?
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Yes, a rangefinder camera would be perfectly acceptable!
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