0-100 Film for absolute beginners on 16mm

A STEP UP — BUILD REAL SKILLS SHOOTING ON 16MM FILM

Move beyond a taster session and learn how celluloid really works. This four-day hands-on course teaches you how to shoot, load, light, and operate using the Super 16mm ARRI SR3. Designed for beginners who want genuine technical confidence, this course builds a strong foundation in exposure, film stocks, colour, workflow, lighting and the creative power of celluloid.

Who is it for?

• Anyone wanting structured, guided celluloid training basics
• Cinematographers with no celluloid experience
• Video artists
• Researchers
• Librarians
• Camera and lighting crew with no experience with celluloid
• Lab technicians

What you will learn

• Core cinematography principles using 16mm
• Film gauge, lenses, field of view & visual behaviour
• Light meter training & lighting for film
• Loading, operating & focus pulling on the ARRI SR3
• Lab workflow, labels, logs & test-shoot procedures
• Designing and executing camera tests

Course Details

• Dates: 23rd-26th February 2026
• Length: 4 days
• Location: Newton Studio Lab, Salford
• Age: 18+
• Cost: £1000

Accommodation: You will need to arrange you own travel, your accommodation and meals. Further guidance on this can be found here.

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