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

  • Next Dates: 7-10 September 2026
  • Length: 4 days
  • Location: Newton Studio Lab, Salford
  • Age: 18+
  • Cost: £1000
  • Deadline: For payment in full deadline for booking is 31 August. Deposit deadline for instalment payments is 25 May.
  • Payment options: Full payment of £1000 by 31 August as a single payment.
    Instalments: Deposit of £100 by 25 May
    Instalment 1: £300 by 29 June
    Instalment 2: £300 by 27 July
    Instalment 2: £300 by 31 August- this is the final payment
    Both of these options are available on the E-shop, follow the link to book on and then select your preferred option.


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

Need help funding your course? Check out our information page on bursaries and potential funding options here

Interested? You can register your interest in any of our courses using the ‘Register your interest’ button above or drop us a message using the ‘Contact Us’ button

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  • please note – the booking link will take you to the University of Salford E-shop for secure booking.