Celluloid Training Programmes

Interested in building your celluloid technical and creative skills? Join our Celluloid for Camera and Lighting Department Course and gain hands-on skills working with 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm film cameras with an additional unique demonstration of a 65mm camera.

Our 7-day hybrid course (6 days in-person, 1 day online) is designed to give you the practical skills needed for today’s global Film productions. You will work at our fully equipped Newton Studio Lab in Salford, Greater Manchester, UK, learning from renowned cinematographers Laura Hilliard and Steven Wyatt.

Across the on-site days in the Lab, you’ll master the full filmmaking process in small groups with time to build and load our range of cameras. You will light film sets and shoot your own material which will be processed at KODAK Pinewood Studios and be reviewed during the final online day.

Our course includes the following:

• Training in a fully kitted out at Newton Studio Lab in Salford
• Learning from globally renowned industry guest speakers    
• Complement your practical learning with theory to fully understand the medium
• All materials and equipment
• Access to 8mm, 16mm and 35mm cameras
• Demonstration of a 65mm camera
• Lunch and refreshments
• Course resources and learning materials 

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