Northwest Film Center School of Film
934 SW Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97205
Learn the basics for operating the 16mm Bolex camera, including loading, metering and selecting appropriate film stock. Handling of the cameras will be extensive. Gain the confidence needed to shoot on your own after the workshop!
Topics:
Components and technical operation of the Bolex
Characteristics of different film stocks and filters, how to test film stocks
Loading/unloading film, setting the diopter, tripod mounts
Metering of incident and reflected light
Setting exposure
16mm workflow in the digital age
Options for processing film and transfering to digital for editing
Options for NWFC Bolex camera rentals
