0-100 Film for Absolute Beginners on 16mm

0-100 Film for absolute beginners on 16mm - February 23rd, 2026

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.

Course Description

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