Keylight offers a variety of film and video-related workshops throughout the Pittsburgh area, serving the community’s differing needs and interests. Some expose participants to a specific topic and promote understanding of the subject, while others offer hands-on training in aspects of media production.
Our instructors are experienced artists and professionals. Each workshop description includes pertinent details including location, a link to the instructor’s bio, cost and any necessary background or equipment a participant should have.
Upcoming Workshops
Film Processing Party
Presented with Analog Liberation
Fri, Feb. 20 6:00-9:00pm
Analog Liberation – 115 Sedgewick Street
Black & White Photochemical Processing Workshop for Motion Picture & Still Film. 18+
Instructor: Ross Nugent
BYOB/W (& BYOB)! This hands-on workshop will provide a basic overview of photochemical processing for black-and-white film, followed by guided instruction while developing it. Participants are encouraged to bring exposed black-and-white film of almost any type (Super-8, 16mm, still 35mm, still 120mm) to process in the darkroom at Analog Liberation. As needed, exposed film can be provided for participants who need footage for the demonstration.
*Note: Small-gauge motion picture film will be processed to a negative using the “bucket method.” Artifacts and scratching to the film is expected.
Still photography rolls will be processed in traditional developing tanks.
Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks (beer is allowed if over 21) to enjoy while learning.