{"product_id":"large-format-4x5-masterclass","title":"Masterclass-Introduction to Large Format","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003ePhotography Masterclass — Introduction to Large Format technique\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI've been using 4 by 5 film and a Linhof Technika since the late 1990s. This format is my favourite and I have worked in the highlands of Laos, Pollsmoor Prison and everywhere in between with this amazing camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest body of work that I have compiled with a large format camera called '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/southwood-print-shop\/products?selectedView=active\u0026amp;status=ACTIVE\" title=\"A Threat in Carnarvon\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA threat in Carnarvon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e' has been included in a Thames and Hudson's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thamesandhudsonusa.com\/books\/street-photography-africa-hardcover\" title=\"Street Photography Africa\"\u003eStreet Photography Africa\u003c\/a\u003e due to be published in October 2026!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a photographer can grasp the technique and more importantly, the attitude, which the impractical format can bring to bear on the the way they see the world, a very unusual compression of time and space can be achieved. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this introductory course I will guide participants through the nuts-and-bolts and do-and-don'ts of large-format photography with sit-down tuition followed my missions in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI will also offer advice on day 2 on what's happening in your photography as we look at the contact sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll be running more courses in the coming months, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/1820\/2528\/files\/4by5v6.pdf?v=1786536803\" title=\"See twice. A destination photographic masterclass.\"\u003eincluding this trip in late September.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree days, 5 hours per day. 09h-14h.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills outcomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCamera components — ground glass, fresnel screen, bellows, lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCamera movements — rise, fall, shift, base tilts, axis tilts, and swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFilm holders — loading and unloading film, guarding against light leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLarge format exposure and focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHyperfocal distance, Scheimpflug principle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills required to start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate level: familiar with a camera (film and digital); understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, and focus control; comfortable with basics of editing and processing of images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linhof Technika and 120\/150 lens, dark slides, film, light meter, tripod, large format dark cloth, loupe for ground glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e How to operate a large format view camera; apply movements (tilt, shift); shoot sheet film; expose and allow for bellows extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeedback on the work produced and selection of images to be printed. Discussion about the tradition of large format and practitioners in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produce final archival prints in a darkroom, or with an expert digital printer from negs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial outcomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e-Developed sheet film: 12 colour; 12 BW. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e-24 contact prints prints made at Cape Film Supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e-2 A2 colour prints and 2 A2 b\/w darkroom prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e70% of the course fee is payable upfront to secure a place. The remaining 30% is payable on delivery of the final prints. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southwood Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":58585642041504,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/1820\/2528\/files\/everything_20110730-13.jpg?v=1786528786","url":"https:\/\/southwoodprints.com\/products\/large-format-4x5-masterclass","provider":"Southwood Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}