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Pinhole Photography: from Matchbox to Working Camera

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About Pinhole Photography: from Matchbox to Working Camera

Introduction & Overview

How Does Pinhole Photography Work

Pinhole Camera Optics

Example Pinhole Cameras

Tools & Materials

Making the Camera: Body

Making the Camera: Pinhole

Making the Camera: Shutter

Making the Camera: Clicker

Loading the Camera

Adding Winder

Using the Camera

Unloading the Film

Next Steps

Conclusion

What You Will Learn?

  • You don’t need to buy a camera to take a photograph! A camera is a box with a hole in it, and you can build your own camera using a 35mm film, recycled materials and everyday household objects. .
  • I am Dominic Righini-Brand, I am a professional photographer and I have been experimenting with making my own pinhole cameras since I was a student. In this class we’ll be exploring how cameras work and I’ll be showing you how to build a 35 mm matchbox pinhole camera..
  • Creating your own camera is a really fun and exciting process, and pinhole cameras are a great way to get into photography and learn how cameras work. This class is suitable for beginners, photography students, professionals and anyone interested in photography..
  • I cannot wait to see your pinhole cameras and the photographs you take with them! Join in and let’s experiment!.
  • In this class you will learn:.
  • Resources:.
  • Crazy Camera — Research & Inspiration board on Pinterest.
  • Photography Glossary — Glossary of Photographic Terms.