This workshop covers the basics of file preparation and printer settings for making digital negatives for silver and nonsilver processes. As a class, we will take a few files to prepare for printing, learn how to apply premade curves, set up our printer correctly, and make our digital negative. This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in digital printing and alternative processes. No prior expertise is required, but basic Photoshop familiarity is helpful. There will be no darkroom processing during this workshop.     

*Please bring 2-3 high resolution files to print. If you have your own laptop with Adobe Photoshop, then we recommend you bring it, as well.

Workshop Withdrawal Policy

We recommend choosing workshops with care after reading our withdrawal policy. If you have questions about any of our workshops, please contact dale@thehalideproject.org

Instructor Bio

Adam Schachner is an educator, printmaker, photographer, and Halide volunteer. Adam has over a decade of experience working in professional community darkrooms, digital labs, and artist residencies. Currently, Adam has been training his eye and lens on the architectural oddities of his own neighborhood in West Philly. During the day, you can find Adam at the University of Pennsylvania’s library where he works with rare books and manuscripts. 

This workshop has been generously sponsored The Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation.