Photography is all about the perfect magical moment, celebrating the unknown, and controlling the unexpected. Which is what The Impossible Project’s new instant films are all about, as well. Come spend an afternoon with us as Jesse Freidin talks about how to create the most beautiful images you possibly can utilizing the newest Impossible films, how to get strong exposures with your old Polaroid cameras, and the best ways to connect with your subjects. This class will teach you how to be inspired by your tools, and moved by your subject. Students will be provided with Impossible film, and some great deals on Impossible products. Our muse for the day will be a walk in the Mission’s notorious Mural District, starting right outside the store! We’ll have time for work-shopping our images and a Q&A session.   Topics Include: Basics: Temperature Film storage Processing in extreme temperatures Proper film handling   Impossible Film Types: Color vs Silver shade Film formats   PX Color Shade- SX70 PX680 Color Shade- 600 + SX70 PZ680 Color Shade- Spectra + Image   PX 100 Silver Shade- SX70 PX600 Silver Shade- 600 PZ600 Silver Shade- Spectra + Image   How to Load Film: Hold film by edges, don’t press on flat side Keep dark slide to help shield   How to Focus: Electric eye vs feet/meter   Lighting Natural light vs direct sunlight Inside – window light, darkness Shielding your prints Flash or no flash Diffusion- Tape / Parchment paper / Colored gel / Gauze / etc   Exposure: Lighten/Darken wheel Expose for your subject Double exposures   Development: Once ejected, cover immediately Tape dark slide onto front of cam Place photo in cool dark dry place How to make a darkslide               Storage: Film stability + scanning Dry Age Kit Tuition: $60