We're The Weirdos, Mister
Our August analog event was a chance for the public to experience and experiment with analog photography through multiple artfully curated low-pressure learning outlets.
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Our 3 main photo/video studios were curated & directed by Community Manager Hayes Morrison and featured everything from giant disco balls, landline 80’s style phones, mirrors, flowers, sheer fabrics, and baby pink Y2K computers. We were carried into the night with vibrating synth pop & darkwave records spun by Analog DJ and local musician Temptrix 13, with bubbly cocktails provided by Liquid Death & Dulce Vida Tequila.
The main attraction was in Studio 1, our 710 square foot multidisciplinary studio featuring an analog altar installation and analog portrait booth with local photographer Sabrina Dennis. The concept was a collaboration between Dennis (who is also a member of Austin Cinemaker Space) and the organization itself. With a DIY punk approach, all materials for the portrait booth were sourced from local thrift stores, craft shops, and fabbed in-house by our team.
Over 150 attendees were able to see Sabrina’s photography on display in large-scale and enjoy an all analog photography playground of multiple sets, props, lighting and cameras. Just outside the velvety pink curtains of the analog worship, our guests were able to tinker on their own in the 14,000 square foot venue space with over a dozen film cameras and two other carefully crafted photoshoot sets —capturing the night away.
Studio 3 (730 sq ft studio space) featured an almost 2ft wide disco ball, lush fur throws, a vintage VHS tape recorder and a scattering of smaller disco balls across a solid black backdrop. Every participant was able to explore their own artistic vision in this interactive blend of 1970’s meets 1980’s glamour. A few feet away was the final curated set: a baby blue backdrop with hazy tulle lining the floor, embellished by contrasting red roses and hints of marble, gold, and black hardware, this set reflected elements of Sabrina’s portrait booth installation but embraced the ethereal instead of technology.
Guests were able to experiment within these installations and see for themselves the difference between color film, black & white film, light gels, vintage film effects, flash versus no flash, etc. and can now see the results below.
Exploring Analogue was the first of many Analog Nites to come at our arts nonprofit hub. Stay tuned for more events! Until next time—LONG LIVE ANALOG.
THE PORTRAITS
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The following images were shot on 35mm film cameras by local artist & photographer Sabrina Dennis and edited by Austin Cinemaker Space.
We ask that when you share, to please tag and credit Sabrina Dennis @scammerbot123 and Austin Cinemaker Space @austincinemakerspace on Instagram. As a completely free event, this is a way to amplify our nonprofit’s programs organically through the power of community and give appropriate credit to the artist.
VISUAL RECAP
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The following images were shot on 35mm point & shoot cameras and do not have any digital altering. These photos are in their completely raw state. We ask that when you share, to please tag @austincinemakerspace on Instagram. As a completely free event, this is a way to amplify our nonprofit’s programs organically through the power of community.
THE DIGITALS
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The following images were shot digitally by local artist and actor Dani Hurtado.
We ask that when you share, to please tag and credit Austin Cinemaker Space @austincinemakerspace on Instagram. As a completely free event, this is a way to amplify our nonprofit’s programs organically through the power of community.
