Charlie Egleston
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Still image from Hunter-Gatherer, 2002.
Photochemical Resources
Over the years of learning, exploring and practicing handcrafted filmmaking, I have collected various 'recipes' and other instructional information on such things as handprocessing and cameraless animation. Please use and share. The generosity of many individuals has contributed to these resources. If you have something you would like to share or add, please send it to me, I will be continually updating this list.

Helen Hill's Recipes for Disaster: A Handcrafted Film Cookbooklet
An amazing resource for all things handcrafted film. When Helen was alive I called her in New Orleans to order a hard copy of this for myself. A few days and a great conversation later she sent me one through the mail with a bonus: a can of New Orleans baked beans!
Recipes for Disaster
File Size: 12733 kb
File Type: pdf
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Bolex Operation Manual
A guide to using the most popular 16mm camera for artists.
Bolex Operation Manual
File Size: 2966 kb
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Controls on the Bolex
A quick reference guide showing what is what on the Bolex.
Controls on the Bolex
File Size: 301 kb
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Loading the Bolex
A bit tricky for newcomers, this is a step guide to keep you on track.
Loading the Bolex
File Size: 286 kb
File Type: pdf
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To Boldly Go
A great starter guide to handcrafted filmmaking techniques. Assembled from many sources by Esther Urlus.
To Boldly Go
File Size: 1306 kb
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Handprocessing Handbook
Development times, technique and chemistry for various B/W filmstocks (some discontinued). 
Handprocessing Handbook
File Size: 1657 kb
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Handcrafted Filmmaking
A very short starter guide to handcrafted technique. Includes a very short article by Larissa Fan.
Handcrafted Filmmaking
File Size: 124 kb
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  • Charlie Egleston
  • About
    • Short Bio
    • Long Bio
    • SOUWESTO
  • Works
    • Film and Video
    • Expanded Cinema Performances
  • Screenings/Exhibitions
  • Teaching
    • Process
    • Courses
    • Photochemical Resources
  • Contact