[WORKSHOP] Introduction to Microscopic Photography

Name: [WORKSHOP] Introduction to Microscopic Photography
Start: 2025-01-11T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Eastern Bloc

Schedule

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Eastern Bloc | Montreal, QC

This workshop is fully booked, If your interested , Please take a moment to fill out this short survey, and we’ll let you know if another workshop opens!
https://forms.gle/ccvDq26A3xiBCprn9
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𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 :
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 : The workshop will be given in English* on January 11, 18, and 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 : At Eastern Bloc's Multifunctional Space, 55 Rue de Louvain W #53, Montreal.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵** : $75 (before taxes) for 3 days of training.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 : All artists wishing to explore microscopic photography.
𝗕𝘆 : The workshop is made possible thanks to REPAIRE's work, and funding from the Quebec government's Intervention-Compétences program, administered by Compétence Culture.
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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 :
Digital imaging is at the heart of contemporary microscopy. In this workshop led by Cristo Riffo, participants will learn the basic skills required to operate stereoscopic microscopes: collecting samples, focusing, and mastering different lighting techniques, such as dark field and polarized light.
While exploring the world of microorganisms, participants will learn to document their findings using digital imaging technologies, such as the Raspberry HQ camera. Participants will also learn simple yet powerful coding techniques, which will enable them to capture 4K still images, slow-motion videos, and time-lapse sequences.
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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 :
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 : 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆
• Using a microscope for the first time: understanding the parts and their functions (different lenses, diaphragms, filters, eyepieces, fine focus).
• Observing various specimens under the microscope and learning to handle samples using slides, pipettes, pins, and other instruments.
• Using the Raspberry console to capture still images in different formats and access previews.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 : 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• Introduction to the different types of organisms: observing rotifers and analyzing their key characteristics.
• Learning to record videos with the Raspberry Pi using different formats and durations.
• Developing the skills to capture slow-motion footage and experiment with various frame rates.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯 : 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• Introduction to 3D printing techniques for creating microscope add-ons, such as camera mounts and filters.
• Overview of Fusion 360 and how to identify 3D models useful for microscopy.
• Introduction to using a 3D printer.
• Open exploration in pairs, using specimens brought in by participants.
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 :
Cristo Riffo is a Chilean artist who explores memory, light, politics, and biology through the creation of A/V performances and kinetic installations. He hacks and modifies technological devices using microbiology, electronics, robotics, and chemistry.
He completed a Bachelor’s degree in visual arts from the University of Playa Ancha (CL) and an MFA in visual arts (Studio Arts) from Concordia University (CA). Cristo has participated in several group exhibitions in Chile and the rest of the world, such as Bahia (Brasil), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bogotá (Colombia), Montreal (Canada), Berlin (Germany), and Linz (Austria).
He has received support from the Chilean National Fund for the Arts for the design, creation, and display of solo exhibitions in 2014, 2016, and 2018. In 2023, he won the Exploration grant from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec with the project Dimensions. That same year, he presented his work, Sistema Cinco, at the Theme Exhibition of Ars Electronica, titled Who owns the truth?
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 :
** Eastern Bloc does not refund registration fees, except in cases of serious illness or duly justified force majeure.
* Ce programme sera donné en anglais. Si vous souhaitez le suivre en français seulement, veuillez remplir le court sondage suivant. Nous vous informerons dès qu'une session en français sera disponible. https://forms.gle/pQvfJqpFx7yebbQy7 .