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Sound in the Margins: Drawing audio on 16mm film

Sound in the Margins: Drawing audio on 16mm film

Join artist resident Ajunie Virk for a workshop that teaches participants how to create experimental audio by drawing directly onto the optical soundtrack of 16mm film, a technique the artists uses herself to personalize sound and generate abstract audio layers within her own video works.

This hands-on workshop methods in mark-making, sound reading, and editing to craft unique sonic textures. Participants will be introduced to historical and artistic antecedents, including the work of Daphne Oram and Arseny Avraamov, and learn analog and digital tools – including 16mm projectors, the Photosounder software, among others.

Attendees: Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but can also request one in the registration form. You can install the Photosounder software here. Additional materials will be provided. We’ll be ordering a pizza for everyone. Please note that you cannot enter Tri-Main center after 7:30 pm.

Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM on Tue, 14 Apr 2026

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Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center
(716) 884-7172
office@squeaky.org
Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center
2495 Main St. Suite 310
Buffalo, New York 14214
(716) 884-7172
office@squeaky.org