Jan Hedrlín

Wet Collodion Process, Technical Maintenance

Jan Hedrlín is a Prague-based engineer, photographer, and practitioner of the wet collodion process. He studied precision mechanics and optics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, CTU Prague, and photography at the Prague School of Photography. His professional background spans film set construction at Barrandov Studios, design concrete furniture for Prague and other Czech cities, geopolymer research in collaboration with the Czech Academy of Sciences, and interior design and realisation. He co-founded the wet collodion photographic studio "Nasklo" with Julie Lesová (2016 to 2022). At Kolodiumglass, he is responsible for the technical maintenance of the studio machinery and equipment. He brings engineering expertise and experience with 3D modelling and graphics to the studio.

Education

CTU Prague, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, precision mechanics and optics (1986 to 1991)

Prague School of Photography (1990 to 1992)

SPŠ Na Třebešíně, automation (1981 to 1986)

Skills

Photographic practice and practical knowledge of the wet collodion process.

Proficiency in graphic design and 3D software.

Professional experience

Film set construction at Barrandov Studios. Productions include Wanted, Casino Royale, Pupendo, and others.

Design and production of concrete street furniture for the Prague City Council and other Czech municipalities.

Geopolymer research and development in collaboration with the Czech Academy of Sciences.

Production of precision laminate molds for concrete products.

Design furniture production in laminate.

Interior design and realisation.

Collaboration with Blanka Matragi on the realisation of her designs.

Co-founded and ran the wet collodion photographic studio "Nasklo" with Julie Lesová (2016 to 2022).