Toolkit
History of Photography
Camera Obscura
Original Version of the Camera Obscura, as the picture comes through lens it is flipped around on the inside.
Partnered Re-creation of the Camera Obscura. To do this, I got a piece of black card and walked in it in four ways to give the impression of a cube, and taped the sides to keep it in place. Following that I got some tracing paper and cut it out to the shape of the square (slightly bigger so I was able to tape it and stick in place). I also did the same with opposite side with black card instead, carving out a small square in the centre of the card. Then I took the lens of a magnifying glass and studied the image that came through the lens to see the perfect distance to position my camera. Once that was done, I took some spare black card and rolled it to the length chosen. That is the method I took the make my own successful Camera Obscura. (Obviously not forgetting to tape any loose sides and flimsy corners) |
The SLR Modes
The SLR is a digital camera that holds images with a variety of modes that is capable of improving your picture quality.
P - Program
M - Manual
Av - Aperture Priority
Tv - Shutter Speed
SLR- Single Lens Reflex
M - Manual
Av - Aperture Priority
Tv - Shutter Speed
SLR- Single Lens Reflex
Capturing Movement - Natsumi Hayashi Levitation - Fast shutter speed
Natsumi Hayashi is a Japanese photographer.
Hayashi's work is based on fast shutter speed (Tv) to give to impression of levitation in her photographs.
Below are some examples of her work.
Hayashi's work is based on fast shutter speed (Tv) to give to impression of levitation in her photographs.
Below are some examples of her work.
We have attempted to recreate this affect, however not as professionally.
Shutter Speed
Second Response
Shutter Speed used: 1/250-1/300, 1/500-1/800
Shutter speed from 1/400-1/600.
One of the most successful attempts due to the realistic affect of the levitation and focus of camera.
Although an improvement could be to include the full body
One of the most successful attempts due to the realistic affect of the levitation and focus of camera.
Although an improvement could be to include the full body
Francesca Woodman
Francesca Woodman was an American Photographer who passed in 1981.
Her work consisted of ghost-like images with the use of a slow shutter speed, in usually dark and still backgrounds with the main focus as a blur.
Examples of her work are as shown:
Her work consisted of ghost-like images with the use of a slow shutter speed, in usually dark and still backgrounds with the main focus as a blur.
Examples of her work are as shown:
We have also attempted to take our own versions of her work below:
Slow Shutter Speed
Work based off Francesca Woodman, who used slow shutter speed to create ghost-like images. these were made from a shutter between 2-1/8.
It would be even better if the background was still to improve result however no tripod was available at the time.
It would be even better if the background was still to improve result however no tripod was available at the time.
Second Response
In this task I was required to take a series of still images, both gifs showing different themes and ideas.
In the first gif, I took a series of photos with the muse looking left, right, forwards, up and down. All images were taken with a fast shutter speed.
In the second gif we were instructed to stand at a set distance from the camera and with each picture take a step closer to the camera, and as we reached the camera we swap to seem as if another person is retreating from the camera.
However, the process of the pictures may have been easy the creation of the gifs were much more difficult.
As shown below:
In the first gif, I took a series of photos with the muse looking left, right, forwards, up and down. All images were taken with a fast shutter speed.
In the second gif we were instructed to stand at a set distance from the camera and with each picture take a step closer to the camera, and as we reached the camera we swap to seem as if another person is retreating from the camera.
However, the process of the pictures may have been easy the creation of the gifs were much more difficult.
As shown below:
Here we pick out our desired photographs by-
File Script Load Files into Stack Browse |
Then,
Window-Animation Make frames from layers Choose the speed at which you want your gif to move at, (ranges from 0 seconds-10seconds) And play your gif to see the outcome. |
Now, once your gif is to your standards,
Press file Save for Web & Devices Then this screen should appear It will display a W= and H=, and for your gif to be suitable for the website, you need to insert the width as 10 so the height becomes 7. Once completed, your gif is ready to press save. |
Aperture Priority
Aperture can be defined as the opening in a lens through which light passes to enter the camera. It is an easy concept to understand if you just think about how your eyes work. As you move between bright and dark environments, the iris in your eyes either expands or shrinks, controlling the size of your pupil.
Rule of Thirds
The Rule of Thirds is the basis of learning composition and help aid you into creating a more interesting picture. It uses a 3 by 3 grid and is done by placing the focus of the photo against the grid lines.
Micheal Bosanko: Light painting
Micheal Bosanko is a Photographer who's been capturing light since 2004, based in Wales who uses a camera set to long exposure which gives the unique effect of the light painting.
Below are some examples of his work:
Below are some examples of his work:
On the Shutter Mode Bulb, which allows these pictures to be taken with a low shutter speed which gives the light painting effect.
It would be much better with a stronger light and a darker background.
It would be much better with a stronger light and a darker background.
Second Response
These examples were taken with F11, ISO100 and Bulb Mode.
Although in these it doesn't create a strong image nor was this response particularly successful either. However I was able to get my self into a darker background which made the light more powerful.
Although in these it doesn't create a strong image nor was this response particularly successful either. However I was able to get my self into a darker background which made the light more powerful.
Introducing a task:
WWW
Subject matter
EBI:
Subject matter
What’s next
Analysis
What do you think the photographer’s intentions are? There may be more than one. ‘PEC’ each intention.
P (Photographer’s name) creates (what type of images? Fantastical, surreal, objective)
E He / she does this by… (describe something in the image)
C He/she wanted us to consider ….
What wider issues is the photographer addressing?
P (Photographer’s name) is considering (is the photographer talking about a bigger issue in photography, society, politics?)
E This is shown by … (describe something in the image)
C The (Photographer’s name) was interested in this issue because (they felt it was relevant to us now…)
How do the materials and techniques used support your photographer’s intentions?
P (Photographer’s name) has used (the darkroom / multiple exposure / film / digital manipulation techniques) in creating this work.
E This creates a ______ effect. (describe something in the image)
C This helps to support (Photographer’s name) point about (showing an identity / hiding a person’s identity / the media / anonymity)
- In this task I was required to…..
- This task links to the theme, (______) as it shows....
- My intention was to respond to_______ because I wanted to explore....
WWW
Subject matter
- The subject I chose to photograph suited the theme as it……
- My composition helped to support my response to the theme by….
- I managed the exposure very well. My ISO / shutter speed / aperture settings were…..
- I prioritised my shutter speed to… (capture movement / blur/ frozen moment)
- I prioritised aperture to manipulate depth of field.
- I used a tripod to avoid camera shake.
- My images express my intentions which were…
EBI:
Subject matter
- The subject I chose to photograph did not necessarily fit the brief as it was not interesting enough / appropriate / adequately lit…..
- Next time I should go to (a different location), photograph at a different time of day, organise people in advance, think more about my composition so that….. ect
- I did not create enough depth of field / sense of movement. The image is over exposed / underexposed / too blurred.
- Next time I should use a tripod / use a different type of lens (be specific) / experiment with film…
- My images do not show my intentions which were…
- The concept wasn’t clear in my images, I need to make it more explicit by…
What’s next
- Next time I will consider the work of (a photographer) to inspire a more accurate depiction of what I want to achieve.
- I will experiment further with… (blur / shutter speed / composition)
Analysis
What do you think the photographer’s intentions are? There may be more than one. ‘PEC’ each intention.
P (Photographer’s name) creates (what type of images? Fantastical, surreal, objective)
E He / she does this by… (describe something in the image)
C He/she wanted us to consider ….
What wider issues is the photographer addressing?
P (Photographer’s name) is considering (is the photographer talking about a bigger issue in photography, society, politics?)
E This is shown by … (describe something in the image)
C The (Photographer’s name) was interested in this issue because (they felt it was relevant to us now…)
How do the materials and techniques used support your photographer’s intentions?
P (Photographer’s name) has used (the darkroom / multiple exposure / film / digital manipulation techniques) in creating this work.
E This creates a ______ effect. (describe something in the image)
C This helps to support (Photographer’s name) point about (showing an identity / hiding a person’s identity / the media / anonymity)