History/developement of the camera
900AD Alhazan discovered the camera obscura.
1452 Renaissance artists used some mechanical help to achieve better results when painting.
1724 The discovery of silver compounds.
1827 First Photograph. It is the earliest photograph produced with the aid of the camera obscura known to survive today.
1839 Daguerreotype. The daguerreotype was the first commercially successful photographic process (1839-1860) in the history of photography.
1841 Enter the Camera. Calotype or talbotype is an early photographic process introduced in 1841 by William Henry Fox Talbot, using paper coated with silver iodide.
1848-1865 Photojournalism. Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism (the collecting, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast).
1835-1887 Celluloid Roll Film. In 1835, Henry Fox Talbot invented a viable method of spreading a gelatine emulsion on paper.
1888 KODAK. By far the most significant event in the history of amateur photography was the introduction of the Kodak #1 camera in 1888.
1913 35mm Film and the Leica. 35mm film became the standard of the motion picture industry in the late 19th century.
1452 Renaissance artists used some mechanical help to achieve better results when painting.
1724 The discovery of silver compounds.
1827 First Photograph. It is the earliest photograph produced with the aid of the camera obscura known to survive today.
1839 Daguerreotype. The daguerreotype was the first commercially successful photographic process (1839-1860) in the history of photography.
1841 Enter the Camera. Calotype or talbotype is an early photographic process introduced in 1841 by William Henry Fox Talbot, using paper coated with silver iodide.
1848-1865 Photojournalism. Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism (the collecting, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast).
1835-1887 Celluloid Roll Film. In 1835, Henry Fox Talbot invented a viable method of spreading a gelatine emulsion on paper.
1888 KODAK. By far the most significant event in the history of amateur photography was the introduction of the Kodak #1 camera in 1888.
1913 35mm Film and the Leica. 35mm film became the standard of the motion picture industry in the late 19th century.
Camera ObscuraA camera obscura works by projecting light through a small hole onto a tracing paper surface. However, when the light hits the surface, it is shown inverted and upside down.
I made this by making a black cardboard box with one side missing. Then, attaching tracing paper to the side without a face. After that I made a 2cm by 2cm square on the side opposite of the tracing paper side and attached a lens. |
Shutter Speed
In photography, shutter speed or exposure time is the length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light, also when a camera's shutter is open when taking a photograph. Both pictures are of my friend shaking her head. However the only variable changed was the shutter speed. The first picture had a shutter speed of 1/200 seconds and the second picture was 1 second. Because the shutter speed was fast when taking the first photograph, it captured less of the movement taking place when the photo was taken. The second photo has camera shake because the shutter was open for a longer mount of time therefore capturing more motion.
Functions of the DSLR Camera:
11) Display button.
12) Erase button. 13) Focus point selection button. 14) Live view shooting/ movie shooting switch. 15) Dioptric adjustment knob. |
1) Eyecup.
2) Viewfinder eyepiece. 3) LCD Monitor. 4) Menu button. 5) Playback button. 6) Wi-fi lamp. 7) Access lamp. 8) SET button/ Multi-controller. 9) ISO speed setting button. 10) Quick control button. |
Natsumi Hayashi
Sun.07.10.2011
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Sun.06.26.2011
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About Natsumi Hayashi
Motion photography is about showing movement. Showing movement stands out because it sets the mood. Whereas a photograph of a car frozen in time is just a car, the same image with a blurred background and the car being the sole object in focus adds a little bit more depth.
Levitation in photography is all about movement. Levitation photography is a way to make amazing images that appear to have the subject floating unsupported in midair. It's not just jumping up in the air and taking a photo at the top of the rise, right before the subject starts coming down. Creating a photograph where the object appears to float unsupported.
I am intrigued by Natsumi Hayashi's work as it requires accuracy and precision to create the perfect photo.
Levitation in photography is all about movement. Levitation photography is a way to make amazing images that appear to have the subject floating unsupported in midair. It's not just jumping up in the air and taking a photo at the top of the rise, right before the subject starts coming down. Creating a photograph where the object appears to float unsupported.
I am intrigued by Natsumi Hayashi's work as it requires accuracy and precision to create the perfect photo.
My Levitation photography
For these photos I used a shutter speed of 1/200. This allowed me to capture movement without the photo being blurry. This is because the camera shutter was open for 1/200 of a second, which only allowed the movement taken place in that time frame to be captured. However, there were complications such as bad lighting, shadows over exposure and under exposure. We had to compromise shutter speed in order let more light in. This led to more problems such as a blurry photo.
Another way I can improve is to tie up my model's hair. The fact that it isn't in one place clearly implicates that she is jumping not floating.
Another way I can improve is to tie up my model's hair. The fact that it isn't in one place clearly implicates that she is jumping not floating.
Francesca Woodman
Woodman is the main subject in her photographs and her work is incredibly emotive particularly when you discover that she committed suicide at the age of 27.
Francesca Woodman's entire body of work was produced as a young person and created over just eight years. Her photographs explore many themes that affect young people such as relationships, sexuality, questions of self, body image, alienation, isolation and confusion or ambiguity about personal identity.
Francesca Woodman intended to create a ghost-like image in a derelict and surreal environment. She did this by using slow shutter speed to create the movement of her body and at the same time keep the background in focus. She wanted us to think about the different emotions that were created in the photo. These emotions/ issues were often depression, anxiety and gender. Woodman is considering mental health and stability to create awareness in this piece of work. This is shown by the portrayal of depression and anxiety. She wanted to explore these issues, as she was going through a lot herself in that time. Woodman used slow shutter speed and then coveting the photos to black and white to create this work. This helped her to create the effect of an eerie and ghostly space.
This helps to support her intention of mental health issues and aloneness.
In response to Francesca Woodman's work, I was able to create the ghost-like blur of movement created throughout Woodman's work. However, the background of my photos were still slightly blurry which was not the case in Woodman's. Next time I do this task, I will use a tripod to keep the camera still while the shutter is capturing the image.
Francesca Woodman's entire body of work was produced as a young person and created over just eight years. Her photographs explore many themes that affect young people such as relationships, sexuality, questions of self, body image, alienation, isolation and confusion or ambiguity about personal identity.
Francesca Woodman intended to create a ghost-like image in a derelict and surreal environment. She did this by using slow shutter speed to create the movement of her body and at the same time keep the background in focus. She wanted us to think about the different emotions that were created in the photo. These emotions/ issues were often depression, anxiety and gender. Woodman is considering mental health and stability to create awareness in this piece of work. This is shown by the portrayal of depression and anxiety. She wanted to explore these issues, as she was going through a lot herself in that time. Woodman used slow shutter speed and then coveting the photos to black and white to create this work. This helped her to create the effect of an eerie and ghostly space.
This helps to support her intention of mental health issues and aloneness.
In response to Francesca Woodman's work, I was able to create the ghost-like blur of movement created throughout Woodman's work. However, the background of my photos were still slightly blurry which was not the case in Woodman's. Next time I do this task, I will use a tripod to keep the camera still while the shutter is capturing the image.
Composition
Composing an image means arranging elements within it in a way that suits the core idea or goal of your work best. Arranging elements can be done by actually moving the objects or subjects.
The purpose of these photos is to re-create the patterns on the grid by finding objects, shapes and prints in the shape of the different patterns in the boxes. For example, in the top right of the right hand grid it shows a triangle. So, going round a carpark, I chose to photograph half the logo of a Renault which created the triangle shape.
The purpose of these photos is to re-create the patterns on the grid by finding objects, shapes and prints in the shape of the different patterns in the boxes. For example, in the top right of the right hand grid it shows a triangle. So, going round a carpark, I chose to photograph half the logo of a Renault which created the triangle shape.
Aperture
Aperture is the opening in a lens through which light passes to enter the camera.
It is measured in f-numbers like f/1.4, f/2, f/2.8 and so on to express the size of the lens opening, which can be controlled through the lens or the camera.
The larger the f number the smaller the hole and the smaller the f number the larger the hole.
Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and furthest elements in a scene.
It is measured in f-numbers like f/1.4, f/2, f/2.8 and so on to express the size of the lens opening, which can be controlled through the lens or the camera.
The larger the f number the smaller the hole and the smaller the f number the larger the hole.
Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and furthest elements in a scene.
Aperture: F.4.5
Shutter speed: 1/250 ISO: 1600 This image has a shallow depth of field, as you can see in the photo only the person in the front is in focus. When the hole is bigger or aperture lower, the shutter speed is faster so that not to much light gets let in as to not make the image over-exposed. |
Aperture: F.36
Shutter speed: 1/30 ISO: 1600 This image has a large depth of field, as you can see in the photo that it is all in focus. When the hole is smaller or aperture higher, the shutter speed is slower so that more light can be let in as to not make the image under-exposed. |
Rule of Thirds
In photography, the rule of thirds is a type of composition in which an image is divided evenly into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, and the subject of the image is placed at the intersection of those dividing lines, or along one of the lines itself.
In my photos, the positioning of the subjects show my understanding of the rule of thirds and how I have placed certain objects along the lines and cross-sections of the 'rule of thirds' layout.
However, I could have widened my range of subjects and photographed different places rather than only capturing the tree and sky. Next time I do this I will use a range of different photos and use the cross-sections and lines to my advantage. |
Romain Laurent
A gif is an image format invented in 1987 by Steve Wilhite, a US software writer who was looking for a way to animate images in the smallest file size. In short, GIFs are a series of images or soundless video that will loop continuously and doesn't require anyone to press play.
To make this gif, I captured a series of images in the motion of one movement. After, I put the photos in photoshop and placed them one after the other and created a loop which continued to play unless purposely paused. |