Reading Response: pg. 251-314

Even though I am confident with the developing process, it is always good to reread everything.  It is really easy to cheat the system with developing, but in the end if you want the best outcome you should follow the directions as best as you can.  Through reading, I learned that there are different developers for different films.  It was interesting to read that the book recommends you wash the film at the end for 20-30 mins, and we only do it for 10 mins.  The section on photograms was fun to read.  I only got to try it once in highschool, and would like to experiment with it more. 

I have never heard of contact sheet becoming the final image for a project before.  I think it is really fascinating and would love to try and do the same.  While going through the Photoshop section, it still makes me want to take a class that really explores Photoshop. 

Reading Response: 381-427

 

This reading discussed the postproduction work done on images: resizing, resampling, and several other aspects of using Photoshop. I found this reading to be useful because, while I am familiar with the program, review is always nice. I also really liked the section on color because I am hoping to start working in color in the near future.  

Reading Response: pg 364-376

Reading Response: 364-376

This part of the reading discussed the use of words in/as images. I think that words—when used correctly—can be hugely powerful additions to imagery; however, to me, they can also ruin am image if there isn’t a purpose for them.  This reading made me think of Fall Quarter’s visit from Leslie Dill. I think her use of language was amazing.