Category Archives: Winter 2012 Art 290 11am

Tilt-Shift and Wiggle 3-D

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Tilt-Shift Example
Examples of Tilt-Shift Photography

While reading the first section of the book regarding depth of field, I was reminded of this remarkable trick of photography called ’tilt-shifting’ where a short depth of field is simulated on a long one, resulting in a ‘miniature effect’. This can be done with the camera or in imaging editing software.

Wiggle 3-D
‘Wiggle’ Stereoscopy

I have my great grandfathers stereoscopic camera which he used to take many photos of his travels around the world, and a lot of the slides he made of the resulting dual pictures. When reading the portion about stereoscopic cameras, I noticed they left this more modern application of the camera out. Computers can be used to make the pictures switch quickly between one another and force a 3-D ‘Wiggle’. This can also be an example of Parallax error, if you were to switch between a viewfinder’s view and the lens view, you would get the same result
 

Reading Response and Examples

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The first reading really was a crash course for me, it became evident even just trying to purchase my 35mm camera how very little I knew about cameras and how they work. I’ve build pinhole cameras in my childhood, and owned/operated a digital for most of my adult life, but I never really understood a lot of the features or limitations of what I was working with. Reading this not only helped me understand how to operate cameras most efficiently , but how cameras operate on the inside. I’ve also linked a couple of cool tricks that these chapters reminded me of.  Check them out if you get a chance.

Reading assignment response

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I enjoyed the reading, it was very informative. Much of it was review, but since I haven’t worked much with film cameras before, those sections were very enlightening. I liked the sections about the eye and how it relates to camera mechanics. The pinhole camera stuff was cool too. It’s amazing that something that simple can make a photograph! I really want to try to make one.

Reading Assignment: Practice 1

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I enjoyed the eye anatomy which served as a refresher for what I knew from psychology classes. Seeing the parallels between a camera’s workings and our own vision was interesting. The next time I get a huge cardboard box, I will be making it into a camera obscura. In one of the next sections, I thought it was kind of strange to have such lengthy explanations about how cell phone cameras and images work, but I suppose it might be necessary in twenty or more years when everything has completely changed. I enjoyed the real life examples (like the watermelon camera or Garth’s water bottle lens) over the manual-like explanations of camera basics (possibly because a lot of it was review).

Reading Assignment 1

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This reading was very interesting from a technical standpoint, especially since I have a better understanding of the creative side of photography than the mechanical aspects of a camera. I also loved the introduction dealing with the eye, it really makes obvious the internal workings of a camera lens and the parallels with our eyes! The writing is also very straightforward and easy to read, while still being full of helpful facts and tips. So far, this seems like an extremely useful textbook that won’t be boring!

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Overall, I really like how the book is so thorough and extensively describes almost every aspect you could think of when it comes to cameras and their uses. Reviewing all the different types and parts of a camera was really helpful. Especially the information on the different format cameras and the general operations of a film camera. I haven’t had the chance to experience and experiment with dark room photography, so i’m excited to explore that more and learn new techniques in photography. Also, I enjoyed reading the different experiments they suggest for you to try.

National Geographic 2011 photo contest

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Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-130 in Ponte Vedra, Florida

I think it would be awesome to have the opportunity to take photos for National Geographic. They just announced their 2011 photo winners, along with other entries. I always enjoy going through the photos from their annual photo contest and seeing how people chose to visually translate moments of their lives. From the most historical, like the above picture, or showing the most simple aspects of our world, where even some of those are shown in a way that makes them  seem more profound.

 

The Topographic Projections and Implied Geometries Series

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By Jim Sanborn, found on Today and Tomorrow. These are large format, long exposures taken at night. The light is produced by a projector. Check out Sanborn’s website for a bunch more photos. I think it’s interesting how much time and effort he took to create these beautiful works, especially in an age where one could simply photoshop these designs onto images.