Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Good News & Bad News
The Good News: We are very close to having our full A.A. and A.F.A. Degrees approved and do away with the A.A.S. that causes us so many problems.
The Bad News: I have no help in getting it all put together and the revisions need to be in this Friday. Sooo... to get it done I have to cancel all my classes this week.
Assignments:
The Aperture Crit... We should not put it off any longer so we will do it on line. By Thursday at the end of class it should be posted on your blog. Photo II you all do the same with whatever images your working on. If you can post it today great, I understand the lab is open. If you need to get in Thursday let me know, I will make arraignments so that the it will be open for you (if I do not hear from anyone I will assume that you don't need it.
You will all have until next tuesday to comment on each others work. Yes, you will need to comment on everyones. So after Thursday click the links in the student blog section and comment away.
Next Assignment: I will post the new assignment so you can get started on it next class. Again, if you can work at home you will not need to come in.
If you do not have internet access at home, and the Studio is locked the Library has computers or the open P.C. lab at the other end of the building is available. They do not have our software installed but it you just need to upload work they will do. (If you have a computer I would go to one of the coffee shops uptown. (The one on Coal I understand is under new management and is pretty cool again.)
If you need anything email or chat with me anytime.
Video Assignment
We will not be meeting today, instead we will be watching a video on seeing pictures around us on lynda.com.
Log in to linda first, over there>>>>
I can not guarantee that the studio will be open so you can do this on your own time, before Thursday's class.
Douglas Kirkland on Photography: A Photographer's Eye
ISO EXERCISE:
Like the Apertur Exercise take a series of photos of the same subject same lighting but here we want to move the ISO up with each image. (Make sure that you adjust your exposure each time)
Also: Yes, the crit will be Thursday.
Log in to linda first, over there>>>>
I can not guarantee that the studio will be open so you can do this on your own time, before Thursday's class.
Douglas Kirkland on Photography: A Photographer's Eye
ISO EXERCISE:
Like the Apertur Exercise take a series of photos of the same subject same lighting but here we want to move the ISO up with each image. (Make sure that you adjust your exposure each time)
Also: Yes, the crit will be Thursday.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Artist Lecture
There will be an artist lecture, this Tuesday evening by Nancy Fleming. Nancy is a Roswell based artist who uses found objects from thrift stores to create her colorful and energetic installations. The Lecture will be at 6 pm in the Calvin Hall Auditorium 248-B. There will be a reception for the artist in the Ingham Chapman Gallery immediately following the lecture. All are welcome to attend and light refreshments will be served. See you then. John Zimmerman
Extra Credit to those who attend so be sure to sign in and tell me.
Extra Credit to those who attend so be sure to sign in and tell me.
Aperture: Assignment and Exercise
First watch the video tutorial on Aperture (Make sure you have auto-play chapter on). Ben Long, Foundations of Photography: Chapter 5
Lets Start with the exercise... We want to see how aperture effects focus and see exactly how deep your DOF is at each f-stop.
Like Ben, did in the video with the 3 cameras on the table, we want to experiment aperture. We want to take it a step further though, and see what each f-stop does. You can use cameras, dominoes, figurines, blocks, even sandpaper, anything you want. What ever you chose as a subject make sure they are small or have a clear texture. I suggest you use a ruler it has texture and you can clearly see where the objects come in and out of focus.
If you are using make sure you have at least 6 or 8 of them, the place them in a row away from your camera, you may need to stagger them so that you can see them all when the camera is in front of them. If you are using a ruler of long textured object you will need to make sure that the camera is placed at an angle that allows you to see the length (about 35 to 25 degree angle). Experiment with a few shots to see how everything fists in the frame. It is best to use a tripod, bean bag, or at least prop or lean your hand and camera on something stable. Its important to shoot from the same or as close as possible to the same spot. Even the slightest movement will move your DOF.
Start with your lowest f-stop your lens will allow f5.x, focus on the middle subject, or middle of the subject, (check your lens; 50 - 55mm). 'CLICK' move to the next, 'CLICK', etc until you reach the max, or you smallest. Open them in Lightroom, or any image editor/viewer and see how the adjustments effect your images.
One more thing, make sure your exposure is set correctly for each shot. Remember the 'Exposure Triangle' if you adjust one thing the others are effected, so with each adjustment of the aperture, you shutter speed will also need to be adjusted as well.
Assignment:
2 images illustrating your skill with shallow and deep DOF (Depth of Field)
- If you have problems search Lynda for the title and instructor.
- Take your time, this is short but packed with info. Take notes, watch more than once.
Lets Start with the exercise... We want to see how aperture effects focus and see exactly how deep your DOF is at each f-stop.
Like Ben, did in the video with the 3 cameras on the table, we want to experiment aperture. We want to take it a step further though, and see what each f-stop does. You can use cameras, dominoes, figurines, blocks, even sandpaper, anything you want. What ever you chose as a subject make sure they are small or have a clear texture. I suggest you use a ruler it has texture and you can clearly see where the objects come in and out of focus.
If you are using make sure you have at least 6 or 8 of them, the place them in a row away from your camera, you may need to stagger them so that you can see them all when the camera is in front of them. If you are using a ruler of long textured object you will need to make sure that the camera is placed at an angle that allows you to see the length (about 35 to 25 degree angle). Experiment with a few shots to see how everything fists in the frame. It is best to use a tripod, bean bag, or at least prop or lean your hand and camera on something stable. Its important to shoot from the same or as close as possible to the same spot. Even the slightest movement will move your DOF.
Start with your lowest f-stop your lens will allow f5.x, focus on the middle subject, or middle of the subject, (check your lens; 50 - 55mm). 'CLICK' move to the next, 'CLICK', etc until you reach the max, or you smallest. Open them in Lightroom, or any image editor/viewer and see how the adjustments effect your images.
One more thing, make sure your exposure is set correctly for each shot. Remember the 'Exposure Triangle' if you adjust one thing the others are effected, so with each adjustment of the aperture, you shutter speed will also need to be adjusted as well.
Assignment:
2 images illustrating your skill with shallow and deep DOF (Depth of Field)
- This assignment can also be called 'Getting Closer', because to really get a feel for how DOF works you need to start close. When shooting distance like landscapes, to many variable get in the way. So keep close to your subject.
- Avoid people or animals, things that move, this also creates variables we don't want to deal with at this time. Adjusting for changing light and focus will only distract us from learning how to control aperture.
- Always remember our one constant goal in all of our assignments, a 'Well Exposed Image' continuous tone, no burnt or blown areas, and full black to white.
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