...The Future of Photography Over the last 150 or so years that photography has been in our lives, it didn’t undergo much change until twenty years ago. While film sizes and developing techniques had minor changes, it wasn’t until the 80′s when the first glimmer of the future of photography started to appear with auto-focus camera’s and faster frames per seconds. Then digital came and has forever changed our lives. I do see many changes in the future, some may come to be, and some may be just too far-fetched, however, anything is possible. I see in camera HDR, unlimited ISO, simulated grain, 3g equipped cameras, GPS equipped cameras, and Polaroid film comes back to life, universal batteries, even, the everything lens. High dynamic range photography has been more of a curse then a blessing as most photographers see it. Most over-use the ability and create more art images compared with a true photography, layering and layering until what they have more closely resembles a digitally created image, not a photograph. If a camera can have the ability to do HDR on the fly, in camera it could open up the door for better, more equally exposed images. High end DSLRs now seem to be able to shoot in near total darkness, however the blacks still tend to go green in hue. Working towards better chips that don’t get as hot will lead to better night images without flash. Grain is not a bad thing! 25 years ago photographers chose film based on the grain type, fine, coarse, etc., and the...
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...Module 1: Digital Photography Critical Analysis Digital Photography 1. Introduction A sailor planting a wet one on a nurse, Man walking on the moon, a student standing up to a line of tanks, and the horrifying moment a plane crashed into a skyscraper. Figure 1 –"V-J Day, Times Square, 1945", a.k.a. "The Kiss" “Man on the Moon, Apollo 11, 1969” "Tiananmen Square, China, 1989" “9/11 Attacks, New York City, 2001” All of these iconic images from history would be nothing but memories without the invention of photography. The power of photography has allowed us to see distant places, events before our lifetime, people from foreign lands and tragedies including war; all through the view of a lens. In just under 200 years, photography has transformed the world we live in enabling us to see not only beyond the boundaries of time and location but also beyond the range of human vision through macro, infrared and high-speed photography. Figure 2 – High Speed Photography, Bullet shot through an apple 1 Module 1: Digital Photography Critical Analysis Photography has changed a lot since its inception, what once was a painstakingly slow process involving specialized equipment and chemicals has become a revolutionary digital medium accessible by virtually anyone. 2. A Brief History of Cameras While the founding ideas behind what would become photography date back as far as the ancient Romans, the real history of cameras starts in the 17th century. Photography’s...
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...Invention of Photography Adam M. Bolenbaugh DeVry University Invention of Photography Photography, a nineteenth century scientific invention, has like many other technical innovations of the era “dramatically altered mankind’s perception and experience of the world, “an effect that continues to this day.” The invention of photographs defines the beginning of the modern era due to the effects it had on new systems of representation including graphic design and advertising. The photograph evolved and “it was this fertile and receptive soil” of the nineteenth century which saw its serious development. From the birth of lithography to the development of chromolithography, and the new systems of representation in graphic design and advertising on billboards, posters, and in magazines, its invention next to the printed word, is still the “widest form of communication” since the beginnings of the modern era. The ability and need to create and reproduce photographs ourselves has created a virtual reality that has Become an inescapable part of our modern era. The invention of photography as we know it in the modern world today is one which not one person can solely be praised for as many generations have been involved in its perfection. The concept behind photography is the “camera obscure” Latin for “dark chamber”, and was a room or box with a small opening or lens in one side which was known to the ancient world as early as Aristotle and Leonardo da Vinci...
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... Kodak and Fujifilm are both well-known companies in the households of the United States and across the world. These two companies are each other’s main competition in the film market. They have been competing with each other for years. George Eastman, who was the founder of Kodak, was a lover of the photo taking procedure and wanted to simplify the photography process. Eastman established the Kodak Company in 1880. The Kodak Company was built on four basic principles: mass production at low cost, international distribution, widespread advertising, and customer focus. Years later, he was able to add the following policies: growth and development through continuing research, human resources, and a profit reinvestment program. Mr. Eastman knew that he had to make the photo process easy for amateur photographers. The Kodak camera debuted in 1888. The slogan “you press the button, we do the rest” was born. Kodak made the process of taking and developing pictures easy and accessible to nearly everyone. Kodak has led the way with a abundance of new products and processes that makes photography simpler, more useful and enjoyable. Kodak is not just known to be the film for amateurs, many professionals use Kodak film for commercial, leisure, and entertainment purposes. The Kodak Company is continually researching the needs of the consumer to improve their products. The Kodak Company brand is a premier global corporation and is recognized in virtually...
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...glistening silver button on my camera thinking, “Is this how I want this moment to be remembered?” Through the eyes of many, a camera is just a tool that you point at an object to take a picture; to a photographer, it is so much more. According to Dictionary.com, the definition of photography is, “The process of producing images on a sensitized surface by the action of light.” However, there is one point that this simple definition fails to state, and that is photography is used to capture a single moment in time, in one frame. A single picture can tell a multitude of stories, and can hold countless memories. Whether done as a profession, a hobby, or a creative outlet, the art of photography can appeal to everyone in the world. Known as a “camera obscura,” the first elements of photography were shown in 384 BC when Mo-Ti, a Chinese philosopher, created the device (Camera Obscura History). The physics behind his invention was that when a lighted area was separated from a dark area with only a pinhole opening between them, it created an inverted image of the lighted area. This technology was further improved by inserting a lens to create a clearer picture (History of Photography). Since then, the art of photography has continued to evolve. Many photographers still rely on natural lighting in their pictures, however today photographers choose to use digital photo editing with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Light Room. These great advances in technology and the progress of manipulating...
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...Photography: Preserving Memories at its Finest Photographs are one of the most ravishing work of art. Through these exquisite photos, our visions have achieved extension to the real happenings in the world. We get to capture things that are far from our reach, invisible in our own naked eye, too distant for our eyes to see and too rapid for us to observe and gaze at its beauty. Photography makes this possible in our lives. It has played a very essential role in our lives and in our society. It has many uses in science, business, media and even preserving history. But above all, photography has given us memories to cherish, just like an image of a beautiful smile of a person, an unforgettable happening in our lives and a photo together with our loved ones that we may or may never see and experience again for a lifetime. Photography is the art and practice of creating images with the use of radiant energy and by means of light on a sensitive surface of a material such as film and image sensor (http://www.merriam-webster.com). The word photography was derived from the Greek words photos which means “light” and “graphé” which means “drawing” (http://scphoto.com). Using the two definitions from Greek roots, photography is then described as “drawing with light” (http://scphoto.com). There were several people that have coined these terms but Sir John Herschel was the person rewarded and received the credits as the originator of the terms and as...
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...Kodak and Fujifilm Sue Hagler Professor Michael Curran Management Concepts November 6, 2012 Kodak and Fujifilm are well known companies in the households in the United States and across the world. Few people know the actual history of both companies and the competition they have been in over the years. It’s an interesting history on how both companies started and how they have developed and challenged each other over the years. George Eastman, who was the founder of Kodak, started his business career as a 14-year old boy when he had to quit school and work to support his mother and two sisters. Mr. Eastman had a gift for organization and management while his lively and inventive mind made him a successful entrepreneur by his mid-twenties. What sparked the idea of a simple camera was that his coworker suggested he make a record of his vacation to Santo Domingo. As a result, he became absorbed with photography and wanting to simplify the photography process. Eastman started Kodak in 1880 and built it on four basic principles: mass production at low cost, international distribution, extensive advertising, and a focus on the customer. Later on he added the following policies: foster growth and development through continuing research, treat employees in a fair, self-respecting way, and reinvest profits to build and extend the business. Mr. Eastman started the company by manufacturing dry plates for sale to photographers. One mishap almost shut down the company when...
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...A Management Comparison of Kodak and Fujifilm BUS302 A Management Comparison of Kodak and Fujifilm Description of the History and Core Businesses Both Kodak and Fujifilm will be examined to identify the similarities and differences in their business successes and failures. Each business will be analyzed to develop a more complete understanding of how the businesses were formed and the paths each has followed to arrive at their current market positions. Kodak Eastman Kodak was started in 1888 when the first Kodak camera introduced and was available for sale to the public. The company was started by George Eastman in Rochester, NY, when Eastman was in his mid-twenties. George Eastman grew up poor and was a high school dropout, but that did not stop him from making money and supporting his widowed mother and two sisters by the time he was 14 years old (History of, 2013). When Eastman was 24 years old, he had planned a trip to Santo Domingo, and had an idea to record the trip. Eastman purchased a large, heavy camera that was as big as a microwave (History of, 2013). Eastman never made the trip to Santo Domingo, but he did become obsessed with photography, and how he could make it simpler to understand. Before Eastman Kodak was formed, George Eastman had started a company, making dry photographic plates, which later lead to the idea of a convenient, simple to use camera that would become known as the Kodak. After the Kodak camera was introduced...
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...photographs. And what better way for a restaurant to show off its offerings than through the use of photography? EXCEPTIONAL FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Both in print and online is an important aspect of a restaurant’s branding and marketing yet may restaurants overlook this. Either they use stock photography that doesn’t represent their menu or they use poorly lit photos by an amateur. It’s important to remember that we eat with our eyes first. Having appetizing, food photos is a sure-fire way to grab someone’s attention when they’re checking you out online and to draw your customer’s attention when they’re in your restaurant. But take heed, many restaurants have amazing food photography, but the final product is nothing like what it looks like. This doesn’t mean that you have to plate exactly as the photo, but it does mean you’ve got to deliver on taste IMPORTANCE OF FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY IN MARKETING YOUR FOOD BUSINESS! Great pictures of food can make our mouths water and our stomachs ache for a particular product. This simple fact yields results that would normally only happen via live sampling and literally can save you thousands of dollars introducing a new product to consumers via distribution of photographs on websites, packaging, coupons, ads, and flyers. THE AESTHETIC AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY When food first became a subject in photography, images imitated still life paintings and were classed as a form of social documentary, whereby...
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...The Art of Photography: Mania of Modern Society or Human Salvation I. The art of photography as mania of modern society A. The art of photography become widespread. B. It looks fashionable when you have a lot of good photos. C. If you have a professional camera, it doesn’t mean that you are professional. II. The art of photography as Human Salvation A. Statistics show that in recent years the percentage of visits to galleries has increased. B. This art has an ability to freeze time in a second. C. Written language changes but not the language of photography. III. The art of photography in modern days A. Trash starts to be considered fine art photography. B. People try to express themselves with the help of the art of photography. C. There are a lot of courses for amateur hobby photographers. Nowadays the art of photography has become widespread among young people. They go to clubs and galleries, fashion shows and marts to take photos, for which they earn money and some become famous. And the idea that the presence of a professional camera makes you a professional photographer put into heads of modern youth. It is difficult to say if this is good or bad for photography as an art form. The modern attitude towards the art of photography has changed the art itself. Now it is a part of mass culture. And this is good because statistics show that in recent days the number of visits to galleries has increased. People thus spend more time touching the beautiful and...
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...` Carrie Mae Weems By: Elijah Hutchinson Period: 1 My photography work has been inspired in many ways. It will also inspire me in other ways in the future. There are many things I want to learn how to do with my photography work. I want to learn how to take pictures by explaining what's going on in my picture, also I want to investigate family relationships by looking at a photo and realizing what the family is going through, also learn how to use digital technology. By learning this type of material and structure of art work it will have an influence on me in the future. To become a better photographer I began looking at pictures in the book and looking at the detailed work that is in the photograph or in magazines and going to exhibitions of pictures, and also going to places that show photographs. In the future dealing with photography work I want to tell a story through my pictures. I feel that when I learn how does storytelling help more people understand and see where I'm coming from with my work. I think storytelling will be a fundamental way of me expressing the human condition. Later on in life when I start to do storytelling I don't want to hide the problems that my family have because I want the people to understand through my pictures how my family is. Through my photographs the facials expresses the emotions that is occurring while the photo is taken. This can either be expressed by my family smiling or if they look angry and don’t look excited...
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...PHOTOGRAPHY. The word photography comes from two ancient Greek words: photo, for "light," and graph, for "drawing." "Drawing with light" is a way of describing photography. When a photograph is made, light or some other form of radiant energy, such as X rays, is used to record a picture of an object or scene on a light-sensitive surface. Early photographs were called sun pictures, because sunlight itself was used to create the image. Mankind has been a maker of images at least since the cave paintings of some 20,000 years ago. With the invention of photography, a realistic image that would have taken a skilled artist hours or even days to draw could be recorded in exact detail within a fraction of a second. Today, photography has become a powerful means of communication and a mode of visual expression that touches human life in many ways. For example, photography has become popular as a means of crystallizing memories. Most of the billions of photographs taken today are snapshots--casual records to document personal events such as vacations, birthdays, and weddings. Photographs are used extensively by newspapers, magazines, books, and television to convey information and advertise products and services. Practical applications of photography are found in nearly every human endeavor from astronomy to medical diagnosis to industrial quality control. Photography extends human vision into the realm of objects that are invisible because they are too small or too distant...
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...statement is correct. Otherwise, write FALSE and change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement correct. 1. Photography is referred to as a form of an individual's artistic expression. 2. In portraiture, the life-size photos are hanged in the living rooms which became status symbols. 3. Photographs are used more than text to sell in film making. 4. Cartes de visite are the first forms of photographs in the Philippines. 5. Photographs are used as an effective communication tool to promote religious messages in propaganda. 6. Christmas cards are one of the first forms of photos used as postcards. 7. Photo studios sprouted in places like Sta. Cruz, Binondo and Quiapo in Manila during the 1900s. 8. Photo shoot is a field which shows a visualized history though photos captured in actual events. 9. Augusto Fuster is the first Filipino painter who used photographs to compose pictures as paintings. 10. Billboards and print advertisements use text more than photographs to sell. PART A. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the correct answer. 1. Which of the following is the function of photography in which it is used as an effective communication tool to promote political messages? a. Advertisement b. Portraiture c. Propaganda d. Research and Documentation 2. Which of the following is the function of photography in which it is used to promote the beauty of the country through photos of colorful festival celebrations, tourist spots...
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...who ideas formed the basis to the evolution of photography. The report will also focus on photography as an internationally recognised art form and how it has not always been perceived as art. This report will discuss one of Australia’s most famous photographers, Bill Henson. The key finding in this report is that photography has developed from a need of scientists to document into a key communication tool in todays society. This report finds that photography is now readily available to most people. The results in this report have been researched through appropriate texts and credible Internet sources. The writer also added to the report by giving his own experiences and knowledge that he has acquired by studying photography and working closely with a photographer. 2.Table of Contents 3. Introduction 3 4. Findings 4 4.1 The Birth of Photography 4 4.1.1 Joseph Nicephore Niepce 4 4.1.2 William Henry Fox Talbot 5 4.1.3 James Clerk Maxwell 5 4.1.4 Richard Leach Maddox 6 4.1.5 Eadweard Muybridge 6 4.1.6 George Eastman 7 4.2 Photography as Art 8 4.2.1Bill Henson 8 4.3 Photography in Communication 9 5. Conclusion 9 6. References 10 3. Introduction Man has been creating images since the first cave paintings over 20,000 years ago. The invention of photography allowed mankind to create an image in a fraction of the time it would take to recreate the same picture by drawing or painting. Today photography allows the user to create a permanent image without...
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...Technology’s effect on Photography Throughout recent history photography has been argued whether or not it is an art form by itself. Photography has been given the right to be called an art form but as of lately, it has been abusing its privilege with the new found use of technology. Technology has changed the way photography can be viewed which might sound like it is beneficial to the art, but it is certainly questionable. Barbara Savedoff’s article ‘Escaping Reality’ compares and contrasts paintings with photography which helps explain how technology is making photography an art form closer to that of painting. The new abilities to manipulate and edit photographs are diminishing the amount of veracity that they once had. To understand how digital photography is arguably hindering photography’s aesthetic value, Savedoff explains why it is such a unique art form in the first place. The techniques used to produce a famous photograph are artistic in their own nature. A proper angle at which the photographer shoots, the ability to snap a picture at the precise moment to capture a great shot, the framing used, etc. are all techniques that make photography worthy of being called an art form. There is also another reason photography is such a great phenomenon. Photography has a connection with reality because of its ability to capture reality on film. The image on film is a direct image of what has occurred in reality, unlike a painter who can paint an image of a scene...
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