Spring,
2009
Monday
Class- begins January 26, 2009
Classes-
January 26
February 2, 9, 23
March 2, 9, 23, 30
April 6 Plus 7 or 8
Tuesday Class- Begins January 27, 2009
Classes-
January 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 25 (Wednesday)
April 1 (Wednesday), 7 or 8 (Wednesday)
Web Page– http://www.dcdadvancedtech.com/photo1
Class shoot tentatively set for March 28 or 29. Meet at 7 a.m. in the Bear Mountain Inn parking lot unless otherwise decided in class. Actual date to be decided in class.
This schedule is firm however can change due to business commitments and
WEATHER. I will try to give at least a two-week notice of any postponements. If in question please call me at:
E-mail- dave@dcdadvancedtech.com
Home- 562-1848
Work– 914-455-4243
Supplies Needed for Class
Through the class, there will be certain supplies that will be required. Below is a list with a short explanation. Most will be dealt with in further detail during class:
FILM
Cameras
· ONE roll black and white film 36 exposures, Kodak Plus X, Tri X, Ilford FP5, HP4 or Tmax 100, 200 or 400 as last resort. This MUST be shot by
the second week's class, any subject.
· 8 x 10 inch processing tray or similar waterproof pan (Rubber Maid is OK). Will be used for the transporting of wet prints to be dried at home.
· Blower brush- for cleaning negatives and lenses. Can be purchased in a kit which includes lens cleaning fluid and tissue.
· 1- 25 sheet package of Black & White enlarging paper. Varieties include:
o Kodak Polycontrast Rapid
o Kodak Kodabrome (or similar)
o Ilford Multigrade
o Ilford Ilfobrome
· At least 4 rolls of color negative film. Process this at your local
lab and get a CD made of the images when they are processed.
Further details on the use of this film will be discussed in class.
DIGITAL CAMERAS
USB Flash drive (jump drive) to transport digital images to and from class.
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Week |
Areas to be covered |
Shooting Assignments |
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1 |
A. Introductions B. How does film work? How does a digital camera work? C. Explanation and hands on of exposure theory, f-stops, shutter speeds and setting exposures manually. D.
Explanation of Film and ISO Speeds E.
Making and using a pin-hole camera. F. Discussion of first shooting assignments. |
1) FILM cameras only- Black & White- ANY SUBJECT, STUDENT’S CHOICE 2) Shape 3) Texture |
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2 |
A. Film types and explanation of film speeds B. Understanding Color and Color Gamuts C.
Discussion of next week’s shooting assignments. |
1) Color 2) Perspective |
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3 |
A. Camera support; Lens- theory, types and uses. B. Discussion of next week’s assignment. C. General critique and discussion. |
1) People 2) Landscapes / seascapes |
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4 |
A. Darkroom work- printing your negatives* B.
Working with a Digital Darkroom C. Discussion of next week’s assignment. *
For film camera users only. |
Self Portrait |
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5 |
A. Close-up accessories B. Discussion of next week’s assignment. C. General critique and discussion. |
Nature in close-up |
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6 |
A. Filters for correction and special effects B. Discussion of next week’s assignment. C. General critique and discussion. |
Portrait |
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7 |
A. Effective use of the electronic flash B. Discussion of next week’s assignment. C. General critique and discussion. |
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8 |
A. Bringing
it together- Copy photography and Basic Studio techniques. B. Discussion of next week’s assignment. C. General critique and discussion |
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9 |
A. Discussion on style B. General critique and discussion C. Outline of needs for final class. |
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10 |
A.
Final Critique |
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All document are Adobe PDF format. Any computer purchased within the last 5 years should have this program to read these files. Download the files and then try to open them (double click). They can be opened in either PC or MAC computers. If you cannot open them go to the following web site and download it for free-
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Double clicking the URL will automatically send you to the Adobe web site.
File
Formats- An Explanation and Discussion
Filters Basics
See You In Class!