Final Exam study guide

1.) To get to the server drive you have to double click on the "server drives" on the desktop and to get to your folder you click on the "[T:]" then "photojournalism" your class period and then your name

2.) We use blogger in class to post up our assignments as blogs from AkinsPhotoJBlog. Sing into your blogger account then go to "new post" and do whatever blog you need to do and when your done click "publish post"

3.) First you need a cylindrical empty jar of oatmeal, then you want to cover the inside of the jar with black paper and the top and inside of the lid. Tape all the seams and around the lid with with black electrical tape. Cut a 1inch box out from the middle of the jar and inside the jar where the hole is place a piece of aluminum foil shiny side out to where it covers the whole. You want to tape it down with black electrical tape. You would then have to make a hole in the center of the aluminum with a needle. Then you want to make a flap using black paper and black electrical tape.

4.) When the flap and lid is closed inside the pinhole camera it is dark. When you have film inside and it receives any kind of light the film will then have an image when you develop it, because the light bounces.
5.)
5a.) Rule of Thirds is when you imagine your photo divided like the tic tac toe game and the intersections would be where the center of interest would be.
5b.) Balancing Elements is when there is the same amount of people on each side of the photo.
5c.) Leading Lines is when there is a line in the image that lead to your main subject
5d.) Symmetry and Pattern is when your photo is repeating the same object or structure
5e.) Viewpoint is when take a photo above the subject, below or even leveled
5f.) Simplicity is when your background is not busy
5g.) Create Depth is when you have a main subject in the front, middle, and back of the image
5h.) Framing is when your image is surrounded all the way around by a certain thing/object.
5i.) Cropping is when you zoom in on the image and focus on one small part of the big image
5j.) Mergers and Avoiding them is when you cut someone off of the image and only a portion of them are on the image and when something is coming out of them that doesn't belong

6.) Action and emotions can effect a photo because then it gives the viewer a sense of understanding and wanting to know more.

7.) A photo can tell a story by the way the main subject looks, every photo can tell a story because every photo has some kind of action going one. The main subject may have a sad that makes the viewer fell sorrow and understand what it going on.

8.)Multimedia- is the combination of images, sound, and text
ex. The Marlboro Marine and The Drug Cartels

10.) Strong action verbs helps the viewer know whats is happening in the photo.

12.) Self portrait is a photo taken by you and a Portrait is taken by someone else.

13.) A good portrait is focused and follows the rules well.
Key Terms:
1.) Aperture- hole or an opening through which light travels
2.) Shutter- allows light to pass for a determined period of time
3.) Exposure- the total amount of light allow to fall on the photographic medium during the process of taking a photograph
4.) F-stop- expresses the diameter of the entrance pupil
5.) Single lens reflex- a semi automatic moving mirror system
6.) Negative- changing the colors to where the lightest areas are shown as the darkest
7.) Positive- changing the colors to where the darkest areas are shown as the lightest

8.) Contact sheet- Photographic image produced from film
9.) Agitation- putting into motion by shaking or stirring
10.) Enlarger- specialized transparency projector used to produce photographic prints from film or glass negatives using the gelatin-silver process, or transparencies
11.) Stop Bath- a chemical bath usually used in processing traditional black and white photographic films, plates, and paper used after the material has finished developing
12.) Fixer- a chemical that removes unexposed silver salts from photographic media and renders them insensitive to light
13.) Safe light- a light source suitable for use in the photographic darkroom
14.) Burning- increases the exposure of areas of the print that should be darker
15.) Dodging- decreases the exposure for areas of the print that should be darker

Abandoned Theme Parks

1.) Out of all the theme parks I would like to take photos of the Nara Dreamland in Japan. The Amusement park looks big and it has different sections of the park that look amazing. It would be cool to go to dreamland and see how the old  rides were structured there. I could probably get some great pictures of the castle, gift shops, and the rides. The color and structure done to the castle captured my attention. The way the big wooden roller coaster is structure reminds me of the one in Six Flags "The Rattler".

2.)

3.)

Abandoned prisons

Cathedrals

Hospitals

cemeteries

castles

slaughterhouse

4.)

5.) It would be fun documenting the Miranda Castle because then you can get different angles of the castle and see another side of it. The way the castle look makes it look calm and peaceful but don't let the photo fool you... It's an abandoned castle. It would be great to take photos of the castle because it has so many patterns and designs to it.

6.) In order for me to go to this castle I would need permission from my parents and I would have to find someone to go with me. I would need to book hotel and a round trip to Belgium and know how long I will be staying for. I would also need permission from the owner of this place to take photos there.

Portraits and Self-Portraits




This is my favorite professional portrait because it has great lighting and the the woman is self centered. What makes a portraits good is when it gives off some kind of feelings so that way the view can better understand what's going on in the photo.

This portrait gives off some feelings of relax and calm. The portrait looks amazing because it shows what the person was looking at (the e

ye).

I would do portraits of others with my next 12 frames.

Ethics in Fashion Photography

1.) The model was changed in so many ways they put a whole bunch of make-up on her, fixed her hair, her posture, the size of her lips, lowered her eye brows, made her face smaller and her eyes bigger.

2.) It is not ethically acceptable to change a person's appearance because it's like saying that person is ugly that's why they had to make her look like a different person.

3.)

4.) The only changes I think would be acceptable are if you were going to change the color.

5.) Fashion photography are portraits of people advertising clothes and they change the person's appearance to make them look "BEAUTIFUL" while on the other hand photojournalism is art.

6.)

Photo Manipulation and Ethics

A.) The story is mainly talking about how newspapers manipulate their photos. They change the photo to make them look more dramatic.

B.) It is not acceptable changing a photo, meaning cutting someone out of the image and making the photo look different and wrong. The public can think it's real and it can cause them to get the wrong idea.

This image is the most unethical because they made it seem like Saddam Hussein and George Bush were debating but in reality they really didn't, they confused people.

This photo isn't as bad as the other images its the least unethical, because there wasn't much done to it. The image looks the same as the original just a couple of things were change, the pipe/pole behind the woman yelling was removed and the everything was darkened.

Negatives Evaluation

1.) I think most of my negatives came out well 10/12

2.) 2/12 of my negatives look like they won't turn out well because they are not focused.

3.) I think the negative with the 2 students working together will be the best print because i can see the image very clearly.

4.) In my best negatives i think i used exposure very well because the negatives are not to dark and not to bright.

5.) I used Simplicity and centered main person. I also used the Rule of Thirds

Drug Cartels in Mexico

The topic about the drug Cartels in Juarez Mexico is a scary thing to think about, you can be killed. I think it's crazy how someone can just kill another person for a stupid reason. I didn't know how many murders there have been in Juarez but this shocked me "Within an hour, over the police scanners, a body has been found. And maybe 30 minutes later, another body." I would hate to live there, knowing that everyday you or someone you love has a high risk of being killed.

My favorite photo is the one where the police office is walking the street with his gun in his hand. He has on a mask and the only skin you can see are his hands and eyes, to hide his identity from the drug cartels. The photographer blurred the background and focused the police officer so that way the officer will stand out. The photographer used the rule of Simplicity because the police officer is in centered of the photo. This is my favorite photo because i didn't like the other photos of died bodies and because it stood out to me.

Making a Black and White print

1.) Materials:

• Safelight
• Photographic Paper
• Enlarger
• Liquid Measurement Devices
• Trays
• Tongs
• Thermometer
• Negative
• Squeegee
• Paper Safe

2.) Chemicals:

• Developer
• Stop Bath
• Fixer

3.) First you switch on the enlarger light. Place a masking easel on the baseboard. On the easel place the print paper, white side up and when done switch on enlarger light. Then you want to scale and focus the image. When you are done creatinga border around the image switch off the enlarger light. On the easel place a new print paper, sliky side up. In the filter holder place a filer and close securely. Then set the timer and press the start button. Finally expose the print paper and place the print paper in the developer, fixer, and stop bath tray.


                           
                        4.)

1.) Emulsion- a mixture of two or more unblendable liquids 
2.) Aperture- hole or an opening through which light travels
3.) Masking Easel- a flat metal plate with sliding arms on all four sides for cropping the image manually
4.) Exposure- the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium during the process of taking a photograph
5.) Safe light- a light source suitable for use in a photographic darkroom
6.) Dodging- decreases the exposure for areas of the print that should be lighter
7.) Burning- increases the exposure to areas of the print that should be darker

Post Shoot Reflection

1.) When I got up close to people the lighting was either getting darker or lighter depending on the room we were in and somethings i had to focus the camera. In order to change the brightness I had to mess with the aperture.

2.) The technical aspect of photography that I was thinking about the most was the focus.  Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.

3.) I tried to at least use simplicity and focus more on my subject.

4.) I would take my time and be more calm the next time I go out to take photos.

Processing Black and White photos

1.) Equipment:

• Developing Tank
• Film leader in reel 
• Fully loaded film reel 
• Film reel with spindle in place
• Inserting the reel into the tank
• black and white film that has been exposed
• complete darkness
• a bottle cap opener
• film processing chemicals - developer and fixer  
• a timer
• running water
• a sponge squeegee

2.) Chemicals:

• Developer you can but this at http://www.calumetphoto.com/
• Stop Bath  you can buy this at  http://www.amazon.com/
• Fixer you can buy this at http://www.amazon.com/

                                               4.)

Key Term:
1. Contact Sheet- photographic image produced from film
2. Agitation- putting into motion by shaking or stirring
3. Enlarger- specialized transparency projector used to produce photographic prints from film or glass negatives using the gelatin-silver process, or transparencies
4.  Developer- a chemical that makes the latent image on the film or print visible
5. Stop Bath- a chemical bath usually used in processing traditional black-and-white photographic films, plates, and paper used after the material has finished developing
6. Fixer- a chemical that removes unexposed silver salts from photographic media and renders them insensitive to light.

American Soldier

2.)

A.) The most powerful image of the slide shows is the when Ian Fisher is coming home from war. The image shows how happy he is, finally going home.

B.) The most powerful sequence of photographs is Basic Training, because the images show what Ian Fisher had to do to prepare him for his near future.

C. The images are in order from which they occur In Ian's life. The images show his life at home, training) and army.

3.)

A.) The verbs are usually written in the present tense.

B.) The captions explain how Ian is feeling at that point of time, and explains what's going on in the image.

4.)

Ian's looks at the marriage license while his fiance stares at him for his response.

Ian sits in a room waiting to speak with someone about his problems.

Ian returns home to find his fiance waiting for him, he gives her a hug.

Time Photos of The Week

In this photo an image of Lisa Simpson's face is on all the little TV screens in the middle sections of an airplane. The TVs are all the same size and lined up.



Lisa Simpson appears on television screens on a new Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 after its inaugural passenger flight from Singapore to Sydney, Australia.

In this photo there is a repetition of hands behind the woman in the front, the hands repeat the same colors, shape and size.

Dancers from the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe perform during their show entitled "My Dream" at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria.

In this photo there is a repetition of lights coming from the buildings.  

A pattern of lights forms a giant 275-foot jack-o-lantern on the side of WaMu Center in downtown Seattle.



Marlboro Marine

Luis puts the photo in a sequence to where they tell a story of Blake's life. The photos shows you what its like living his life and what he went through.  The captions explains what's happening in the photograph. The photos shows Blake's life compared to life in war and how he was changing over time. The tone in his voice makes you feel the pain and depression Blake was going through. The tone also gives you that feeling of being present, and feel the way he felt.

The most powerful photo is the one where he's in the war with his helmet and a cigarette in his mouth, because it shows his facial expressions. You can tell he went through a lot and that he isn't to happy.

The photos of the dead people is the most powerful sequence, because they show how you can end up. The photos show how one can lose his life. They photos put an image in your head of how it is in the war.

The audio was put in the slideshow so that the viewer can get a sense of sorrow and better understand Blake's life.

The photos are in a sequence to tell the story of Blake's life.

FUNNY CAPTIONS

Ray, the owner of this car is inside the building busting his butt off to make some money, little does he know some of his buddies are outside pulling a prank on him. It's 8:30 in the morning and Ray's friends give him a surprise of his life.

The couple, John and Mary are on their way back home when all of a sudden a lost buffalo comes along the way so the man pulls over and ask "Do you need help?" And of course the buffalo said yes, so the man gave him directions.

Duke, the security dog is taking a nap from a long day of work. There was someone trying to break into the house, luckily Duke the super dog was there to save the day. 

Statesman Blog

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1418565568?bctid=52648398001

The photo looks amazing, it looks glossy. I love the way this photo was taken it looks weird with the colors, but that's what makes it look cool at the same time. I love the lighting of the photo the yellow brings more light to the photo. 

The video is very touching, its about a 7 year old girl named America that has Crouzon syndrome. This video makes me want to help her and it hurts me to see this little girl being hurt.

Contests Preview, Show and Tell

2008 Fall Contest

I love this picture, its very creative it seems different. The gummy bears are placed in the center and you can see the shadows of the them. The lighting is fantastic it's not to dark and you can see that the photographer is focusing on just the gummy bears. The background is great because it's not busy and allows the viewer to focus on the subject.

Great Black and White Photographers Part 3

1.)  I choose Alvin Langdon Coburn because his photos have a lot of meaning to them. I love the photos of buildings and some of his photos look like they are reflected.


2.)
There's people and a horse crossing over the bridge looks like they are leaving the city. I also see a person in the back he seems to be getting some water. There's also some buildings in the foggy background.


I smell the moisture of the water. I can smell the smoke in the air coming from the buildings. I can also smell the horse.


I can hear the loud noise from the city. I can hear the horse shoes banging on the wood of the bridge every time it takes a step. I can hear the man dragging his feet in the dirt.


I taste the murky water running in between my teeth. I can taste the burning of wood from the town.


I feel the fresh breeze of air running through my skin. I feel the dirt running in between my toes. I feel the coldness of the water.

3.) I would like to create posters or blogs to show the world my Photographer; Alvin Langdon Coburn. To gets my thoughts out to the school I can start off by making posters and putting them all along the school.

I see the light from the moving cars and from the buildings. I see a man and a lady rushing to get home before dark. To my right there's a man changing his store "Open" sign to "Closed".

I smell the fresh foods from the market beside me. The fresh scent of fruits runs through nose. I smell the burning of rubber from the cars.

I hear the roaring of the cars driving by. I hear a couple arguing with each other. I hear a baby crying from one of the buildings.

I can taste the juicy red apple. I can taste the grape flavored lollypop. The delicious pizza stuffs my mouth. 

I feel the cold winter breeze slamming into my face. I feel the darkness taking over. I feel the child walking with his mother accidently bump into me. I can feel the heat coming from the sidewalk.

Academics Previews

The Story

It's reading time in this classroom, the children are all sitting along the side of the carpet while the young boy reads to them a picture book. All the kids seem to be interested by what he reads because they are all looking at the reader.



Action And Emotion

The man in this photo is burning a metal box. He has his mask on to protect his eyes. The photo seems wierd in a good way because of the position the picture was taken; inside the box.

Most Interesting Stuff

This photo is interesting because it's not to plain and it's busy. There's a lot going on with the three guys on the stage. There's one guy playing his instrument and singing, one stepping on something on the ground and the other one is in the back playing his instrument. They could performing or practicing.



Advanced Photo Composition

Balancing Elements

Viewpoint



Background

Framing

Leading Lines

Create Depth

Cropping

Symmetry and Patterns

Rule of Thirds

Avioding Mergers

Hurricane Ike

In this photo I noticed that the building has broken windows and the glass is all over the ground. The man in the picture is place in bottom right hand corner and what he's looking at is in the photo as well which makes this photo good for the Rule of Thirds. The subject of the broken windows captured my eyes, it shows the glass mess that Hurricane Ike left behind. 

In this photo there is a person walking down an alley in the storm. This is a great Lining picture because there's a lot of lines present in the photo such as the light poles, electricity lines and the side of the buildings. The composition of the rain captured my attention because of the way it looks; foggy and misty.

Great Black and White Photographers Part 2

Alvin Langdon Coburn

Born June 11, 1882
Died Novemeber 23, 1966
Born in Boston, Massachusetts
Early 20th century photographer
Became an American pictorialism
His father died when he was 7
Raised by his mother, Fannie
In 1890 he got a 4 x 5 Kodak camera from his uncles
He developed a talent for both visual composition and technical proficiency in darkroom
He was 16 when he met his cousin Holland Day, who was an internationally photographer
In 1899 his mother moved to London
When he was 17 his cousin took 9 of  Alvin's photographs to the Royal Photographic Society
His photographs got the attention of  Frederick H. Evans
In 1900 he was invited By Evans to exhibit with him
In 1901 he lived in Paris and studied with Edward Steichen and Robert Demachy
Returned to America in 1902



Pinhole Finale

1.) In my negative you can't really see the picture too well and in my positive the picture is a bit clear. Everything that's dark in the negative is now light in the positive. Everything that's on the left side in the negative is now on the right side in the positive such as the tree in the back.

2.) Negative- changing the colors to where the lightest areas are shown as the darkest

My negative looks different than my positive because it has less contrast than the final image.

3.) The bending on the corners of my image was due to Refraction; when a light of ray changes medium.

Balance

This is a good balanced image because theirs a building on both sides of the image which makes it Symmetrical balanced.

Framing

This is a good image for framing because the photographer want a picture of the mess outside and on both sides of the picture there is a tree which forms a frame.

Avoiding Mergers

This is a good image for avoiding mergers because the people on both sides of the girl are cut out of the image which is known as border mergers.

Lines

In the picture there are a variety of lines that captured my eyes. There's the rails that are lined up, the men, the flags and the orange and white patterned.

Rule of Thirds

In this picture the girl is on the right side and she is looking at the building in front of her. The picture is a good example of the rule of thirds because it shows why the girl is in shocked and what she's looking at.

Simplicity

This is a good picture for simplicity because it clearly shows what the photographer wanted.  Also because it's close to the subject and makes the background not busy. The firefighter is pointing right at the camera and it looks like he is blaming you.

Roger Fenton

Walker Evans

Alvin Langdon Coburn

Single Lens Reflex Camera

Aberration- the influences that cause different rays to coverage to converge to different points.
T-Mount Adapters- a standard lens mount for cameras and other optical assemblies.
Accessory Shoe- (mount point) used for attaching external flash units, viewfinders, spirit levels.
film Plane- the area inside any camera where the frame of the film or digital sensor is located during exposure.  
Aperture- a hole/opening where light travels.
Shutter- allows light to pass for a determined period of time.
Exposure- the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium while taking the photo.
Depth of Field- (DOF) the portion of a scene that appears sharp in the image.
F-stop- expresses the diameter of the entrance pupil.
Focal Lenght- a measure of how strong the system converges or diverges light.

least favorite pinhole photo

This is my least favorite pinhole photo because this person's ear looks weird. The photo isn't interesting to me it's just boring, not much to it. There is a person in this photo and there's blurr in the corner of the picture also along the edge of the person's ear. The side of the person's face is focus and the ear is out of focus. There is warping done to the ear of this person. The warping done makes the ear look weird and out of shape.

Favorite Pinhole Photo

I picked this photo because it captured my attention the way the water flows down the rocks look amazing. The lighting on the water looks as if its glowing. There is an action of the water flowing down the rocks and there is a blurr on the edges of the water drops. The rocks are focus and the water is out of focus. This image has no warping done to it at all.