Intermediate Photography
Whether you shoot film or digital, the goal of this class for you to learn to get the most out of your camera while improving composition and defining your own personal style.
Solid composition is the difference between a good picture and a great picture. Taking 100 pictures hoping one turns out good is NOT photography. A great photographer is developed over time, with a lot of practice.
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Get out and shoot! Photography has never been easier and more available. Photography is an art form that takes practice and dedication to get better. Like sports or playing an instrument, the more you practice the better you get.
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Film is not dead. Analog photography teaches the basics of controlling light, which is the most important aspect of any form of photography, including video.
Cameras are available for student use. |
Digital pictures need post processed. We use industry standard software; Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Photoshop CS6. We also explore free apps such as Snapseed for mobile post processing.
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Intro to Course
How to Use an SLR (Film or Digital)
Whether your shoot film or digital, mastering exposure and the exposure triangle is the most important thing in photography. Some will argue that composition is the most important; in my opinion, if your image is not properly exposed (if you can't see your image), it doesn't matter how well your image is composed. When it come to exposure, there is no difference between film, digital or even video cameras.
Analog Cameras, Lenses, Film and Meters
Using Your Camera Modes
Analog Assignments
"I shot analog for years and dropped it for digital. Now that I am fully immersed in digital, I find myself shooting analog. Analog is honest, each frame represents an investment of time and money; each frame has got to be worth it. For me, every roll of film I develop is like opening a present. There's still a little magic in film."
- Dan Yeager |
My Film Cameras
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I decided to list photo ideas so you can shoot great shots as they present themselves. Always be on the lookout for great pics! Feel free to go outside the box! That's what I want you to do. These are just ideas to get you started. If you come up with something cool, I'll add it to the database below.
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Composition Techniques:
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Shooting Techniques:
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Window Portraits
Composition Techniques:
In Camera Creative Effect:
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Shooting Techniques:
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Composition Techniques:
- Symmetry and Patterns
- Balancing Elements
Patterns
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Balance
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Redscale
My redscale images from my Mamiya DTL 500 and f/1.4 lens
Still Life Light Study
Name in Nature
Photo Ideas
The Sound Of Film from Robert Marshall on Vimeo.
Module 2/Week 1 - Review
Mod 2 Assignments |
Portraits
Still Life
Darkroom Techniques
Which darkroom technique you apply will depend on the picture you are printing. For example, dodging and burning can work with about any photo but will play a key role on your Clouds pictures. Another example is diffusion. Diffusion is mainly used on portraits and will work best with your Window Portraits pictures.
Which darkroom technique you apply will depend on the picture you are printing. For example, dodging and burning can work with about any photo but will play a key role on your Clouds pictures. Another example is diffusion. Diffusion is mainly used on portraits and will work best with your Window Portraits pictures.
Vignette
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Diffusion
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Double Exposure
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Focus on Photography
Post Process/Digital Assignments
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