Friday, September 28, 2012

Touching People

1.I think it a little werid that they have ramdom people taking pictures together.
2.I wouldn't do it.
It would be werid af taking a picture with a strangr.
3.Football player and random hot girls...
4.There good photos , i'm not saying i like them but i would look at them..

40 Greats Photos

It looks instering
It caught my eye how he has both African American 
Athletes hold up Black Power.
Yes i do.
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 It's crazy , and romantic how all the police are running one way and there laying down making out.
It just a romantic photo i liked.
No i don't.

The tragic hurricane happen in Alabama and it show alot of emotion.
With all the content in the back round i think it would make the top 40.
 

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

GBW

Henri Silberman Biography

Henri Silberman is an American photographer, born in Paris. In his teenage years, Silberman became fascinated by photography and has subsequently made a highly successful career from his talent and skills, especially in the field of New York urban landscapes. The famous Brooklyn Bridge photograph which is one of the most popular work, features lower Manhattan and a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Shown between the two piers of the bridge is the South Street Seaport. Across the bridge are the 110 story twin towers of the World Trade Center. Moon Over Manhattan, New York, Sky Over Manhattan, Empire State Building at Night, Flatrion, Chrysler Building are other popular work of Henri Silberman. Henri was born in Paris, 1951 and his death is unknown.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Camera History And Info

1. Explain the “camera obscure” effect. How is it achieved? 



The camera obscura effect is achieved by creating a tiny hole in one wall in a completely dark room. Through the hole light is focused, and the outside scene is projected upside down on the opposite wall. The hole acted like a lens by focusing and projecting light onto the wall of the dark chamber.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?

The invention during the 17th Century that helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera is the understanding of optics and the process of making high quality glass lenses.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niece?

 A glass lens, a dark box, and film were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niece camera?

What they have in common is that light passes through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film. The end result is still a photograph. Also a digital camera is still composed of a lens, a dark box, and film.

5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?

Digital cameras use an electronic sensor called a CCD.
  
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?

 There is no difference between auto/program mode.

7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?

The Portrait mode is used to attempt to blur out the background. The camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting.

8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?

The sports mode is used to freeze motion. The camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.

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9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?

You should do a half press on the trigger button because of the faster camera response time, more control over focus, and encourages better composition

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10. What does this symbol mean?

It means no Flash.

11. What does this symbol mean?

It means that it will automatically fire if the camera thinks it needs more light.

12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?

The picture will be washed out.

13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?

The picture will be too dark.

14. What is a "stop."

A stop is the change of the brightness of light.

15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two suns instead of one?

It is 1 stop brighter.

16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four suns instead of two?

It is 2 stops brighter.
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed have?

The affect of a longer shutter speed is that it has more light.

18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?

 The affect of a shorter shutter speed is the it has less light.

19. What does the aperture control?

The aperture controls the light.

20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?

You can increase the amount of light by adjusting your F-Stop to smaller numbers.

Friday, September 14, 2012

The Camera


 film frame:


A film frame, or just frame, is one of the many single photographic images in a motion picture. The individual frames are separated by...



Aperture
Also called aperture stop Optics an opening, usuallycircular, that limits the quantity of light that can enter anoptical instrument.


Shutter
a movable cover, slide, etc., for an opening.



Exposure

An act or instance of being uncovered or unprotected.


Depth Of Field 

The distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that give an image judged to be in focus in a camera.


F-Stop 


(Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) any of the settings for the f-number of a camera)



Focal Length 

 

The distance between the center of a lens or curved mirror and its focus.



Inside the Camera








Great Black & White Photographers

Title: New York, New York, Brooklyn Bridge
Artist: Henri Silberman


First Photos Best & Worst

Best Photo

Worst