Introduction+to+Photography+&+Video-Film

__**Introduction to Photography & Video/Film **__ . **Photography is....**- one still image- 'photo' = light, 'graphic' = drawing, image.... 'photograph' = image drawn or created with light : ) . **Video/Film is....**- a sequence of photos or stills played in fast succession; - the illusion of motion ("motion pictures", "movies") is created by viewing a succession of still photos;

__**What is Photography? Film? Cinematography?**__  Well-known/famous directors of photography (style) Famous contributors/inventors (technique, technology, tools, equipment) Samples of photography
 * Cinematographers, photographers
 * Timeline (1920s, 1930s, 1950s, 1980s, present day) [What happened in photography/cinematography between times?]
 * "Suspension of disbelief" (for the period that you're watching the film, you're not questioning how it was made)
 * Examples of famous photographs/films

**__How do we know if we've been successful?__** > good choice of visuals, video links... well chosen to illustrate your topic or as examples? Credits/url links? > confidence, practice/rehearsed? natural pace: not too fast/not too slow? well prepared?)
 * Varieties of research (different, thoughtful and educational sources)
 * well Planned, well organized and informative Wikipage...
 * Use time efficiently ... 100% of class time... plus time at home???
 * Presentation skills (enthusiasm, eye contact, clarity, nice clear voice (can people in the back hear you?,
 * knowledgeable of the topic... what have you really learned from your research?

**.** **Photography and Video** **Project**

**1. Step ONE - choose your photography challenge & describe it****.** **.** **2. Plan it - what do you need, people/models, lighting, what kind from what direction, camera angles, shot lengths. assistants to help with lighting, makeup, art direction, wires/safety etc.** **.** **3. Supply reference images and/or thumbnail sketches that show croppings, shot lengths, best composition, lighting issues, best pose... etc etc.** **.** **4. Plan the DAY of the shot: make sure everything you need is ready: permissions, approvals, equipment, people/models/helpers etc etc.** **.** **5. Post production: any photoediting? preparation to photos so they look their BEST for presentation.** **.** **Marking:** **Preproduction:** **planning: extent or degree, quality, execution** **professional time management** **safety: planning & production shows knowlegde of safety strategies**

**Production:** **successful planning, lots of detail, few or no unexpected surprises** **time management: every one knows what to do** **safety: care in to keeping people & eqiupment safe** **successful communication & co-operation between co-workers, models etc**

** Post Production :** Editing of photographs Preparation of photographs for presention (eg. in portfolio

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Patrick - **Comtemporary Classic Films (1980s)** - good acting, strong/intriguing storyline, - director, producer... key figures... background info..... - what made these films "classic"? . Josh - **Overview of What Street Photography is**.... and special focus on Bill Cunningham
 * -** films that set the bar/standard

Alex - Film - **Brief History of Fantasy Films** .... and then special focus on George Lucas

Peter - **Sports Photography** (give a backround, bit of history, bit of context).... specifically, special action shots...

Sean - **International Films** - History/Overview by Country

Helena - **First Notable Horror Films** - Overview/History of the big famous Horror films... what started the horror genre?

Julia - '**Golden Age of Hollywood' Photographers** - history/overview of who photographed the famous stars? famous photographers to the great Hollywood stars? their style?

Nicholas - **Overview/history of Hip Hop and Rap Photography & Video -** What mades Hip Hop/Rap photography/video unique? how has it changed or evolved over the years? - who the famous photographers are, the look, the style, the techniques... of the photos/music videos... used to promote HipHop & Rap

Kyle & Jane - **History of Photographic Technology** - timeline, key developments, equipment, techniques

Joao - **Digital vs Film Photography** - development and explanation

Annie & Angela - **Different Photography Effects** - different kinds of pictures you can take; some techniques

Nicole - **Stop Motion Photography** - animation, film... history & overview of notable animated films; famous historical films,

Qian Qian - **History of Colour Photography** - famous pioneers of colour photography

Jian Sheng - **3D in Film** - history, how 3D works, overview, famous examples

Thomas - **Silent Films** - famous silent films, why they famous, famous silent film stars (actors/actresses)

Fuzhi - **History of Television** - how TV (old style) works; some information about programming & commercials: what the issues are

Poornima - **Panoramic Photography** - history, techniques, examples, how to "stitch" photographs ; ) . ..

. **PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PROJECTS:**


 * One Photography Portfolio Project: .....and .....................OnE Video Project:.**
 * 10 - 12 of your best photos ,,,,,,,,,,,, silent film**
 * you choose/propose photo ideas**
 * you choose/propose photo ideas**


 * you PLAN, MANAGE, ART DIRECT, and EDIT (if necessary)**
 * - shoot in a group; co-operate with others in photoshoots; take turns**
 * being camera technician, lighting, lighting assistant, art director**
 * - some ideas:**
 * 360 panoramic shot**
 * black & white**
 * portrait photography**
 * macro**
 * trick photography, illusion with perspective**
 * eg. dioramas etc.**
 * still life or nature photography**
 * action shot or motion blur capture**
 * HDR photography**
 * reproduction a famous/classic photograph:**
 * eg. imitate style look of movie star portrait: pose, framing, clothes, makeup, hair, lighting, props etc.**
 * see Cindy Sherman's work (she used to photograph reactments or film stills**
 * 1. Choose your idea, propose it: why did you choose it? what are you interested in? why I should approve it? what will you learn?**
 * 2. Plan your photoshoot:**
 * 3. Book the photoshoot date**
 * 4. Plan any editing, touch up work**
 * 5. Put portfolio together for presentation/submission... title, place photos**
 * reproduction a famous/classic photograph:**
 * eg. imitate style look of movie star portrait: pose, framing, clothes, makeup, hair, lighting, props etc.**
 * see Cindy Sherman's work (she used to photograph reactments or film stills**
 * 1. Choose your idea, propose it: why did you choose it? what are you interested in? why I should approve it? what will you learn?**
 * 2. Plan your photoshoot:**
 * 3. Book the photoshoot date**
 * 4. Plan any editing, touch up work**
 * 5. Put portfolio together for presentation/submission... title, place photos**
 * 2. Plan your photoshoot:**
 * 3. Book the photoshoot date**
 * 4. Plan any editing, touch up work**
 * 5. Put portfolio together for presentation/submission... title, place photos**

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