Equipment Post

Snoot: 
A snoot is a device used to shape and direct light.  It is generally used when the photographer wishes to create directional lighting for example lighting one side of a subjects face to create a sense of mystery.  Shoots featuring a snoot are "An eye for an eye", "The pen is mightier than the sword" and "Plenty more fish in the sea". 



Soft box:
A soft box is used to disperse light evenly across an image and is a standard piece of studio equipment when the photographer wishes to create an even tone with minimal shadows.  To create the minimum amount of shadows two or more lights can be set up with soft boxes facing the subject. Shoots featuring soft boxes are "Bite the bullet", "Lips are sealed", "Don't cry over spilt milk", "Physical manifestations", "Death" and "Two heads are better than one".



Photography gels:
Photography gels are used to alter the colouration of the image through altering the colouration of the light hitting the image.  Shoots featuring photography gels are "Plenty more fish in the sea" (blue) and "The pen is mightier than the sword" (red and blue).



Tripod: 
A tripod is what the camera is placed on in order to create a more stable shot and prevent camera shake and consequent image distortion.  All of my shoots feature either an actual tripod or a makeshift one if I am shooting at home.



Macro lens:
A macro lens allow for details to be perceived in a much higher quality in the final image as it acts as a magnifier allowing smaller elements of an image to be visible and adding detail that could be lost with a standard lens.  This lens is especially important when shooting smaller objects.  Shoots which used a macro lens are "Physical manifestations", "Death", "An eye for an eye" (for some shots) and "Plenty more fish in the sea".




Reflector:
A light reflector is used to bounce light on to the subject.  A light reflector is used in "Bite the bullet".

High key fashion-Technique post

Definitions
High key photography- A modern lighting technique with an absence of deep shadows based around the use of mid-tones such as greys and bright whites.  The use of bright lighting and lack of shadows create a low element of contrast in the image.

Key light- Main light used to light the subject.
Beauty dish- Circular dish which comes in either white or silver white will allow for more diffusion whilst silver adds cooler tones and more directional light.
Diffusion sock- a cover which is added to the beauty dish in order to further diffuse light.

Diffused light- Non-direct light.
Direct light- Light which hits the model in a beam.
Honey comb grid- A cover for the light which controls the light.
Colour gel- A toned gel which alters the colour of a bulb.

Fill light- A light which fills in shadows.
Back light/clip light- Adds direct light behind the model is directed at the model.
Diffusion filter- 
Lighting diagram- A diagram of the lighting used.

Camera settings
Aperture: F9
Shutter speed: 1/125
ISO: 200

Lighting
-Key light 
-Back light
-Fill light

Equipment
-Tripod (to reduce camera shake).
-Nikon D5300, standard lens (no specialist lens required).
-Light metre (to measure light).
-Coloured background (light background to add to over exposed look, black background for higher contrast).

Skills
-Measure light with intention of gaining more light in background than foreground.
-Key light F8
-Back drop light F11 or F16 one or two stops higher than foreground.

Multiple exposure- Technique post

Definition- In photography and cinematography, a multiple exposureis the superimposition of two or more exposures to create a single image, and double exposure has a corresponding meaning in respect of two images. The exposure values may or may not be identical to each other.

Dan Mountford

This image appeals to me due to the way that it carries connotations of youth and rebellion in keeping with Ann Gould's theory of youth having six key attributes Nihilism, Rebellious nature, Sexual desires, Self destructive behaviour, Drug interest and an Artificial tribe mentality.  This sense of rebellion and drug interest are encapsulated in the use of cigarettes in the image.

Camera settings

Aperture: F5.6 (in order to produce a shallow depth of field and direct focus upon the images subject).

Shutter speed: 1/125 (a slow shutter speed should be used in order to capture the subject movement).

ISO: 200 (a low ISO should be used in order to create a crisp image whilst ISO 200 is a good setting to use in the studio).

Lighting 

-Model light (a light source must be used in order to create light trails).

-Natural lighting.

Equipment

-Tripod (in order to reduce camera shake).

-Nikon D5300, standard lens (no specialist lens was required).

Notes from clip

Camera

• Turn auto gain off.
• Take 2 shots.
• Multiple exposure mode on.
• Spot metering mode.
• Aperture priority mode.
• Focus point in the centre.
• White out background.
• Turn up the exposure compensation by two points.

Photoshop

• Add both images as layers.
• Change the top layer to screen.

Multiple flash- Technique post

Definition- A camera which implements multiple flashes and an be used to find depth edges or create stylised images.  This technique is similar to slow sync flash.

This image appeals to me due to the way that the subject is continually looking towards the camera despite his movement across the image.

Camera settings

Aperture: F22 (reduces light allowed into camera to combat high shutter speed).

Shutter speed: 6" (allows for large amounts of movement to be captured).

ISO: 200 (setting required for bright weather outside).

Lighting

-Multiple studio lights (to capture multiple stages of movement).

Equipment

-Tripod (used to prevent camera shake).

-Nikon D5300, standard lens (no specialist lens required as not shooting in macro or especially wide format).

Slow sync- Technique post

Definition: Slow sync flash is just another term for using your flash with a slow shutter speed. It helps you keep your subject sharp while capturing motion or a dark background. 

Camera settings
Aperture: F11 
Shutter speed: 1" (This long shutter speed allows for movement to be made in order for it to be captured by the light trails).
ISO: 200

Lighting 

-Light source (used in order to form light trails).

-Snoot (used to direct light).

Equipment:

-Tripod (used in order to prevent camera shake and consequent image distortion).

-Nikon D5300 with standard lens (no specialist lens required as not shooting in macro or extreme wide angle).

-Light metre (used to gage the correct settings for the lights in regards to subject placement).

-Dark background (a dark background should be used in order to create an effective contrast between the light trails and background).

Blur- Techniques post

Dictionary definition- Motion blur is the apparent streaking of rapidly moving objects in a still image or a sequence of images such as a movie or animation. It results when the image being recorded changes during the recording of a single exposure, either due to rapid movement or long exposure.

Blur with light trails

I like this image because of the simplicity of the stick figures and the way they add a sense of idealism to the image.

Motion blur

I like this image as I feel that it conveys a sense of confusion and a loss of identity as the subjects face is blurred out.

Camera settings

Aperture: F4 (reduces light allowed into camera to combat high shutter speed).

Shutter speed: 2" (allows for large amounts of movement to be captured).

ISO: 100 (setting required for bright weather outside).

Lighting

Natural lighting (when shooting outside).

Equipment

-Tripod (used to prevent camera shake).

-Nikon D5300, standard lens (no specialist lens required as not shooting in macro or especially wide format).

Technique post- Location portraiture

Location- a particular place or position.
Portraiture- Portrait photography or portraiture is photography of a person or group of people that captures the personality of a subject by using effective lighting, backdrops, and poses. A portrait picture might be artistic, or it might be clinical, as part of a medical study.

Location Portraiture- A portrait of a person or group of people taken on location (out of the studio).

Pieter Hugo- The Hyena and other men

Camera settings

Aperture: F5.6

ISO: 200

Shutter speed: 1/125

Lighting setup

Natural lighting.

Equipment

-Tripod.

-Camera, Nikon D5300, Standard lens.

Focal length- Technique

By adjusting the focal length of your camera you can alter the subjects size in the final image.

Focal Length- the distance between the centre of a lens or the curved mirror and its focus.

Field of View- What can be seen. This is determined by the angle of view from the lens to the scene. It can be measured either horizontally or vertically.

Wide Angle- Involves having a short focal length and therefore a field covering a wide angle.

Standard Lens- A camera lens with a focal length which is around equal to the diagonal of the negative. This will give a field of view which is similar to real life for the naked eye. In 35mm photography, lenses with a focal length of 50mm are seen as normal as they work without reducing or magnifying.

Telephoto- A lens with a longer focal length than standard, gives a narrow field of view and a magnified final image.

Animation- Technical post

Dictionary definition- the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence.
Personal definition- creating the illusion of movement by using editing software to place images in sequence to create a video clip or GIF.

GIF- a lossless format for image files that supports both animated and static images.


Stop motion- a cinematographic technique whereby the camera is repeatedly stopped and started, for example to give animated figures the impression of movement.




Camera settings
Aperture: F6.3 (High f stop to provide wide depth of field).
ISO: 100 (Low ISO due to bright conditions).
Shutter speed: 1/100 (Fast shutter speed to prevent image distortion as a result of subject movement).

Lighting
-Natural lighting (If shot outside).

Equipment 
-Tripod (to prevent camera shake and image distortion).

Sequence photography- Technical post

Dictionary definition- Sequence photography is a technique of shooting a series of images in where the subject is captured in successive motion. Sequence photography is a wonderful way of conveying motion in a static image.
Personal definition- A single image which captures an event from it's start to it's finish by compiling several images.

Explanation 

To achieve the sequencing effect seen in many sports adverts and magazines a number of images are taken and then edited together in photoshop to create the illusion of there being more than one of the object present in the image. This technique demonstrates the passing of time as well as movement effectively.

Camera settings

Aperture: F6.3 (High f stop to provide wide depth of field).

ISO: 100 (Low ISO due to bright conditions).

Shutter speed: 1/100 (Fast shutter speed to prevent image distortion as a result of subject movement).

Lighting 

Natural lighting (as shot outside studio lights could be implemented).

Equipment 

-Tripod (to prevent camera shake and image distortion).

-Nikon D5300 and standard lens (no specialist lens required as the image will not be shot in macro or extreme wide angle.

Macro- Technical post

Dictionary definition- Photography producing photographs of small items larger than life size.
Personal defintion- A form of photography which provides large amounts of detail at a close range as well as making an object appear larger than life.

Alessandro Zocchi

Camera settings

Aperture: F/8 (a wide depth of field can be used when taking a photo of something which exists wholly in the images foreground for example an eye as there is no need to blur out the images background).

Shutter speed: 1/125 (a fast shutter speed will prevent camera shake and image distortion).

ISO: 200 (an ISO of 200 can be used due to the high levels of studio lighting).

Lighting

-Studio light x2 (lights are used on either side of the object in order to gain a more even tone of light).

-Light diffuser (tracing paper) x2 (this is used to create a more even and concentrated tone of light).

Equipment

-Macro lens and studio camera (a macro lens provides a greater level of detail than a standard lens).

-Tripod/Camera stand (this is used to prevent camera shake as a small movement at the close camera range could cause a large amount of image distortion).

Studio set up

Wide angle, Close up- Technical post

Wide angle
Dictionary definition- In photography and cinematography, a wide-angle lens refers to a lens whose focal length is substantially smaller than the focal length of a normal lens for a given film plane.
Personal definition- an image taken with a wide angle lens with a focal length approximately 18 or lower which creates a wider image plane.

Close up
Dictionary definition- Photography of objects at a close range.
Personal defintion- Images taken with a short distance between the subject and the camera lens.

Wide angle close up- a wide angle close up image is a close up image taken with a wide angle lens which results in image distortion this is especially visible on the faces of humans or animals.

Explanation

The use of a wide angle camera setting at a close range can create an effect which alters the proportions of the subject in a way which is particularly noticeable in relation to the human face. The best results can be achieved with a lens 18mm or lower with the camera positioned roughly 20-30 cm from the subjects face.

Camera settings

Aperture: F5.6 (or lower for shallow depth of field to draw the viewers eye to the images subject).

ISO: 400 (dependent on lighting)

Shutter speed: 1/125 (a fast shutter speed will prevent the image from becoming distorted due to subject movement).

Lighting set up

-Natural lighting.

Equipment

-Tripod (to prevent image distortion as a result of camera shake).

-Nikon D5300 standard lens (a wider lens would have been preferable in order to better demonstrate the wide angle distorted effect).