This class explores how computation impacts the entire workflow of photography, which is traditionally aimed at capturing light from a 3D scene to form a 2D image. A detailed study of the perceptual, technical and computational aspects of forming pictures, and more precisely the capture and depiction of reality on a (mostly 2D) medium of images is undertaken over the entire term. The scientific, perceptual, and artistic principles behind image-making will be emphasized, especially as impacted and changed by computation.
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This class explores how computation impacts the entire workflow of photography, which is traditionally aimed at capturing light from a 3D scene to form a 2D image. A detailed study of the perceptual, technical and computational aspects of forming pictures, and more precisely the capture and depiction of reality on a (mostly 2D) medium of images is undertaken over the entire term. The scientific, perceptual, and artistic principles behind image-making will be emphasized, especially as impacted and changed by computation.
This class explores how computation impacts the entire workflow of photography, which is traditionally aimed at capturing light from a 3D scene to form a 2D image. A detailed study of the perceptual, technical and computational aspects of forming pictures, and more precisely the capture and depiction of reality on a (mostly 2D) medium of images is undertaken over the entire term. The scientific, perceptual, and artistic principles behind image-making will be emphasized, especially as impacted and changed by computation.
Topics include the relationship between pictorial techniques and the human visual system; intrinsic limitations of 2D representations and their possible compensations; and technical issues involving capturing light to form images. Technical aspects of image capture and rendering, and exploration of how such a medium can be used to its maximum potential, will be examined. New forms of cameras and imaging paradigms will be introduced.
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Well-structured foundations in photography
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Read "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson
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Reading this book will help you understand the fundamentals of exposure and how to control it to create better photographs.
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Read the book.
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Take notes on the key concepts.
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Experiment with the concepts you learned in your own photography.
Watch Photography Tutorial Videos
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Watching photography tutorial videos can help you learn new techniques and improve your skills.
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Find a tutorial on a topic that you want to learn more about.
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Watch the tutorial and take notes on the key points.
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Practice the techniques you learned in your own photography.
Practice Capturing Photos in Different Lighting Conditions
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Practicing capturing photos in different lighting conditions will help you learn how to adjust your camera settings to get the best possible results.
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Lighting
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Find a scene with a variety of lighting conditions.
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Take a series of photos of the scene, experimenting with different camera settings.
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Review your photos and see how the different camera settings affected the exposure.
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Your First Photographic Project
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Creating a photographic project is a great way to practice and implement the visual concepts and technical skills you are learning in this photography course.
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Choose a theme or subject for your project.
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Create a plan for your project, including the types of images you will capture and the equipment you will need.
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Go out and shoot your photos.
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Edit and process your photos.
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Share your project with others and get feedback.
Develop a Photography Essay
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Creating a photography essay will help you learn to visually communicate a narrative with your photographs.
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Shoot your photos.
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Brainstorm a topic for your essay.
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Research your topic and gather visual inspiration.
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Create a storyboard for your essay.
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Edit and sequence your photos.
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Write the text for your essay.
Create a Photography Portfolio
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Creating a photography portfolio will help you showcase your best work and get feedback from others.
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Photography
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Select your best photos.
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Edit and process your photos.
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Design and layout your portfolio.
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Share your portfolio with others and get feedback.
Help Others Learn Photography
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Helping others learn photography will help you solidify your own understanding of the concepts and techniques.
Browse courses on
Photography
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Find someone who is interested in learning photography.
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Share your knowledge and experience with them.
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Provide feedback on their work.
Read "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson
Show steps
Reading this book will help you understand the fundamentals of exposure and how to control it to create better photographs.
View
Understanding Street Photography: An...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book.
- Take notes on the key concepts.
- Experiment with the concepts you learned in your own photography.
Watch Photography Tutorial Videos
Show steps
Watching photography tutorial videos can help you learn new techniques and improve your skills.
Show steps
- Find a tutorial on a topic that you want to learn more about.
- Watch the tutorial and take notes on the key points.
- Practice the techniques you learned in your own photography.
Practice Capturing Photos in Different Lighting Conditions
Show steps
Practicing capturing photos in different lighting conditions will help you learn how to adjust your camera settings to get the best possible results.
Browse courses on
Lighting
Show steps
- Find a scene with a variety of lighting conditions.
- Take a series of photos of the scene, experimenting with different camera settings.
- Review your photos and see how the different camera settings affected the exposure.
Your First Photographic Project
Show steps
Creating a photographic project is a great way to practice and implement the visual concepts and technical skills you are learning in this photography course.
Show steps
- Choose a theme or subject for your project.
- Create a plan for your project, including the types of images you will capture and the equipment you will need.
- Go out and shoot your photos.
- Edit and process your photos.
- Share your project with others and get feedback.
Develop a Photography Essay
Show steps
Creating a photography essay will help you learn to visually communicate a narrative with your photographs.
Show steps
- Shoot your photos.
- Brainstorm a topic for your essay.
- Research your topic and gather visual inspiration.
- Create a storyboard for your essay.
- Edit and sequence your photos.
- Write the text for your essay.
Create a Photography Portfolio
Show steps
Creating a photography portfolio will help you showcase your best work and get feedback from others.
Browse courses on
Photography
Show steps
- Select your best photos.
- Edit and process your photos.
- Design and layout your portfolio.
- Share your portfolio with others and get feedback.
Help Others Learn Photography
Show steps
Helping others learn photography will help you solidify your own understanding of the concepts and techniques.
Browse courses on
Photography
Show steps
- Find someone who is interested in learning photography.
- Share your knowledge and experience with them.
- Provide feedback on their work.
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