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Class 001 intro to photography

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Photography is the process of recording images by capturing light on a light-sensitive medium such as film or an electronic sensor. The word "photography" comes from the Greek words for "light" and "drawing" or "representation by means of lines," meaning "drawing with light." Photography can be considered an art form but is also closely related to scientific fields like chemistry and physics. The document discusses different types of photography such as black and white, color, digital, as well as different genres and styles including commercial, social/art, and technical photography.

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Introduction to PHOTOGRAPHY A Lecture by Amit Chawla NOTE THIS LINK http //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography
Definition Process of recording images by means of capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a film or electronic sensor during a timed exposure. The process is done through mechanical, chemical or digital devices known as cameras. Traditionally, the product of photography has been called a photograph, commonly shortened to photo.
Drawing With Light The word "photography" comes from French word photographie which is based on the Greek ﾏ (phos) "light" + 粒留流 (graph棚) "stylus", "paintbrush" or "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "Drawing With Light." Photography is considered to be an art form but is closely related to Scientific fields like chemistry & physics.
Famous Indian Photographers EXERCISE List out atleast 10 different photographers of India. Collect their work and present it in the next class.
Why do we need photos ? Journalistic (informational) purpose Commercial purpose Educational purpose Medical and scientific purpose Personal Legal purpose Archival and record purpose Security concerns ANY OTHER REASONS..?????
Types Black & White Negative Colour Negative Colour Transparency Polaroid Digital Photography
Photography Genres / Styles Outlined below photography styles that call for specialized treatment. Commercial (Ads, Fashion / Glamour, Portrait & Wedding, Editorial / Photojournalism , Nature / Landscape, Conceptual, Wildlife, Pornography etc.) Social / Art (Fine Art / Social Cause) Technical photography (Astrophotography, Forensic, Infrared, Panoramic etc.) Others (photocopy or xerography, Photograms, image scanner etc.)
History of Photography EXERCISE Research & Come Prepared In Next Class

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Class 001 intro to photography

  • 1. Introduction to PHOTOGRAPHY A Lecture by Amit Chawla NOTE THIS LINK http //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography
  • 2. Definition Process of recording images by means of capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a film or electronic sensor during a timed exposure. The process is done through mechanical, chemical or digital devices known as cameras. Traditionally, the product of photography has been called a photograph, commonly shortened to photo.
  • 3. Drawing With Light The word "photography" comes from French word photographie which is based on the Greek ﾏ (phos) "light" + 粒留流 (graph棚) "stylus", "paintbrush" or "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "Drawing With Light." Photography is considered to be an art form but is closely related to Scientific fields like chemistry & physics.
  • 4. Famous Indian Photographers EXERCISE List out atleast 10 different photographers of India. Collect their work and present it in the next class.
  • 5. Why do we need photos ? Journalistic (informational) purpose Commercial purpose Educational purpose Medical and scientific purpose Personal Legal purpose Archival and record purpose Security concerns ANY OTHER REASONS..?????
  • 6. Types Black & White Negative Colour Negative Colour Transparency Polaroid Digital Photography
  • 7. Photography Genres / Styles Outlined below photography styles that call for specialized treatment. Commercial (Ads, Fashion / Glamour, Portrait & Wedding, Editorial / Photojournalism , Nature / Landscape, Conceptual, Wildlife, Pornography etc.) Social / Art (Fine Art / Social Cause) Technical photography (Astrophotography, Forensic, Infrared, Panoramic etc.) Others (photocopy or xerography, Photograms, image scanner etc.)
  • 8. History of Photography EXERCISE Research & Come Prepared In Next Class