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This 90 minute DVD is the starting point for any person wanting to learn the fundamentals of photography.
Learn Photography, Film & Digital' contains 16 instructional lessons and 38 key photographic concepts of basic photography. The program contains hundreds of illustrations and photo graphics that will help the viewer better understand these concepts. Whether you are new to photography or just trying to master your first camera, this program provides a step-by-step path to success. This interactive program will help develop good basic photographic techniques and provides inspiration on starting to ‘see' photographic images that are all around us. Once you have mastered the basics you can begin shooting more effective and creative pictures. Outstanding images are as unique as the finger print of the photographer who crafted them!
In 2004 Checkerboard had the privilege of filming Carrie Mae Weems discussing her body of work, comprised of 17 projects spanning more than two decades (1981-2004).
This dynamic presentation was accompanied by slides of the artist's photographs and excerpts from her video art. The result is a chaptered lecture guided by Weems's seductive voice and passionate presence. The viewer is transported into her world as she details what she is trying to uncover, illuminate, investigate and provoke through her lens.
Our film begins with Weems's documentation of her extensive family in the 1984 series "Family Pictures and Stories" and builds gradually in complexity with "Ain't Jokin"(1987-88), an examination of racial stereotypes, and "Kitchen Table Series" (1990), in which Weems, by inserting herself into the tableau, shows us 'woman' experiencing love, motherhood, companionship, and isolation. Series such as "Sea Islands" (1991-92) and "From Here I Saw What Happened and I Cried" (1995-96) and later "The Louisiana Project" (2003) and "Missing Links" (2003) focus on the African diaspora and issues of race, gender, and cultural history addressed with a blend of poignancy and humor.
In 1997, Weems says she reached a point where she "just could not function on the wall anymore," and so for the next three years printed her work on large swaths of fabric suspended from the ceiling to beckon movement through and around the images; this resulted in "Ritual and Revolution"(1998) "The Jefferson Suite"(1999) and "The Hampton Project"(2000).
A celebratory documentary on the legendary photographer Arthur Griffin, even more significant because New England's "Photographer Laureate" passed away just months after the celebration of his 97th birthday. Featuring his good friend, author John Updike, this program brings the wide range of work by this incredible artist into focus; also we discover the Arthur Griffin Center for Photographic Art, which houses the legacy of the photojournalist, a collection of over 75,000 items of his trade and life.
Review
"Recommended. This documentary offers viewers a sample of the wide variety of subject matter in Arthur Griffin's photographs and is a commentary on his life and photographic career." -EMR Online
"Behind the immense collection of New England photographic and journalistic history is a unique story of an individual who, among other things, pioneered sports and landscape color photography. -The American Society of Magazine Photographers
The stars are iconic: Marilyn Monroe, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Red Skelton, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton - to name just a few. And the photojournalist on assignment in Hollywood from 1946 to the 1970s to capture pictures that would run exclusively in magazines, such as Time and LIFE, and immortalize these legends of the big screen was Murray Garrett. It was through his able camerawork that a star's personality, his or her true character, was presented to the public. In this biographical documentary we are offered a candid look at the man behind the camera, who also provides memorable reflections of the people behind their celebrity status. Here we are privy to first-hand accounts of the photographer's matchless adventures with the stars, which are paralleled by interviews with a select host of family, friends and colleagues, including the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, Johnny Grant, Phyllis Diller, Dick Martin, Beverly Garland, Don Knotts, A.C. Lyles, as well as Charles Champlin, Bob Thomas, Terry Moore and Morgan Woodward. Collectively, we gain a unique behind-the-scenes' glimpse of the Golden Era of Hollywood, while learning the incredible story of the man whose legendary work helped ensure its legacy.
Review
"There are photographers, and then there is Murray Garrett; he captures something different, something special that is missed by other photographers." -Bob Hope
Are you interested in art, journalism, travel or just a great picture? Meet professionals who have made careers out of their hobby of photography. A professional portrait photographer explains the skills necessary to do his job and what he looks for in his interns. Visit the photo editor of a newspaper. We'll see how he works with photographers and writers to get the perfect photos throughout the paper and online. Finally, hit the water, with an action sports photographer who is capturing images of a professional wake boarder.
Features Robert Barry, a professor of photography at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA and an internationally exhibited photo artist since 1970. Robert has been incorporating digital imaging into his work since the early 90's. Robert will give the viewer his perspective of how Photoshop is used to post edit images for increased visual impact and appeal. Robert stresses that part of learning to do better at Photoshop is learning to "see" better and understand what you can do with the Photoshop tools.
Photography can be a wonderful hobby or for those more serious minded about taking photos, photography can be an expression of art or a skilled profession. This program was produced to help guide anyone who is interested in taking better photos - especially those who are seeking to use their cameras artistically or professionally. Host Sarah Ollett introduces viewers to Jon Gray, author of the Complete Guide to Beauty & Glamour Photography and Glamour Photography, and one of the world's leading photographers. Throughout the program Jon is assisted by Charles Glendenning; also appearing as models are Rosie, Kathy Austen, Jacqueline Vaughan and Nadia, and the makeup and stylist is Paula Eyers. Jon offers four step-by-step workshops on how to master photography: Workshop #1: Creative Lighting on Location; Workshop #2: Product and Beauty Photography; Workshop #3: Front Cover Beauty Shot in the Studio; Workshop #4: Difficulties With the Sun on Location. His expert tips include how to deal with creating atmosphere, dramatic composition, beauty and product, shooting by candlelight, shooting in the mid-day sun and setting up a studio for a shoot.
Review
"Highly Recommended. Anyone familiar with photography has heard of Jon Gray, who is one of the world's leading photographers. This program provides a step-by-step workshop beginning with the basics of photography and continuing with more advanced techniques. Gray's approach is one of the best, and it is easy to see we are viewing the technique of a true master." -EMRO Review
Photography can be a wonderful hobby or for those more serious minded about taking photos, photography can be an expression of art or a skilled profession. This program was produced to help guide anyone who is interested in taking better photos - especially those who are seeking to use their cameras artistically or professionally. Host Sarah Ollett introduces viewers to Jon Gray, author of the Complete Guide to Beauty & Glamour Photography and Glamour Photography, and one of the world's leading photographers. Throughout the program Jon is assisted by Charles Glendenning; also appearing as models are Rosie, Kathy Austen, Jacqueline Vaughan and Nadia, and the makeup and stylist is Paula Eyers. Jon offers four step-by-step workshops on how to master photography: Workshop #1: Creative Lighting on Location; Workshop #2: Product and Beauty Photography; Workshop #3: Front Cover Beauty Shot in the Studio; Workshop #4: Difficulties With the Sun on Location. His expert tips include how to deal with creating atmosphere, dramatic composition, beauty and product, shooting by candlelight, shooting in the mid-day sun and setting up a studio for a shoot.
Review
"Highly Recommended. Anyone familiar with photography has heard of Jon Gray, who is one of the world's leading photographers. This program provides a step-by-step workshop beginning with the basics of photography and continuing with more advanced techniques. Gray's approach is one of the best, and it is easy to see we are viewing the technique of a true master." -EMRO Review
John Forte has over 20 years experience working as a commercial photographer with clients that include Revlon, Avon and Hilton Hotels. In this program he shares his "Success Secrets of Professional Photography," offering what one needs to know to either succeed as a professional fashion photographer or to pursue photography as a serious hobby; also he takes viewers behind the scenes for an educational look at the successful photographer's world, including exciting photo shoots with models from several top agencies.
Learn the art and science of Blue Screen and Green Screen photography from special effects veteran and Academy Award Winner Peter Kuran. Whether you want to shoot your own Blue and Green Screen to composite or just familiarize yourself with the terms and techniques, this informative tutorial takes you behind the scenes to learn.
Review
Three Stars. "A solid guide for entry-level shooters with professional dreams, as well as technical collections serving students in the motion picture and video fields, this is recommended." - Video Librarian Magazine.
This instructional program begins with the basic question of which camera is best for a given situation. It introduces the standard parts of a 35mm camera and discusses its most common accessories. Lighting variables are examined.
Learning Objectives:
1) To provide the student with fundamental knowledge about cameras and to discuss the selection of equipment
2) To educate the student about the importance of light to good photography.
3) To give the student helpful tips for taking the best picture possible.
Recommended for field and studio production as well as photography classes. Every location features an infinite number of potential images and knowing how to see and frame these images defines the quality of a visual product. This program is designed to help any "shooter" enter a new visual environment, interpret the important visual components, break these components into their individual pieces and then record the images in a way that best communicates a visual story. Ideal for field and studio production as well as photography classes
This program provides a brief introduction to digital photography as well as illustrates some of the basic differences between digital photography and film photography. Students will be be introduced to various types of digital cameras and storage mediums, and elements such as resolution size, framing, and file formats will be discussed. Methods for transferring the digital images from the camera to a computer will also be illustrated. A brief overview of image manipulation software programs, primarily Adobe Photoshop, will also be provided. Key vocabulary words such as 'pixel,' 'resolution,' 'autofocus,' and more will be introduced throughout the program.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn what digital photography is and they will see how it differs from traditional photography.
2) Students will understand how one digital camera can differ from another.
3) Students will learn about pixels and resolution, and they'll see how photographs can be manipulated by using computer programs.
Visit the studio of a professional photographer and see whether or not this is a career path that you would like to follow.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn about how one trains to become a photographer.
2) Students will learn how photographers find assignments.
3) Students will listen, as a photographer talks about his career.
Ideal for video field production, film and photography courses. This fast-paced program covers the importance of light for quality images in any medium. Includes dozens of creative tips for using natural light, existing interior light, standard lighting fixtures and professional lighting equipment. Also covers the use of gels, reflectors, filters, and other tools to create interesting images and programs.
For more than thirty years Ralph Gibson has served as one of the few truly independent forces within the art of photography. His unique graphic style - stark, erotic, chaste, allusive, surreal - is as unmistakable as it is influential. His many published books have shown generations of photographers in the U.S. and Europe that the bound printed page can be as powerful a strategy for artistic success as the gallery exhibition.
In the DVD biography, Gibson is very much the star of his own life as he discusses his colorful childhood in Los Angeles as an extra in Hollywood movies, his stints in the U.S. Navy, and as an assistant to Dorothea Lange, as well as his lean, wayward years in New York. Friends and admirers, such as Mary Ellen Mark and Larry Clark, analyze the importance of his early work, especially his first landmark book SOMNAMBULIST in 1970, for the photography scene at the time. Commentary by Eric Fischl, April Gornik, and Brian Hunt reinforces the echoing importance of Gibson's work beyond the shores of photography.
Best of all, Gibson is forthcoming about the process of his own thinking at every stage: why and how he shoots and what he shoots, the editorial decisions that dictate the laying out and putting together of spreads in a book, the role of his various muses, and the crucial point when he knows if a body of work is or is not complete. Rich in insights into the history of Gibson's vast and diverse oeuvre, this biography is also a master class with a world-class photographer.
Reviews
"In this DVD biography, photographers, sculptors, painters, musicians, and models are among the individuals who converse with Gibson; their mutual respect is quite evident. The informal atmosphere of this seamless DVD reveals Gibson in all his uniqueness." -Booklist, December 2002
"This succinct, elegant, and well-crafted DVD supplies a wealth of information and offers excellent exposure to Gibson's work. Recommended for academic and large public libraries as well as specialized collections." -Library Journal, November 2002
Photographs are more than just snapshots. When taken the right way, they become dramatic personal statements with the power to last forever. They can transport you to distant landscapes, capture fleeting emotions, recall cherished memories, reveal ...
Introducing panoramic photography for digital set building, photographer Greg Downing walks you through a step-by-step-process of creating high-resolution omni-directional panoramas. This highly detailed description starts with an equipment survey, revealing all relevant photography instructions and demonstrations. Using a normal film or digital camera with Realviz Stitcher, Greg provides a complete guide to image stitching, culminating in some some exciting ways to use your panoramas for 3D, visual effects, print or the web.
TOPICS COVERED:
Equipment Overview
Photography for Panoramas
Calibrating Equipment
Turning 3D Creations into Panoramas
Avoiding & Repairing Bad Stitches
Stitching in Realviz Stitcher
Review
"Greg Downing's work with photogrammetry and high dynamic range imaging has helped light the way for CG artists around the world to take advantage of these photoreal image creation technologies ." - Paul Debevec, Executive Producer, Research Assistant Professor, ICT Graphics Lab