I start my first photography class in 30 mins

[timmyquest]

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I'm escared, i start my first photography class in a little while. It's an all film, B&W class.

I know how to operate a camera
I work in a dark room

These are the two areas that it will cover as well as some technique. I'm gonna go in as if i know nothing. At least, i'm going to try :rolleyes:

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[Tom W]

We expect a full report after the class is over. ;)

[timmyquest]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK

So, my teacher is grooovy.

The class should be a blast

And the dark room is TO DIE FOR!

Any questions?

[iwatkins]

Can you load a film on to a developing reel in the dark, one handed, while whistling Dixie ? ;)

Seriously, I must go and shoot some more film, my chemicals must be about to go off by now.

Have fun

Ian

[timmyquest]

Can you load a film on to a developing reel in the dark, one handed, while whistling Dixie ? ;)

Seriously, I must go and shoot some more film, my chemicals must be about to go off by now.

Have fun

Ian


I've loaded film quiet a few times. Meghan has already taken the class i'm in. ;-).

One handed though, of course!

I thought you guys may be interested syllabus. Meghan may have taken the same class but it was with a different instructor and there are some differences, some better some worse.

Such as the fact that i'm not allowed to use matt paper :cry:

Anyways, here is hte syllabus, as far as photographic assignments


1: Understanding light (as per lecture). Not sure what this will be...what eve

2: Geometric, the purpose is to emphasize geometric forms and how they relate to each other and the space of the frame

Organic. Shot with maximum depth of field. Tripod recomended. Remember, what you chose to leave out is just as important as what you choose to include. Lighting, comp. appropriate backaround, and scale are important things to consider. Shoot for the FORMS!

3: Landscapes. Shoot with maximum depth of field. Choose carefully the time and lighting for your subject. This assignment should have no people or pets or urban structures. Consider comp, directional forces and details.

4: People as a visual element. Not a portrait but people or person are used as visual element.

People as an emotinal element.

6: Abstract, This is not a guessing game. Remove the subject from it's normal context visually. You may recognize what the subject is but see it as something other. Cropping is your key.

There seems to be a lot of limiting and prof. forced styles that may bug someone like me who has already started to form a personal style (there are only 5 of the 25 in my class who seem to have some photographic backround already). But i think in the long run it'll be fun and should help my skills. Not ot mention, it's a pre-rec for the class where they use the studio equipment! :-D

[Tom W]

And the dark room is TO DIE FOR!

Any questions?

Dark room? Use ISO 1600 and/or a flash. :)

[IndyJeff]

Dark room? Use ISO 1600 and/or a flash. :)



Bwhahahahahaha Tom I actually clicked off this thread and as the new page was loading that joke hit me.....good one.

[Mills]

I expect an A+.

[Tom W]

I've learned more than once (I'm stubborn) that some college professors require that you agree with them. If you're taking this class towards a degree, then get what you can from it but go for GPA above all things.

A diploma with Magnum Super-Duper Laude on it looks really cool on the office wall.

[robertwgross]

After a while, Timmy will end up like yours truly.

In school, I made it a point never to ask questions in class of the professor, unless I already knew the answer, and I knew that he didn't.

---Bob Gross---

[Vegas Poboy]

Enjoy, have fun & NETWORK :)

I've been taking classes for over two years now & enjoying it (this allows me to get from the wife & kids :) ), Remember its just another opinion when they're reviewing your prints. Also use thier equipment as much as you can, it comes with the fees.

[timmyquest]

Enjoy, have fun & NETWORK :)

I've been taking classes for over two years now & enjoying it (this allows me to get from the wife & kids :) ), Remember its just another opinion when they're reviewing your prints. Also use thier equipment as much as you can, it comes with the fees.

The lab is open for anyone to use pretty much whenever htere isnt a class. So you can be sure that i'll spend my time down there ;-).

[Vegas Poboy]

The lab is open for anyone to use pretty much whenever htere isnt a class. So you can be sure that i'll spend my time down there ;-).

School does not start for another two weeks for me, can't wait to get back into the darkroom & borrow the Mamiya 645AFD. I've seen alot of B&W digital conversions and nothing matches up to a darkroom print. IMO

[Steven M. Anthony]

TQ said "There seems to be a lot of limiting and prof. forced styles that may bug someone like me who has already started to form a personal style..."

If you are truly comfortable with your skills as a photographer these limits will seem as challenges. If you have trouble with them, you might want to ask yourself why you are taking a class...?