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Light entering through a pin hole is what will allow images to copy on the photo paper sealed inside. If the light outside is very bright. Then, it may take less than 4-6 minutes for an image to develop on a photo paper. Assuming that everything is done and you want to take your pinhole camera back in the dark room. Close and press the shatter flap paper of a hole and make sure you do not shake the camera. Then remove and carefully carry the pinhole camera back to the darkroom—to develop the photo paper into a photograph. Other less inquisitive photographers open their pinhole cameras after many months or even years. For instance, by using a large format pinhole camera, Michael Wesely a German photography artist captured light and images of objects for up to 3 years. As we make our final conclusion about this process, we have to understand that “the mess accompanying all art activities will be in exact ratio to one's failure to think a head.” (Jenkins 1980, 151) That is to say, before a photographer attempts to make an actual pinhole camera. It is important to make experiments. Film and digital Both film and digital can produce excellent photographs. The most outstanding problem is high indirect costs for digital as compared to film. For instance, digital consumes much energy from rechargeable or replaceable batteries and it requires up to date software as well as hardware to compete with prevailing photography versions used by computers and other necessary equipment. Yet, film photography is all about converting existing resources to develop photographs. Nevertheless, the process of producing a film photograph consumes more time than a digital camera; the images are produced electronically, while the film camera process involves developing films and printing images. In spite of that, digital and film cameras vary. They exist in different models, sizes and brands. Benefits of using a digital camera Digital cameras are easy to use because they have better electronic mechanisms, which can allow users to have instant adjustments before or after the picture is taken. Nevertheless, nearly all digital cameras have different graphic applications; most of them serve almost identical purposes. Here are some of the few rewarding aspects of using a digital camera: • A digital camera can instantly show images taken on its display screen, as soon as images are converted and recorded. • A digital camera can store thousands of high resolution images on a distinct memory device. • It can as well record videos with sound. • Unwanted images on a digital camera may be immediately deleted for more storage space. • Digital cameras can crop pictures and they can perfectly perform other basic image editing needs. • Photographs needed can be printed instantly. • At present digital cameras are easier to own because they are available on ordinary mobile phones. As a result of that, digital cameras enable photographers to obtain nearly all elegant and aesthetic effects within one instant shoot of a picture. On the other hand, digital photographs are an easy target for making false manipulations—easily performed by a desktop computer loaded with image editing software or applications. And also, chances are high that a photographer will miss important shots since digital cameras rely on rechargeable batteries or they are mainly electronic. A picture cannot be taken easily on low batteries. Benefits of using a film camera Film cameras were considered as the most advanced before digital cameras became familiar to many photographers. Such cameras used a semi-automatic moving mirror system (through a view finder) for the photographer to see what a film will capture. And in principle, photographs taken by a film camera had to be developed or scanned before viewing them. Currently, film cameras have very few benefits to a present-day user. Hence we shall combine benefits and draw backs to analyse and discuss further about film cameras. 228 229
Here is how: • Film cameras were highly desired in the past for taking black and white photos with precession. • A film camera is a good choice for point-and-shoot photographs. The photographer is not worried about low battery or batteries. • It is reasonably cheaper to produce good quality images at a low cost. • Most film cameras are bigger and heavier. • A photographer has got to be with a big shelf to make archives for collecting and also store authentic photos. • Also, film cameras use films that consume space. Yet, they support a smaller number of pictures. • It is as well expensive and inconveniencing to rely on buying a film for the camera whenever pictures have to be taken. • The processes of developing film photos are more hectic. For instance, a photographer is impelled to a darkroom or a laboratory for developing a film. This can waste a lot of beneficial time. Exercise In all tasks provided, learners are expected to choose one task only. Each project should be supported with adequate research and background work where possible. Note; pictures taken by mobile phones are allowed. 1. Take an explanatory photograph of a landscape showing one element of design you know. It must be clear and noticeable. 2. Find a convenient spot for taking at least two interpretative photographs of an indoor staged scene showing worried and helpless parents watching their sick child lying down on a mat suffering from Cholera. On one side of the patient, put a well-lit candle or tadooba (kerosene lamp). Or, it can be held by one of the attendants with one hand. The photograph must display enough light only in the necessary parts such as the foreground and less light in the background. 3. Find a picture/photograph from newspapers showing two or more elements and principles of design. List them down. Then go and take a photograph that manifests the same elements and principles of design. 4. Once upon a time, you were the best in an award-winning school competition. Pose and ask a friend to take your portrait picture showing a sudden feeling of excitement. The photograph taken must be expressive and sincere. 230 231
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CHAPTER ONE Art and design Art and
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Architecture A basic example of the
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Elements of design A closer look at
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Principles of design Principles of
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