Mark W. Decker enjoys learning about the history of photography and has become familiar with the camera obscura, one of the earliest image capture tools. The camera obscura has its origins in ancient times when Chinese philosopher Mo-Ti described the formation of an inverted image via light passing through a pinhole opening in a darkened room. Later, Aristotle and Islamic scholar Alhazen experimented with the same concept using light from lanterns. The inverted image forms because light rays cross when passing through a small opening, causing an upside-down version of the scene to appear on the opposite wall.
The document describes the evolution of early cameras from the camera obscura to the pinhole camera. It discusses how the camera obscura was the predecessor to the modern camera and provided a means for artists to draw accurate images projected through a pinhole. The document then outlines the basic materials needed to make a simple pinhole camera using a box, foil or lid, needle, and tape and provides examples of the process.
Este documento descreve a oficina de fotografia experimental Pin-O-Rama, que combina as técnicas de pinhole e panorama. A pinhole utiliza câmeras artesanais feitas com latas ou caixas e um pequeno orifício no lugar da lente, enquanto o panorama captura uma ampla visão de 90 a 150 graus. A Pin-O-Rama aproveita a curvatura das latas transformadas em câmeras de formato panorâmico, permitindo vistas em 360 graus com múltiplos orifí
The document discusses the basic components and process of pinhole photography. The only required components of a pinhole camera are a light-tight container, an aperture in the form of a small hole, and light-sensitive paper. The document explains that the size of the aperture, exposure time, and distance to the subject can be adjusted to control the photo. Basic instructions are provided for constructing a pinhole camera using common household items like a cardboard box, aluminum foil, and tape. The development process involves loading light-sensitive paper into the camera in the dark, exposing it, and then developing the latent image.
The pinhole camera is a simple camera without a lens that uses a small aperture to project an inverted image. The Persian scientist Alhazen first wrote about and studied naturally occurring pinhole cameras in the 11th century. He discovered that a smaller pinhole creates a sharper image. In 1827, Joseph Nicephore Niepce created the first photograph using a camera obscura, demonstrating the photographic capabilities of the simple pinhole camera design.
The document traces the evolution of photography from early camera obscuras in the 11th century to modern digital cameras. Key developments discussed include Joseph Nicephore creating the first photographic image in 1827, Louis Daguerre inventing the daguerreotype process in 1839, Henry Fox Talbot developing the first negative/positive process in the 1840s, roll film being invented by George Eastman in 1889, and the digital camera being demonstrated by Canon in 1984.
Daan Roosegaarde is a 36-year-old Dutch artist and inventor who runs Studio Roosegaarde. His studio creates interactive designs for the landscape of the future using both digital and molecular technologies. Some of his projects include Waterlicht, which involved lighting up canals and waterways in the Netherlands with glowing algae and LED lights, and Glowing Lines, which uses solar and kinetic energy to light up bike paths and roads. Roosegaarde's goal is to use technology in new ways to enhance public spaces and improve people's experience of the built environment.
Early film history involved contributions from inventors, not artists. Technologies like the persistence of vision theory and zoetropes laid the foundations. Photography was also necessary for film to develop. Key inventors and dates included Eadweard Muybridge who captured horse motion in 1872, followed by film pioneers like the Lumiere Brothers, Thomas Edison, and George Eastman who developed technologies allowing motion pictures.
The document provides a summary of the evolution of films from the 1890s to the present day. It outlines some of the earliest films created in the 1890s which were usually only 1 minute in length. The first film studio, Black Maria, was established in the 1890s as well. Film duration increased in the following decades as new technologies like color films emerged. Important films, studios, and technologies are highlighted for each decade to show the progression and growing popularity of the film industry over time.
This document provides an overview of the history of cinema and its development over time. It describes the early pioneering age from 1896-1912, which saw the emergence of early film technologies and the establishment of cinema as an art form. It then outlines the major periods and developments in cinema, including the silent age from 1913-1927 which saw the rise of Hollywood, the transition to sound films from 1928-1932, and the classical Hollywood studio era from 1932-1946 dominated by the major studios. The document discusses the decline of the studios, the rise of television, and new international cinemas and styles from the late 1940s onward. It traces cinema's evolution from early one-shot films to narrative storytelling and increasing cinematic
The document discusses pinhole photography using a homemade pinhole camera. It can be made from any enclosed dark space with a small pinhole opening to allow light. To take a photo, electrical tape is placed over the opening and a pinhole is poked through. Photo paper is loaded in the dark, the camera is exposed to the subject for varying times depending on lighting, then the paper is developed like normal in a darkroom. Pinhole cameras allow creating photos using the camera obscura effect with simple, homemade materials.
Pinhole photography uses a small pin-sized hole instead of a lens to create images on light-sensitive film. It produces softer, low-fidelity images with almost infinite depth of field. The document provides instructions for making a simple pinhole camera from a matchbox that can take photos using standard 35mm film. Key steps include cutting a small hole in the matchbox cover to act as the "lens", loading the film, and securing cardboard "shutters" to start capturing long-exposure pinhole photographs.
This document discusses the history and basic principles of photography. It explains that photography derives from Greek words meaning "light" and "to draw." Early forms of photography included the camera obscura, a dark box or room with a small hole that projected upside-down images. Pinhole cameras were also used, made from materials like cardboard boxes with a tiny hole, which allowed light to expose photographic paper inside to create an image. The document provides examples of simple pinhole cameras that can be made at home.
B&W 1 History of Photography Class projectLori King
The document provides a history of black and white photography from the 1400s to present day. It begins with early techniques like the camera obscura and pinhole cameras. Major developments discussed include Joseph Nicephore Niepce creating the first permanent photograph in 1822, the daguerreotype process invented by Louis Daguerre in 1837, and the invention of the dry plate process in the 1870s which made photography more widely available. The document also includes timelines, descriptions of photographic processes like wet plates and pinhole cameras, and brief biographies of influential photographers.
This document lists various sources and links related to interactive art installations that involve light, including websites for artists who have created works using light sculptures, projections, and other technologies to interact with light in public spaces. Some of the artists and art groups mentioned include Random International, Squidsoup, Ocean of Light, and Zimoun, known for light-based artworks that are interactive and involve kinetics or responses to human movement.
Mark W. Decker enjoys learning about the history of photography and has become familiar with the camera obscura, one of the earliest image capture tools. The camera obscura has its origins in ancient times when Chinese philosopher Mo-Ti described the formation of an inverted image via light passing through a pinhole opening in a darkened room. Later, Aristotle and Islamic scholar Alhazen experimented with the same concept using light from lanterns. The inverted image forms because light rays cross when passing through a small opening, causing an upside-down version of the scene to appear on the opposite wall.
The document describes the evolution of early cameras from the camera obscura to the pinhole camera. It discusses how the camera obscura was the predecessor to the modern camera and provided a means for artists to draw accurate images projected through a pinhole. The document then outlines the basic materials needed to make a simple pinhole camera using a box, foil or lid, needle, and tape and provides examples of the process.
Este documento descreve a oficina de fotografia experimental Pin-O-Rama, que combina as técnicas de pinhole e panorama. A pinhole utiliza câmeras artesanais feitas com latas ou caixas e um pequeno orifício no lugar da lente, enquanto o panorama captura uma ampla visão de 90 a 150 graus. A Pin-O-Rama aproveita a curvatura das latas transformadas em câmeras de formato panorâmico, permitindo vistas em 360 graus com múltiplos orifí
The document discusses the basic components and process of pinhole photography. The only required components of a pinhole camera are a light-tight container, an aperture in the form of a small hole, and light-sensitive paper. The document explains that the size of the aperture, exposure time, and distance to the subject can be adjusted to control the photo. Basic instructions are provided for constructing a pinhole camera using common household items like a cardboard box, aluminum foil, and tape. The development process involves loading light-sensitive paper into the camera in the dark, exposing it, and then developing the latent image.
The pinhole camera is a simple camera without a lens that uses a small aperture to project an inverted image. The Persian scientist Alhazen first wrote about and studied naturally occurring pinhole cameras in the 11th century. He discovered that a smaller pinhole creates a sharper image. In 1827, Joseph Nicephore Niepce created the first photograph using a camera obscura, demonstrating the photographic capabilities of the simple pinhole camera design.
The document traces the evolution of photography from early camera obscuras in the 11th century to modern digital cameras. Key developments discussed include Joseph Nicephore creating the first photographic image in 1827, Louis Daguerre inventing the daguerreotype process in 1839, Henry Fox Talbot developing the first negative/positive process in the 1840s, roll film being invented by George Eastman in 1889, and the digital camera being demonstrated by Canon in 1984.
Daan Roosegaarde is a 36-year-old Dutch artist and inventor who runs Studio Roosegaarde. His studio creates interactive designs for the landscape of the future using both digital and molecular technologies. Some of his projects include Waterlicht, which involved lighting up canals and waterways in the Netherlands with glowing algae and LED lights, and Glowing Lines, which uses solar and kinetic energy to light up bike paths and roads. Roosegaarde's goal is to use technology in new ways to enhance public spaces and improve people's experience of the built environment.
Early film history involved contributions from inventors, not artists. Technologies like the persistence of vision theory and zoetropes laid the foundations. Photography was also necessary for film to develop. Key inventors and dates included Eadweard Muybridge who captured horse motion in 1872, followed by film pioneers like the Lumiere Brothers, Thomas Edison, and George Eastman who developed technologies allowing motion pictures.
The document provides a summary of the evolution of films from the 1890s to the present day. It outlines some of the earliest films created in the 1890s which were usually only 1 minute in length. The first film studio, Black Maria, was established in the 1890s as well. Film duration increased in the following decades as new technologies like color films emerged. Important films, studios, and technologies are highlighted for each decade to show the progression and growing popularity of the film industry over time.
This document provides an overview of the history of cinema and its development over time. It describes the early pioneering age from 1896-1912, which saw the emergence of early film technologies and the establishment of cinema as an art form. It then outlines the major periods and developments in cinema, including the silent age from 1913-1927 which saw the rise of Hollywood, the transition to sound films from 1928-1932, and the classical Hollywood studio era from 1932-1946 dominated by the major studios. The document discusses the decline of the studios, the rise of television, and new international cinemas and styles from the late 1940s onward. It traces cinema's evolution from early one-shot films to narrative storytelling and increasing cinematic
The document discusses pinhole photography using a homemade pinhole camera. It can be made from any enclosed dark space with a small pinhole opening to allow light. To take a photo, electrical tape is placed over the opening and a pinhole is poked through. Photo paper is loaded in the dark, the camera is exposed to the subject for varying times depending on lighting, then the paper is developed like normal in a darkroom. Pinhole cameras allow creating photos using the camera obscura effect with simple, homemade materials.
Pinhole photography uses a small pin-sized hole instead of a lens to create images on light-sensitive film. It produces softer, low-fidelity images with almost infinite depth of field. The document provides instructions for making a simple pinhole camera from a matchbox that can take photos using standard 35mm film. Key steps include cutting a small hole in the matchbox cover to act as the "lens", loading the film, and securing cardboard "shutters" to start capturing long-exposure pinhole photographs.
This document discusses the history and basic principles of photography. It explains that photography derives from Greek words meaning "light" and "to draw." Early forms of photography included the camera obscura, a dark box or room with a small hole that projected upside-down images. Pinhole cameras were also used, made from materials like cardboard boxes with a tiny hole, which allowed light to expose photographic paper inside to create an image. The document provides examples of simple pinhole cameras that can be made at home.
B&W 1 History of Photography Class projectLori King
The document provides a history of black and white photography from the 1400s to present day. It begins with early techniques like the camera obscura and pinhole cameras. Major developments discussed include Joseph Nicephore Niepce creating the first permanent photograph in 1822, the daguerreotype process invented by Louis Daguerre in 1837, and the invention of the dry plate process in the 1870s which made photography more widely available. The document also includes timelines, descriptions of photographic processes like wet plates and pinhole cameras, and brief biographies of influential photographers.
This document lists various sources and links related to interactive art installations that involve light, including websites for artists who have created works using light sculptures, projections, and other technologies to interact with light in public spaces. Some of the artists and art groups mentioned include Random International, Squidsoup, Ocean of Light, and Zimoun, known for light-based artworks that are interactive and involve kinetics or responses to human movement.
This document summarizes the works of American artist Dan Flavin and Italian artist Maurizio Nannucci. It describes several of Dan Flavin's installations from the 1960s that used fluorescent light tubes in different configurations and colors. It also mentions one of Maurizio Nannucci's installations from 1999 called "Where to Start From" that utilized fluorescent lighting. The document provides details on the artists, titles, materials, dimensions and locations of several key artworks by both Flavin and Nannucci focused on using fluorescent lighting.
James Turrell is an American artist known for his light installations. Some of his most notable works include projection pieces from the 1960s that use colored lights and skyspaces, outdoor installations creating the illusion of sky and light through architectural features. His largest ongoing project is Roden Crater, a natural crater he is transforming into a massive naked-eye observatory through tunnels, alcoves and light. Turrell's works aim to manipulate viewer perception of light, space and time through minimal use of technology.
Olafur Eliasson is a Danish-Icelandic artist born in 1967 in Copenhagen. He studied art in Copenhagen from 1989 to 1995 and has had a studio in Berlin since 1995. From 2009 to 2014 he also directed the Institute for Spatial Experiments at the University of the Arts Berlin. The document provides biographical information on Eliasson and images of some of his large-scale environmental and interactive art installations such as the New York City Waterfalls from 2008 and Riverbed from 2014.