LO3: Storage and Processing of Images

This folder named 'Sheffield Photography' contains all my raw images I took in Sheffield. I will curate these into my final 10 selected photos to use for my project.

Photograph Curation

To begin with, I uploaded all my images onto Adobe Bridge; a program used for categorizing to sort out the collection and finalize the pictures that I will want to feature in my project. Initially, I gave each photo a personal rating from 1-3 stars based on their technical quality; any that were too blurry or missed the subject were rejected. I filtered out 1 stars and rejections, and then give the remainder a label based on how well I think they relate to the Project title. Pictures I can't decide on I gave a blue label and some that I considered work well enough on their own or that ones I could merge with others to improve a single image I gave a purple to do label. Red labeled selections are filtered out and then I up the rating on the remainder of photographs, from 3-5 stars; 3 show me that the image will probably not be used, 4 stars for a photo that i think needs editing and a 5 star, green labeled photo represents that I will definitely use it in the portfolio as a a raw image or for the use of editing.

Here are some screenshot's of my filtered Adobe Bridge folder of raw photos.

These final selected images I will use either alone as one of photos or use them to create a combined image.

After this process, I start using Photoshop to edit my selected work how I deem fit by using techniques and tools learnt in Mr Helliwell and Miss Allen's lessons.

Location Planning and Lighting

PROJECT 2: Planning a photographic shoot

KTA 1: Concept Description
For the "Creative and Digital Sheffield" project, I will be taking a series of 10 to 15 images that I believe encapsulates the idea. For a large segment of my work , I will capture a series of pictures showcasing architecture evolution within the city center; beginning with Kelham Island and ending with most recent buildings in the area such as the Millennium Galleries and the Q-Park Car Park. A building which I believe portrays both creativity and a digital aspect of Sheffield is the SoundHouse as part of the University Music Department, it's walls and structure is not only quite innovative but houses a wealth of digital equipment. Similarly Digitally in Sheffield, there is the Electric Works and Showroom Cinema ; which I intend to capture through what goes on inside, e.g a cinema screen or office work. Another feature I intend to catalog in this project is Sheffield's Street Art and Graffiti, notably at the site of Gatecrasher One which is continuously updated by artists weekly. There is also a vital location I would love to capture called the Bell Jar; which is some street art inspired by Bioshock, a video game. A creative piece with digital inspiration. One of the most well known Sheffield street artists is Phlegm, who creates unique massive scale pieces. I would also like to vary the time at which I capture an image; for example the Veolia Recycling Plant which has color changing glass at night.

KTA 2: Mood Board

Week 1: Location and Theme Ideas

• Architecture
• Graffiti/Street Art
• Light at Night
• Creative Buildings, Digital Interiors

Millennium Galleries and Peace Gardens

GateCrasher One Site + Various Sites of Street Art around the City Center (Sheffield Street Art Walk)

Showroom Cinema (Inside)

Electric Works (Inside)

Veolia Recycling Plant

SoundHouse

Kelham Island

'Cheese-grater' Q-Park

Lyceum and Crucible Theater

Train Station

Forge-Masters

SumoDigital

Information Commons

Week 2: Shots and Locations Visited

Devonshire Green:
Rare and Racy Book Shop (Phlegm)
Sculptures
Bang Bang (Phlegm)

Electric Works/Ventana House (Creative/Digital)
Park Hill Flats (Graffiti)
Information Commons (Architecture)
Sound House (Architecture)
Kelham island (Architecture)
The House Skate-park (Phlegm)
Veolia Station (Night Shot)
The Showroom Cinema (Digital)

Notes:

We found that the tripod was impractical to take around to most locations because it became obstructive to the public. Upon reviewing some of my shots I found that the tripod wasn't even necessary because taking time to set it up and down after every shot would have taken up a lot of time and I found that taking photos with just my support was suitable enough.

If I choose to exhibit my photographs which feature particular buildings (For example, the Sheffield SoundHouse) in a public space, then I would have to seek permission from the owner to use that image. If they do not agree to the use of their buildings image in my photographs, then I would have to choose a different location.

I have not included  the use of model call sheets or permissions because there will be no people present in the images I capture and use. If I chose to have humans in any of my pictures then I will ask the people for their permission to the right to use their image and produce call sheets.

The photographs I will capture will feature no usage of props, as I intend to frame the images in their natural state with no influence by myself and without the addition of props, unchanged. As my main focus for the project is the evolution of architecture, it makes sense that I capture photos of the particular buildings/areas; The SoundHouse, Kelham Island, The Bell Jar etc., as they are with no human influence.



Production Plan

Equipment List and Shot Plan

Contingency Plan

Risk Assessment

These potential risks could be potentially a factor that influences every location I decide to take photographs at. In areas that are deprived, risk of litter infection could arise as well as an increase in the likelihood of people potentially threatening myself and my colleagues and also theft. Weather risks can come into effect at any location and time, so it is important to check weather statuses on days of shooting as well prepare essentials to keep warm and dry. Traffic can be anywhere in Sheffield so it is important to be careful when crossing streets and taking photos when our attention is averted.

Understanding Cameras

The camera model I will be using to capture all my images is the Canon 650D. It is crucial that I understand how to use the camera in order to achieve particular effects in my photographs such as light levels, exposure and Zoom.

How do specific settings influence photographs?

1. Aperture -  the unit of measurement that defines the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the sensor. By increasing the aperture size, it lets in more light, which is useful for photographs taken at night or in low light where there is little/no natural light from the sun. Furthermore, it can affect the depth of field at which a photo is captured. The lower the f/ setting, the lower the depth of field that is achieved.
   
   
2. Shutter Speed - the unit of measurement which determines how long shutter remains open as the picture is taken. The slower the shutter speed, the longer the exposure time. The shutter speed and aperture together control the total amount of light reaching the sensor. 
   
   Shutter speeds are expressed in seconds or fractions of a second. For example 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000. Each speed increment halves the amount of light.
   
3. ISO - measurement of the sensitivity of the image sensor. Setting ISO levels tells the camera the amount of light needed for good exposure. The lower the ISO value, the more light required.The more light that's required, the more likely a slow shutter speed will have to be used. That means low ISO's, like 100 or 200, are most often used in bright situations (like sunlight). If you don't have a lot of light, or need a fast shutter speed, you would probably raise the ISO.
4. Lens - the part of the camera through which the light travels before it reaches the sensor. Depending on the type of lens, you can capture more or less of an image at a further distance or at a higher speed. Zoom and Wide angle lenses are particularly great for outdoor and architectural photography where they encapsulate large sections of an image. Portrait lenses are used for specifically for capturing photos with a human element; this is because they have a short lens arrangement that minimizes the distortion between the image and the sensor. So they are good for close-up shots as they also have low depth of field, producing great amount of detail.

Task 1 Feedback

Task 1: KTA 4

KTA 4: Presentation

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PhotoStory Script

Graphic/Shot Type	Script	Duration
Title Page	In this presentation, I will be discussing 5 types of Photography and their associated photographers, of which I find interesting.	6 s
Modern Bridge at night, WS	Architectural Photography is the photographing of buildings and similar structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of the their subjects.	8s
Stripy High-rise building, LA	Architectural Photographers are usually skilled in the use of specialised techniques, angles and equipment.	6 s
Glass Bunker surrounded by trees, MS	Iwan Baan (born February 8, 1975) is a Dutch architectural photographer. He has challenged a long-standing tradition of depicting buildings as…	8 s
Field surrounded by Concrete, LS	…Isolated and static by representing people in architecture and showing the building’s environment; in these pictures, some of themes are very apparent.	8 s
Diver over the city, VWS	Famous multi-award winning sports photographer, Bob Martin, during a career spanning 30 years has documented every major sporting event from the last 13 Summer and Winter Olympics to elephant polo and horse racing on ice.	12 s
One legged Racing Cyclist, WS	By utilising crucial angles, highlighting motion through focusing and use of scale to denote challenge faced by world-class athletes combines to form fantastic imagery.	9 s
Black and White Image of Mountain scape, LS	Landscape Photography is a genre, which intends to showcase different open spaces within the world, whether they are natural scapes or urban regions, macro or micro scale.	8 s
Crashing Waves and the Lighthouse, LS	They are defined as having little or no influence of human activity with the purpose of featuring subjects such as landforms and weather formations.	7 s
Solitary Lake Tree, WS	Michael Kenna, born in 1953 is best known for his black and white landscapes, unusual in form while utilising ethereal light sources by photographing at dawn or at night using exposures of up to 10 hours.	10 s
Copse and Clouds, WS	This technique creates amazing atmosphere and gives focus to the still standing structures in his photos; for example in this image titled ‘Copse and Clouds’.	7 s
Fox Cubs Fighting, MS	Wildlife photography is regarded as one of the more challenging forms of photography. For example, some animals are difficult to approach and thus knowledge of the animals’ behavior is needed in order to be able to predict their actions.	10 s
Snow Leopard/Steve Winter, WS	Steve Winter is regarded as one of the top wildlife photographers in the world; stalked by jaguars in Brazil, charged by a grizzly in Siberia, and trapped in quicksand in the world's largest tiger reserve in Myanmar. ‘The Snow Leopard’ by him is in fact regarded as one of the best in the world.	12 s
First Picture of the moon, EWS	Astrophotography is a specialised type of photography that entails recording images of astronomical objects and large areas of the night sky. The first ever photograph of an astronomical object, the moon was taken in 1840.	13 s
Orion’s Belt/Samuel Oschin Telescope, EWS	Astrophotography also has the ability to capture objects invisible to the human eye such as dim stars, nebulae and galaxies. In professional astronomical research, this photography revolutionised the field.	10 s
Horsehead Nebula, EWS	Willamina Fleming was born on the 15th of May 1857 and will be always be remembered by astrophotographers for her discovery of the ‘horsehead’ nebula.	13 s
White Dwarf Stars, EWS	In the field of astronomy, Willamina Stevens Fleming is also best known for her discovery of stars called White Dwarfs.	6 s

Task 1: KTA 3

-Chris Saunders (Portrait, Music)
-Mark Harvey, ID8 Photography (Corporate Events, Editorial)
-Duncan Philpott

1.  Chris Saunders has been a professional photographer for 13 years, over which documented the portraits of world leading actors, authors, film directors, musicians, comedians and has had the resulting work published in numerous publications globally. His list of clientele include corporates The Guardian, The observer, Sony, EMI, Universal Records, Random House Publishing and Harper Collins. He quotes "I became interested in photography twenty or so years ago after borrowing a friend's SLR to photograph this really cool cat I had at the time".
Tecniques:

• Lighting Position - Accentuate features, shadows the eyes
• Composition - Light Features (Combined with ground moisture causes shining/reflection), People Group (Used in band photography, using height to denote importance)
• Angle - Create Illusion (Satelite Dish Photo), To convey emotion
• Background - Converging Lines (Draws the eyes to the subject), Interesting Patterns, Colours
• Focus

2. Mark Harvey, owner and manager of ID8 Photography, is a sheffield based photographer with over 20 years experience in editorial, corporate, documentary and portrait photography. The broad range of assignments presented to Mark and his company by a range of clients notably including Sheffield Council, Manchester University, National UTC's and Sheffield Health Services, has provided them with a range of experience and skill giving the ability for ID8 to produce high quality images in any given situation.

Mark Harvey gave us some valuable advice:

1. Always prepare and have a vivid idea of what you want to capture
2. Always remember the three key principles: Aperture, Time, Focus
3. The best photos are not necessarily taken with the best equipment; opportunities for snaps can be at any time so be ready with any kind of camera

3. Duncan Philpott, one half of the sheffield based duo called Steel City Media. What began as providing minor pieces of companies for local companies developed into full-time career working for a range of editorial and commercial clients as well as following the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Series across the globe.
Involved Clients:

• Dirt Magazine | MBR Magazine | Privateer Magazine | Vital MTB | MTBR (Germany) | [R]evolution MTB (Australia) | Wideopen Magazine
• Monster Energy | Santa Cruz Bikes | Skins Compression Wear | Cotic LTD | FiveTen | Mondraker 

Using various shutter speeds and by following the subject during motion; Duncan had produced images such as this where everything but the subject is blurred in motion, denoting speed.

To achieve light streaks from traffic; Bulb photography and long exposure is utilised creating this amazing imagery.

Questions based on each photographer

1. How long has Chris Saunders been professionally taking photos?

2. Name 4 of his clients.

3. What are his 2 main areas of photography he works within?

4. What was his first instance of interest of photography?

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