Technical Camera
Here is my final Technical Shot. I have used the same set for both tech and Pin hole as I thought it would be more time effective. I have also used the same lighting on both, as I have said above. Before shooting my finals on this camera I did some test shots with paper as I was not sure how the camera worked as this was a new camera that I haven’t worked with before. I find this practice helped me when I came to shoot as I knew how it worked for example how to get the framing correct ect. For my final image I did not have to add stops from the bellows to increase the time as they where stretched enough to yet the right focal length. I did research on bellows calculation and tried some example just so I knew how to calculate it. I wanted to create a distorted image as I feel this is what most people’s view of the world is, for example oil not running out. I did this by bending out the back plate of the camera so the image got stretched out to the one side, creating the look and feel I wanted. I am pleased with my final image as I think it is effective and shows the message I wanted. Specially I feel I exposed it right when shooting and printing. I also I feel I have used the camera technically well for example working out the bellows. I have applied my skills from my other photography experience to a different situation.
Placing of objects
The placing of the objects is important in Vanitas. I have placed the guitar at the back as it is not very important compared to the other objects. I have placed the globe at the left front, to show it is most important. I have also placed it to the left so it is opposite the books and glass of oil and ice. This is to show that the world is over powering the resources (using to much). This idea comes from my I research . I have placed chick skull’s on the glass to show death and overproduction as we kill loads of animal unnecessarily for meat that is offend wasted . Finally I have placed a stopwatch in the front with the globe to show not just time running out for the world but also that we can have control of it, as you can stop a stopwatch or keep it running.
Printing Image
To print my Neg I simply placed it on top of my paper and exposed it to the light. I did test strip to see how long I would need. I also added a grade 3 filter to add more contrast to my image, I exposed this for 40sec.
Object Meaning
The skull – which is the universal symbol of death.
The books- represent the range of human knowledge, while the musical instruments suggest the pleasures of the senses. Both are seen as luxuries and indulgences of this life, which a lot of people today like to do.
The Stopwatch- Time running out
Globe- Represent the World
Camera Settings (Pin Hole)
Shutter ½ sec 1/5 sec
F 11
Tripod – Used
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