- All Final Projects due today Monday May 13th, no exceptions
- Please follow all instructions carefully, Final Projects
- Check GRADED FOLDER later this week for Final Project grade
This is the blog for Thomas E. Franklin's Photojournalism class, Ramapo College (COMM 329).
5/12/13
Sp 2013 WEEK 13
CLOSING TIME
KEEP SOUNDLSIDE PRESENTATION UNDER 3 MINUTES
Shorter is OK.
Carefully edit and select your photos.
Rename the "publish to web folder" lastname_soundslide.
Submit this renamed folder to the DROP only. Do NOT submit the entire Soundslide project.
Be sure you've tested your Soundslide before you submit (play the INDEX file).
***You will not receive credit for any projects that do not play.
Be sure each image has a caption, minus the caption formatting. (Complete sentence only)
If necessary include a brief explanatory text within the caption of the first image, summarizing your project.
Check for typos and usage errors.
Make sure all the info fields in Soundslides are completed; headline, caption, etc.
Give credit to any music material you use.
Be sure to start with opening title slide.
5/6/13
Sp 2013 WEEK 12
- Submit Final Project photos to DROP
- Submit ASSIGNMENT #10 Illustrations -due today
- Return & review exam.
- ALL WORK DUE next Monday 9pm.
- Be sure to copy all your files off SLICE.
- Grading info
- Have a great summer. Good luck to all grads.
4/29/13
No class Monday 4/29
No class today 4/29.
Please use this time to work on your Final Projects. New
work is due next week, as is Assignment #10 Illustration.Final Projects are due May 13, last class.Have a great week.
Photographer's loss offers hope for Boston wounded, great read:
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4/22/13
Sp 2013 WEEK 11
by former Boston University student Johannes Hirn
- "Will Box for Passport" Photo essay of Boston bombing suspect was shot by former BU student for final project. Read more on NPPA
- Submit Final Project photos to DROP before exam
- Next week, submit new Final Project photos to DROP
- Illustrations
- Three-weeks remaining, last class May 13th.
- Please submit any missed assignments by next week.
- good MULTIMEDIA TUTORIAL LINKS
INTERVIEW TIPS
VOICE-OVER TIPS
VARIOUS RECORDING DEVICES
Ten ways to improve your multimedia production, by Media Storm.
Good examples of Multimedia
The Last Days of W, by Alec Soth/Magnum
Washington DC, Center of a Nation, by Paolo Pellegrin/Magnum
Stories from Iowa, by By Danny Wilcox Frazier
Aging in America, by Ed Kashi
Love in the First Person, by Matt Eich
Kingsley's Crossing, Olivier Jobard
Undying Love, by Patrick Davison
1976, by RJD2. leftchannel, MediaStorm
4/21/13
ASSIGNMENT #10 Illustration
(Due Monday May 6th) 2-weeks
Part I:
Make an illustration for the following topic:
Gun Control
In 2013, America is torn on the issue of Gun Control.
Susan Page, USA TODAY
"Four months after the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a USA TODAY Poll finds support for a new gun-control law ebbing as prospects for passage on Capitol Hill seem to fade.
Americans are more narrowly divided on the issue than in recent months, and backing for a bill has slipped below 50%, the poll finds. By 49%-45%, those surveyed favor Congress passing a new gun-control law. In an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll in early April, 55% had backed a stricter gun law, which was down from 61% in February. Last week in the Senate, a bipartisan proposal for expanding background checks for gun buyers failed to win the 60 votes needed." Read more
Susan Page, USA TODAY
"Four months after the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a USA TODAY Poll finds support for a new gun-control law ebbing as prospects for passage on Capitol Hill seem to fade.
Americans are more narrowly divided on the issue than in recent months, and backing for a bill has slipped below 50%, the poll finds. By 49%-45%, those surveyed favor Congress passing a new gun-control law. In an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll in early April, 55% had backed a stricter gun law, which was down from 61% in February. Last week in the Senate, a bipartisan proposal for expanding background checks for gun buyers failed to win the 60 votes needed." Read more
Create a photo illustration for this subject: Should America pass a new gun-control law?
Pick one side; yes or no.
- Do all necessary research and create or select images to make an illustrative image.
- You may use (2) other examples of other photographer's work in your illustration, or images found on the internet.
- But illustration must contain some of your own created imagery.
- BUT BE SURE TO GIVE CREDIT in caption if you use other photographer's work.
- Remember, an illustration may be an Non-Documentary photograph, and can be completely set up, manipulated, or orchestrated.
- The image’s message must be communicated clearly, with a clear preconceived visual solution.
- This is an opportunity to take an idea and transform it into a representative visual, with manipulated guidance. BE CREATIVE AND CONCEPTUAL.
- See these manipulated illustrations: http://www.petapixel.com/2013/04/02/photos-of-modern-day-locations-blended-with-shots-of-major-historical-events/
- Photo may be montage, multiple images, computer or darkroom altered images.
- Image alteration is allowed, BUT not required.
- See non-manipulated examples: http://petapixel.com/2013/01/03/creative-conceptual-iphone-photographs-by-instagram-shooter-brock-davis/
*Students must complete:
1. Select (1) best photo.
2. Be sure to write a complete caption, give credit where
applicable.
3. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_illustration.jpg EXAMPLE: franklin_
illustration.jpg
4. Place image in the “drop folder.”
4/15/13
SP 2013 WEEK 10
photo by Charles Krupa/AP
Blasts Rock Boston Marathon; 2 Dead, Dozens Injured
Blasts Rock Boston Marathon; 2 Dead, Dozens Injured
- Exam Day 6:15-7:45pm
- You may leave after you submit exam.
- Submit Final Project photos to DROP before exam
- See me before you leave for comments.
- Next week, submit new Final Project photos to DROP
- Need volunteer to deliver Course evaluations to BC237. Please complete before you leave today. Course ID: CCOM329
4/8/13
Spring '13 WEEK 10
photo by JAMES NACHTWEY
- Watch documentary on James Nachtwey; War Photographer (see copy in class folder)
- Let's look, Soundslide, ASSIGNMENT #09 SOUNDSLIDE TOWN
- History of Photojournalism; W. Eugene Smith, Elliott Erwitt, Eddie Adams, Charles Moore, James Nachtwey, see PPP.
- Final Projects
- Illustrations
- REMINDER" Exam next week 4/15/13 -no make-ups.
- REMINDER:no more than two absences per semester. See syllabus.
- Two-weeks ASSIGNMENT #10 Illustration
4/1/13
Spring 2013 -week 9
Life was the first all-photography U.S. news magazine and dominated the market for more than forty years. Life celebrated the "photo essay." Life was wildly successful for generations before its prestige was diminished by economics and changing tastes. Since 1972, Life has twice ceased publication and resumed in a different form, before ceasing once again with the issue dated April 20, 2007. Recently, the brand name continues on the Internet. -Wikipedia
AGENDA
AGENDA
- EXAM: 4/15/13 -no make-ups.
- REMINDER: no more than two absences per semester. See syllabus.
- ASSIGNMENT #08 TOWN (part 2)
- Finish ASSIGNMENT #08 TOWN (Part 3)
- Final Project; 2nd deadline due today
- History of Photojournalism; Joe Rosenthal, Robert Capa,Magnum, W. Eugene Smith, Elliott Erwitt, Eddie Adams, Charles Moore
- Photojournalism categories, see PowerPoint
- Soundslides
- Did u bring a piece of music?
- How to guides: Audacity, Soundslides, more on Audacity
- Audacity LamLib download
- Multimedia Tips & Tutorials
3/30/13
ASSIGNMENT #08 SOUNDSLIDE FOR CITY OR TOWN (PART 3 of 3)
ASSIGNMENT #08 SOUNDSLIDE FOR CITY OR TOWN (PART 3 of 3)
(Due 4/8/13)
Complete audio slideshow using Soundslides of photo essay on
a selected place.
PART I
READING:
History of Photojournalism; (see photographers bios or the
Blog)
HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON, ELLIOTT ERWITT, EDDIE ADAMS, CHARLES
MOORE. DIANE ARBUS
PART II
Finish shooting and editing photos
PART III
Complete Soundslide project, less than 2-minutes in length.
Incorporate music into soundslide.
Audacity LamLib download
Soundslides Tutorial: http://support.soundslides.com/index.php?pg=kb.book&id=2
*FOR NEXT WEEK, please follow instructions carefully.
SOUNDLSLIDE must include
1.
Title slide
2.
Closing text slide, credits.
a.
Include special text:
b.
This multimedia presentation is not for publication. For
educational purposes only.
3.
Incorporate music.
a.
Trim to roughly 2 minutes,
b.
Fade music out rather than abruptly end.
c.
Give credit at the end.
4.
Rename & submit “publish to web” folder only.
5.
SLUG FOLDER AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_townname
EXAMPLE: franklin_hoboken
6.
Place this folder ONLY in the DROP
GRADING:
· Photos
=10pts (Assignment #09)
· Soundslide
=10pts (Assignment #09)
3/25/13
Sp 2013 WEEK 8
photo by SAMANTHA MUCHA
- ASSIGNMENT, Photojournalist Paper Due
- ASSIGNMENT #6; Covering a Live Event Due
- ASSIGNMENT #08 TOWN part 1 Due
- EXAM: 4/15/13 -no make-ups.
- REMINDER:no more than two absences per semester. See syllabus.
- History of Photojournalism; Weegee, LIFE Magazine, Margaret Bourke White
- TIME MAGAZINE: A Decade of War in Iraq
- Rick Loomis, Reflections on working as an embed journalist
- Lauren Greenfield's "Girl Culture"
3/23/13
ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN (PART 2)
ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN (PART 2)
(Due 4/1/13) Photo essay on a selected place
Part 2 of 3
PART I
READING:
History of Photojournalism; ( see photographers bios or the
Blog)
1. MAGNUM
2. ROBERT CAPA
PART II
SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT
Continue shooting the interesting town, place, or
neighborhood, in the manner of a National Geographic photo essay, see the
"Places of a Lifetime." Go to same location, but at a different
time of day/night, as this is a multiple-week assignment. Explore the
place, further and produce a diverse set of images.
Shoot photos at various times of the day and night. Use all
the techniques and strategies we've discussed in class. Focus on the people,
not just the places.
use your flash if necessary.
*FOR NEXT WEEK, students must submit:
1. Select (10-15) ADDITIONAL best photos.
2. Caption photos.
3. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_townname_01.jpg, Last name_townname_02.jpg
EXAMPLE: franklin_ hoboken.jpg
4. Place images in the “drop folder.”
PART III
Select a piece of music, original or not, and bring to class
in MP3 format. WAVE files are OK also. Select and appropriate piece that goes
well with you subject.
3/11/13
ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN -part 1
ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN
(Part 1 Due 3/25/13)
-Photo essay on a selected place
PART 1.
READING:
History of Photojournalism;
(see photographers bios or the Blog)
1. FSA
2. WEEGEE
3. LIFE MAGAZINE
PART 2
SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT
Select an interesting town, place, or neighborhood, and
shoot a photo essay in the manner of a National Geographic photo essays, and
Sights & Sounds. If necessary, focus on one important aspect of the
location.
Be sure you select a location, you must be able to go back two more times,
as this is a multiple-week assignment. You
must make pictures on three-separate occasions. Be sure you select a
location that is visually interesting.
Explore the place, and produce a diverse set of images.
Research the town, learn what the town is known for, shoot
photos relative to the town. Shoot photos at various times of the day and
night. Use all the techniques and strategies we've discussed in class. Focus on
the people, not just the places.
use your flash if necessary.
*DUE 3/25/13, students must submit:
1. Select (10-15) best photos.
2. Caption photos.
3. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_townname_01.jpg, Last name_townname_02.jpg
EXAMPLE: franklin_ hoboken.jpg
4. Place images in the “drop folder.”
3/10/13
Sp 2013 Week 7
- Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #7; ALBUM COVER; using Flash
- ASSIGNMENT, Photojournalist Paper Due Monday 3/25/13
- ASSIGNMENT #6; Covering a Live Event Due Monday 3/25/13
- ASSIGNMENT #08 TOWN part 1 Due Monday 3/25/13
- EXAM: 4/15/13 -no make-ups.
- Look at some Soundslides & Student Essays.
- History of Photojournalism; FSA
- National Geographic, Fracking; North Dakota
- National Geographic Sights & Sounds; True Colors
- National Geographic Sights & Sounds; Jersey Shore
- Final Project photo essay Written Proposal Due Monday 3/25/13
3/4/13
SP 2013 Week 6
photo by Robert Stolarik for The New York Times
"Hundreds of people gathered in Williamsburg for the funeral of Nathan Glauber and Raizy Glauber on Sunday. Two wooden coffins, covered in black velvet blankets with sparkling silver trim, were carried down to Bedford Avenue."
"Hundreds of people gathered in Williamsburg for the funeral of Nathan Glauber and Raizy Glauber on Sunday. Two wooden coffins, covered in black velvet blankets with sparkling silver trim, were carried down to Bedford Avenue."
Read story here
TODAY'S AGENDA
- ASSIGNMENT #5; Lighting
- History of Photojournalism:Mathew Brady, History of Photojournalism: History of Photo Timeline, Roger Fenton, Mathew Brady
- Lesson; LIGHT part2
- Discuss potential ideas for Final Project photo essay.Photo essay; WELCOME HOME by Craig walker, 2012 Pulitzer Prize
- Flash demonstration in class
- Assignment #06 Flash usage/Album cover
- EXAM: April 15th. NO MAKE-UPS.
3/2/13
FINAL PROJECT SP' 2013
FINAL PROJECT
Photo essay Soundslide (DUE 5/13/13)
-no exceptions.
25pts
I. FINAL PROJECT
The
Final Project is a 6-7-week project that requires each student to spend
significant time with a chosen subject, to produce a well-crafted, in-depth
photo essay in the form of a Soundslide. The Final Project is in lieu of a
Final Exam, and should be treated as such.
The
topic of this project should be an interesting subject of choice by the
student. Each student must find
and select a person, subject, topic, or idea that is multidimensional and has
broad intersest that is interesting to others.
- This subject will be selected by the student, with careful thought
to subject selection.
- Subject should be visual, must have various aspects of interest,
must have good audio possibilities, and must be accessible to you.
- This subject should not be family or schoolmate. It should be
someone outside your daily life.
- Each student must submit a well-written, thoroughly planned
proposal of 250 words (3-4 paragraphs). The proposal must be an examined,
well-planned, and strongly supported idea.
- The Final Project is NOT a single event or photo shoot. The essay
should tell the story of the subject. Each student must develop their
essay on a week-to-week basis, and bring photos in each week for critique.
- Each student will be graded on progression. THIS IS A PROGRESSION
project.
- The final essay will consist of 20-30 images, with audio, in a
finished Soundslide.
II. GRADING
Each final project will be
graded as follows:
1. (2pts) SUBJECT SELECTION
& WRITTEN PROPOSAL
- submittal of written proposal due April 9th
- suitability of subject for photo essay.
- degree of difficulty.
2. (8pts) WEEKLY
PROGRESSION
Work must be submitted as
follows:
- #1 Final Written Proposal Due (March 25 ) -2pts
- #2 Photos due (April 1) -2pts
- #3 Photos due (April 15) -2pts
- #4 Photos due, Audio edited, Soundslide roughly constructed (May 6)
-2pts
- #5 Project due (May 13)
3. (3pts) AUDIO
- selection of types audio used.
- appropriateness of audio; music/natural sound/narration.
- overall use of audio.
4. (5pts) PHOTOGRAPHY
- overall quality of images; how well were the principles learned in
this course used.
- quality of the editing; relativity of images selected, lack of
repitition.
- variety of images; vertical, establishing shots, details, etc.
- preparation of images; cropping, toning, color, white balance, etc.
- caption completeness.
5. (7pts) FINISHED
PRODUCT
- quality of the Soundslide presentation; titles, colors, opening,
closing, ID's, etc.
- Sequencing of images.
- how well criteria was met, instructions followed.
- Length of Soundslide presentation; should be 2-3 minutes long.
- Strength of finished product; effectiveness as a story-telling
piece
III. WHAT’S DUE
- Rename the "publish to web folder" lastname_soundslide.
- Submit this folder to the DROP. Do NOT submit
the entire soundslide project.
- Be sure you've tested your soundslide before you
submit (play the INDEX file).
¨You
will not receive credit for any projects that do not play.
- Be sure each image has a caption.
- Make sure all the info fields in Soundslides are
filled in; Headline, caption, etc.
- Give credit to any music you use.
- Be sure to start with opening title slide. If
necessary include a brief explanatory text page.
- Check for typos and usage errors.
- KEEP SOUNDLSIDE PRESENTATION UNDER 3 MINUTES.
- Please follow instructions carefully.
ASSIGNMENT #07 FLASH USE/ALBUM COVER
ASSIGNMENT #07 FLASH USE/ALBUM COVER
(Due 3/11/13)
Flash Usage (2 parts) Rock Star
PART 1.
READING:
National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide
Read pages 25, 95-103, 103-117
Guide to Photojournalism
By Brian Horton
Read pages 79-101“Features and Portraits; Seeing the World
Around Us.”
Visual Journalism
By Christopher R. Harris & Paul Martin Lester
Read pages 63-86“Technical Considerations.”
PART 2
History of Photojournalism; FSA (see photographers bios or
the Blog)
PART 3
SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT (2) PARTS
Find a musician(s) to photograph, or an actor(s) to play a
musician, and make an album/CD cover shots USING YOUR FLASH both indoors and
outdoors. Also, add album title/artist text using Adobe photoshop. Plan your
text placement before composing your images. Save image as Photoshop document
PART A
Photograph your musician indoors using a camera flash.
Be creative, and make personality driven images, highlighted
by excellent lighting. Make well-composed and expressive photos of a person
using your flash. Must be taken indoors.
***You will be graded on your creativity and use of
flash.***
-Flash use should be executed perfectly.
-Set proper white balance setting be sure to have correct
white balance usage.
-Use bounce flash whenever possible.
-AVOID: red eye, shadows behind heads, and other forms of
sloppy flash use.
Keep in mind some of the elements of good composition,
avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing behind
heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting, personality-filled
photos, that have impact.
Composition, positioning, background, lighting, and lens
selection should all be taken into consideration.
-consider the various flash techniques, such as: bounce
flash, fill-flash, diffused flash.
PART B
Photograph your musician outdoors using a camera flash. This
should be a different set-up than the indoor images.
Can be taken during daytime, night-time, or twilight.
Be creative, and make personality driven images. Make
well-composed and expressive photos of a person using your flash. Must be taken
indoors.
***You will be graded on your creativity and use of
flash.***
-Flash use should be executed perfectly.
-Set proper white balance setting, be sure to have correct
white balance usage.
-Use bounce flash whenever possible.
-AVOID: red eye, shadows behind heads, and other forms of
sloppy flash use.
Keep in mind some of the elements of good composition,
avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing behind
heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting, personality-filled
photos, that have impact.
Composition, positioning, background, lighting, and lens
selection should all be taken into consideration.
-consider the various flash techniques, such as: bounce
flash, fill-flash, diffused flash.
*Study methods discussed in class and in reading material.
*Students must complete:
1. Select (1) best photo for each part.
2. Add text: album title and artist name
3. Save
image as Photoshop document, NOT JPG.
4. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_flash.jpg
EXAMPLE: franklin_ flash01.psd
franklin_ flash02.psd
5. Place images in the “drop folder.”
2/25/13
Sp '13 WEEK 5
photos by Jake Hyman & Taylor Hassa
TODAY'S AGENDA
- Photos of the week, MSNBC
- Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #04 Composition
- History of Photojournalism:Mathew Brady
- Lesson; Covering a live assignment
- Lesson; LIGHT part I
- ASSIGNMENT #5; Lighting
- ASSIGNMENT #6; Covering a Live Event
- Photo essay; Eye of the Storm;Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
- Final Project; be prepared to discuss (3) potential ideas for Final Project photo essay.
- Elian Gonzales photos, by Alan Diaz. slate
- Paolo Pellegrin's questionable image
2/24/13
Paolo Pellegrin questionable image
View first:
Second Place / POYi
Second Place / POYi
Paolo Pellegrin: "THE CRESCENT. ROCHESTER USA 2012"
2013 POYI gallery:
2013 POYI gallery:
View second:
"When Reality Isn’t Dramatic Enough: Misrepresentation in a World Press and Picture of the Year Winning Photo." Read more by Michael Shaw
View third:
"An investigation into one of Paolo Pellegrin's pictures in an photo essay that recently won honors in both World Press Photo and Pictures of the Year International claimed that the image did not show what it claimed to show, it was not taken where it was said that it was taken, and the subject wasn't who the photographer said it was in the contest captions." Read more by Donald Winslow/ NPPA
More discussion here by Max Schulte/ Democrat and Chronicle assistant photo editor
"An investigation into one of Paolo Pellegrin's pictures in an photo essay that recently won honors in both World Press Photo and Pictures of the Year International claimed that the image did not show what it claimed to show, it was not taken where it was said that it was taken, and the subject wasn't who the photographer said it was in the contest captions." Read more by Donald Winslow/ NPPA
More discussion here by Max Schulte/ Democrat and Chronicle assistant photo editor
ASSIGNMENT #05 Light
(Due 3/4/13) Light
PART 1
History of Photojournalism; Jacob Riis
& Lewis Hine
PART 2
READING:
National Geographic Field Guide
Read pages 103-117
Guide to Photojournalism
By Brian Horton
Read pages 79-101“Features and Portraits;
Seeing the World Around Us.”
Visual Journalism
By Christopher R. Harris & Paul Martin
Lester
Read pages 63-86“Technical
Considerations.”
PART 3
Light
Lighting MUST be the key element in these
photos.
DO NOT USE A FLASH!
Photo 1: A documentary photo of some aspect
of college life with strong sense of ARTIFICIAL light:
1. Make well-composed and expressive photo using one
of the lighting techniques discussed in class. Photo should have exceptionally
strong quality of light.
2. Lighting technique should be very obvious.
3. This must be a documentary-style photo, do not
manipulate the image in Photoshop.
4. Do NOT USE A CAMERA FLASH!!!!!!!!!
5. Lighting must be from an artificial light, such as
a lamp or bulb. Can be indoors or outdoors, day or night.
6. Keep in mind some of the elements of good
composition, avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing
behind heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting photos that
have impact.
7. Composition, perspective, background, and lens
selection should all be taken into consideration. Consider the various lighting
techniques discussed in class; directional light, soft light, window light,
back light, etc.
Photo 2: A documentary photo of some
aspect of college life with strong sense of NATURAL light:
1. Make well-composed and expressive photo using one
of the lighting techniques discussed in class. Photo should have exceptionally
strong quality of light.
2. Lighting technique should be very obvious.
3. This must be a documentary-style photo, do not
manipulate the image in Photoshop.
4. Do NOT USE A CAMERA FLASH!!!!!!!!!
5. Lighting must be natural; sun, or cloudy day. Can
be indoors or outdoors.
6. Keep in mind some of the elements of good
composition, avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing
behind heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting photos that
have impact.
7. Composition, perspective, background, and lens
selection should all be taken into consideration. Consider the various lighting
techniques discussed in class; directional light, soft light, window light,
back light, etc.
Review examples showed in class and Power
Point Presentation.
*Students must complete:
1. Select best photo from each part, submit
(2) photos.
2. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_natural.jpg
Last name_artificial.jpg
EXAMPLE:
franklin_natural.jpg
franklin_artificial.jpg
3. Be sure to caption photos.
4. Submit to drop folder
2/23/13
ASSIGNMENT #06 Live Event
ASSIGNMENT #06
(Due Monday
3/25/13 (three weeks)
Live Event
(Multiple Pictures)
PART 1
READING:
Guide to
Photojournalism
By Brian Horton
Read pages 54-77
“News:
Sensitivity, Thinking, Instinct and Curiosity”
Read pages
131-152
“Lessons; Horst
Faas, J.Pat Carter, Alan Diaz”
PART 2
HISTORY OF
PHOTOJOURNALISM
Please read the
following DOC’s:
- DOROTHEA LANGE
- FSA PHOTOGRAPHERS
- JACOB RIIS & LEWIS HINE
PART 3
Come up with a
short list of subjects for consideration for your final project. Be ready to
discuss in class.
PART 4++
Cover a
Live Event / Multiple Pictures
Select a
scheduled public event and photograph all aspects of the event in the form of a
photo essay. Be sure to shoot various scenes, including overalls and details,
and illustrate what the event is about. Get photos of all the important people
and subject matter.
Select a
carefully chosen event to shoot, thus you have three weeks to plan.
Suggestions;
news event, parade, protest, performance, etc.
Do not shoot
a sporting event, a press conference, fair, etc. Check newspaper, campus fliers, and
magazine listings for a schedule of events in your area.
Select an event
that will be visual, not something static like someone standing at a podium
talking. Think of some of the work reviewed in class. Your event selection is
key, give it some thought and planning.
Be prepared to
use your flash if necessary. Keep in mind some of the elements of good
composition, avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing
behind heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting photographs
that have impact. Composition, positioning, background, and lens selection
should all be taken into consideration. Photos as a collection should
illustrate what the event is about. Make the photos relevant, avoid repetition.
- Select (8) different images must be
submitted.
- Be sure to include people in at
least (4) photos.
- Include (1) over-all, scene setter.
- Include (1) detail or close up. Can
be of a person. Make it relevant.
- Do not select repetitive photos.
- CAPTION: be sure to get subject’s
names and brief description of what they are doing,; who, what, when,
where, why. Missing names will hurt your grade.
- SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_live event1.jpg Last name_ live
event2.jpg
EXAMPLE: franklin_ live event1.jpg
franklin_ live event2.jpg
- Place images in the “drop folder.”
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