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Each Wild Idea: Writing, Photography, History
e “Unruly, energetic, unmastered. Also erudite, engaged and rigorous. Batchen’s essays have arrived at exactly the e a c h w i l d i d e a right moment, when we need their skepticism and imagination to clarify the blurry visual thinking of our con- a writing photography history temporary cultures.” geoffrey batchen c —Ross Gibson, Creative Director, Australian Centre for the Moving Image h In Each Wild Idea, Geoffrey Batchen explores widely ranging “In this remarkable book, Geoffrey Batchen picks up some of the threads of modernity entangled and ruptured aspects of photography, from the timing of photography’s by the impact of digitization and weaves a compelling new tapestry. Blending conceptual originality, critical invention to the various implications of cyberculture. Along w insight and historical rigor, these essays demand the attention of all those concerned with photography in par- the way, he reflects on contemporary art photography, the role ticular and visual culture in general.” i of the vernacular in photography’s history, and the —Nicholas Mirzoeff, Art History and Comparative Studies, SUNY Stony Brook l Australianness of Australian photography. “Geoffrey Batchen is one of the few photography critics equally adept at historical investigation and philosophi- d The essays all focus on a consideration of specific pho- cal analysis. His wide-ranging essays are always insightful and rewarding.” tographs—from a humble combination of baby photos and —Mary Warner Marien, Department of Fine Arts, Syracuse University i bronzed booties to a masterwork by Alfred Stieglitz. Although d Batchen views each photograph within the context of broader “This book includes the most important essays by Geoffrey Batchen and therefore is a must-have for every schol- social and political forces, he also engages its own distinctive ar in the fields of photographic history and theory. -
What Resolution Should Your Images Be?
What Resolution Should Your Images Be? The best way to determine the optimum resolution is to think about the final use of your images. For publication you’ll need the highest resolution, for desktop printing lower, and for web or classroom use, lower still. The following table is a general guide; detailed explanations follow. Use Pixel Size Resolution Preferred Approx. File File Format Size Projected in class About 1024 pixels wide 102 DPI JPEG 300–600 K for a horizontal image; or 768 pixels high for a vertical one Web site About 400–600 pixels 72 DPI JPEG 20–200 K wide for a large image; 100–200 for a thumbnail image Printed in a book Multiply intended print 300 DPI EPS or TIFF 6–10 MB or art magazine size by resolution; e.g. an image to be printed as 6” W x 4” H would be 1800 x 1200 pixels. Printed on a Multiply intended print 200 DPI EPS or TIFF 2-3 MB laserwriter size by resolution; e.g. an image to be printed as 6” W x 4” H would be 1200 x 800 pixels. Digital Camera Photos Digital cameras have a range of preset resolutions which vary from camera to camera. Designation Resolution Max. Image size at Printable size on 300 DPI a color printer 4 Megapixels 2272 x 1704 pixels 7.5” x 5.7” 12” x 9” 3 Megapixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 6.8” x 5” 11” x 8.5” 2 Megapixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 5.3” x 4” 6” x 4” 1 Megapixel 1024 x 768 pixels 3.5” x 2.5” 5” x 3 If you can, you generally want to shoot larger than you need, then sharpen the image and reduce its size in Photoshop. -
Statement by the Association of Hoving Image Archivists (AXIA) To
Statement by the Association of Hoving Image Archivists (AXIA) to the National FTeservation Board, in reference to the Uational Pilm Preservation Act of 1992, submitted by Dr. Jan-Christopher Eorak , h-esident The Association of Moving Image Archivists was founded in November 1991 in New York by representatives of over eighty American and Canadian film and television archives. Previously grouped loosely together in an ad hoc organization, Pilm Archives Advisory Committee/Television Archives Advisory Committee (FAAC/TAAC), it was felt that the field had matured sufficiently to create a national organization to pursue the interests of its constituents. According to the recently drafted by-laws of the Association, AHIA is a non-profit corporation, chartered under the laws of California, to provide a means for cooperation among individuals concerned with the collection, preservation, exhibition and use of moving image materials, whether chemical or electronic. The objectives of the Association are: a.) To provide a regular means of exchanging information, ideas, and assistance in moving image preservation. b.) To take responsible positions on archival matters affecting moving images. c.) To encourage public awareness of and interest in the preservation, and use of film and video as an important educational, historical, and cultural resource. d.) To promote moving image archival activities, especially preservation, through such means as meetings, workshops, publications, and direct assistance. e. To promote professional standards and practices for moving image archival materials. f. To stimulate and facilitate research on archival matters affecting moving images. Given these objectives, the Association applauds the efforts of the National Film Preservation Board, Library of Congress, to hold public hearings on the current state of film prese~ationin 2 the United States, as a necessary step in implementing the National Film Preservation Act of 1992. -
Foveon FO18-50-F19 4.5 MP X3 Direct Image Sensor
® Foveon FO18-50-F19 4.5 MP X3 Direct Image Sensor Features The Foveon FO18-50-F19 is a 1/1.8-inch CMOS direct image sensor that incorporates breakthrough Foveon X3 technology. Foveon X3 direct image sensors Foveon X3® Technology • A stack of three pixels captures superior color capture full-measured color images through a unique stacked pixel sensor design. fidelity by measuring full color at every point By capturing full-measured color images, the need for color interpolation and in the captured image. artifact-reducing blur filters is eliminated. The Foveon FO18-50-F19 features the • Images have improved sharpness and immunity to color artifacts (moiré). powerful VPS (Variable Pixel Size) capability. VPS provides the on-chip capabil- • Foveon X3 technology directly converts light ity of grouping neighboring pixels together to form larger pixels that are optimal of all colors into useful signal information at every point in the captured image—no light for high frame rate, reduced noise, or dual mode still/video applications. Other absorbing filters are used to block out light. advanced features include: low fixed pattern noise, ultra-low power consumption, Variable Pixel Size (VPS) Capability and integrated digital control. • Neighboring pixels can be grouped together on-chip to obtain the effect of a larger pixel. • Enables flexible video capture at a variety of resolutions. • Enables higher ISO mode at lower resolutions. Analog Biases Row Row Digital Supplies • Reduces noise by combining pixels. Pixel Array Analog Supplies Readout Reset 1440 columns x 1088 rows x 3 layers On-Chip A/D Conversion Control Control • Integrated 12-bit A/D converter running at up to 40 MHz. -
HDR Photography When to Use It and Why You Shouldn't!
HDR Photography When to use it and why you shouldn't! By Steve Friedman September 30, 2020 HDR Topics • Just what is HDR? • History of HDR • Technical Considerations • HDR Best Practices • HDR Examples • More HDR Examples • Beyond HDR • Sample HDR Processing, Native and Plug-in • Questions Friedman 2020-09-30 HDR Photography 2 Just What is HDR? • High Dynamic Range, or HDR, is a technique to extend the dynamic range of imagery that can be obtained from a camera. • Cameras do not see the world as good as the human eye can • Early forms of plate technology cameras – Yes, of course! • Film cameras – of course • Digital Cameras – even the best digital cameras have limitations! • HDR is any technique, process, and/or procedure which serves to extend the dynamic range of a camera to more approximate what the human eye can see. Friedman 2020-09-30 HDR Photography 3 Just What is HDR? … continued • “Put simply it is a technique to create images with a higher range of luminosity that can be created with a single standard image. • “In other words, your camera’s sensor or film can capture a specific number tones between pure white and pure black. HDR is a technique to increase that number of tones beyond what can be captured in a single natural shot. • “Generally it is thought that the aim of an HDR images is to bring the tonal range of an image close to what the human eye can see.” Source: Lightstalking https://www.lightstalking.com/story-of-hdr-photography/ Friedman 2020-09-30 HDR Photography 4 HDR has a long history • HDR began during the early ages of photography. -
151 Australasian Journal of Information Systems Volume 13 Number 2 May 2006
AN EXPLORATION OF USER INTERFACE DESIGNS FOR REAL-TIME PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY Patrick Baudisch, Desney Tan, Drew Steedly, Eric Rudolph, Matt Uyttendaele, Chris Pal, and Richard Szeliski Microsoft Research One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052, USA Email: {baudisch, desney, steedly, erudolph, mattu, szeliski}@ microsoft.com pal@ cs.umass.edu ABSTRACT Image stitching allows users to combine multiple regular-sized photographs into a single wide-angle picture, often referred to as a panoramic picture. To create such a panoramic picture, users traditionally first take all the photographs, then upload them to a PC and stitch. During stitching, however, users often discover that the produced panorama contains artifacts or is incomplete. Fixing these flaws requires retaking individual images, which is often difficult by this time. In this paper, we present Panoramic Viewfinder, an interactive system for panorama construction that offers a real-time preview of the panorama while shooting. As the user swipes the camera across the scene, each photo is immediately added to the preview. By making ghosting and stitching failures apparent, the system allows users to immediately retake necessary images. The system also provides a preview of the cropped panorama. When this preview includes all desired scene elements, users know that the panorama will be complete. Unlike earlier work in the field of real-time stitching, this paper focuses on the user interface aspects of real-time stitching. We describe our prototype, individual shooting modes, and provide an overview of our implementation. Building on our experiences with Panoramic Viewfinder, we discuss a separate design that relaxes the level of synchrony between user and camera required by the current system and provide usage flexibility that we believe might further improve the user experience. -
Lab 11: the Compound Microscope
OPTI 202L - Geometrical and Instrumental Optics Lab 9-1 LAB 9: THE COMPOUND MICROSCOPE The microscope is a widely used optical instrument. In its simplest form, it consists of two lenses Fig. 9.1. An objective forms a real inverted image of an object, which is a finite distance in front of the lens. This image in turn becomes the object for the ocular, or eyepiece. The eyepiece forms the final image which is virtual, and magnified. The overall magnification is the product of the individual magnifications of the objective and the eyepiece. Figure 9.1. Images in a compound microscope. To illustrate the concept, use a 38 mm focal length lens (KPX079) as the objective, and a 50 mm focal length lens (KBX052) as the eyepiece. Set them up on the optical rail and adjust them until you see an inverted and magnified image of an illuminated object. Note the intermediate real image by inserting a piece of paper between the lenses. Q1 ● Can you demonstrate the final image by holding a piece of paper behind the eyepiece? Why or why not? The eyepiece functions as a magnifying glass, or simple magnifier. In effect, your eye looks into the eyepiece, and in turn the eyepiece looks into the optical system--be it a compound microscope, a spotting scope, telescope, or binocular. In all cases, the eyepiece doesn't view an actual object, but rather some intermediate image formed by the "front" part of the optical system. With telescopes, this intermediate image may be real or virtual. With the compound microscope, this intermediate image is real, formed by the objective lens. -
Single-Pixel Imaging Via Compressive Sampling
© DIGITAL VISION Single-Pixel Imaging via Compressive Sampling [Building simpler, smaller, and less-expensive digital cameras] Marco F. Duarte, umans are visual animals, and imaging sensors that extend our reach— [ cameras—have improved dramatically in recent times thanks to the intro- Mark A. Davenport, duction of CCD and CMOS digital technology. Consumer digital cameras in Dharmpal Takhar, the megapixel range are now ubiquitous thanks to the happy coincidence that the semiconductor material of choice for large-scale electronics inte- Jason N. Laska, Ting Sun, Hgration (silicon) also happens to readily convert photons at visual wavelengths into elec- Kevin F. Kelly, and trons. On the contrary, imaging at wavelengths where silicon is blind is considerably Richard G. Baraniuk more complicated, bulky, and expensive. Thus, for comparable resolution, a US$500 digi- ] tal camera for the visible becomes a US$50,000 camera for the infrared. In this article, we present a new approach to building simpler, smaller, and cheaper digital cameras that can operate efficiently across a much broader spectral range than conventional silicon-based cameras. Our approach fuses a new camera architecture Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/MSP.2007.914730 1053-5888/08/$25.00©2008IEEE IEEE SIGNAL PROCESSING MAGAZINE [83] MARCH 2008 based on a digital micromirror device (DMD—see “Spatial Light Our “single-pixel” CS camera architecture is basically an Modulators”) with the new mathematical theory and algorithms optical computer (comprising a DMD, two lenses, a single pho- of compressive sampling (CS—see “CS in a Nutshell”). ton detector, and an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter) that com- CS combines sampling and compression into a single non- putes random linear measurements of the scene under view. -
Panorama Photography by Andrew Mcdonald
Panorama Photography by Andrew McDonald Crater Lake - Andrew McDonald (10520 x 3736 - 39.3MP) What is a Panorama? A panorama is any wide-angle view or representation of a physical space, whether in painting, drawing, photography, film/video, or a three-dimensional model. Downtown Kansas City, MO – Andrew McDonald (16614 x 4195 - 69.6MP) How do I make a panorama? Cropping of normal image (4256 x 2832 - 12.0MP) Union Pacific 3985-Andrew McDonald (4256 x 1583 - 6.7MP) • Some Cameras have had this built in • APS Cameras had a setting that would indicate to the printer that the image should be printed as a panorama and would mask the screen off. Some 35mm P&S cameras would show a mask to help with composition. • Advantages • No special equipment or technique required • Best (only?) option for scenes with lots of movement • Disadvantages • Reduction in resolution since you are cutting away portions of the image • Depending on resolution may only be adequate for web or smaller prints How do I make a panorama? Multiple Image Stitching + + = • Digital cameras do this automatically or assist Snake River Overlook – Andrew McDonald (7086 x 2833 - 20.0MP) • Some newer cameras do this by “sweeping the camera” across the scene while holding the shutter button. Images are stitched in-camera. • Other cameras show the left or right edge of prior image to help with composition of next image. Stitching may be done in-camera or multiple images are created. • Advantages • Resolution can be very high by using telephoto lenses to take smaller slices of the scene -
Image Compression Using Discrete Cosine Transform Method
Qusay Kanaan Kadhim, International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, Vol.5 Issue.9, September- 2016, pg. 186-192 Available Online at www.ijcsmc.com International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing A Monthly Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology ISSN 2320–088X IMPACT FACTOR: 5.258 IJCSMC, Vol. 5, Issue. 9, September 2016, pg.186 – 192 Image Compression Using Discrete Cosine Transform Method Qusay Kanaan Kadhim Al-Yarmook University College / Computer Science Department, Iraq [email protected] ABSTRACT: The processing of digital images took a wide importance in the knowledge field in the last decades ago due to the rapid development in the communication techniques and the need to find and develop methods assist in enhancing and exploiting the image information. The field of digital images compression becomes an important field of digital images processing fields due to the need to exploit the available storage space as much as possible and reduce the time required to transmit the image. Baseline JPEG Standard technique is used in compression of images with 8-bit color depth. Basically, this scheme consists of seven operations which are the sampling, the partitioning, the transform, the quantization, the entropy coding and Huffman coding. First, the sampling process is used to reduce the size of the image and the number bits required to represent it. Next, the partitioning process is applied to the image to get (8×8) image block. Then, the discrete cosine transform is used to transform the image block data from spatial domain to frequency domain to make the data easy to process. -
Ground-Based Photographic Monitoring
United States Department of Agriculture Ground-Based Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station Photographic General Technical Report PNW-GTR-503 Monitoring May 2001 Frederick C. Hall Author Frederick C. Hall is senior plant ecologist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, Natural Resources, P.O. Box 3623, Portland, Oregon 97208-3623. Paper prepared in cooperation with the Pacific Northwest Region. Abstract Hall, Frederick C. 2001 Ground-based photographic monitoring. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-503. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 340 p. Land management professionals (foresters, wildlife biologists, range managers, and land managers such as ranchers and forest land owners) often have need to evaluate their management activities. Photographic monitoring is a fast, simple, and effective way to determine if changes made to an area have been successful. Ground-based photo monitoring means using photographs taken at a specific site to monitor conditions or change. It may be divided into two systems: (1) comparison photos, whereby a photograph is used to compare a known condition with field conditions to estimate some parameter of the field condition; and (2) repeat photo- graphs, whereby several pictures are taken of the same tract of ground over time to detect change. Comparison systems deal with fuel loading, herbage utilization, and public reaction to scenery. Repeat photography is discussed in relation to land- scape, remote, and site-specific systems. Critical attributes of repeat photography are (1) maps to find the sampling location and of the photo monitoring layout; (2) documentation of the monitoring system to include purpose, camera and film, w e a t h e r, season, sampling technique, and equipment; and (3) precise replication of photographs. -
US Army Photography Course Laboratory Procedures SS0509
SUBCOURSE EDITION SS0509 8 LABORATORY PROCEDURES US ARMY STILL PHOTOGRAPHIC SPECIALIST MOS 84B SKILL LEVEL 1 AUTHORSHIP RESPONSIBILITY: SSG Dennis L. Foster 560th Signal Battalion Visual Information/Calibration Training Development Division Lowry AFB, Colorado LABORATORY PROCEDURES SUBCOURSE NO. SS0509-8 (Developmental Date: 30 June 1988) US Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon Fort Gordon, Georgia Five Credit Hours GENERAL The laboratory procedures subcourse is designed to teach tasks related to work in a photographic laboratory. Information is provided on the types and uses of chemistry, procedures for processing negatives and prints, and for mixing and storing chemicals, procedures for producing contact and projection prints, and photographic quality control. This subcourse is divided into three lessons with each lesson corresponding to a terminal learning objective as indicated below. Lesson 1: PREPARATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMISTRY TASK: Determine the types and uses of chemistry, for both black and white and color, the procedures for processing negatives and prints, the procedures for mixing and storing chemicals. CONDITIONS: Given information and diagrams on the types of chemistry and procedures for mixing and storage. STANDARDS: Demonstrate competency of the task skills and knowledge by correctly responding to at least 75% of the multiple-choice test covering preparation of photographic chemistry. (This objective supports SM tasks 113-578-3022, Mix Photographic Chemistry; 113-578-3023, Process Black and White Film Manually; 113-578-3024, Dry Negatives in Photographic Film Drier; 113-578-3026, Process Black and White Photographic Paper). i Lesson 2: PRODUCE A PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT TASK: Perform the procedures for producing an acceptable contact and projection print.