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THE GL BAL T MES MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 www.theglobaltimes.in What makes The Global Times you take a brings to you ‘Amitasha photograph? Is Clicks’ - a special L ghts, Camera edition in which every it the beauty of single photograph has the camera or been clicked by students of Amitasha, the the desire to educational wing of Amity for the less savour privileged girl child memories? Frames! Supriya Chaudhary Status of the week Amity School of Communication If a person was drowning in water, which film would “My camera becomes my canvas, my you use to click him. emotions; my brushes. Neal Kartik , Judge My dreams, my happiness and my sor- Photography, GT Awards, 2010-11 rows; the texture of my images. Later I discovered that it was through the lens that I hold the key to new INSIDE and exotic world.” - Ricardo Vela Today, the ‘camera’ has become the new Amity Polo Cup’12 Pg 2 protagonist in the novel of professions It’s FB vs FB Pg 4 whose plot has followed a form of a bil- dungsroman. Call it a phenomenon or the Coffee Republic Pg 5 emergence of various options in terms of Reliving Moments Pg 7 career- photography has brought about a transformation in the perception of people, their lifestyles, celebrations, et al. With the evolution of technology, the lens too has become an important part of our everyday Heritage is lives. Look through our lens to know more a)Tangible about the latest trends. b)Intangible c) Both Hot shot clicks To vote, log on to From pinhole camera to DSLR, from black Amitasha clicks GT photographers at work Imaging: Pankaj Mallik www.theglobaltimes.in and white to colour; photography has evolved from a mere fascination to a cameras but the pellicle type semi translu- days have adopted this technique to recon- lows photographers from across the globe POLL RESULT source of livelihood. Here are some up- cent mirror in use today allows you to nect people with emotions. to share their photos and passion for pho- for GT issue March 05, 2012 coming trends in photography. shoot at 10 fps. tography. Photography clubs, blogs and fo- DSLR vs SLR rums are a proof that the art has graduated Is black and white Come home to 3D: The shift from 2D Wedding Photography: The days of The technological wave sweeping the from a mere hobby to a passion. photography making a to 3D is being seen as a major advance- bridegroom posing to the camera with world has made Digital Single Lens Reflex comeback ment. Though, stereo photography existed plastic smiles is passe. Welcome aboard - (DSLR) a toy in the hands of amateurs. For the socially alert earlier, it was difficult to view the images the new age wedding photography, where Loaded with special features, DSLRs give Equipped with a mobile camera, the so- 90 Yes without 3D glasses. But it is now possible the focus is on clicking moments and not you the freedom to make things look the cially conscious citizens of today are leav- 72 to shoot strikingly real images in 3D and people. Apart from clicking the couple, way you want them to. It gives range and ing no stone unturned to bring guilty to 54 May be view them on camera’s LCD panel. even meticulous details like the bangles depth to your photograph unlike SLRs. book. A leading telecom company through No 36 80% and hairdos are highlighted through ‘se- its new advertisement urges citizen jour- 18 Frame by frame: Shooting high reso- lective colouring’. Photographic joy nalists to not end up playing mock specta- 14% 0 6% lution images at 10 frames per second (fps) Fathers Day, Mothers Day and now World tors. If this trend catches up citizen was earlier considered the prerogative of Monochrome is back: Monochrome Photography Day. Celebrated world over photojournalists would soon be giving real Results as on March 21, 2012 those possessing expensive defines nostalgia. Photographers these on August 19, World Photography Day al- photojournalists a run for their money. G T Clicks Photography workshop for Amitasha students was not about mastering the art of photography but establishing a perfect camaraderie with the camera and capturing special moments Smita Jain, GT Network could become a photographer. But after What: Photography Workshop attending the workshop, I realized that he two day photography work- When: March 16-17, 2012 there are several factors which have to shop organised on March 16-17, Where: AIS Noida be taken into account to get desirable re- T2012 for Amitasha students was Workshop Conveners: Suraj Anant sults. But the beauty of the results leaves not about understanding the camera or Singh and Safal Chaudhary, AUUP you exasperated,” says Soni Gupta, an- learning to click a perfect shot. It was Participants: 30 students of Ami- other participant from Amitasha Saket. rather an introduction to the fascinating tasha Noida and Saket Describing the workshop as insightful world of photography. and well conceived, Dr Manorama, Co- The workshop saw young and creative The workshop took a practical turn as ordinator, Amitasha said, “The students Amitasha students being taught the ba- the Amitasha students set clicking for were imparted detailed information sics of photography like exposure calcu- this special edition. Hence, the work- about camera and its various parts by the lation and lighting; along with technical shop not only taught photography con- conveners. The theory lessons backed by nuances of the art that included depth of cepts but also gave students an practical exercise saw students clicking field, shutter speed, etc. Commenting on opportunity to put to use the newly ac- photographs enthusiastically.” the workshop, Taruna Barthwal, Head, quired skills during field trips. The second day saw students revising Amitasha, said, “It is a great idea to in- Sharing her experience, Kanchal Nishad, the topics taught during the first day and troduce Amitasha students to skills like one of the participants from Amitasha learning picture composition and taking photography. It not just adds to their skill Noida said, “I enjoyed the workshop photographs with a creative intent. set but broadens their horizons and thoroughly. It was really enriching. I am To sum up, the workshop proved to be a nudges them to explore the world. Now, so excited that I just can’t wait to see the fruitful endeavour and harboured they know that photography entails much results in print.” Amity’s aim of nurturing holistic Alisha Ansari, VIII, AIS Saket clicks workshop moods more than just clicking a button.” “ Earlier I used to think that anyone learning and excellence.G T It was very difficult to capture the emotions and THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 mood of the model. But with a little help from Safal 2 Bhaiya I was able to get the right shot. Amity Polo Cup GT Exclusive Preeti Sharma, VIII, Amitasha Noida Amity Polo Cup 2012 Gallop along with Namrata Gulati, GT Network, as she takes you on a hair raising ride to the Amity Polo Cup 2012, which boasted of grandeur, splendour and magnificence, but all for a noble cause mity Polo Cup 2012 began on the About Amity Polo Cup Asplendid Jaipur Polo Grounds on February 19.Like ● Country’s only Polo Cup played to ● Organized annually by Amity Riding every year, connoisseurs, support the cause of the underprivi- and Polo Academy, the Amity Polo who’s who of the city and the leged girl child. Cup is a noble way to raise charity for Amity family thronged the ● Strives to raise funds for Amity Hu- Amitasha, a project under AHF, which grounds to support the cause manity Foundation (AHF), aimed at aspires to support underprivileged girl of Amitasha- Amity’s uplifting women, children and elderly. children through education. initiative for the less privileged girl child and cheer the participating teams. The ambitious battle for the Amity Polo Cup concluded with the grand finale on February 26. This was Team Panasonic lifts the winning trophy preceded by an exhibition was presented to the winners match between Axis Bank with throwing of the ball. The tournament, Vishwaraj by Dr Ashok K Chauhan, Pooja Bhadana, Amitasha Noida, clicks the dazzling trophies and Amity, won by the game began with Adhiraj Singh striking yet Founder President Amity indomitable Amity team. The Singh scoring the first another goal for the team Universe, Mr Atul Chauhan, About Polo Cup 2012: tion match between the two teams. deciding match between the goal for Team Panasonic in the third chukker. The Chancellor, AmityUniversity, ●Witnessed a list of the high and ●Team Panasonic lifted the Cup for the strong-willed Panasonic and in the first chukker. final chukker was won by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, mighty, including High Commissioner first time; ‘Best Polo Pony’ and ‘Best Cavalry-USPA team was set Panasonic continued to Team Panasonic who later Chairperson, Amity Group of E Nimisha J Madhvani from Uganda Polo Player’ also went to the team. in motion by Mr Atul overpower the competing lifted the Amity Polo Cup Schools & Pooja Chauhan, High Commission. ● Acquainted Amitasha with the prin- Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity team with the youngest and were awarded a cash Vice Chairperson, Amity ● Amity beat Axis Bank in the exhibi- ciples of journalism and photography. University Uttar Pradesh player of the prize of 1 Lac. The trophy Humanity Foundation. G T An equal equestr an Speaking for Amitasha Pinky Anand, Lawyer & Rashmi Singh, Executive Director, National Monika Martin shone bright for How was it like to be the only female participant in Resource Centre for Women, sang praises of Amitasha in a conversation the male-dominated game of Polo? representing Amity and being the Challenging, as I stood out among the competitors.