The large format camera, the 5x4 camera we used was quite difficult but it was also fun, we used 6x7 paper. I had to re-do my shot about 5 times because the photography paper kept getting jammed in the slides. We exposed the picture for 8 seconds and flashed the lights inbetween, my photo took only 2 flashes and it has come out quite well. I think if i had done more flashes it would have been better quality. When using the large format camera you have to focus the picture first, with a blanket over your head to enable you to see the picture (its also upside down). After you have focused your image, you have to open the shutter, attach the cable release and take the picture.
This is an inverted pinhole camera photo;
Pinhole cameras give a really interesting, unique and a bit weird effect to a photo. The pinhole camera I used was on old biscuit tin with a shutter, lense and film. I used photographic paper to capture the image (exposed for 20 seconds). After developing I then scanned and inverted it on the computer. I think it turned out quite well for a first go, it would have been better if I had stood closer to the camera though. Also, the image is a bit dark as it was a cloudy day.
I also tried photogram, where you put some of your belongings on some photogrpahic paper and expose the light to it for a number of seconds (1-5 seconds for me) from the enlarger. You then develop the photograph and scan it onto the computer.
I also used a DSLR (previously posted edited photos). I find using digital easiest as I can play around with it a bit more but film can give some really interesting results. As a whole I felt that I did okay at the assignment but with more time and practice could have done a lot better.
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