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Transfiguration (Materials, Techniques and Processes (Camera - I will be…
Transfiguration
Materials, Techniques and Processes
Camera - I will be using a digital camera to capture a series of photographs with the possibility of using my phone in the process. I will not be using a film camera due to the development process possibly, going wrong on the first try this would unable me to use the film and have to retake it again.
Photographic paper - The pack of photographic paper needs to be open in the dark room as they will turn yellow, or black with brownish tints if they are exposed to sunlight before it has chance to develop. Photocopied image of the edited version will lye on top of the photographic paper, as it's subjected to the projector light for a certain amount of seconds. Before being placed into the developer in which I will be able to see my design emerge. Another is placing actual objects on to it as well as placing the glass occasionally on bringing the image more into focus.
Flowers - They will be the subjects for this experiment. Recording the flowers process throughout the day as the flower's lifespan wilts away.
White background - To highlight the subject such as the flowers as a focus point throughout my photoshoot. Similar will apply to the building images I will take during clear skies.
Photoshop - I may be using it to edit my images changing the texture of the subject's reality by distorting the image original appearance. Also using it to create a contact sheet showing the subject's appearance changing continuously by using copy, pasting an opacity.
Chemical trays - I will place the photographic paper into the Developer - 1 minute, Stop Bath - 1 minute and then Fixer - 5 minutes. This helps to develop the images and stop it from continuing, permanently stabilising the it becomes metallic and light resistant. Before it's placed into the water and then dyer; you will be able to see the results when you are out in the daylight.
Timer - Connected to the projector, at the same time when it begins the light is on for how long you set the timer for enough for the image to transfer onto photographic paper. Too long the image will appear overexposed, too light the image will appear underexposed.
Solarisation - placing actual plants onto photographic paper without the use of glass to bring it more into focus. As this techniques gives the subject's appearance more of a 3D effect. As it is exposed to the light a second time lesser then its set time as it is placed into the developer fully for a few seconds before being taken out. After the seconded exposure the developing process continues as normal.
Photogram - Place a plant in the middle of the board with the photographic paper lying underneath it. Setting the timer on for a certain seconds before I begin to time it as the light will go on when it starts. When it does for a few seconds then taking it by the corner I place it into the 3 chemical trays, water and dryer.
Triptych - 3 chosen images from beginning, middle to end showing the plant breaking down on the white surface.
Double Exposures - Two images on top of one another placed down with the glossy side of the photographic paper up. A set time is given for the light to be one before the paper is placed into the chemical trays, water and dryer. two images merged into one will appear but in black and white.
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Health and Safety
Have the extractor fan on to vacuum away the fumes coming from the chemical tray so you do not breath it in.
Wash hands if they have touched either of the three chemicals trays. Developer, Stop Bath and Fixer as they can cause irritation to the skin.
Go to the nurse, technician or the tutor if you got the chemicals in the darkroom into your eye. It is hazardous as it can cause irritation to the eyes needing medical treatment straight away.
Slipping hazards can occurred if there is water spilled on to the floor that is not moped up straight away. Causing someone to slip on the water either hitting the desk or the floor.
Leave bags and coats in the classroom as they take up too much space in the darkroom. With lots of people in there it could cause a tripping hazard, someone stumbles over your belongings either hitting themselves against the desk or floor.
Do not bring any food or drinks into the darkroom as chemical residue attaches itself to the food causing indigestion problems.
If the glass breaks when dropped be careful when picking it up, sharp bits can cut into your skin drawing blood so you may need to ask for assistance from technician or tutor.
In the photography studio make sure that every equipment is put away so the next person does not need to clear up your mess neither trip over them.
Do not stand on a stool or chair when changing the background for the photoshoot. Instead use a step ladder to easily get up and get down from, giving a less likely chance of injuries.
No drinks in the studio as they can spill on to electrical equipment, making it a hazard to touch them as you may receive an electric shock. So it is best to leave it out so it is able to dry.
In the classroom make sure you don't roll your chair across the classroom as it can lead to other hazards. Such as water spilled onto the computer and food on floor.
experiments
Collecting plants to imprint against the photographic paper underneath the projector light. The plant appearance will appear on photographic paper after it has been developed in the chemical trays, water and dryer.
3 images chosen from the photoshoot 1 from beginning, middle and end showing the flowers destruction. The changes in the flowers appearance as it is destroyed against a white background. Similar to Gersht as he destroys flowers with liquid nitrogen and explosive, I will be destroying it by hand.
From the photoshoot there are series of images of the subjective flower breaking down printed onto glossy paper. before being cut down with the top white part still attached in a rectangular form for all the images. When everything has been cut I arranged them into their correct order before I taped them together, leaving unwanted parts out.
Plants are placed on top of the photographic paper on the enlarger. The projector light is covered by the lens so the light won't hit to paper until the set time has began. using the timer to set it the light comes on for the certain seconds before going off. Quickly placing the photographic paper fully in the developer for a few seconds before exposing it to the light again showing the design emerge and black appear. Then placed into the stop bath for a minute, fixer - 5 minutes and then into the water and dryer.
Selected two images on photoshop before printing them out onto acetate. In the darkroom, layer them together as a two in 1 image held in place with the glass placed on top to bring the image into focus more. First a test strip as to how long we should exposed the image for before placing it into all 3 chemical trays and water to see the results.
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