Monthly Archives: March 2012
Discussion topic: Photography and early film
“Le voyage dans las lune” by “George melies” there alot of aspects of of the practices of early photography . The aspects that I observed in the film was first the use of props and staging . I noticed that … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Photography, Tumblr, and Copyright
According to Conor Risch tumblr is getting some more buzz on their copyrights. The issue is more when it comes to photographers and their work. I think that its a good thing that a … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Photography and Early Film
In 1902, Georges Méliès released the first science fiction film, A Trip to the Moon (Le voyage dans la lune). The filmmaker spared no expense for special effects. Review the approximately 11-minute long film and consider the following questions. Do any aspects … Continue reading
Photography, Tumblr and Copyright
I think that it’s great that we can have access to photographer’s work on sites such as Tumblr. It allows people to experience photography through a social network and see the work of different photographers. Furthermore the issue of copyright … Continue reading
Photography, Tumblr, and Copyright
According to the article, Why Photographers Love Tumblr, I strongly agree that its a great idea to have photographers broadcast their images on Tumblr for everyone to see especially their followers. Tumblr is more of showing still images then posts. … Continue reading
Announcement: Midterm Short List is online!
Your midterm is coming up in two weeks, please take a look at the short list for the midterm under “Class Downloads.” Also look at the Exam Format for a sample question. For part 4, I would give you a … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Photography, Tumblr, and Copyright
Photo District News recently published an article “Why Photographers Love Tumblr.” What do you think of the open access to photographers’ images? Do you find the issue of copyright troubling? What are the implications for other social media sites like … Continue reading
Old Photographic Processes in a Modern World
In society one thing is certain. Trends are popular for a period of time and then they get old. Advancements in technology clear out the old and make room for the new, although there are a few exceptions to the … Continue reading
Announcement: Posts/Comments on Discussion Topic extended to this Sat
Several of you have asked to extended the post/comment period to this Saturday in order to comment on the Discussion Topic on old photographic processes and the Louis Vuitton ad campaign, so I have extended the time frame. Come to … Continue reading
