1) What are some photographic effects that can be achieved using digital or analog (darkroom, film, light etc) technology?
Both digital and analog technology can change the colour, texture, luminosity and image size. They can also change the content of the photo like the shape of the object.
2) What are some photographic techniques that can only be done using digital technology?
(a) Analog technology cannot provide a immediate accomodation for photo effects. Photographers can only assume the effects in virtue of their professional and experience. The result is always seen when the image processing is finished. Digital technology allows an immediate preview and delete in order to anticipate and achieve the most delightful effects.
(b) Certain amendment of analog technology on the photo cannot be restored while digital can.
3) What is the difference between analog photography and digital photography?
(a) The limitation of alteration of the two technology is different. Analog technology can just alter on a primary level. For instance, it can partly or totally change the colour or the texture in a very rough manner. It cannot go deep into minute amendment. The individual using digital technology can arbitrarily fuse parts of the images together, add abundant effects onto the photo, and therefore generailize a fresh new image.
(b) Various equipments and tools are necessary to implement analog technology. However, digital technology just needs a digital camera, a computer and a proper software to make photographic effects.
2010年10月1日 星期五
2010年9月28日 星期二
The power of Photoshop
I took this photo on my last day of internship in Hong Kong Art Centre. This was my working desk. I was not that busy, huh.
Orginial photo:
Modified by Photoshop:
The original photo is a realistic one that looks boring and ordinary. The modified one feels more emotional and artistic.
2010年9月8日 星期三
Wiki or Britannica?
I choose Wikipedia. People might think that wikipedia collaborating a huge amount of information from various sources would result in a larger possibility of false information. I would say such incredible amount of audience can yet contribute to supervise the truth of the information. I believe that the power of public excels that of an expert.
As a matter of fact the reliability of most information can hardly be gauranteed by only one party. Open amendment of the information let correction possible. Even if the information appears to be unlikely to prove true, there are at least two arguments juxtapose in the database. Audience can justify themselves anyway. This further enhance the objectivity of the information because it is not dominant by just one party.
Wikipedia also gives the advantage of richness for the database. Every one has a unique frame of reference of their knowledge. Their collective reference can give rise to plenty of information to the most extent, which a proprietary source can never do.
As a matter of fact the reliability of most information can hardly be gauranteed by only one party. Open amendment of the information let correction possible. Even if the information appears to be unlikely to prove true, there are at least two arguments juxtapose in the database. Audience can justify themselves anyway. This further enhance the objectivity of the information because it is not dominant by just one party.
Wikipedia also gives the advantage of richness for the database. Every one has a unique frame of reference of their knowledge. Their collective reference can give rise to plenty of information to the most extent, which a proprietary source can never do.
Elson on Modern Times
Chaplin was experiencing a tense life in the movie. He had to work fast in order to catch up the speed of the machine. That gave him a great pressure that he couldn't help stop himself working. He addicted inevitably to repeat his working gesture, screwing, while seeing anything resembling a screw. Chaplin playing a joke on this was an irony to the new technology which gave rise to mental problems to people. That's why he was messing up in the factory eventually.
Such problem extends to the social aspect. Disputes raised among Chaplin and people in his working environment, including not only the fellows of Chaplin, but also innocent passer-by happening to rush into Chaplin. Machines involving in lives seem to be obstacles within interpersonal relationship. Much coordination has to be drawn to get along with one another.
Chaplin told the problem in the sense of humour. The reality is our lives are affected by new technology in a subtle way. I would like to share that I always flow into a rage when I can't manipulate the computer properly. Digital environment forms a rushing lifestyle. People get used to it and are prone to be impulsive and sensitive to efficiency. And I am one of the victims.
Such problem extends to the social aspect. Disputes raised among Chaplin and people in his working environment, including not only the fellows of Chaplin, but also innocent passer-by happening to rush into Chaplin. Machines involving in lives seem to be obstacles within interpersonal relationship. Much coordination has to be drawn to get along with one another.
Chaplin told the problem in the sense of humour. The reality is our lives are affected by new technology in a subtle way. I would like to share that I always flow into a rage when I can't manipulate the computer properly. Digital environment forms a rushing lifestyle. People get used to it and are prone to be impulsive and sensitive to efficiency. And I am one of the victims.
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