Film vs. Digital photography has always been a top debate amongst photographers. They’re several pros and cons for each. But as we all know, digital photography triumphed film. Today I will be talking about old film technology and its progression towards the digital age.
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I would imagine most people now days don’t have much experience with film cameras because it is becoming more obsolete with modern day technology. The way film records data is essentially the same as digital, but with different means of delivery. According to “How Does Camera Film Work,” by Josh Baum; each film strip is coated with silver halide and silver nitrate. Together they are layered with other chemical to make the film sensitive to light. The film is placed in the back of the camera. When someone takes a picture, the shutter is released inside the camera exposing the film to light which records the image; it then goes through the developmental process in the dark room for print. This whole process sound complicated compared to modern day photography.
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Digital cameras work similar, the only difference is they have a digital light sensor in the back, rather than film. Manipulating images, copying, and printing are very convenient factors with digital photography. There are unlimited changes you can make in Photoshop, Illustrator, and editing software programs. Film on the other hand produces a greater tone of value that you can’t get with any other means of photography. To validate my statement, Ralph Gibson is a world renowned photographer who only shoots in black and white film. His work has more texture and value compared to anything digital. The two images above are great examples as well.
Even though digital photography will continue to grow, film will never be completely obsolete.
That was a good article. Your writing style is very easy to follow and the multimedia in your blog is very interesting to look at.
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I noticed you made reference to programs like photoshop and in another article talked about two new features to one of those editing programs. The thing I was wondering (sorry I don't know much about photography) is what kinds of editing features play the largest role in digital technology?
Overall, I thought the blog was interesting and painted a good overall picture. Keep it up.
I have always been interested in photography and taking pictures. This article makes me want to rob my dad of his "old school" camera.
ReplyDeleteThe sources, pictures, and use of multi media was great. They provided for information that supported your ideas. (which is the purpose)
The only corrections I found were minor typos and grammatical errors. At the beginning of the 3rd paragraph you have a "they" instead of "the" and I think an extra comma be needed. And at the end of the first paragraph: sound should be sounds.
Very picky suggestions for improvement, but they were the only things I noticed. Great blog
*Updated spelling and grammatical errors
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