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Another post in an effort to digitize all of the work I did in the Langara Professional Photo-Imaging Program. You can see all the previous posts here. In the second semester of the program Photo 1218 focused on understanding flash exposure, film processing, and darkroom techniques. The assignments in this course were:

• Contrast Control in Printing
• Contrast Control in Film Processing
• Flash Exposure
• Push Processing
• Flash Meter
• Print Toning
• Composition and Perspective
• Painting with Strobe
• Photo Accessory
• Black and White Infrared
• Slide Show
• Lighting Diagrams
• CP Operator and Lab Supervisor

Through this course I learned how to:

• apply techniques of contrast control in film processing and/or printing
• determine the benefits, liabilities and techniques of “push processing” using one set of recommended film/developer/speed conditions
• establish a working guide number for any type of flash system and also be able to answer questions on the operation of electronic flash meters and dedicated flash units
• find and produce examples of different aspects or elements of perspective and some of the principles of design as they are related to photographic composition
• operate a quality controlled custom black and white film processing service
• design and construct a piece of photographic equipment
• conduct a lens comparison test
• tone black and white prints
• produce a good quality black and white infrared image
• operate a digital camera and produce a digital print
• understand the basics of digital imaging
• navigate and us basic functions of Adobe Lightroom
• assemble a simple digital slide show using software

Until the next binder…

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Another post in an effort to digitize all of the work I did in the Langara Professional Photo-Imaging Program. You can see all the previous posts here. In the second semester of the program Photo 1215 focused on technical photographic concepts and the necessary measurements to ensure a consistent output. The assignments in this course were:

• Flare Curve and DlogH Curves
• pH and Specific Gravity Measurements
• Quality Control Testing
• Hi-Res and Multimeter Usage
• Digital Camera Dynamic Range Testing
• Digital Greyscale and Output
• ICC Profiling

Through this course I learned how to:

• use a transmission densitometer to read densities from control strips and negatives
• use a reflection densitometer to read densities from control strip prints
• plot given densities values on a quality control graph and make diagnostic evaluations from these control plots
• describe the procedures that are customarily followed in handling of factory prepared control strips from the time of receipt to filing after they have been read on a densitometer
• list the steps in correct sequences and the the function of each step for black and white negative processes
• evenly illuminate (without any glare) a greyscale, exposing it correctly, develop the images without any marks, scratches, streaks etc. Read the resulting densities on a transmission densitometer and plot the reading on an appropriate graph
• list the five most common components and function of a black and white developer solution
• take pH measurements of at least three different photographic solutions using narrow pH papers and a pH meter
• make specific gravity measurements using a hydrometer of at least two different processing solutions
• be able to use a multi meter and apply the theory of basic electricity to photo-imaging
• be able to design digital grayscale for use in testing digital output systems
• assess output from digital devices and correct as required using ICC profiling devices
• understand basic color management concepts
• work in a color managed workflow
• optimize output from a digital camera

Until the next binder…

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Another post in an effort to digitize all of the work I did in the Langara Professional Photo-Imaging Program. You can see all the previous posts here. Math 1120 was focused Math specifically for Photographers and is designed to compliment the other courses I was taking at the time, Photo 1118 and Photo 1128. There’s a surprising amount of math involved with Photography,  through this course I learned:

• Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
• Algebra
• Quadratic Equation Application
• Logs
• Right Angle and Acute Angle Trigonometry (Soh, Cah, Toa)
• Cosine and Sine Law
• Reflection and Refraction
• Non-Linear Equations
• Scientific Notation
• Equation Manipulation
• Exponential Rules
• Simple Interest (per year)
• Compound Interest (Investments, Loans etc)
• to show your work, you’ll never know what you’ll get bonus marks for!

Now anyone that knew me up until Grade 12 knows that Math is my Kryptonite. I’ve never cared where “x” was… but it turns out if you bring cameras and money into the equation I’m like a duck to water.

Until the next binder…