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'''Thematic Project Seminar 1: ‘ A Focal Camera Workshop‘ by Mathijs van Oosterhoudt''' <br/> | '''Thematic Project Seminar 1: ‘ A Focal Camera Workshop‘ by Mathijs van Oosterhoudt''' <br/> | ||
While cameras and lenses influence the way we take pictures, we're not always in control over how they function. | While cameras and lenses influence the way we take pictures, we're not always in control over how they function. | ||
Why are they made the way they are, and what are the alternatives? From the 18th of September to the 30th of October we explore such topics. | Why are they made the way they are, and what are the alternatives? From the 18th of September to the 30th of October we explore such topics. | ||
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of odd functions, alternative aesthetics & duct tape. | of odd functions, alternative aesthetics & duct tape. | ||
'''Monday, 18 sept: 14:00 - 18:00 - Introduction & First Camera''' | '''Monday, 18 sept: 14:00 - 18:00 - Introduction & First Camera''' <br/> | ||
An introduction to DIY cameras, their importance and the possibilities. | An introduction to DIY cameras, their importance and the possibilities. | ||
At the end of this day you'll have your first homemade camera. | At the end of this day you'll have your first homemade camera. | ||
If you have any home-built cameras yourself, bring them to class! | If you have any home-built cameras yourself, bring them to class! | ||
'''Monday, 02 oct: 11:00 - 18:00 - Brainstorm & Lenses''' | '''Monday, 02 oct: 11:00 - 18:00 - Brainstorm & Lenses''' <br/> | ||
The second class will focus on coming up with ideas, understanding lenses and all manner of odd creations of the past. <br/> | |||
The second class will focus on coming up with ideas, understanding lenses and all manner of odd creations of the past. | By the end of this day, you'll have built a lens. If you have any old junk-lenses around, bring them to class! | ||
By the end of this day, you'll have built a lens. | |||
If you have any old junk-lenses around, bring them to class! | |||
'''Tuesday, 10 oct: 14:00 - 18:00 - Bringing your idea to life''' <br/> | |||
We meet up to discuss progress, ideas and how to realize them. | We meet up to discuss progress, ideas and how to realize them. | ||
'''Monday, 23 oct: 14:00 - 18:00 - Finishing touches''' | '''Monday, 23 oct: 14:00 - 18:00 - Finishing touches''' <br/> | ||
We will be aiming to have all our cameras finished by the end of the day, ready for testing. <br/> | |||
We will be aiming to have all our cameras finished by the end of the day, ready for testing. | |||
Revision as of 17:39, 20 September 2017
Thematic Project Seminar 1: ‘ A Focal Camera Workshop‘ by Mathijs van Oosterhoudt
While cameras and lenses influence the way we take pictures, we're not always in control over how they function.
Why are they made the way they are, and what are the alternatives? From the 18th of September to the 30th of October we explore such topics.
Furthermore, we go hands-on with DIY camera making: From a pinhole camera to stereo SLR or slit scan, all is possible.
Through making our own cameras we explore the possibilities of niche functions & alternative aesthetics. Learning to create simple versions of something difficult to understand mechanisms in modern cameras, we are also able to look at how an originally simple device has become so overtly complex. Meanwhile, choosing what you create and what you want to achieve opens up a gateway to a ton of odd functions, alternative aesthetics & duct tape.
Monday, 18 sept: 14:00 - 18:00 - Introduction & First Camera
An introduction to DIY cameras, their importance and the possibilities.
At the end of this day you'll have your first homemade camera.
If you have any home-built cameras yourself, bring them to class!
Monday, 02 oct: 11:00 - 18:00 - Brainstorm & Lenses
The second class will focus on coming up with ideas, understanding lenses and all manner of odd creations of the past.
By the end of this day, you'll have built a lens. If you have any old junk-lenses around, bring them to class!
Tuesday, 10 oct: 14:00 - 18:00 - Bringing your idea to life
We meet up to discuss progress, ideas and how to realize them.
Monday, 23 oct: 14:00 - 18:00 - Finishing touches
We will be aiming to have all our cameras finished by the end of the day, ready for testing.