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The early pioneers of photography. Session overview and objectives : Introduction. The processes used for photography. Early pioneers. Quiz part one Video on making a contact print. Quiz part two. Conclusion. Introduction.
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The early pioneers of photography Session overview and objectives: • Introduction. • The processes used for photography. • Early pioneers. • Quiz part one • Video on making a contact print. • Quiz part two. • Conclusion. .
Introduction. • The Romans were the first to project an image in a darkened room (Camera Obscura). • The first permanent photograph was taken in 1827 by Nicephore Niepce. • The first commercial photographic system was revealed in 1839 and was invented by Louis Dagaurre in France...
Robert Cornelius taken in 1839.This is the first recorded Dagaurrotype.
Rome projected Camera obscura
The basics of early photography • A silver coated copper plate or piece of paper. • A light sensitive substance (silver salts). • A camera. • A developer. • A way of fixing the image. • Protection of the image (case).
Light sensitive substance Silver nitrite or silver iodide turns black when exposed to light. Silver salts formed the basis of early photography.They were coated on to either a metal plate or paper.
The Daguerrotype In 1833 Daguerre began experimenting with the light sensitive properties of silver salts.
Metal plates,silver plated copper. The Daguerrotype process produces a positive image on a copper plate.(1830s)
Further resources Free ebook: http://www.whsmith.co.uk/EProducts/The-History-And-Practice-Of-The-Art-Of-Photography+eBook+KB00104951823 Photo History Blog site: www.mediamaker-web.co.uk
Projected with three projectors The separate images are superimposed on the screen with each projector being adjusted to overlap, this forms a full colour image
Triple head projector 1880 This projector used Parafin lamps as a light source,hence the chimney!