This film was made using a special still lens called a tilt shift lens which is normally used for very technical images but can be used to create this toy town look. The still images are then assembled together to create a stop frame animation.

Visitors to the Strobists site may have already seen Nick Turpin’s video, I like the minimalist approach and the use of everyday locations.

Last night I mentioned Gregory Crewdson’s large scale photographic scenes, these images requirea large crew to light, prepare, prop, plan, retouch and photograph the image. The scale of production and the final image is very similar to that of a large budget movie. For some examples of his work click HERE, if you want to read about the photographer there is some information on Wikipedia.

Thank you Tim for this link to your website. I like your choice of subjects such as people reading. Great stuff.

Nigel

I know some of you have tried or are using The GIMP as an open source (free) alternative to Photoshop, it is however not always easy to find training or support. This link takes you to some documents and links produced by TASI at the University of Bristol.

This is quite good news, we have been allowed to show student work at the end of the courses. The format is more of an open day so probably no wine etc and it will finish at 7pm but it is still a great opportunity to celebrate the great work that has been produced during the courses. This exhibition will be in addition to the mini show at the end of the portfolio course.

I have pasted the e-mail I received from Sam Evans which details the times dates and how to identify your work

Dear Nigel

A decision has now been made to hold an Exhibition so I am e-mailing to ask whether you would be interested in arranging an Art Exhibition with your students to show their work at Carpenter House (similar to December’s exhibition). The date proposed is Thursday 8 May 08 (the last art course finishes on Wednesday 7 May). Carpenter House would be open for people to come and view the exhibition from 3pm until 7pm as an ‘open day’.

Please can you let me know whether you would like to go ahead with the exhibition.

If there is enough interest I will arrange for some exhibition stands to be delivered to Carpenter House on Wednesday 30 April so if you can give me an idea of how many you need that would be a great help plus you could use the wall boards as before (the boards will be available from this date for you and your students to arrange the work).

Students should be made aware that they would need to collect their work by 5.00pm on Thursday 15 May as Carpenter House will be closed for a few weeks after this date. Also, can I ask that students are reminded to put their names either on the back of their work or near their work so we can easily identify it.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks

Sam

Here is the next assignment for anyone who missed this evenings (1/4/08) class. You have two weeks for this one.assignment-4.pdf

Thanks for posting this link to your Flickr site, great atmosphere in the music shots.

Cheers

Nigel

This guide has some useful tips on posing and positioning your subject. Some of the pictures are a bit tacky but generally I think the advice is good.

Thank you Steve for suggesting this interesting site. www.someoneoncetoldme.com