A special effect can be something as simple as a two stop alteration in exposure or as complex as an electronically manipulative photograph.

A very fine photographer asked me, "What did it feel like the first time you manipulated an image?", and I said "Do you mean the first time I shot black and white instead of color, do you mean the first time I burned the corner of a print down, do you mean the first time I 'spotted' a dust speck on my print, do you mean the first time I shot with a wide angle instead of a normal lens, I mean what are you referring to? Where does it stop? "

~ Dan Burkholder

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Course Outline ::.

Students who have completed basic color photography move on to an intermediate level which includes basic special effects in color photography. Usually the purpose behind using special effects is to raise the impact or level of interest of an image special effects depend on the basic belief that photographs do not lie. They exploit this idea by presenting to the viewer images that are seemingly impossible to achieve in reality or which enhance certain features of a subject beyond that achievable by normal photography methods.

The lectures along with slides shows on other famous or not so famous photographers' special effects images, with a shooting sessions or demonstrations in order to put the techniques discussed into practice.

Effective compositions are emphasized throughout the course with technical considerations. Students are encouraged to explore creatively and technically with the full support and involvement of the instructor. They are also encouraged to discuss their ideas for the class assignments amongst themselves, not just with the instructors, in order to learn independent problem solving techniques.

The Techniques & Assignments ::.

1 ::. Cross Processing
2 ::. Multiple Exposures
3 ::. Zooming
4 ::. Panning
5 ::. Bulb Photography
6 ::. Silhouettes
7 ::. Slide Sandwiching

The Windmills of Your Mind :: Visual Expression to the Written Word ::.

Create a book (bound or loose-leaf) giving visual expression to the written word. Utilise the various image manipulation techniques you’ve learned in this course.
Option One ::. Surreal Story: Produce a sequence of images that communicate a surreal short story. The source of your imagery could be a recent dream or daydream that you may have or may not have experienced.
Option Two ::. Write a poem or prose poem in either Urdu or English. Create imagined worlds where fact and fiction, real and make-believe, logic and nonsense, truth and fantasy collide.

Final Portfolio ::.

Ten (10) images are required to demonstrate technical skill. They must represent each of the ten separate techniques outlined above. For the rest of the fifteen (15) images though you may also combine more than one technique if you wish. Twenty-five 25 images in all is the final portfolio requirement. Print size is 5″ x 7″. These will be placed in the book as you bring it together. The book which should be no larger than 8″ x 10″ in size is a part of the presentation assignment.

Course Reference Links ::.

http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~sps/pho.html ::. An old friend.

http://www.herbrich.com ::. Thomas Herbrich -spectacular photography.....was born in Duesseldorf in 1955. I trained as a photographer in a still life studio. In a way, even the pictures I create today are "stills", the only difference being that I don't arrange objects on a table but blend different photographs into a new picture. My visual "enlightenment" came when I saw.. this film really threw me off balance.. At the moment, I create about 20 pictures a year, mainly for advertising agencies.

http://www.deanchamberlain.com/main_page.html ::. A true master of light painting and bulb photography, a must see site on countless levels.

http://www.michaelfrye.com/index6.html ::. In order to capture this sense of mystery in my photographs, I've ventured out at night into wild places throughout the American West, taking with me electronic flashes and powerful flashlights. By adding colored filters to the lights, I can "paint" elements of the landscape different colors. I also often combine the man-made lights with natural light, like the stars, the moon, or a twilight sky. Some of the more complex photographs may take several hours to create, as I move lights into different spots, or wait for the moon or some other celestial body to slide into position. Michael Frye.

http://www.williamschick.com ::. A variety of interesting works here ranges from the traditional to computer generated work genre.

http://www.lostamerica.com/lostframe.html ::. Welcome to Lost America. This is where you'll find a collection of night photography of the abandoned roadside west. Remember, none of this work is manipulated in the darkroom or the computer - it was all done with a camera.

http://www.setshop.com/index.html ::. Ever wondered how special effects photographers get those incredible effects in there imagery at the right and the right time ... have a look here and see for your self the cool stuff that helps them do it all too well.

http://www.theatticwindow.com ::. The Attic Window is the personal site of Maia Averett. It serves as creative outlet, gallery, and personal space.

http://www.frankgrisdale.com/index.php ::. Frank Grisdale ... Most photographs are the result of shooting long hand held exposures. As the camera moves in my hands, real life's fine details begin to merge, overlap, and cancel out on the film, resulting in work which might have been drawn or painted by an early Impressionist.

http://www.mreclipse.com/Totality/TotalityCh12-4.html#Multiple ::. Some of the most dramatic eclipse photographs are multiple exposures that show the totally eclipsed Sun accompanied by a sequence of partial phases on either side. Here is an interesting site with tons of information on this subject.

http://www.natureworkshops.com/multiple_exposure_-_part_1.htm ::. Most middle to upper level cameras come with the capability of making multiple exposures, or exposing the same frame film with more than one image. This camera function can be a creative tool and can also be used to help control some difficult exposure problems. Learning about multiple exposure possibilities will add to your technical skills and make you a more creative photographer.Roger Devore

http://www.natureworkshops.com/multiple_exposure_-_part_2.htm ::.

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/slow-sync-flash/ ::. some interesting images to help explain the slow sync flash technique.