Workshop on photodocumentation

As part of the continuing education program for mid-career
professionals the Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New
York University is offering two workshops on photodocumentation this
summer.

Photodocumentation plays a major role in conservation and the study
of fine arts and architecture, but many professionals who use
photography are self-taught. This intense hands-on workshop will
provide all the skills, from simple to complex, necessary for
consistent quality photographs under many conditions.

Participants may take this course in a 3- or 5-day format. The
workshops begin with a review of the basics of 35mm SLR camera
selection and operation. Criteria for choosing film or digital
capture will be discussed. Subsequent classes will focus on
photographic methods for two- and three-dimensional objects and
architecture using 35mm and 4 x 5 format cameras with slide and b/w
films. Photographs produced in the workshop will be critiqued to
help identify means to produce more accurate photodocumentation with
consistent exposures. These workshops will benefit experienced
photographers, as well as novices, by improving photography skills
while reducing film costs.

If you own a 35mm camera and lens, bring them and their operation
manuals but there is no need to purchase a camera specifically for
this class. You may also bring examples of problematic or successful
prints or slides to discuss.

Instructor: Dwight Primiano has worked throughout the U.S.
photographing two- and three-dimensional fine art and architecture
for twenty seven years. His photographs appear in numerous
exhibition catalogues. His clients include the Whitney Museum of
American Art, IBM, the New York Public Library, Columbia University,
the Museum of Art/Rhode Island School of Design, and Boston
University. He has taught many workshops and owns and operates his
business in New York. For more information, please visit
<URL:http://www.dprimiano.com>.

Photodocumentation: 3-Day
July 30 - August 1, 2002
9 am-5 p.m.
$350.00
Application deadline: June 25, 2002

    Day 1

        Camera basics, metering, testing and calibration of color
        and b/w film, 35mm and 4 x 5 copy stand. Digital
        post-production of film images. 2D studio photography with
        various lighting, large format equipment selection, use of
        Polaroid film, and film selection.

    Day 2

        3D studio photography, mechanics of the 4 x 5 camera,
        lenses, metering, film selection, lighting and digital
        post-production.

    Day 3

        Architecture and monument photography in 35mm format,
        available light, metering, specialized equipment: 35mm
        perspective control lenses, zoom and telephoto lenses and
        tripods. Studio UV and IR photography.

Photodocumentation: 5-Day
August 26 - 30, 2002
9 am-5 pm
$500.00
Application deadline: August 5, 2002

    Day 1

        Camera basics, metering, testing and calibration of color
        and b&w film, 35mm and 4x5 copy stand. Digital
        post-production of film images.

    Day 2

        2D studio photography with various lighting, large format
        equipment selection, use of Polaroid film, metering, color
        calibration, and film selection.

    Day 3

        3D studio photography, mechanics of the 4 x 5 camera,
        lenses, metering, film selection, lighting and digital
        post-production.

    Day 4

        Architecture and monument photography in 35mm format,
        available light, metering, specialized equipment: 35mm
        perspective control lenses, zoom and telephoto lenses, and
        tripods.

    Day 5

        B/W film processing and printing, contrast controls and UV
        and IR photography.

Shelley Sass
Program Coordinator
Institute of Fine Arts Conservation Center
14 East 78th Street, New York, NY
212-992-5848
Fax: 212-992-5851


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