1. History of Camera Technologies
Paul Carter
14 January 2013
14 January 2013
14 January 2013
2. Learning Outcomes
• demonstrate understanding of the ‘invention’ and
development of both still and movie camera technology
• demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between
the still image and the illusion of movement in film
• produce a basic film made on a vintage hand crank film
camera
3. Assessments
• Working in a group, as crew, produce a short film using
a vintage 35mm film camera.
• Presentation - critically and reflectively consider the
creative and technical qualities of the short film your
group has produced.
4. Housekeeping
• This session will begin at 9.30 from next week on.
• Groups will be chosen for you.
• Learning Network page is on LN2.
• Not much additional detail there yet!
• My home page is also on LN2.
5. Course Content
• Intro to the Module
• The ‘pre’ of the history - toys and magic
• Fixing the image
• Moving the image
• Hearing the image
• A bigger, wider, more colourful image.
• The electronic image
6. Why History?
• To understand why we are where we are
• The development can be used to provide a deeper
understanding of the technology
• It can help to gain an understanding of the future
8. What History is Not
• It is not a list of dates
• It is not (necessarily) cause and effect
• It is not explained by technological determinism
• It is rarely just about (great) men or ‘progress’
13. “Great Man” Theory
• Often associated with Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)
• ‘The history of the world is but the biography of great
men.’
• Suggests that ‘great men’ create social change and
history.
14. Technological Determinism
• A theoretical stance that suggests that technological
‘progress’ is the main thrust of social change.
• Often - but not always correctly - ascribed to Marxism.
• Focuses on cause and effect relationships.
• Is reductionist.
15. Cultural History
• An approach which includes the study of political,
sociological and cultural issues.
• Does not exclude other theories/methods.
• Focuses on the articulation of processes.
16. So how will WE do
History?
History?
Demonstrate understanding of the ‘invention’ and
development of both still and movie camera technology.
17. So how will WE do
History?
History?
Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between the
still image and the illusion of movement in film.
18. Assessments
• Film production in weeks eight and nine.
• Presentations in weeks ten and eleven.
• Additional ‘gateway’ assessments.
19. So how will WE do
History?
History?
Produce a basic film made on a vintage hand crank film
camera.
20. For Next Week
• You may work individually or in pairs.
• You need to produce a flip book.
• You can use any materials you wish.
• It can be any subject or style you wish.
• This is a gateway exercise.
