Thursday, 27 May 2010

In a dark, dark room...





Here's some I tried on the sunniest day of the year :)
I had to use a 30second exposure on my digital camera- ideally a bit longer may have given sharper colours. These are a little lightened on Photoshop but the general idea is there.
Using a 1.5cm hole in black paper on my bedroom window.



The image is captured better when viewing it through a sheet of tracing paper, just the average thickness. I'm not sure it would have much variation, I tried one slightly thinner and it was a little bit poorer quality.
An A0 piece hung from the ceiling would perfectly hold the image in the little kitchen.

Friday, 21 May 2010


these guys mage a portable tent like Camera Obscura like we wana do!

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/05/portable_camera_obscura_w.html




Thursday, 13 May 2010

HEALTH AND SAFTEY!!!

So we have to address this issue creatively....10 people plus small dark room EQUALS crowded and disorientating. Things to consider regarding our interview with Graham:

a) When viewers go from very light outside to complete dark inside they will need 'adjusting time' for their eyes
b) they will need to greeted/ instructed by someone who can guide them to a seat.
c) if the lights are dimmed, then black for a few minutes, then go back to dimmed, it creates the 'camera obscura' as a timed session and may prevent claustrophobic people feeling uneasy.
d) the area of exposure should be sectioned off in some way to prevent people spoiling the image and avoiding accidents.
e) The seating prevents people swaying which is inevitable when people stand in the dark with no orientation. This can lead to unwanted contact between viewers and aggravation.

What have i left out guys? Anna you want to upload the sound recording we did? x x x x

Tuesday, 4 May 2010

Blue Group Harper Road Proposal

Diagram of space

a visual plan of how we will construct the room.