Today I am going to be talking about a class I am taking in school. It is called AP photography.
What is the class?
-This class is about taking pictures with a film camera. You have to develop the film manually with chemicals and such. After making the roll of film you then I have to make each picture individually. To print each picture you have to use photo printing paper for film. To change the contrast of each picture you have to use an assortment of color filters to change the look of the picture.
What is required before I take this class?
-To take this class you have to had taken photo 1, 2, and 3 before you request taking the class.
-Before starting school, you have to take 5 rolls of film over the summer.
Do I need you need your own camera?
- At the school that I go to, they supply us with film cameras already. I do not have my own film camera. Ask your parents because they might have one. (Note: all schools are different so your school might not have their own film cameras to lend out.)
-If you are planning to pursue photography as a career then I highly suggest that you get a film camera of your own. The problem with the school supplying the cameras for you is that at times they might not have a camera available for you to borrow. Note that there are other classes that need to take out cameras.
Do I need to buy anything for this class?
-Yes you do have to buy some stuff for this class. You have to buy all the rolls of film to take pictures and all the paper use to print your photos.
What kind of paper/film do I buy?
-The film for the cameras I use is the Kodak Tri-x400 135-36 36mm Black and White.
-The paper is Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe Resin Coated VC Paper, 8x10. You can either buy glossy or pearl paper. I usally buy glossy.
Where can I buy film/paper?
-If you ask your teacher there might be a photo store around you that you can buy film from. I usually buy my film and paper online. In my school they have a school store where they sell film but it is more expensive there.
-I find that buying online is cheaper because you can buy in bulk but it does take a while to come so try to buy early.
How do you like the class?
- I do really enjoy being in this class. It is very stressful at times because I always feel like my pictures suck (lol) and making enough pictures every week. We have to take a roll of film every other week and sometimes my teacher collects prints to collect. The only thing that really bothers me about the class is the people in the class. Sometimes I feel like that the people in the class are not serious so it is kind of annoying to see them not doing anything. But other than that, nothing else really makes me hate the class.
Well that all for today! Please leave anymore questions down in the comments below. Have a wonderful rest of the day and I'll see you at my next exposure.
PS- Happy Lunar New Year to anyone celebrating! Happy year of the ram/goat! May there be good luck and prosperity for your new year.
-Jessica
(Note: sorry for any spelling/grammar problems. If you see any please contact me and I'll change them right away.)
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