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·       Course objectives, requirements, expectations and surveys.

·       Camera assignments

·       Overview of what supplies you need to buy for this course

·       Introduction to the 4x5 camera and how to make an exposure

·       Demonstration: How to load film and zero the camera

·       Handout: Chapter 17 “Using the View Camera”

·       Handout: Toyo CF Manual

         For next week:

·       READ/REVIEW: Materials Check List

·       READ/ REVIEW: Handout of Chapter 17 The View Camera

·       READ/ANSWER QUESTIONS: Class Blog discussion topic

·       BRING: Film holders, B&W film, loupe, cable release, changing bag, light meters, 35mm cameras, 35mm film and/or a DSLR

·       PRACTICE: At home loading film with your eyes closed and setting up the camera

DISCUSSION TOPIC #1: 

During the Large Format Class in Spring 2012 I started a list of photographers who have used large format for at least one of their projects.  I'd like to keep adding to this is and also make the names clickable.

Take a look Page titled Large Format Photographers List.  

1. Choose 5 photographers from the list and in the comments section leave a link to their work so that I can activate their name. (if they already have a link and it is a good one, just put their name)
2. If you know of a photographer who is using large format but is not on the list, please add their name and a link in the comment section
3. Pick ONE photographer that interests you and prepare a short 5 minute oral presentation for the next class focusing on why using a Large Format camera was important for the success of the images.  Choose 5-10 images to show of their work (it can be from one specific project or span many though its probably easier to focus on one project).  Bring the images on a thumb drive and have a hard copy of your presentation to turn in to me.
4. BONUS CREDIT if you also are able to bring a book about that photographer or with some of the photographer's work included in it.