Chapter Four

Before we had wireless cell phones, we had satellite phones. Back then this was one of the main forms of communications. As the times went on it transformed into a telecommunication device. When the satellite phones first came out they were expensive and not many people could afford one. One other thing is that these phones are huge and could not be moved often. Inmarsat constellation of satellites was founded in 1979 and is known to be the first company to own satellite phones. As time progressed so did the technology of satellite phones and Inmarsat paired with another company called ACeS and together they created the first hand held phone. “Inmarsat initially operated11 satellites which covered most of the earth expect two regions.”  According to a class video posted, “satellite and portablecameras became more popular in use in 1991.” they have become more popular to use because of easy it is to use satellite devices

When it comes to photojournalist using satellite phones, it was convenient for them. One example I found was when photojournalist travel to different countries that aren’t up to technology like we are, bringing over new things can be beneficial. In Iraq they have a different system and for us to bring over satellite phones for them to see and get to know helps photojournalist over there become better, and gives them access to getting things out in the media faster. Also it gives them a new way of getting things out to their media and showing them new technology. They are able to call things in and get them to newspapers faster then word of mouth. Being able to communicate in multiple places at once really changed how things worked. This created mass communication, according to a youtube video.

Satellite technology was used before in the year 1991 during the Gulf War, according to this article I read it states, “The difference lies in the size andavailability of satellite phones. Today, instead of having to operate 40kgunits that needed generators or mains power, journalists are able to usehandsets like the Iridium satellite phone that weighs a much friendlier 382gand, operates much like a standard cell phone.” But since technology has evolved and made it easier to be used and controlled.

When it comes to using satellite devices to get pictures into the media and seems like it was a great idea at the time. Back when photojournalist had to use the Wet Plate process to even print one phone, which took multiple steps to complete. This process was used back during the civil war and at that time it was one of the best ways to get photos out so people could see them. With satellite has been recently been used since 1991 when it because portable, and once that happened it really changed photojournalism. Now you could take photos and have them and put them out in the media.

Photo By: John Konrad

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Photo By: Haje Jan Kamps

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Chapter Three

-Photo by: Jessica Ravitz
-http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/03/21/margaret.moth.obit/
-Before 1990
-The photographer used Shallow Depth of Field. I choose this because the main women in front is the focus. That makes the people in the background have a little blur.
-Another principle is that the women is the main subject. Behind her is just the outdoors which is good because it doesn't distract you. Having the blur in the background makes you focus on the main subject.
-Lastly I chose that the image is in Black and White. I think having this photo in black and white vs . makes it harder to understand what it going on. It becomes more powerful of an image of a women holding her camera during her journey
-I chose this image because I liked how it showed that women have power. Back then women were known to be house wives but this shows a different side of women. I think that it shows women are capable of having jobs that usually men only get.

-Photo By:Frances Benjamin Johnston

-http://mastersofphotography.blogspot.com/

-1901

-The first principle I chose was Use of lines. I chose this one because the tallest person starts on the left and the shortest on the right. This makes us look at the photo from left to right and notice the difference in heights.

-The next principle I chose was Background compliments. I chose this one because the background adds to the photo, it is in the woods or an open space and it shows that back then there were not many to go to have meetings.

-The last principle I chose was Contrast appropriate. I chose this one because there is a lot of contrast going on. The man on top is in black, but the the other men are in black too but you can tell there is some different shades of black. Also the contrast between the two younger kids and the whites almost blending in with the ground.

-I think this photo because you see men coming together to serve their country. It also shows how we all come together as a whole and are willing to fight. I also really liked how this photo was in black and white because  it add more meaning to it.

-Photo by: Patrick Clifton

-http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs029/1101960178690/archive/1109418908249.html

-1990

-The first principle I chose was Keep it Simple, I think this image cluttered. A lot of stuff is going on in the picture like a crow of people and then a huge sign. My focus is all over the place and too much is going on at one time.

-Another principle is the image creates an emotion. The emotion is that everyone in the photo is expressing their option about an issue. It shows that this picture has meaning by people coming together for a common goal.

-Lastly the image uses light is engaging. It brings your attention and makes you think about what actually is going on in the picture. The photo looks like it is some type of conference and people were fighting for something.

-I chose this picture because it was different, it shows emotion. Also it shows that people are coming together and fight for their rights. It shows that people back then came together that people care as a whole.

Chapter Two

The photography technique I chose was wet-collodion process, which also called collodion process. This type of photography was used in early photography. Frederick Scott Archer invented it in 1851. “The process involved adding a soluble iodide to a solution of collodion (cellulosenitrate) and coating a glass plate with the mixture.” Also the photograph at first is sensitive to light so they took it back into a dark room where they would get developed in chemicals, making the negative image becomes permanent. After a couple of hours the prints turn into photography from the glass negative.

During the civil war technology and developing photography was difficult, so Archer decided to develop an easier process for preparing a photographic negative. He called this process "The wet plate process" while doing so it  allowed for a shorter exposure time when the photos were being developed, but was still able to be developed within seconds of getting the photo. It was one of the first methods used according to the video posted in our class. It shows details and negatives.

Archer came up with the collodion process, which was a shorter version of daguerreotype, he used this method because it would be lessexpensive than the other method. Photojournalist realized that it was more convenient to use Archers method during the time of the civil war to get their photos published. Another thing that photographers liked about this method was that it produced clearer and sharper outcome of the photos.

My opinion after reading up on the process is that back then it seems that it was a good method at the time to use because of the quality photos you got out of them, but one bad thing about them is once they dried up the picture loss its sensitivity and the picture became unclear. Back then pictures were developed right away after being taken, verse today people take photos and leave them sitting around. So this would not be a good method in modern day technology.

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Keliy Anderson-Staley

Photo Taken off Iphone: Chrystal Holland