Archive No. 1
Title : Conversation with the Photocopy Machine
Test Date : Sat 16 May 2009
Materials Used : 1 HP Photosmart C4180 All-in-One, 1 HP Tri-colour Print Catridge no.342, 1 HP Black Print Catridge no.337, 1 Ikea torch no.10523, 1 Light bulb with the switch, 3 various sized plastic stencils, 1 white Lersta reading/ floor lamp, 1 Lloyds TSB envelope, 1 The Photographer's Gallery flyer, 1 HP Black Print Catridge no.337 product detail catalogue, 1 compact disc, 1 nail clipper, various computer components
Method : With the objects I found in my art box, I started photocopying straight from the machine. I played with the scale (mainly with 50%, 100%, 200% and 400%), layers and materials. Different techniques of scanning was tested especially shining the light while scanning, moving the object around while scanning. I also tried scanning just the light on the glass using a torch.
Results :
Conclusion : Depending on the position of the source of light, I was able to create beautiful abstract imgages. The reflection of the light on plastic stencil was also very pleasing so I tried layering different materials to see how the light reflected. Light was the very important factor while scanning and I concluded that it is very possible to make imagery with just light.
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Archive No. 2
Title : Conversation with the Television I
Test Date : Sun 17 May 2009
Materials Used : 1 Alba model CTV3451, Technika AESTBS7 Digital Terrestrial Receiver, Canon 400D, Tamron AF 17-50mm 1:2.8, Slik U8000 Tripod, The Movie 'Theodora Goes Wild' on Film4 with various TV commercials in between
Method : The frames of the movie were captured by the camera using the tripod. Different shutter speed and different size of aperture were used.
Results :
Conclusion : Depending on the speed of the shutter, I was able to capture various sized strips of light on the TV screen. The faster the shutter speed, the thinner the strips.
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Archive No. 3
Title : Conversation with the Television II
Test Date : Mon 18 May 2009
Materials Used : 1 Alba model CTV3451, Technika AESTBS7 Digital Terrestrial Receiver, Canon 400D, Tamron AF 17-50mm 1:2.8, Slik U8000 Tripod, The Movie 'Theodora Goes Wild' on Film4 with various TV commercials in between
Method : During a long exposure of the TV screen, the camera lens was zooming in and out. Also, I tried shifting the camera upwards and downwards.
Results :
Conclusion : Zooming in and out with my camera during the long exposure enabled me to create different effects on the images. It certainly added this unique and somewhat horrifying distorted layer to the pictures. Shifting the position of the camera created different layers in one image and I concluded that these distortion techniques could be very useful in intimidating the viewers.
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Archive No. 4
Title : Conversation with the Typewriter
Test Date : Tue 19 May 2009
Materials Used : 1 Olivetti Lettera 12, 1 Olivetti 2780766 black typewriter ribbon, 1 Challenge Restaurant Pad, various A4 sheets with images (my own and some of Rankin's) printed on
Method : Applying the conventional way of using a typewriter, I tried to make some imagery with typography. I also used the pages from a restaurant pad to trace an image onto the receipt paper underneath it. The complete set of alphabets was spelled out with letters as well.
Results :
Conclusion : Depending on the composition of letters, the mood of the phrases changed drastically. Overlaying text on image added uniqueness to the image.
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