Assignment A3 - Critical Essay

Conceptualisation:

Using the Viddyoze and iMovie apps, I created a movie of a cork board and the main points to remember in writing a critical essay.

Amendments: From 2513 to 2000

After receiving feedback from my tutor it was apparent that I had gone well over the limit for this critical essay. The limit was 2000 +/- 10% which I had overestimated. Reviewing the text I decided to remove the area's which were not relating primarily to social media (Erik Johansson and Kodak) as well as some small amendments to get the word count down to required word count.

Removed Content:

Case Study: Composite Photography and Visual Storytelling

Erik Johansson Bio

Swedish photographer Erik Johansson specialises in being a visual artist in Prague, Czech Republic. He found his niche in creating exhibitions and personal projects for clients, capturing surrealist ideas rather than photographing the moment. His images tell a story using composite files from an impossible viewpoint, completing the tale in one shot.

Case Study: Kodak and the Transition to Digital

The decline of Kodak, a once-dominant player in the film photography industry, serves as a cautionary tale of a company that failed to adapt to the digital revolution. Kodak's reluctance to embrace digital technology ultimately led to its downfall. The name Kodak still exists but not in the traditional George Eastman sense. 

Versatility:

These features allow users to capture various scenes and apply numerous effects, making them suitable for diverse photography styles. (Repeating my previous statement).

Image Quality:

One critical feature for assessing a camera's value is its image quality. 

User Experience:

However, the depth of control offered by professional cameras allows photographers to fine-tune every aspect of their shot, providing a more hands-on and customisable experience.

Pro or not Pro?

The iPhone has undoubtedly elevated mobile photography to new heights but needs to replace professional cameras for certain applications. 

Actual life Case Study: The client is always right, or are they?

Having worked in a professional darkroom for many years, She worked ; the other was almost too perfect. to their images.

Impact on Traditional Photography Business Models Monetisation and Commercial Viability

Enforcing copyright protection in the digital realm poses significant challenges for photographers.

Case Study: Richard Prince

"Prince did not provide enough initial evidence to prove that his "New Portraits"

China: November 2023: In a groundbreaking regarding

recognised the intricate creative processes in producing these images

Europe and America: legal authorities have grappled with the complex issue of copyright for AI-generated images. Courts have recognised the collaborative nature of AI creation, involving human programmers and machine algorithms.

Conclusion: The Digital Revolution and AI

The digital environment has posed a significant challenge to copyright protection and intellectual property, affecting the rights and livelihoods of professional photographers.

QUOTATIONS

"Photography is about capturing things other people might miss. It is a way to communicate and bring images I hold to the surface."

"Prince did not provide enough initial evidence to prove that his "New Portraits"

Footnote:

The film director Danny Boyle has just announced a trilogy of movies moving on from his first two '28 days and weeks later' series using iPhone 15 phones entirely to film them.

References:

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Brandon Woelfel [WWW Document], n.d. . Brandon Woelfel. URL https://www.brandonwoelfel.com (accessed 12.3.23).

Chinese Court’s Landmark Ruling: AI Images Can be Copyrighted [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://aibusiness.com/nlp/chinese-court-s-landmark-ruling-ai-images-can-be-copyrighted (accessed 12.3.23).

Early Photographic Appropriation [WWW Document], n.d. . The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation. URL https://www.guggenheim.org/teaching-materials/richard-prince-spiritual-america/early-photographic-appropriation (accessed 12.3.23).

Murad Osmann – Capture Your Stories. [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://muradosmann.com/ (accessed 12.3.23).

MURAD OSMANN (@muradosmann) • Instagram photos and videos [WWW Document], 2023. URL https://www.instagram.com/muradosmann/ (accessed 12.3.23).

MURAD OSMANN (@muradosmann) • Instagram photos and videos [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.instagram.com/muradosmann/ (accessed 12.3.23).

PERSONAL PROJECTS [WWW Document], n.d. . ERIK JOHANSSON. URL https://www.erikjo.com/work (accessed 12.3.23).

Richard Prince: The Controversial Artist and Master of Appropriation [WWW Document], 2016. . Highsnobiety. URL https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/richard-prince-artist/ (accessed 12.3.23).