Photo Communication – Assignments
ASSIGNMENT #3                                                                                                                          Name:
A Shot in the Dark:                                                                                   Date:
The Problem of  Low Light

Assignment Description
Use two rolls of film to cover an event in low light (e.g. Sports event in a gymnasium, a concert, etc.) Take subjects in lower than normal light, e.g. inside at night with only available light. Try images that include motion as well as still subjects. Get as close as possible to the subject to ensure a good full composition.

Objective
To learn two methods of taking acceptably exposed photos under darker indoor conditions: by "pushing" film
and by using very fast film.

1. PUSH FILM

    Film: 1 (24 exp.) Roll of Tri-x 400

Assign a higher ISO number (i.e. one or two times the normally assigned number) to the film and develop accordingly (see p. 124-125). Take subjects in lower than normal light, e.g. inside at night with only available light. Then compare with the results with those of the fast film. Pushing film is actually underexposing the film then compensating by over developing (a useful mode, but a compromise as you will see).


Hand in: 1. One shot record; 2. One neg. sleeve, and 3. One contact, 4. Two  4" X 6" prints.
* Indicate for each roll what ISO # was assigned and what developer and time were used.

2.  FAST FILM

     Film: 1 (24 exp.) Roll of T-MAX P-3200

As before, take subjects in lower than normal light, e.g. inside at night with only available light. Then compare with the results with those of the Pushing Film exercise. Try images that include motion as well as still subjects. Get as close as possible to the subject to ensure a good full composition.
 
A.  Set your camera's ISO setting to 3200.  Take the photos as usual in the low lighting setting but also bracket when possible.

B.  Then develop using  high speed developer HC110 Developer (Dilution B)
70 degrees = 7 1/2 min;  75 = 6 min; 75 = 5 min; 85 = 4 1/2 min.

The Stop Bath and Fixer is the same timing as usual.

Hand in: 1. One shot record; 2. One neg. sleeve, and 3. One contact, 4. Two 4" X 6" prints.
* Please label photos explaining which problem they represent.

Due Date: March 10