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Imaging and Photographic Technology Suggested Supply List 2007 IPT Photo 1 – CAMERA The Imaging and
Photographic Technology Photo 1 class will
rely heavily on both 4x5 large format and digital imaging.
These cameras are available for
checkout from our equipment cage at no additional cost to the student. 35mm film SLR cameras will not be used
for class assignments. Digital SLR
cameras will be heavily utilized. While not required, we
cannot over-emphasize that if
possible students bring their own digital SLR cameras fitted with a
basic
lens. Digital cameras used for
class assignments must exhibit complete manual control over f/stops,
shutter
speeds, and focus. They must be 5
megapixels or more for the class and be able to be remotely fired with
either a
cable release or electronically.
The camera must be able to shoot in RAW file format and be
able to be
custom white balanced. The most
popular brands seem to be either Canon or Nikon. Not
all Canon or Nikon cameras have the above capabilities.
Other brands are also applicable. WE
SUGGEST YOU HOLD OFF ON PURCHASING THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES UNTIL WE HAVE
GIVEN
YOU MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION; BRING ONLY THE ITEMS YOU ALREADY OWN. á
Light
meter (incident and
electronic flash...both in one meter,
Sekonic L-308S ($169.00) is
well thought of and not as expensive
as other more complicated ones)...(also available
for check-out from the school's "cage" so not absolutely
necessary)...(all year) á
Basic sturdy
tripod such as a Bogen tripod
base (#3021 or 3021 BN
Pro $133.48)
with sturdy tripod head such as the
Bogen 804 RC2...$57.67...(all year) á
2 4x5 film holders...(can
readily purchase in RIT bookstore – use
all year) á
Professionally
manufactured darkcloth for 4x5 camera use (or you can make your own /
3'x3')...need immediately. á
1 box
of Print File 4x5
sleeves style 45-4B or VueAll
brand...
(need immediately) á
3 Project
folders 14"x 20" with velcro
tabs...(all year) á
Inexpensive
level...(all year) á
-8x magnifier such as Peak (do not buy an Alpha)
É(all year) á
-18% Gray
Card...(all year – can readily purchase in RIT
bookstore) á
-Pair
of white lintless
archival gloves...(can readily
purchase in RIT bookstore É all year) á
-1/4Ó
to 3/8Ó stainless
steel screw thread adaptor
for
tripods(keep on key chain ...(all year) á
-Kodak
E 100G 4x5
film (must be kept
refrigerated
– available in RIT bookstore) á
-Inexpensive
cable
release...(all year) á
Lens
cleaning cloth...(all year) á
Sharpie
marker (ultra fine
point) available at art supply counter of
RIT Bookstore ...(all year) á
CDÕs
with jewel cases
(opaque black back) ...(all
year),
black cases available in bulk at
Staples in Southtown Plaza á
DVD's
with jewel
cases (opaque black back) ...Some
students prefer to submit one DVD rather
than several CDs
for a project á
1GB flash
card or larger...(all
year) á
1GB
key drive...(all year) á
Canned
air...(winter and spring quarters) á
Card
reader attacheable via USB or
Firewire á
Tool
box for organizing some of
above...(all year) á
Golf
size umbrella...(all year) á
Medium
sized "Swiss
army" knife ITEMS YOU WILL NEED AFTER THE
MATTING DEMO: á
Matte
cutter such as Logan, Dexter,
or Alpha...(all
year) but
wait until after the matting
demo in class
before purchasing á
Print
corners...self adhesive
plastic (need all year) á
11" x
14" Tracing
Paper by Canson...(all year) á
11" x
14"
4-ply matte board...(all
year) á
16" straight
edge marked in millimeters...(all year)
á
Lineco
linen tape (self
adhesive) ...(all
year) Laptop Computers
A
student having a laptop computer will find it most useful.
Most of our assignments involve digital
photography which is greatly enhanced by the student being able to view
their
work as they shoot in the studio and field. The students who have
laptops this
year found them to be extremely useful.
Laptops can be borrowed from the school, but they are very
limited and
are on a 24 hour check out basis only. While there is a preponderance
of Apples
especially in the art areas of the school many Tech students have PCs
and find
them equally applicable. All Imaging and Photographic Technology
department computer
areas are equipped with PCs. All fine art computer labs have Apples. If
you will be bringing a laptop bring what you are most comfortable with.
Photoshop is widely used and students can obtain a discount on this and
other
Adobe products at our bookstore. |