The First X-Ray – 1826
Marshall Poe comments on Wilhelm Roentgen’s historical photograph.
The First Motion Picture Ever Made – 1889
Kerry Decker shares the first motion picture made by Thomas Edison.
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The First Photograph – 1826
Opening an interesting window on photography, Marshall Poe explores Niepce’s photograph.
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The Decisive Moment – Henri Cartier-Bresson
Cartier-Bresson offers marvelous observations on the art of photography.
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Better Photographic Composition – Beyond The Rule Of Thirds – David Brommer
In this B&H Event Space seminar, David Brommer covers the basic concepts of composition as established by the masters of the Renaissance. Commencing with the classic rule of thirds and leaping into theories of color and balance, David touches upon a range of topics, including image construction, positive and negative space, as well as other advanced composition.
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Paul Strand – Under The Darkcloth – Video
Paul Strand – Under The Darkcloth Part 1
Paul Strand – Under The Darkcloth Part 2
Paul Strand – Under The Darkcloth Part 3
Paul Strand – Under The Darkcloth Part 4
Paul Strand – Under The Darkcloth Part 5
Paul Strand – Under The Darkcloth Part 6
This video offers remarkable insights into a the life and work of a remarkable photographer.
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American Photography – Exposures Video Series
Exposures – American Photography – Part 1
Exposures – American Photography – Part 2
Exposures – American Photography – Part 3
Exposures – American Photography – Part 4
Exposures – American Photography – Part 5
Exposures – American Photography – Part 6
Exposures – American Photography – Part 7
Exposures – American Photography – Part 8
Exposures – American Photography – Part 9
Exposures surveys American photography.
It’s a history lesson. It’s food for thought. It’s inspiring.
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The History Of Photography – Beaumont Newhall
“The history of photography is Beaumont Newhall! Throughout most of the 20th century he has seen a central figure in the movement to have photography recognized as an art form. It might also be said that he created the “history of photography” as a distinct and respected field of study. As a founder and father of the history of photography, photographer, curator, art historian, writer, scholar, teacher and administrator it seems as if there has been more than one Beaumont Newhall. Beginning in 1938 at the Museum of Modern Art, he created the first retrospective exhibition of the 100-year-old art of photography. This documentary highlights some of Beaumont’s experiences of being a lifelong friend, mentor and confident of many photographers now in the annals of history.”
Beaumont Newhall’s The History of Photography: From 1839 to the Present is the first classic history of art photography.
BBC's Explorations – Vision & Photography – Parts 1-4
This is a great series on how photography changes the ways we see!
“In Vision & Photography BBC’s Explorations charts the advances in science and technology that have revealed hidden worlds and astonishing images. Well see how remarkable innovations in medicine, photography and astronomy have enhanced and altered our understanding. This is the story of how Mankind is driven to acquire these seemingly impossible visions; it is a journey through the images that have revolutionised how we understand our world.”
Vision & Photography – BBC Explorations – Part 4
“One of the pioneers in the use of strobe lighting in photography was Professor Harold Edgerton. Developing the technology to look at our world in different and startling ways has been one of the greatest achievements of human endeavour. The latest development in photography is also one of the most amazing. Its called Time Slice.”