Chicago Ideas Week might have finished on October 16th, but for some of the digital photography students at Harrington it has just begun to wrap up. Having shot hundreds of photos throughout the seven day event. Some of the students have spent long days and nights editing and sorting through all the images images. A student named Zak Jokela created a time lapse video of a set being erected at the Oriental Theater on the first day of Chicago Ideas Week.
Enjoy the video and remember to keep up the great work guys
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Practicing what I preach.
While Looking through Dirk Fletcher's Blog I noticed he had a great post that most of us can learn from. So i asked him if I could borrow it to share with the rest of you.
The actual article which can be found here at his blog:
Dirk Fetcher: Practicing What I Preach
"I just got an email from a friend, photographer and ASMP board member that my ASMP article looks great. I haven’t seen it yet (check back, I’ll post it here) but I have a funny story that I wanted to share. When ASMP/PDEedu editor extraordinaire, Jill Waterman contacted me, I quickly forwarded the chapter from Lighting for Dummies that she wanted to feature (ch 8) and the pictures that I could access quickly.
Of course it really only works with clear liquids (cranberry juice standing in for Pinot Noir in this case) but in less then 21 minutes, including finding a camera, a CF card, a ceramic tile, dragging stands and lights from the one of our studios to a lounge with a relativity clean wall, I shot the lead picture of the article. A true testament to what’s inside! "
(Dirk Fletcher)
(Photographs courtesy of Dirk Fletcher)
The actual article which can be found here at his blog:
Dirk Fetcher: Practicing What I Preach
"I just got an email from a friend, photographer and ASMP board member that my ASMP article looks great. I haven’t seen it yet (check back, I’ll post it here) but I have a funny story that I wanted to share. When ASMP/PDEedu editor extraordinaire, Jill Waterman contacted me, I quickly forwarded the chapter from Lighting for Dummies that she wanted to feature (ch 8) and the pictures that I could access quickly.
You have to know the images for the book live in several places with the largest file being a whopping 2400 images!
I couldn’t locate one particular shot. Then I realized the irony, the AWOL image was the example of the ‘quick one-light wine glass technique' where you can light any clear or lightly frosted glass by simply illuminating the wall behind it. 
Of course it really only works with clear liquids (cranberry juice standing in for Pinot Noir in this case) but in less then 21 minutes, including finding a camera, a CF card, a ceramic tile, dragging stands and lights from the one of our studios to a lounge with a relativity clean wall, I shot the lead picture of the article. A true testament to what’s inside! "
(Dirk Fletcher)
(Photographs courtesy of Dirk Fletcher)
2nd Showing of Montgomery
Incase you were not available to see the first screening of Montgomery. you have a second chance to view it alongside your fellow classmates. The movie will be played October 27th a second movie will be played after montgomery.
Plot Outline
Officers Jack Pappas and Horton Fullbring were the best on the force. Their undercover work has brought down some of the biggest drug dealers in the city. Their next set up was like any other; they though the plan was perfect... But in a matter of seconds everything goes wrong, drug dealer Tony escapes, the bags of money and drugs disappear, and the only clue the officers have is a kid they find at the scene of the crime. They think they’ve caught their man. However, they soon discover Tyler Montgomery won't be as easy to interrogate as they thought...
How will the officers deal with finding the truth when their only lead is really 5 people? Tyler Montgomery suffers from dissociative identity disorder; at any time he can be the aggressive Angela, the sophisticated Eugene, the playful Cameron, or the nervous Sam. Jack and Horton will have to interrogate each of these personalities until they find the truth. But with five people in one, the truth wont be easy to uncover.
CM
513-226-5794
CMillerphotography@yahoo.com
CMILLERPHOTOGRAPHY.CARBONMADE.COM
Plot Outline
Officers Jack Pappas and Horton Fullbring were the best on the force. Their undercover work has brought down some of the biggest drug dealers in the city. Their next set up was like any other; they though the plan was perfect... But in a matter of seconds everything goes wrong, drug dealer Tony escapes, the bags of money and drugs disappear, and the only clue the officers have is a kid they find at the scene of the crime. They think they’ve caught their man. However, they soon discover Tyler Montgomery won't be as easy to interrogate as they thought...
How will the officers deal with finding the truth when their only lead is really 5 people? Tyler Montgomery suffers from dissociative identity disorder; at any time he can be the aggressive Angela, the sophisticated Eugene, the playful Cameron, or the nervous Sam. Jack and Horton will have to interrogate each of these personalities until they find the truth. But with five people in one, the truth wont be easy to uncover.
CM
513-226-5794
CMillerphotography@yahoo.com
CMILLERPHOTOGRAPHY.CARBONMADE.COM
Monday, October 24, 2011
Film Contest Winners
Incase you have not heard the winners of Harrington's first annual film contest coming in first place Julio Perez, in 2nd place Dave Moorehead and in third place Zak Jokela. For all who participated thank you and keep shooting.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Filter Photo Festival 2011
Carlos Javier Ortiz Kicked off the filter Photo Festival 2011, here at Harrington College of Design by showing us a few of his many works in progress. Some of these projects he shared with the audience included his work on Migrant workers, which allowed the viewer a first hand account on the living and working conditions of illegal immigrants working to pick the fresh produce we take for granted. Another project was his documentation of the protesters of Occupy Wall Street and Chicago. Finally he also shared his project, Too Young To Die, which is about young Chicagoans killed by gun fire his documentation does not stop after one day, he continues to document the long road ahead that families face after losing a loved one.
After Carlos Javier Ortiz finished describing his work there was a panel called, Using Photography For Social Change. The panel consisted of Kevin Miyazaki, Jason Reblando, Liz Chilsen & Krista Wortendyke. They spoke about their work on based on the documentation of the Chicago Housing Authority, The Violence in Chicago, and the Demolition of housing projects such as Cabrini Green.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Chicago Ideas Week Is Upon Us
Message to DP Students From Dirk Fletcher:
Over the summer I advertised a unique opportunity to be involved in a class that would spend a week photographing Chicago’s first Chicago Ideas Week (http://www.chicagoideas.com/about)
a weeklong event that will bring the world’s top speakers together with Chicago’s best thinkers to create an ecosystem of innovation, exploration, and intellectual recreation. An entire week of content that is similar in nature to the TED talks which Harrington students will also be photographing at the end of this week.
Check out the TEDx lineup here: http://www.ted.com/tedx/events/2512
Chicago Ideas Week, CIW, has has been gracious enough to provided all of our students with a discount code for our students and faculty that can be used to completely wave the $15.00 fee for the lectures and labs which is CIWHarrington11.
Please look at the roster of presentations and attend what seems interesting, this is a fantastic opportunity.
One talk in particular that EVERYONE should be at is tomorrow from 12:00 to 1:30 at Columbia Colleges Film Row building is simply called Photography. It features four photographers, three of which are National Geographic shooters, here is a link: http://www.chicagoideas.com/2011/05/photography/.
You must preregister on the Chicago Ideas Week website for any event you wish to attend.
Also, please be patient with the cage this week as we have absolutely ransacked it in order to issue each photographer in the class with a matching set of gear for the portraits we will be doing of each speaker. You will especially notice a shortage of pocket wizards and high end lenses.
Have a great week!!
Dirk
Dirk Fletcher
Harrington College of Design
Chairman, Photography Programs
200 West Madison, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
www.dirkfletcher.com
check out the blog:
http://dirkfletcher.blogspot.com
Friday, October 7, 2011
Harrington Digital Photography 5th annual DP Show
It has been a little over 6 months since Harrington's Dp Show here are a few photos of that day. Although Justin Bradley won 1st place and the privilege to hold the Golden Holga (which stays in the cage.) 2nd place went to Christopher woodward. 3rd Place went to Ed Jacobsen and Honorable Mention went to Thommy Panic and Sarah Linder. Gathering to view the photos and show some support were students from Harrington College of Design as well as their friends and family. Everyone whose photographs were hung up in the show, were all winners, their work hung alongside the work of many of our instructors, which included Dirk Fletcher, Joe Byrnes, Susannah Holmes, Ed Wesly, and Tim Arroyo to name a few. Congratulations to all the participants and better luck next time to those who submitted work.
Here are some photos of that day
(To see the rest of the photos. just click one of the photos to be redirected.)
Here are some photos of that day
(To see the rest of the photos. just click one of the photos to be redirected.)
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The Return Of "Montgomery"
Montgomery is a movie that was created by fellow Harrington Alumni, Casey Jo Miller. It was first released to the public on August 18, 2011 Montgomery had a great turnout that was made up of Harrington students and friends of the cast. Since the release of the movie its has been entered into the The Sundance Film Festival and the Los Angelas Film Festival and is currently under review to be played at both Festivals.
I would like to wish Casey luck in hopes that his film is released in both festivals.
The second showing of Montgomery will be October 27th at 7pm. The movie will be followed by another film that has not been confirmed.
Plot Outline
Officers Jack Pappas and Horton Fullbring were the best on the force. Their undercover work has brought down some of the biggest drug dealers in the city. Their next set up was like any other; they though the plan was perfect... But in a matter of seconds everything goes wrong, drug dealer Tony escapes, the bags of money and drugs disappear, and the only clue the officers have is a kid they find at the scene of the crime. They think they’ve caught their man. However, they soon discover Tyler Montgomery won't be as easy to interrogate as they thought...
How will the officers deal with finding the truth when their only lead is really 5 people? Tyler Montgomery suffers from dissociative identity disorder; at any time he can be the aggressive Angela, the sophisticated Eugene, the playful Cameron, or the nervous Sam. Jack and Horton will have to interrogate each of these personalities until they find the truth. But with five people in one, the truth wont be easy to uncover.
How will the officers deal with finding the truth when their only lead is really 5 people? Tyler Montgomery suffers from dissociative identity disorder; at any time he can be the aggressive Angela, the sophisticated Eugene, the playful Cameron, or the nervous Sam. Jack and Horton will have to interrogate each of these personalities until they find the truth. But with five people in one, the truth wont be easy to uncover.
CM
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Welcome Students and Faculty
Hello students and faculty,
My name is Alfonso Monroy and one day while having a conversation with Dirk Fletcher, Chairman of the Harrington Digital Photography Program, an idea born. We both expressed the same views to create a student run blog that would showcase student work and events that would reach a worldwide audience. Although we know that Harrington College of Design, already has a blog of its own (http://myharringtoncollege.com/). I thought that it was geared towards the interior design portion of the school and it would be in the best interest of both parties to create a second blog. We both agreed that we would like a say and some control over the post being made. So that we could post information as soon as it is brought or sent to us. We felt that the school needed some to help show-off some of the great work created by students.
Be sure to stay tuned as we gather content for your viewing pleasure.
If you have any information you would like to submit email us at:
harringtondpblog@gmail.com
My name is Alfonso Monroy and one day while having a conversation with Dirk Fletcher, Chairman of the Harrington Digital Photography Program, an idea born. We both expressed the same views to create a student run blog that would showcase student work and events that would reach a worldwide audience. Although we know that Harrington College of Design, already has a blog of its own (http://myharringtoncollege.com/). I thought that it was geared towards the interior design portion of the school and it would be in the best interest of both parties to create a second blog. We both agreed that we would like a say and some control over the post being made. So that we could post information as soon as it is brought or sent to us. We felt that the school needed some to help show-off some of the great work created by students.
Be sure to stay tuned as we gather content for your viewing pleasure.
If you have any information you would like to submit email us at:
harringtondpblog@gmail.com
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