Las Vegas Document Spring 2010
27294 CY002 T 10:00AM - 1:50PM Cheyenne
week 1
Jan 19
This is a class about shooting and exploration...
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Syllabus -Print
Who Are You email me the answers and a photo: hhprotz@cox.net
Inks to buy for class if you want to print images in the classroom this semester, bring 4 inks, talk to me 1st.
DR. Russell Brown Scripts, download, CS4: Dr. Brown's Services 2.0.2 Installer
http://www.russellbrown.com/scripts.html
We will explore Las Vegas through the lens of your camera. We will
go on group shoots to iconic locations of Vegas. You will also create,
maintain and update your own personal Blog and class Blog weekly
over the semester. We will also be exploring current online presentation
options.
Class rules:
1) Don't be late for class. This class starts at 10am.
2) Work consistently, don't procrastinate. Aim for 1-2 shoots per week to succeed in this class.
3) Always bring your images to class. No images No credit
4) Always update your blog weekly
5) Always meet the deadline for sending me your shoot images.
6) Always check the website before class, for unexpected changes or updates to the days plans.
6) Have fun, explore, share ideas, have an open mind, be respectful or others, work hard, shoot more
•You will turn in at least 15 printed photos for the LVD wall 4x6 inches or larger, as large as you want.
week 5, 5 images
week 10, 5 images
week 15, 5 images
-you can turn in as many images as you want. 15 is the minimum.
I am looking for good Print quality and exciting images that speak of your Las Vegas Document experience. the images can be from the weekly shoots or your personal long term project.
set up a flickr account
you need a yahoo ID (its free)
set up a blogger account
Create a blog in 3 easy steps:
1) Create an account
2) Name your blog
3) Choose a template
Create a profile by next week.
include your name
years shooting
equipment you shoot
Email
Website
Favorite photographers
Where you are originally from
Anything else you want the viewers to know
and YES you need a head shot!!!
•blog must be posted to weekly by Tuesday 10am. On your blog you will be able to add images that did not make the class blog this is the primary showcase for your personal long term project. Don't be afraid to add text, description and experiences while shooting around Las Vegas.
send me your blog address hhprotz@cox.net
Our CLASS Blog http://thelvdocument.blogspot.com/
•10 IMAGES FROM EACH SHOOT MUST BE POSTED TO THE FLICKR GROUP BY THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY 10AM 800px on the longest side
•1 image from each shoot must be emailed to me by friday midnight.
hhprotz@cox.net
tram/bus/transportation of the strip
tattoo parlors of LV
bar/band scene of LV
Biker culture
car culture
the LV speedway
shopping in LV
coffee culture
wild animals of LV
peppermill lounge
golden steer
fremont st
new construction in LV
sign people(visual spam)
classic hotels on the strip
flamingo
tropicanna
stratosphere
bellagio
wynn
week 2
jan 26
Shoot Day••••• Meet at One Fremont Street
10:00-10:15am -don't be late, we will be gone
meet outside, at the corner of fremont and s. main, under the sign.
it will be quiet on the street at 10am, look for more people as the day goes on. explore the architecture, pattern, place, then as people start to appear include them in the scene. maybe even some portraits. have fun, your shots are up to you. capture the essence of fremont st.
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
One Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
1906 marked the awesome drama of the great San Francisco earthquake, and the grand opening of this historic hotel. Get there early and explore the old photographs inside the casino.
FLICKR GROUP
http://www.flickr.com/groups/fremontlvd/
week 3
Feb 2
we will upload images to the flickr group in class
Preparing your images for the blog
Blog
-800 pixels on the longest side
-Resolution:
72dpi
-.jpg
-On the image include copyright, year and name (© - option "g" on a mac --alt, 0,1, 6, 9 on a PC)
You can create a stamp or run an action. An action can be used in Dr. Browns 1,2, 3 Processor.
All images must be cleaned up and color corrected before they can go up on the blog
Set your background to a neutral gray so your eyes are not fooled when color correcting your images...
vintage modern vegas
in-N-out burgers of LV
fastfood culture
motels around vegas
convention mug shots
conventions
wedding chapels of LV
skate parks
signage
first fridays
fairs
LV events
pools of the strip
LV pools
golf courses
boxing gyms
museums of LV
liberace
elvis
pinball
nature in the city
Long exposure scapes
LV ABSTRACTS
a piece of my world
sparkle/glitz
Directions
Acccomodations
tranquility
rural LV
bus stops
street performers
Writing on the Wall
graffiti
Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4706 begins on Feb. 7, 2008.
week 4
Feb 9
Valentines Day is Sunday Feb 14th
Chinese New Year
2010 Feb 14
http://www.chinapage.com/newyear.html
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Shoot Day•••••Love Las Vegas Style,
Wedding Chapels of Las Vegas and more
Meeting location
meeting 10am
Park at the Stratosphere
meet out front on las vegas blvd (I may be across the street shooting Holiday Motel -Great sign)
we will walk north towards fremont.
we will find many wedding chapels.
we will be most successful if we break into smaller groups of people (3-4)
I will bounce around and shoot with many of you.
if you have a different place you want to shoot on wed let me know. all is good.
FLICKR
Join the flickr group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/lvdlovelvstyle/
email or call if you have any questions.
The Las Vegas Wedding, fast, elvis, budget minded. Explore what the Las Vegas wedding is on Valentines Day. Happy couple shots. Exterior chapel shots, what do you see as the experience?
http://www.vivalasvegasweddings.com/
http://www.cupidswedding.com/chapelshots.html
http://www.lasvegasleisureguide.com/lasvegas/calls/c-gwfr3.htm Graceland Wedding Chapel
http://www.lasvegasleisureguide.com/lasvegas/calls/c-vcfr3.htm Vegas Wedding Chapel
week 5
Feb 16
Shoot Day•••••Las Vegas Up High
We will meet at Statosphere 10:00 Base of the Elevators to go up to the top of the Stratosphere tower
Stratosphere Tower prices
Many other heights to, explore is it about the view, or the structure, or? who do you know, to get you elevation?
Top of Mirage Parking Deck
Top of the Ceasers Palace Parking Deck, I like this one and more
FLICKR join the group http://www.flickr.com/groups/lvduphigh/
get inspired
http://www.urban-exposure.com/
week 6
Feb 23
Shoot day•••• options we will vote on one
BARRIERS & PASSAGES
DRESS-UP, the city or the people
COLOR, what color represents Las Vegas to you? this will be defined before you go out shooting. send me an email with your color and why that color is las vegas to you.
ECONOMICS, images of the wealth and poverty in our community,
This will be an independent shoot. call your classmates if you want a shooting partner for this one. I will be in California for PIEA.
week 7
March 2
ShootDay••••PEOPLE
We will break off into groups of 2-4 for this shoot. the more of you together, the less likely you are to make a connection with your subject.
Flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/lvdpeople/
Documentary Photography: The Paradox of Reality
http://www.utne.com/2002-11-01/documentary-photography-the-paradox-of-reality.aspx
The Arrow of Timehttp://zonezero.com/magazine/essays/
diegotime/time.html
week 8
March 9
ShootDay••••Art in Public Places: What is Las Vegas Public Art?
Sculptures at casinos? painted ceilings? Facades on buildings? highway turtles?
What art is happening in Las Vegas? This is not a strict document of the art, but an environmental image showing the context of the art in Las Veags. Placement and peoples interaction with the work.
Meet at••••• 10am
Caesars Palace where the Forum Shops meet the casino.
park in self park a short walk to the meet spot
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
explore sculptures, painted ceilings, facades and more...
everyplace I look, I see art in public places. start looking.
What about Tattoos?
Public Art Wikipedia
FLICKR GROUP
Join NOW
http://www.flickr.com/groups/artinlv/
These are a few ideas. Google Public Art Las Vegas, see what else you can hunt down...
Land art
Art and Visionary Environments of Nevada: A CLUI Close-up http://www.clui.org/clui_4_1/ludb Includes a short description of an earthwork titled Double Negative by artist/sculptor Michael Heizer, as well as several other examples of land art. Heizer’s work is also described in the book Double Negative by Michael Heizer; foreword by Richard Koshalek and Kerry Brougher; essay by Mark C. Taylor. Los Angeles: Museum of Contemporary Art ; New York : Rizzoli, 1991.
Chihuly ceiling at the Bellagio Artist Statement
Robert Beckmann’s murals: Lied Discovery Children’s Museum; Winchester Community Center Theater
Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center: Spirit Tower by Rita Abbey
Green Valley Library Serpent Mound by Lloyd Hamrol
http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/lasvegas/vegasart.html
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/May-06-Sun-2001/news/16011735.html
Spring Break 3/14-3/21, 2009
Saint Patrick's Day
wed, March 17, 2010
is there a parade?
week 9
March 23
meet in the classroom to view personal long term projects in progress. bring 30 - 40 images to view on the large screen. size the images 2160 px save as .jpg
week 10
March 30
Shoot Day•••••Industry or entertainment.
FLICKR join the group http://www.flickr.com/groups/lvdiande/
Your 5 printed images must be dropped off at my office by friday, April 2nd, 5pm
Viva Las Vegas 13, Rockabilly Weekend
http://www.vivalasvegas.net/
April 1-4
week 11
April 6
•••Shoot Day Location Las Vegas Transport•••••
MEET 10AM
-be there on time, or we will be gone...
SAHARA STATION
Sahara Hotel
2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
www.saharavegas.com
SAHARA MONORAIL STATION ACCESS
The Sahara Station can be reached in two ways: from inside the hotel via a hallway located behind the Casbah Theatre Lounge or from street level on Paradise Road behind the Sahara.
Birgitta Lund http://www.saulgallery.com/lund/statement.html
FLICKR
join the group http://www.flickr.com/groups/lvtransport/
Clark County Fair and Rodeo
APRIL 8 - 11, 2010
Thursday 10:00 am until 11:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am until Midnight
Saturday 10:00 am until Midnight
Sunday 10:00 am until 9:00 pm
week 12
April 13
Shoot Day•••••Habitat
what is your definition? this is an exploration defined by you. I will not be setting a start point. you will email me where you will start your exploration of this topic. tell me what your thoughts are, in the email, on the idea of habitat in las vegas.
Your 5 printed images must be dropped off at my office by friday, April 16th, 5pm
flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/lvdhabitat/
week 13
April 20
Shoot day•••WATER/Fluid/LACK OF?abundance?excess?
flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/lvdwater/
week 14
April 27
come to class or go shoot for your long term project.
shoot me an email letting me know your plans
prepare your files, make prints, catch up...
week 15
May 4
Shoot Day••••• Meet at One Fremont Street, the final shoot.
10:00am -don't be late, we will be gone
FLICKR join the group http://www.flickr.com/groups/fremontlvd/
Your 5 printed images must be dropped off at my office by friday, May 7th, 5pm
Finals Week
May 11
Final Review of Student Blogs
Turn IN
•CD1 long term project images, 2160 pixels on the longest side
•Contact sheet of long term project, use photo quality paper
•Minimum 15 images
•CD2 all images posted on flickr and any additional images you want to share. 2160 pixels on the longest side
•Contact sheet of all images on CD, use photo quality paper