Behold! Framing Point Driver!

'Tis the season for finishing, so students may be interested to know that Photo Checkout has a framing point driver available to check out. This was generously donated by Professor Anderson earlier this semester, and it seems to coincidentally have a color scheme matching the school colors. Go Cats! This may not have much application for those of you simply matting or mounting photos, but for those of you doing framing work, this device will drive tab-like points into the side of a wooden frame (sorry, it won't function properly with metal frames), holding the work in place. Stop by checkout sometime to have a look at it if you're curious. And if the worker on duty doesn't seem to know what you're talking about, have them check "the drawer with the tacking iron."

New York City

I just got around to scanning my film from a recent trip to New York. It was 5-year expired Velvia that was cross-processed, and I did little or no color correction. What do you guys think?

Free Chair and $15.00 Desk

Hey everyone! As you know I'm moving at the end of the semester and I am in the process of packing. I have that office chair that I'm wanting to get rid of and the desk that is in great condition. The chair is free and the desk I am hoping to get at least $15.oo for. Is anyone interested?????? Let me know soon. You can pretty much come and get them anytime you want.

Construct Series

3 more images from my final. Pentax 6x7 with Fuji 160C

Seniors!

ok guys the shows comin up quick, i hope everybody is preparing for what they will need to display your work since this is completely in your hands. Me and amanda will glady answer any question and do what we can for you but you all need to come prepared to hang your work yourself. As I have told all of you each person will get 2 lights for the show, there maybe a few extra for people if some are not used, this will be a first come first serve basis. I personally will be purchasing an extra lamp or two for myself to be safe on lighting. the rest of your may want to consider this if you are concerned that two will not be enough. Thats all let me know if there are any questions. chelsea

a few from the final

i have become so fascinated with the way film takes in color in such a different way than digital. these were night shots of neon lights taken with 35mm. iv never really had a chance to work with color film before and the results i think are beautiful.

Slough Creek in flood this spring

photo © Ian van Coller. All rights reserved.

Tim Zimmerman Interview

here is that link for the rest of the interview with Tim Zimmerman. Check it out

Tim Zimmerman Video Interview

Bozeman Survey Website Administrator

Dear Students, I am looking for someone who is interested in being an administrator of the Bozeman survey Website (www.bozemansurvey.org ) as an independent study. This would ideally be someone who is a Sophomore or Junior who is also interested in participating in the project. said person should be fairly web savvy. Come chat with me (Ian) if you are interested in getting a couple extra credits.

260 Final

So these are a few shots from my 260 final. These are images from three of the four triptychs, for a general idea. I'm trying to explore feelings of entrapment and denial through the subconscious, and how a hypothetical person struggles with repression. Each set will cover a different part of the struggle...what do you guys think?

Final Project for 260.....kitchen sinks!

Playing with ideas of repetition and how something everyone has can be different in each case.

new flash!

Hey Senior Peeps

So good news. My Uncle and my Dad are coming for the senior show and they're bringing a trailer with them to help us take the Poster Panels to the Emerson on the day of the show. We need people to come in and help us set up. Not only this but we need you all to stay and clean up after yourselves the night of the show. And we will need help loading the panels back into the Trailer Tuesday night too. See you guys tomorrow night in class.

Photography in the future!

By the time you are old and your (future?) degree is useless, this is what photography will be. You will be about as useful as a floppy disk. But the "pictures" will look really neat. I think I'm still confused...but I like it. Huh.

Constructs

A series involving readymades and simple constructs. I build a simple monument, document it, then break it apart. While taking the image, I make sure to include the physical space the construct is in. By doing this, I not only document the construct I've made, but also give the objects a sense of time and place. I still have more to shoot, any suggestions on anything? Shot with a Pentax Asahi 6x7 with Fuji 160c

death of a mouse

another for senior

Longboarders in Walkerville

photo © Ian van Coller. All rights reserved.

Aspiring Photographers

Nine Inconvenient Facts for Aspiring Photographers

The Faculty and Staff are Thankful

For students like Augie, Donna, Emily, Jackson, Libbie, and Megan D. Thanks for all your help in cleaning up the studio today. You guys did a great job!

butt say cheese!

Here's them posters I promised ya. Hope you like it. I took your advice, Kate. I almost forgot photo and (ahem) design credits... love, Augie

Picture Black Friday

Shawn Records, from Photolucida, sent me an email this morning to pass on to students. He said "make your students do this". I won't force anything on you here, but I can think of several good reasons to submit to this. 1) gives you experience of being on assignment, plus a chance to write a caption if you are so inclined. 2) solid group of jurors looking at your work. 3) it is free to submit. One aspect to consider is how you can Picture Black Friday in a smaller populated area. I would imagine that Black Friday looks much different in Bellevue Idaho (calling on you Jackson) than it does in New Jersey. The jurors might find it refreshing to see work that isn't just about people fighting for merchandise in Walmart.

My new website!

Hi everyone! I forgot to share my new website with you guys, let me know what you think. Hope you all have a great turkey day! Oh and this a holiday ad I shot recently for a local shop- you should stop in the chocolate shop and indulge! Yum!

We Had An "Incident" Today

Today in the labs we had an incident. The least used dry mount press became disgruntled and attacked Augie. Augie is fine but the dry mount press may be less fortunate. We currently still deciding the final fate of the dry mount press, whether or not to try to relocate it to an uninhabited location in northern Canada or humanely put it down. Till then, BEWARE! This may happen to you! (dramatic reverb) This has been a public announcement brought to you by Checkout.

crap it didn't add the link........www.pfmagazine.com

Only 2 days left!

Hey guys this is the photographers formulary nikon contest that ends on monday night. APPLY!  only 5 dollars per image!  Cost/Benefit Ratio anyone! Apply!

Sad Marta, Distant Nick

this is florence, italy. we are waiting in line to see a sculpture of a naked man. i dont think thats why marta's sad.what were you thinking about, nick?

260 Final

For my final I am working exclusively with out-of-focus shots that are just to express the simple aspects of a photograph, which include color and form. So, I've gotten out to shoot for it once and I got a few images I like so I'm just curious for feedback. Blurry enough? Am I heading in a good direction with them?

ATTN: SENIORS (POSTCARD INFO)

Okay everyone, the box of postcards will be dropped off at Checkout today before noon! ONLY TAKE UP TO 30 CARDS PER PERSON. If you don't have a need for that many, either leave the rest in the box so we can hand them out for advertising, or take them to a local business and ask if you can leave a few on their counter. I was going to divide them all up but I think it will be easier for you all to grab what you need since we all practically live at the VCB. Thanks and have a nice day!

Stepan and Rocket in Butte

photo © Ian van Coller. All Rights Reserved

Calendar

Yo what up my ninjas. I just added a new feature to the trusty MSU Photo Blog. If you let your eye wander on over to the (almost) top right side panel, you will see a calendar. It is linked to the SFP Calendar. I have been trying to post on the regular (lately) about up and coming local events.

Keep and eye on this nifty new feature. Be a part of the community and support the people who will support you. It's important. You need this.

To view events, open the link in a new tab.

I want to post art openings, guest lectures, show deadlines. Anything about artists in Bozeman and MSU. And maybe even the surrounding area.

Also, if there are any events that you would like posted, email me at augustcary at gmail dot com. Or email Cam at cfosterphoto at gmail dot com.

love, Augie

SFP Network Meeting and Guest Lecture

School of Film and Photography meeting tonight in studio B at 6:00.

Followed by a guest lecture in the Procrastinator, given by alum and Bozeman native Brian Van't Hull at 7:00. Should be impressive. He has worked on The Nightmare Before Christmas, done visual effects on all the LOTR movies, Forrest Gump, I Robot, King Kong and last but not least, (Oscar winning effects on) Coraline.

If you are interested in film and visual effects, you should go and be enriched. And show support for the School of Film and Photography and Natural History Film Making. SFPNHFM. Whoa.

Sorry for being such short notice...I'm trying my hardest!

Alright folks which one?

These have not been color corrected, or dusted. Just let me know which composition you prefer and why. Thanks.

- Nicholas H. Weber

Upheaval

Hey, ya!

Applications for Upheaval are due Friday, Nov 20th. That, my fellow students, is this friday. You may submit up to 20 pieces, and it costs ten bucks plus ten percent of sales. Do it! Put some padding in your wallet, or maybe buy some art and put padding in someone else's wallet. Buy a gift.

Remember, we make money not art.

The Upheaval (a revolution of the arts) show/sale is open from Nov 30th until Dec 3rd. Booyah

love, Augie

An invite to Seniors to Pro Practices

I'd like to invite any seniors who may be interested in a career in sports photography to Pro Practices on Wednesday November 18th. Our guest speaker (via skype) is Sam Forencich, who is the team photographer for the NBA Portland Trailblazers. Class runs from 1:10p-3:00p in room 148.

The Postcards are Here!

Hey Seniors!  The senior photo show postcards are here.  There are 34 of us showing and so that gives us each about 30 postcards to send out to friends and family.  Some of us may have more people to send these to than others and if that's the case only take as many as you'll truly need. Should you guys think that we need more postcards then we can always order a few more from instiprints or something.  We should have enough money in the budget to account for that but I think that 1,000 cards is fine.

Wich one?

I'm stuck between these two images for my project for 260

or

or the first rotated (so three i guess)

thanks =]

Whoa.

This video is amazing. I want to be a photographer!! wait a second...

THIS IS 100% UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Would someone like to share why I had to discover this today in the advanced lab????? Yes, if you can't tell that is mold and who knows what else is growing all over. It smells worse than it looks. It is one thing to not clean up your advanced lab and leave a mess for everyone else to deal with, but this is OVER THE LINE! It is absolutely inconsiderate but more importantly it is becoming a HEALTH HAZARD!

WHOEVER YOU ARE, GET IN THE LAB AND CLEAR OUT YOUR DISGUSTING CRAP!

Events this week

Whooooo! Art stuff!! Ian, Jace and Megan and Scott are in a show at Capelli's. This Thursday, 6 till 9. Cross the railroad tracks on Rouse, first right and take a right on Bond. I guess there's a bunch of photo stuff and something else going on, but I'm not sure...ask one of those kids or consult the flyers... * In other bozeman-art-world news, the Ceramics Guild Annual Chili Feed is the 17th and 18th (tuesday weds, 11-2) of this month. Buy a wonderful handmade bowl and it will be filled with tasty, zesty chili (vegetarians welcome!!). You can also purchase a handmade metal spoon! Oh, the wonders! Bowls $15, Spoons $5. * Yall better 'spec the poster around for the chili feed. Doodled by yours truly. * Ceramics Guild show at the Exit Gallery, Tuesday the 17th. 5 to 7 pm. Whoo! Come support your art. Refreshments &c. It'll be great! * love, Augie

Nadar Award for Students

Nadar Award for Students