Frankencamera. . . another leap forward in digital photography

Researchers at Stanford University have developed what they are calling the "Frankencamera." This new camera uses open source code (rather than proprietary software) in order to function. The use of open source code allows for infinite customization. The developers are also attempting to make a camera which will have an extended dynamic range. Read the fascinating article here and see the future.

trips, trips, trips. ..

•The Bucks Art Dept trip to NYC is this Friday, October 23. We are trying to fill a 3rd bus! Buy your tickets today in the Art Office in Hicks. Tickets are $25. The bus leaves Bucks at 8am on Friday and returns around 10pm. Chad States & Kimberly Witham will be making the rounds of the photo shows in Chelsea. You are welcomed to tag along.

•As if that is not enough. . . The Photo Club will be taking a trip to the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center on Sunday, October 25. Students will be carpooling from Bucks. The tour of PPAC is scheduled for 1pm, but students will be meeting early (10 am at Bucks) to photograph for a while. See Nick Ramsey, Amy Kalicragas or Robin Odland for more info.

Farewell Irving Penn (1917-2009)

Photographer Irving Penn died on Wednesday. Penn was an influential fashion and art photographer. His work appeared frequently in Vogue. He photographed many of the famous artists, actors & writers of his day. To see a slide show of Penn's photographs and to read his full obituary go to this link.

Next Photo Club meeting. ..

The next photo club meeting will take place on Monday, October 19 from noon-1pm in Hicks 118 (the photo classroom). We will discuss our trip to Philadelphia on Sunday, October 25. We are hoping to visit the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center and Project Basho. We would love to see you there.

Exhibition Opportunity!

The Society for Photographic Education (SPE) is looking for student work to be displayed at the joint Northeast - Mid Atlantic conference in November. This is a great opportunity to have your work seen by other photographers and by photo faculty members from schools across the area. There is no fee to apply, you just need to email three of your BEST photos and a short (300 word) statement to SPE by October 10. Don't miss this great opportunity! Submit some photos today. For more information, click on this link: http://www.spema.org/conferences/conference_2009_exhibition.php

PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED

Bucks athletics is seeking student photographers to shoot sporting events.
Students will compile photos, videos, and recaps of sporting events, making them accessible to all students, including those who are part-time students or those who are unable to be active participants themselves. There will be opportunities to be published electronically and in print to gain more exposure. Interested? There will be a meeting this Thursday, Sept 24 at 12:30 in the gym lobby.

New York Trip

The Bucks Art Dept. trip to NYC will be held on Friday, October 23. The bus will leave Bucks at 8am and return around 10pm that night. We will make stops in Chelsea to visit the art galleries and at the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is a great chance to see some amazing artwork. Tickets are $23 if purchased before September 25 and $25 if purchased after September 25. The Chelsea Galleries are free and the Metropolitan Museum of Art has a "pay as you wish" admission fee - pay one dollar and you are in! Kimberly will take interested students to photo galleries in Chelsea. Sign up today! Tickets are available from Susan Cafieros in the art office.