ASSIGNMENT

Discuss in details 'THE EVOLUTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY'.

NAME:
Ajasa Deborah oyinda

DEPARTMENT:
Mass Communication HND1 (Printing Option)

PHONE NUMBER:
08061705877
 THE EVOLUTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY
The evolution of photography spans centuries, starting from the camera obscure in ancient times to the
digital revolution of the 21st century. Here's a detailed discussion with references:

1. EARLY DEVELOPMENTS:

- Camera Obscure: The concept of projecting images through a small hole onto a surface dates back to
ancient China and Greece. It laid the groundwork for understanding light and optics, crucial for
photography.

- Daguerreotype: In 1839, Louis Daguerre introduced the daguerreotype, which produced a unique
image on a silvered copper plate. It marked the beginning of commercial photography.

2. FILM PHOTOGRAPHY ERA:

- Roll Film: George Eastman revolutionized photography with the introduction of roll film in the late
19th century, making cameras more portable and accessible.

- 35mm Format: Oskar Barnack's creation of the 35mm film format for still photography led to the
development of compact cameras like the Leica, popularizing street and documentary photography.

3. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY:

- Auto chrome: The Lumière brothers invented the auto chrome process in 1907, allowing color
photography for the first time. It involved glass plates coated with microscopic grains of dyed starch.

- Kodachrome: Kodak's introduction of Kodachrome film in the 1930s became the gold standard for
color photography, with its rich colors and archival stability.

4. DIGITAL REVOLUTION:

- CCD Sensors: In the 1970s, scientists developed Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs), which transformed
light into digital signals, paving the way for digital imaging.

- Consumer Digital Cameras: The 1990s saw the rise of consumer digital cameras, with companies like
Sony, Canon, and Nikon producing models that gradually improved in quality and affordability.

- Smartphone Photography: The integration of high-quality cameras into smartphones revolutionized

photography, making it more accessible than ever. Platforms like Instagram further democratized
photography, making everyone a potential photographer.
5. POST-DIGITAL INNOVATIONS:

- Mirrorless Cameras: Advancements in sensor technology led to the rise of mirrorless cameras,
offering professional-grade image quality in smaller, lighter bodies.

- Drone Photography: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) equipped with cameras have opened up new
perspectives in photography, allowing for aerial shots previously impossible or prohibitively expensive.

6. FUTURE TRENDS:

- AI Photography: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated into cameras and editing software,
automating tasks and enhancing image quality.

- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): These technologies are pushing the boundaries of
immersive storytelling, creating new possibilities for photographic expression.

REFERENCES:
- Beaumont, Newhall. "The History of Photography: From 1839 to the Present". Museum of Modern Art,
1990.

- Hirsch, Robert. "Seizing the Light: A Social & Aesthetic History of Photography". Routledge, 2018.

- Kossoff, Gideon. "The Camera Age: Essays on Television". Intellect Books, 2007.