Re: GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY

[ralph fuerbringer <rof@xxxxxxx>]

50 years ago i worked briefly taking graduation picture around the country
for an outfit that felt 810 w/240 was ok for this kind of work. today a
45w/120 would be ok as would a 120 noblex w/50mm lens. a 35 noblex w/29mm
would make 125 heads each very small indeed.
-- rof


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>From: Joe McCary - <mccary@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY
>Date: Tue, Mar 7, 2000, 2:57 PM
>

> This has always been an area of interest to me as well.  I remember seeing
> the large groups from the WW1 military bases all posed in the shape of the
> liberty bell or some other equally patriotic symbol (I am NO way near  that
> old thank you).  I can only imagine the prep work that went into such a
> venture.  We see so very little of this today.  But in my net searching to
> learn more about the use of panorama cameras I have stumbled across a web
> page where the photographer shoots large groups and has the uncanny ability
> to get these people standing in near straight lines.  Check out the
> following link.  My apologies if this shooter is a member here...
> http://www.AtlantaPanorama.com/a-ap-table-list-rate.htm
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes Craig.
> Joe McCary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jonchan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <jonchan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 5:25 AM
> Subject: Re: GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY
>
>
>> East Coast Photography wrote:
>>
>> I've been asked to do a group of 125 students for the local school - I
>> have never done group photos before in such a formal state - could
>> someone describe appropriate requirements for using a swing lens (read
>> Noblex 135U) for such photography.
>>
>> regards
>> Craig
>
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>
> Hi Craig!
>
> I've always wished for a chance to do something like that with my 135U.
> But do it only once and no more  :-)
>
> I suppose I'd arrange everybody in a semi circle.  That way you put the
> swing-lens distortion to your favor.  The nice thing is the kids on the
> sides don't photograph fat!
>
> Calculate the number of people per linear foot x number of people deep.
> Estimate around 100 degree angle to derive distance from tripod mounted
> Noblex.  Mark the semi circle in chalk so students know where they have
> to step on to cover the chalk marks.
>
> Now conmes the hard part - doing it: You didn't mention how old the
> students are.
>
> Oh yeah.  As if you didn't already know - No flash photography.  :-)
>
> Good luck!
>
> Please post the groupic on the net so we can all admire it!
>
> Jon
>