Literature Review: Excerpts from everything is a projection (2020–present): Digital Photography and 3D photogrammetry

24 Apr

Yiu, S. (2021) “Excerpts from everything is a projection (2020–present): Digital Photography and 3D photogrammetry,” Philosophy of Photography, 12(1), pp. 149–160. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1386/pop_00055_7.

In "Excerpts from everything is a projection (2020–present): Digital Photography and 3D Photogrammetry," Yiu (2021) offers a fresh and creative approach to photography. By merging traditional photographic practices with digital technologies, the author's work generates an immersive image with physical properties and a sense of depth, expanding the already complex relationship between nature, technology, and humanity. The research paper features examples from the artist's project, highlighting the potential of the proposed method.

Utilizing a methodology that captures digital images, processed through photogrammetry software and presents a reconstructed 3D model of the subject. "The digital and the physical overlap, enlisting a hybrid form of perception and awareness that is, fundamentally, an unlocatable retinal sensation that is continuous with the exterior space of the subject" (Yiu, 2021, p. 149). The result enhances the visual realism, introduces a feeling of intimacy or tangibility, and offers a level of audience engagement that traditional photography may not achieve.

The publication's inclusion in the Journal of Artists' Books emphasizes the credibility of Yiu's research in contemporary art and visual culture. By reimagining traditional photographic media in a digital age, Yiu's work explores new artistic perspectives and experiences with profound implications for the field of photography. This innovative approach offers insights into the creative practices surrounding photography and how technology intervention can have positive, immersive potential in creative contexts.

This article holds particular interest to photography enthusiasts, researchers, and artists looking to explore unfamiliar methods for creating immersive photographic experiences. Especially those eager to explore the link between technology and creative approaches. The publication provides a valuable foothold for the role of technology in interpreting traditional practices that deliver new perspectives and newfound potential in the creative field.

In conclusion, Yiu's (2021) research makes a significant contribution to the expanding field of photography and technology. The combination of traditional and digital photographic approaches is well-executed, and it offers value in highlighting the technological impact on creative practices. Photogrammetry software creates a realistic, interactive and engaged visual experience that is unique and intriguing and shows promise for art photographers. Yiu's extensive experimentation with the digital and photographic forms is remarkable, and the potential for such technology applications is exciting.

Quote: "The work highlights the possible imitations of the technological gaze to create a subjective and multisensory understanding of the world." (Yiu, 2021, p. 160).

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