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NPHS film photographers capture student life
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As their camera flashes, a film photographer cannot simply click a button and look at the photos they have just taken or hope to take infinitely more. The process of capturing film photos is an involved one, in which the photographer has only 24 chances to get their shot and cannot see their result…
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NPHS photo classes approach subject differently
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From developing film under the red lights in the darkroom or adjusting exposure in photoshop, some Newbury Park High School students have opted to study photography through classes instructed by Eric Lindroth and Richard Bateman. In his digital photography class, Bateman exposes students to 60 distinct kinds of photography. “You’re not expected to master…
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Filmmaking makes the world make sense
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As a pretentious camera enthusiast, I am required to enjoy the cinema. However, my love for this form of storytelling stems from a necessity to distill reality. Without being too cliché, recent world events have been difficult to decipher as a freshman. I’m trying to find firm footing in a complex battlefield I can’t…
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Students partake in professional film acting
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While some of NPHS’s performers express themselves on the PAC stage, some prefer to let the cameras roll and take on a part in commercials, movies and films. Mikey Moss, senior, has participated in film acting since he was a freshman. Moss has had a few larger roles, though he primarily does background work.…
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Looking through a new lens: Riley Taylor finds his muse behind the camera
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All lights are dim in the studio except for one small yellow spotlight on a girl. She exchanges a few nervous laughs but becomes more comfortable as the photographer cracks a few jokes, reassuring and comforting her. For about twenty minutes, she poses, trying to perfect her expressions and posture. However, the real spotlight…