Making Science and Engineering Pictures: A Practical Guide to Presenting Your Work (2016)

Making Science and Engineering Pictures: A Practical Guide to Presenting Your Work (2016)

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This course will teach students to learn to see, build visual literacy, master image creation tools and develop critical visual thinking for representing and communicating science and engineering.

Felice Frankel


    • Oct 26, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 44 EPISODES


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    A Conversation with J. Kim Vandiver, Director of the MIT Edgerton Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 42:51


    Felice Frankel has a conversation with J. Kim Vandiver about Doc Edgerton and the history of the Edgerton Center.

    A Conversation with Christine Daniloff, Creative Director at MIT News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 34:38


    Felice Frankel has a conversation with Christine Daniloff about the images used on the MIT homepage.

    A Conversation with Brian Hayes, Writer and Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 34:11


    Felice Frankel and Brian Hayes have a conversation about what exactly goes on, from a technical perspective, when you make an image.

    How-To-Do-It: Fix Mobile Distortion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:09


    In this tutorial, you will learn to correct distortions found in images taken with a mobile phone or tablet.

    How-To-Do-It: Set Your Scanner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 1:53


    In this tutorial, you will learn how to correctly adjust the settings of your flatbed scanner to capture an image in high definition.

    How-To-Do-It: Convert an Image from Horizontal to Vertical

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 1:39


    In this tutorial, you will learn how to change a horizontal image into a vertical one using photo editing software.

    How-To-Do-It: Digitally Replace a Background

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 8:13


    In this tutorial, you will learn how to digitally change the background of an image using your photo editing software.

    How-To-Do-It: Sharpen an Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 3:05


    In this tutorial, you will learn how to sharpen an image using your photo editing software.

    Video 31: Solar Cell Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:26


    In this video, Felice Frankel tells a story about the time she made an image of a solar cell in a very short time period.

    Video 30: Stretchable Sensors Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 1:42


    In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how to create an image by focusing on one characteristic of an object, using stretchable sensors as an example.

    Video 29: Analytical Microreactor Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:00


    In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how to find the right point of view when creating a scientific image, using an analytical microreactor as an example.

    Video 28: Chemical Vapor Deposition Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 1:26


    In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how you can make interesting images by photographing your equipment.

    Video 27: Soft Lithography Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 3:23


    In this video, Felice Frankel explains how to create images that are more than "good enough."

    Video 26: Microneedles Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:50


    In this video, Felice Frankel demonstrates how to use point of view to create an image, using microneedles as an example.

    Video 25: A Solar Thermophotovoltaic System (STVP) Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:37


    In this video, Felice Frankel demonstrates how to create an image of a STVP device.

    Video 24: Fuel Cells for Mobile Batteries Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 1:54


    In this video, Felice Frankel demonstrates how one can make a photo illustration using a fuel cell for mobile batteries as an example.

    Video 23: Liquid Battery Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 7:52


    In this video, Felice Frankel demonstrates how one might create an illustration, using a liquid battery as an example.

    case study liquid battery case
    Video 21: Image Enhancement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 14:50


    In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how far we can go with image "enhancement."

    Video 22: Speaking to the Public

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 5:36


    In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how to engage the public with compelling images and the value of visual communication.

    Video 20: Cover Submissions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 8:41


    In this video, Felice Frankel talks about how to think about submitting your photos as cover art.

    Video 19: Time and Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 8:02


    This video discusses ways you can use photography to show how an object can change over time and how to portray scale in your image.

    Video 18: Designing Graphics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 10:00


    In this video, Felice Frankel explains how to create figures and graphics with your images.

    Week 4 Update Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:46


    In this video, Felice Frankel talks about the previous weeks' assignments and explains what to expect in week 4.

    Video 17: Looking at Videos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 4:31


    In this video, Felice Frankel provides commentary about the aesthetics in a selection of science videos.

    Video 16: "Beautiful Chemistry"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 3:28


    In this video, Yan Liang discusses examples of videos capturing scientific processes found on the website "Beautiful Chemistry."

    Video 15: Imaging with a Tablet Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:02


    Felice Frankel provides an introduction to the use of tablets to create images.

    Video 14: Using a Smartphone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 4:51


    This video provides an introduction to using the camera of a smartphone to create images.

    Video 13: Use Your Imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 3:21


    This video encourages you to explore lighting sources that aren't typically used in photography.

    Video 12: Fluorescence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:08


    This video explores the use of fluorescing material as a light source when photographing an object.

    Video 11: An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 9:24


    This video provides overview of how to use different light sources when photographing an object.

    Video 10: Point of View

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 8:32


    This video explores how point of view and composition are closely connected when creating an image.

    Week 3 Update Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 1:46


    In this video, Felice Frankel provides a preview of the week's discussion about light in photography.

    Video 9: Backgrounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 8:00


    In this video, Felice Frankel explores the use of backgrounds when creating very detailed images.

    Video 8: Composition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 9:13


    This video explores compositional elements, like background and lighting, to create very detailed images.

    Video 7: Aperture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 5:03


    This video discusses how to adjust the aperture of your camera to change what is in focus in an image.

    Video 6: Setting the Exposure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 3:54


    This video explains how to set exposure and shutter speed on your camera's software to create very detailed images.

    Video 5: Camera and Lens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 6:01


    This video explores how to use a camera and a tripod to capture, light, and compose an image.

    Week 2 Update Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 1:06


    Felice Frankel discusses what to expect during week 2 of the course.

    Video 4: Enhancing the Scanned Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 4:15


    This video provides a case study about how to enhance an image that was created using a flatbed scanner.

    Video 3: Transmitted and Reflected Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 4:33


    This video is a case study of five devices and the way reflected and trasmitted light alters the way we see these devices.

    Video 2: Placing Objects on the Scanner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 6:06


    This video explains how to position objects on a flatbed scanner to create different versions of an image.

    Video 1: Using a Flatbed Scanner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 4:50


    This video explores how to use a flatbed scanner to create images of three-dimensional objects.

    Week 1 Update Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:51


    Felice Frankel provides an update on the first week of class and addresses questions about required equipment.

    Week 0: Welcome Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 2:57


    Felice Frankel introduces the goals of the course and what students can expect to learn as they go through the material.

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