Tutorial Two: Digital Imaging

Some of the hardware and software I am familiar with related to digital imaging are as follows...

• stored via memory cards, usb sticks, external hard drives, c.d's
• manipulated via photoshop, photo editing software, paint programme
• windows movie maker

Examples  of the use of digital imaging to provide information and recording...

• video camera's
• distribution of images

Digital camera - pluses and minuses

+  less costly than film based camera's
+  easy to use
+  compact
+  immediate picture appearant on screen
+  numerous storage of pictures
+  pictures are less likely to be damaged as they are all on a memory card
+  data can be sent via internet
-  more prone to loss of data
-  has to be handled with delcate care
- like all electrical appliances needs a source of power
- because pictures are digital there is less sentimental value on photos

Ethical issues when capturing and distributing digital images

Privacy - Consent of person, copyright of people and objects in the background, and ownership of the actual photo.

Digital imaging in ocupational therapy practice

The example I will be using is from my first field work placement. This was to show the progress of the students in a paediatric setting.

Pictures are taken for housing modifications for those ocupational therapists working in community rehibilatation.

Photos of clients may be required in their client/medical files.

References:

Haines, C. (2009). Neon Dreams.  Retrieved March 30, 2011 from http://onlycreative.com.au/tag/3d/page/7/.

Film, design and VFX studio. (2010). Umeric.  Retrieved March 30, 2011 from http://onlycreative.com.au/2010/09/