Prokudin-Gorsky's Color Photography Techniques

The video tutorial explores the pioneering work of Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky in creating early color photographs. Using a custom-built camera, he captured three black and white images through colored filters, which were then blended to produce full-color images. This process mirrored how human eyes perceive color through red, green, and blue light. Prokudin-Gorsky's work documented the diverse aspects of the Russian Empire in its final days, showcasing its people, architecture, and landscapes. The tutorial also explains the technical aspects of color perception and projection using a tricolor magic lantern.

Who was the pioneer behind the creation of early color photographs in Russia?

• Ansel Adams

• Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky

• Henri Cartier-Bresson

• Dorothea Lange

What method did Prokudin-Gorsky use to create color images?

• Using digital editing software

• Blending three black and white images

• Using a single color filter

• Painting over black and white photos

What was the purpose of the colored filters in Prokudin-Gorsky's photography process?

• To reduce the exposure time

• To capture different color wavelengths

• To enhance the brightness of the image

• To add artistic effects

How did Prokudin-Gorsky's camera capture the same photo three times quickly?

• By using a digital sensor

• By sliding a long glass plate

• By taking a single long exposure

• By using a rotating lens

What is the role of the tricolor magic lantern in Prokudin-Gorsky's process?

• To capture the images

• To project the images in full color

• To store the glass plates

• To develop the photographs

How does human vision interpret color, similar to Prokudin-Gorsky's method?

• By perceiving only black and white

• Through a single color receptor

• By mixing red, green, and blue light

• By using a monochrome filter