Boyd, JeffreyDenzinger, JörgWillson, Christopher2013-07-102013-11-122013-07-102013Willson, C. (2013). Exploring Higher Dimensional Photography Using Programmable Cameras (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26086http://hdl.handle.net/11023/790Consumer-grade cameras can be programmed by technical users with an interest in photography, but currently the potential is still being investigated. We explore some of the capabilities available using programmable cameras through the example of capturing what we term a four-dimensional (4D) volume of image data. Having access to a 4D volume of image data allows for the creation of photographs that are visually interesting, but also technically challenging to work with. We deal with the inherent complexity by building tools using computer vision and image processing techniques both at the computer desktop software level as well as inside the camera itself. Our intention is to assist artists and photographers to manage this inherent complexity. The assistance we provide is evaluated by some artists and photographers through a user study. Now that programmable cameras have become available, our work shows how embedding image processing inside a consumer camera along with other computer vision tools can facilitate photographers’ creative possibilities.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Fine ArtsComputer ScienceComputer VisionEmedded SystemsPhotographyProgrammable CameraHigher Dimensionalmaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/26086