Today we will be discussing simplicity as it relates to composing photographs. The basic thing to remember is to have one subject only and make sure that the background does not distract at all from that subject. Sometimes it is easiest and most effective to have a smaller subject surrounded by a simple, wide open space. Analogous color schemes also help, as color can get in the way and make things more complex than they should be. We will be looking at some examples in class to help you understand. Please shoot some examples using this principle at home. Images are due November 6 for A-day classes and November 7 for B day.
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Due Oct. 30 for B-day, Oct. 31 A-day.
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” ~Elliott Erwitt What can you do to start finding interesting things in ordinary places? What changes might you need to make to become an “extraordinary photographer?” This quarter, students will be responsible to write a response to weekly prompts about photography. Some will be quotes to encourage creative thinking, some about photographic philosophy and others critiquing photographs. The goal is to encourage deeper thinking about the image making process. This is the first prompt. Read it and respond thoughtfully. Print your paper and turn it in by Monday, Oct. 27 for A day and Tuesday, Oct. 28 for B day classes.
To spot the difference between an average picture and an excellent picture, you have to look at a lot of pictures. And to see an opportunity that others would miss, you have to take a lot of photos that miss the moment, too. - Jim Beecher Think about this. Do you agree or disagree? Why? How might a better understanding what Jim Beecher means help you to become a better photographer? Using levels adjustment layers, Set the black point and white point on each of the sixteen images provided. Make sure not to clip highlights or shadows or to change the overall density of the image (DON'T move the midtone slider!). We will be looking at tonal adjustments later. For now, just worry about black and white point. Create an 04 Photoshop folder, and save the completed files as .psd files inside a Levels folder inside the 04 Photoshop folder.
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