Exploring a Space through the Frame
Description
You will photograph a physical space and select images that will convey the feeling of being in the space to the viewer.
Choose a space that you find interesting. Explore the space photographically in as many ways as possible, with a specific emphasis on framing and focusing techniques. Shoot a minimum of 200 images. Do not use FLASH.
Set your image at the highest quality jpg setting.Method
Think about how you want the viewer to experience the space. Is it a closed or open space? Are you describing the passing through a space? Is the space confining? Is it a private or public space? How would you describe this space in words? Describe in a few words what you are trying to convey about the space.A. Framing
• Composition: deciding what elements are in the frame; be intentional with every element in the frame, and the juxtaposition of elements, how they relate to each other.
• Edge of the frame: what's on the edge? Does the subject extended beyond the edges? Or are the elements contained within the frame?
• Proximity: close-up, medium, far
• Perspective: angle of view; low, from above, from the side, tilted, straight onB. Focusing
• Use focusing techniques covered in class (holding shutter release half way down when focusing on the desired subject, then reframing.
• Focal length (close, medium, telephoto, macro, and wide): Use the many lens options to change perspective, proximity, composition, scale, and foreground/background relationships.
- C. More Visual Elements
• Color- look for the interplay of colors- complementary or analogous
• Form- look for shapes - the way the light affects them
• Line- look for examples of curved and straight lines
• Light/Shadow- capture the way light and shadows change the overall image
• Texture- capture how objects have different surface characteristics (smooth/rough)
Save all of your images, and don't manipulate them on the computer.
You will sort and rank your images and share 6-12 images with the class.
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