2. Out of Focus
We first worked on our Out of Focus technique, this included moving and
changing the focus ring on the lens manually, enabling us to create this blurred
effect, it also helps when trying to create the desired end result, to move the
camera or the image which enhances the effect and makes it look more
aesthetically pleasing. It’s a very easy technique and it would definitely be worth
using when it comes to picking a certain theme, I think it would do very well in the
fear theme and I am thinking about incorporating this photographic technique in to
my actual project.
Depending on how much you move the focus ring, it always blurs the whole
picture but if it’s focused on a person or a certain object it will keep some of the
distinct features, as we can see in the top photograph, it’s kept some focus,
allowing the viewer to realise that the photograph is of people, although it is still
very blurred and out of focus.
The middle image is slightly more in focus than the other two in my opinion,
although it’s still hard to make out some aspects – such as features and
scenery/the background. I still think it’s a good image, it’s kind of up to the viewer
to decide exactly what is going on in each image and I like that idea – I like telling
a story and I think this is what the image portrays.
It’s quite a strange technique to make a photograph out of focus on purpose as
opposed to an image usually being in full focus – I do like the end result though,
in the bottom picture it’s blurry but the viewer is still able to make out what is
going on in the image and the scenery around, for example the open windows
behind the main object of the photograph – the model.
3. Annotations
Using the out of focus method I’ve
managed to make a pretty standard set
of windows look quite aesthetically
pleasing – it looks like quite a
professional photograph in my opinion.
I feel this is the strongest image
because of it’s aesthetical
qualities, I think, comparing this
image to the others I have taken
for the out of focus method, it’s
the most professional and the
best example of the method.
I think I have effectively managed
to show what the method is
using this photograph.
It also shows that I know how to
effectively work the camera and
I know I can and will use this to
create this effect.
Nothing in the
image is in focus
yet it still
remains nice to
look at.
The object nor the
camera was moving
during the capture of
this image.
You can still clearly tell that it’s
windows, even though the whole
thing is blurred – certain aspects are
still visible i.e. the window panes.
Even though it all
looks blurred, the
camera has clearly
locked on and
focused on the
window nearest to
the lens, you can
tell because the
windows at the
Right of the image
are noticeably more
blurred than the
rest of the image.
Manually
changing
aperture, shutter
speed and the
focus ring has
enabled me to
create this
effect.
4. Close to Subject
This method was called ‘Close to Subject’ – this meant taking multiple
photographs that altogether contributed to one image – it’s covering an entire
scene in a few photographs and at the end of the process it comes out with
something a little like this, so here, the first image is 2 of 3 photographs taken of
the same scene with different angles, the second image is 3 of 3 images taken of
this particular scene. I actually really enjoyed this method and I think the end
result is good – I would definitely consider using this method in my final project.
The top image is of one model – Jack – as previously explained, this is only one
of three photographs actually taken, so is the second image, except it’s of a
different model – Robin – the bottom image is actually the final product created
with both of these images – it’s quite an abstract and interesting photograph, it’s
actually quite terrifying, I do like the end result.
It’s very unique and it’s quite easy to do and with more photographs it would look
very abstract and different and I think that would appeal to more people – I would
definitely enjoy using this method, even though they’re normal photographs, it
makes the whole image have a fear factor, it’s not even particularly aesthetically
pleasing and there are definitely some things I can and will improve when it
comes to the real thing but for now I think it has that certain look or style that
makes me interested in trying it out again.
5. Annotations
Using multiple pictures that
has covered the models from
Left to Right, I’ve managed to
create this final photograph.
The image is quite abstract and
different, it doesn’t conform to
the norm. Using Photoshop to
Photomerge these images
together is how I ended up
with this final piece.
I like the way the images
have been shaped
together, it makes the
whole image look more
abstract, which adds on
top of the original
effect/method that is Close
to Subject.
I think I have successfully managed to re
create the method, I therefore find this
my strongest image as it’s aesthetically
pleasing and quite frankly, not as
terrifying as the other images I have
made using this method.
The model stayed completely
still whilst I photographed
them from the Left, to the
Middle and then the right.
I would get rid of the white
background and make it
transparent or make it black
so that the photograph
stands out more against it
as it’s quite eye catching at
first glance, even if it’s
blank.
It shows I can effectively
utilise this method, I would
definitely consider it for my
future photographs in my
project.
Everything in this photograph is
in focus, there is no blur or sign
of other techniques.
6. Movement
This experiment was movement – this meant we had to manually control the
shutter speed and aperture which gave us this end effect – it meant that we had
to have an object in motion or move the camera during the camera lens exposure
which gave the object moving a blurred effect – I really like this technique and I
personally think we had the most success/fun with it, I would definitely consider
using this technique in my project – I think it’s a really good technique.
As we can see, I got some very good effect from this method – the top image is
supposed to induce fear from the viewer, I like how I’ve managed to capture the
object in motion and it shows thanks to one of my object being still during the
exposure time – this gives of this effect, I think it’s very interesting and unique and
quite chilling when it comes down to fitting the theme.
The middle image is one of my favourites, it was captured whilst the object was in
motion, it kept the lighting behind the actual object which gave this effect that the
objects arm has merged in with the background – it’s a very odd effect but it’s
also quite artistic in a way – I like the end result of this picture, its intricate and
unique – it makes me like this method even more.
The last image is again one of my favourites, if humour was one of the themes I
think this would fit right in, I like how some of the photograph is in full focus
whereas the parts in full motion are the only things blurred – I think this is a really
nice effect and I find this whole method quite aesthetically pleasing – I would
definitely use this in my project, when taking my actual photographs.
7. Annotations
This is my strongest image because it
best shows movement within the
photograph – plus it induces fear.
I must have moved the camera at the
same time as the object moved
because even objects that are not in
motion seem to be showing signs of
movement and they are not supposed
to.
I like how the thing that
stands out the most is the
object in the image that
isn’t supposed to capture
the immediate attention of
the viewer, yet it does.
It shows that I
can effectively
use this method
to my advantage
and make
aesthetically
pleasing
photographs.
I think it’s
interesting and
unique and I would
probably use this
image as one of my
final products.
I really enjoyed the movement method
and I will definitely incorporate it in to
my own work – it comes out with some
really great photographs.
I like the fact that I haven’t had to
edit these photographs or
particularly put much effort in to
creating it, yet it still retains that
certain aesthetical quality.
Manually
adjusting the
shutter, aperture
and focus ring
really helped me
create this
image.
It’s basically two
models running
past another
model who stood
completely still
and stared in to
the camera.
8. Reflection
This method is reflection, it’s using shiny objects to create a mirrored image,
things like puddles, bins, windows and so on, can be utilised for this type of
method. I found this quite a challenging method because I had to physically find
objects that allowed a reflection, I also had to manually adjust the shutter speed
and exposure to the right settings to make sure that the viewer could actually see
the reflection, this meant playing about with the settings to create perfect light,
perfect resolution and make sure none of the images were blurred, or that the
photograph was focused on the main object of the photograph.
The top image is one of my favourites, I used one of the windows in a cafeteria to
capture the image of my friend – it looks quite scary and daunting and I’m
considering using it as one of my final pieces – I like how it induces fear in to the
viewer, I also like how it takes a moment or two to actually realise the main object
of the photograph.
The middle image is one of the first photographs actually taken, I think in a
different pose it could be seen as daunting or fear inducing – but it kind of seems
neutral thanks to the pose. I still like how an everyday object such as the door has
been utilised to make something like this seem quite artistic and intricate. If I was
going to re-do this image, I’d definitely focus on a more sinister pose, maybe play
about with the lighting as well.
The last image is a lot more sinister than the second, however, I feel like it
focuses more on the background rather than on the main object of the photograph
which was supposed to be the reflection, I have successfully managed to still
capture this, I just think it needs to be a little better. I again like how the door has
been incorporated in to the picture, the way I see it is, because it’s an inanimate
object that is potentially harmless, it will induce more fear from the viewer
because it’s a challenge against the norm, meaning, it makes something that is
completely harmless seem absolutely terrifying.
9. Annotations
From first glance, this
photograph induces
fear from the viewer.
I think this image is by far one
of the strongest I have taken, it
really shows the use of the
method, reflections.
I like how there is a double
reflection, I think it actually
induces more fear, especially with
the face the model is pulling.
I like how I have unintentionally
created symbolism, the fact that one
of the models is wearing white which
symbolises purity and the other model
is wearing darker colours which
symbolises danger and death –
emphasises the fear.
It shows I can definitely utilise the effect.
I also like how the
image is taken in
an area that looks
public – which puts
across the sort of
message: You’re
not safe anywhere.
I like how I’ve
managed to use
lighting and
aperture to
create this
image.
I like how it looks
like the
photograph has
been edited but
it actually hasn’t.
It was basically just one model stood
behind the other pulling a serious
face, it wasn’t meant to turn out as
creepy as it actually did.
I like how even though it’s dark
it’s easy to see what is going on
and even if it takes the viewer a
few moments to properly
understand and see, it’s quite
shocking, which is what I would
go for.
I would definitely
use this effect for
my final images.
