The document discusses potential photos that could be used for a magazine cover design. It analyzes several photos, identifying pros and cons of each. One photo shows a fisherman holding a compass against an old building background; this photo provides interesting metaphorical interpretations and framing that relates the foreground and background. However, the small scale of the figure may distract from the intended message. Another photo of a figure sitting on the ground could represent feelings of being trapped or not ready to change. In the end, the document considers multiple angles to analyze what visuals would best convey the desired theme and message.

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2. Pros:
• The High Angle contradicts the ‘threatening’ glare , as the figure is
depicted as ‘powerless’ and yet not scared to make opinions known (this
is an example of physical strength Vs. psychological strength, possibly an angle I
could explore).
Cons:
• The Medium Close-Up / High Angle is very restrictive, as you can only
see a proportion of the figure so no emotion or powerful message can be
conveyed to the reader.
• The natural lighting has resulted in shadows on the figures face, we are
unable to see any definition.
• The lack of framing provides offers nothing to this already limited image.
Pros: Pros:
• The Medium Close-Up camera shot • Even though there is framing i.e. brick wall,
allows the reader to view the emotion painting, the main focal point is still the figure – this
on the figures face (this is salient will draw in the readers’ attention.
considering my theme).
• The shadows formed from natural lighting provide
• The close up is striking and conveys a
definition for the figure’s face (you are able to see
powerful message of loneliness etc. emotions clearer).
• The lack of framing in the photo allows • The Wide Shot would allow me to replace the
the figure to become the main focal background easily (via Photoshop), while keeping
point – no distractions from the subject. the figure in the foreground
• The natural lighting provides the
impression of clarity and openness and
gives a clear view of the artist.
Cons:
Cons • The main focal point isn’t of the figure but his
surroundings. The reader would dismiss the
• The Low Angle shot may result in the
message I am trying to convey (the development from
figure appearing threatening, this is not ‘loneliness’ to ‘happiness’).
my intention
• The light is focusing on his face . So there isn’t any
definition / emotion available for the reader to view. It
once again distracts you from the message within the
Cover Image •
photograph.
The camera shot/angle is limited, the Medium Close
Up / Deep Shot doesn’t focus on the foreground (the
figure) and the framing is irrelevant to the design.
Use / Discard

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Even though this Long Shot has the figures
back to the camera, the framing has the best
You can interpret this photo in many ways, as
you could believe the ‘Fisherman’ aspect is
actually a metaphor for the artist’s journey. As he
This photograph could certainly provide you will
an interesting representation. As the Long Shot
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insight into the image. As the reader could allows you to see the figure and the framing. The
interpret the old ‘worn down’ building as the
artist’s life,, personality or even emotions. The
figures appears quite young in age, so it could be
could be ‘sailing towards a better future ‘ or he
could be using the compass as a ‘guide’ (this could
introduce a cultural element into my design). The
background certainly appears to be the main focal
foreground and background also appear to inter-
relate as they are relatively the same (i.e. chains,
historical aspect), also the figure is in neither – he is
in the middle. The reader could interpret him as
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a contrast between age. As the building is old and
point, as the figure appears small in the frame .
yet it’s still standing, however as the artist ages he
will eventually ‘fall’. Additionally, you could
interpret the ‘cobbled ground’ as repetition – as
he’s walking down a road with the same stones
This is exaggerated by the camera shot, a Long
Shot, as reality appears bigger than the figure. If
you were to believe this is a metaphor; you could
‘stuck in the middle’ of feeling trapped in chains
(possibly his past/present) and looking to the horizon
(his future).The fact the figure is sitting on the floor
could imply ‘he’s giving up’ or maybe isn’t ready to
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say his journey (the framing) is larger than the
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(this could represent similar downfalls etc. in his life) . stand up and take responsibility. Or possibly feels
person he is. Perhaps it’s too much of a
Although, he is walking from the foreground where he can’t make the journey alone – any would be
‘challenge’.
chains are featured, this could symbolise him relevant to my artist’s journey.
The lighting could also contribute towards this
‘escaping’ and walking towards a better future. The lighting could also be significant, as the
interpretation, as it’s natural light – the figure
The main focal point in this photo appears to be natural light has provided the chains in the
the figure as he’s placed in between the
foreground/ background. While the lighting is
completely natural – every aspect of the image is
visible (it also gives the impression of clarity and
himself isn’t blacked out in the shadows. You
could say he’s standing ready to take on this
journey to reach his destination, he isn’t going to
hide from it.
foreground with shadows. This could apply
‘weight’ and a ‘burden’ while the background ( the
horizon/ his future) appears brighter on the whole.
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The only downside is one similar to the
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openness) . The only negative to this photo, is that may or
previous photo. I am hoping to use this image,
not fit into my design. As it’s more of a reader’s
This is an image I am considering using for my although I will have to use it in the right context.
interpretation than a tangible representation of the
contents or my double page spread – even though
artist’s life. However this is certainly an in-depth
the camera angle is a little restrictive.
image with a powerful message, I feel I have to
incorporate it into my work in some respect.

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This Long Shot allows you to see the entire
figure, however the figure’s posture is very
The Low Angle used in this photo could
represent the figure as ‘powerful’, however I
The camera shot used in this shot, a Medium
long Shot, and the Low Angle are important as it
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revealing. You could interpret this as him feeling interpret it as ‘control’. As if the artist had gained shows a majority of the figure but also focuses on
‘closed in / trapped’ or he could even ‘feel
threatened by the outside world. (This could
represent the artist’s fear regarding his future.)
As the figure is in the foreground, you can
control over his life, his future – while previous
contrasting shots represent him as ‘powerless’
and ‘lost’. (This could show personal development,
which relates to my ‘scrapbook’ theme – documenting
the background. In my opinion the painting in the
background is the main focal point. It conveys
more power through it’s message than the figure
himself. Even though my main feature is the artist,
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clearly see the quay/river in the background. This different stages in his life.) He also has his jacket off, I am interested in the ‘cow jumping over the
type of framing can represent him ‘holding back’ while in other photos he has it on – this could moon’, as this could link to my overall theme. This
on his dreams – this could relate to him waiting so represent a level of ‘freedom’. is a ‘nursery rhyme’ that relates to childhood
long before making his life choices. Furthermore However the natural lighting contradicts this /memories and the semantic field of happiness,
the figure is sitting on s bench, elevated from the interpretation, as a shadow is cast over the figure innocence, dreams, hopes etc. (This expresses a
ground – you could interpret this as him not ready
to stand up and take responsibility of his life
The camera shot, framing and natural lighting
(due to the statue behind). This could portray the
figure and ‘hiding away’ or ‘stuck in the shadow’ –
you could relate this to him feeling scared or even
in the shadow of his peers who have exceeded in
very strong message about the artist before you even
notice the figure.)
The lighting in this photo is also natural,
meaning their isn’t any artificial lights distracting
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within this photograph are all positives – as they
allow the reader to ‘see’ the artist for who he is.
This is very important as my theme revolves
around the artist’s life, journey and future. I will
most likely use this image for my double page
life etc.
Finally, a longwinded interpretation may be the
figure leaning against a rock in the framing – this
could relate to saying ‘between a rock and a hard
you from the focal point. It also provides a clear
view. As a low angle has been used and the figure
is looking down he could be threatening/powerful
(however the lack of shadows in the photo prove
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place’. As the artist has had and will continue to otherwise as he has nowhere to hide).
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have some imperative decisions to make in his The framing in this photo is significant, as you
life, sometimes we all have to make sacrifices for could interpret the brick wall in the background as
happiness etc. This empathises with the reader ‘closing him in’ or ‘an obstacle to his future’. These
and mirror their lives and ambitions – just another both relate to the artist and his story . This is
reason I’ll be using this image in some form. certainly an image I will use in my final design(s).

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