This document provides an overview of various visual concepts including Gestalt principles, visual elements, perspective, color and light, semiotics, and photography techniques. It defines and provides examples of proximity, similarity, continuation, graphic vectors, index vectors, axial balance, asymmetrical balance, 1 point perspective, 2 point perspective, warm and cool color schemes, complementary colors, attached and cast shadows, silhouettes, monochromatic schemes, indexical signs, visual metaphors, panned action, fish eye lenses, soft focus, high and low camera angles, extreme close ups, close ups, medium shots, long shots, and extra long shots.
This document provides definitions and examples of different types of photography including:
- Macro photography which shows small items enlarged
- Landscape photography showing natural and man-made outdoor spaces
- Portrait photography focusing on people's expressions and moods
- Distance photography beyond close focus
It also defines different photographic angles, compositions, focuses, and zoom techniques such as rule of thirds, foreground, background, depth of field, sharp focus, soft focus, digital zoom, analogue zoom, and optical zoom. High and low level photography are distinguished by their vertical perspectives. Examples accompany each definition to illustrate the photographic concepts.
This document defines and provides examples of key cinematic techniques related to mise-en-scene. It discusses lighting techniques including key lighting, fill lighting, and high key and low key lighting. It also covers setting, color, facial expressions, body language, gestures, costumes, makeup, props, and how these elements are used to represent characters. The document is intended as a study guide to help understand and identify important mise-en-scene elements in film.
B&W portraiture key skills and techniquesJaskirt Boora
This document provides tips for portrait photography using natural light. It discusses using different lighting techniques like butterfly lighting, loop lighting, and split lighting to create interesting shadows and tones. It also covers composition techniques like using the rule of thirds and leading lines. Reflectors are discussed as a way to modify natural light and create different moods. The goal of portrait photography is to show a person's personality, mood, or likeness. Environmental portraits can provide historical and social context by showing the subject in a meaningful location.
The document discusses different lighting techniques used in filmmaking:
- High key lighting uses a low contrast style to brighten everything and reduce shadows, and is often used for comedies to create a natural look.
- Low key lighting uses shadows and a single light to convey drama, tension, and darkness for genres like horror films.
- Backlighting refers to a light source placed behind the subject to illuminate them from behind for the camera or audience.
The document discusses different lighting techniques used in filmmaking:
- High key lighting uses a low contrast style to brighten everything and reduce shadows, and is often used for comedies to create a natural look.
- Low key lighting uses shadows and one main light to convey drama, tension, and darkness for genres like horror films.
- Backlighting refers to lights placed behind the subject to create separation and depth.
A guide to camerawork and photography techniquesMillie Yaxley
This document provides an overview of various camera techniques used in photography and filmmaking. It discusses different types of shots including close-ups, medium shots, and long shots used to frame subjects. It also covers camera angles like high angles and low angles used to influence perception. Additionally, it outlines different types of camera movement like tilting, panning, tracking shots and different levels like eye-level and canted angles. The document also discusses concepts like composition, use of color, exposure, and post-production visual effects techniques like green screening.
This document provides definitions and examples of different types of photography including:
- Macro photography which shows small items enlarged
- Landscape photography showing natural and man-made outdoor spaces
- Portrait photography focusing on people's expressions and moods
- Distance photography beyond close focus
It also defines different photographic angles, compositions, focuses, and zoom techniques such as rule of thirds, foreground, background, depth of field, sharp focus, soft focus, digital zoom, analogue zoom, and optical zoom. High and low level photography are distinguished by their vertical perspectives. Examples accompany each definition to illustrate the photographic concepts.
This document defines and provides examples of key cinematic techniques related to mise-en-scene. It discusses lighting techniques including key lighting, fill lighting, and high key and low key lighting. It also covers setting, color, facial expressions, body language, gestures, costumes, makeup, props, and how these elements are used to represent characters. The document is intended as a study guide to help understand and identify important mise-en-scene elements in film.
B&W portraiture key skills and techniquesJaskirt Boora
This document provides tips for portrait photography using natural light. It discusses using different lighting techniques like butterfly lighting, loop lighting, and split lighting to create interesting shadows and tones. It also covers composition techniques like using the rule of thirds and leading lines. Reflectors are discussed as a way to modify natural light and create different moods. The goal of portrait photography is to show a person's personality, mood, or likeness. Environmental portraits can provide historical and social context by showing the subject in a meaningful location.
The document discusses different lighting techniques used in filmmaking:
- High key lighting uses a low contrast style to brighten everything and reduce shadows, and is often used for comedies to create a natural look.
- Low key lighting uses shadows and a single light to convey drama, tension, and darkness for genres like horror films.
- Backlighting refers to a light source placed behind the subject to illuminate them from behind for the camera or audience.
The document discusses different lighting techniques used in filmmaking:
- High key lighting uses a low contrast style to brighten everything and reduce shadows, and is often used for comedies to create a natural look.
- Low key lighting uses shadows and one main light to convey drama, tension, and darkness for genres like horror films.
- Backlighting refers to lights placed behind the subject to create separation and depth.
A guide to camerawork and photography techniquesMillie Yaxley
This document provides an overview of various camera techniques used in photography and filmmaking. It discusses different types of shots including close-ups, medium shots, and long shots used to frame subjects. It also covers camera angles like high angles and low angles used to influence perception. Additionally, it outlines different types of camera movement like tilting, panning, tracking shots and different levels like eye-level and canted angles. The document also discusses concepts like composition, use of color, exposure, and post-production visual effects techniques like green screening.
The dominant contrast is Enid, dressed in bright blue. After taking her in, the eye is drawn to:
- Seymour, who is also a large object in focus. As the other person in the conversation, he is an important secondary focus.
- The kitchen backdrop and appliances, which provide context for the setting of the scene.
So in summary, after Enid, the eye moves between Seymour as the other character, and the kitchen setting around them, which provides information about where this interaction is taking place.
The document provides information on different types of shots used in media including extreme long shots, medium shots, close-ups, and point-of-view shots. It also discusses camera angles, movement, framing techniques, and depth of field. The purpose is to teach terminology for describing and analyzing the cinematography and visual style of media texts.
This document provides guidance on shooting black and white photographs using a D-SLR camera. It discusses camera settings for black and white like turning off in-camera sharpening. It also covers using optical filters like graduated neutral density filters to increase sky and cloud contrast. Post-processing techniques for conversion and enhancement in Photoshop and Lightroom are explained, including adjusting tones, levels, and curves as well as dodging and burning. Tips for seeing scenes in black and white and composing graphic images using shape, texture and lighting are also provided.
The document provides tips for improving photo composition through proper use of vertical and horizontal angles as well as the rule of thirds. It discusses shooting vertically to capture the full height of tall objects, and horizontally for landscapes. Additional tips include watching for straight horizontal and vertical lines, varying angles such as high or low shots, and applying the rule of thirds when composing shots.
There are several types of camera shots and lighting effects commonly used in films. Long shots establish the scene and provide context, while angled shots convey hierarchy and power dynamics between characters. Conversational shots like over-the-shoulder and close-ups are used to focus on dialogue and emotions. Different lighting techniques like chiaroscuro create contrast, while three-point fill lighting provides a normal look and high key lighting reduces shadows. Natural lighting resembles sunlight while artificial lighting comes from man-made sources.
Three point lighting refers to key lighting, fill lighting, and back lighting used in film production. Key lighting is the brightest light that aims at the main subject. Fill lighting reduces shadows created by the key light. Back lighting separates the subject from the background. There are different types of lighting like high key lighting which uses more fill light and creates brighter images, and low key lighting which uses less fill light and creates darker images with more shadows. Lighting techniques like backlighting, top lighting, and under lighting can be used to draw attention to certain objects or characters and create different moods like fear.
Three point lighting refers to key lighting, fill lighting, and back lighting used in film production. Key lighting is the brightest light that aims at the main subject. Fill lighting reduces shadows created by the key light. Back lighting separates the subject from the background. There are different types of lighting like high key lighting which uses more fill light and creates brighter images, and low key lighting which uses less fill light and creates darker images with more shadows. Lighting techniques like backlighting, top lighting, and under lighting can be used to draw attention to certain objects or characters and create different moods like fear.
This document provides guidance on key elements of filmmaking for student filmmakers working with limited budgets. It discusses the importance of considering script, locations, lighting, sound, and composition. For script, it notes the value of withholding information or having the audience know more than characters. Location selection requires considering affordability and conveying the desired mood. Lighting must support the story, characters, and genre. Sound recording quality is important. Effective composition involves techniques like a clear focal point, rule of thirds, simplicity, and leading lines to guide the viewer's eye. Careful attention to these elements even with constraints can help produce an effective film.
Lighting is an important element in horror film trailers. Common lighting techniques used include ambient lighting to create realism, profile lighting to show two sides of a character, and backlighting or underlighting to generate suspense through silhouettes or ghostly effects. The document discusses how lighting in horror emphasizes darkness and the unknown to build fear and tension in viewers. It also notes that the film The Conjuring effectively uses dark and limited lighting in its basement scene to leave what may be lurking in shadows up to audience imagination.
This document provides information on three studio lighting techniques: Rembrandt, butterfly, and edge lighting. It describes the basic setup for each technique, including the placement of the key light relative to the subject and camera. Rembrandt lighting uses a 45 degree key light and optional fill light to create triangular shading under one eye. Butterfly lighting shoots a key light down from high above at a 70-80 degree angle. Edge lighting separates one side of the face from the other with a 90 degree parallel key light. Students are assigned to capture portrait images using each technique with variations and reflect on their studio setup and any technical errors.
The document provides tips for effective photojournalism techniques including composition, lighting, point of view, balance, and capturing spontaneous moments. It discusses framing subjects using the rule of thirds and placing the subject off-center for interest. Different lighting conditions like direct sunlight, backlighting, and indoor lighting are addressed. Spontaneous photos should not be recreated with posing but captured as the event unfolds naturally. Practice is emphasized to improve photojournalism skills.
The document discusses various concepts in photography composition including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, depth of field, the rule of thirds, lines, symmetry, simplicity, framing, balance, point of view, and different photography styles such as landscape, portrait, and macro photography. It provides definitions and examples of these key terms and composition techniques.
The document discusses various concepts and techniques related to composition in photography. It defines composition as the arrangement of visual elements in an image. It then covers several compositional guidelines and techniques including point of interest, rule of thirds, lines, space, balance, symmetry, and simplicity. The document emphasizes that these rules are guidelines rather than hard rules, and that experienced photographers may break rules intentionally to create compelling images. Overall, the document provides an overview of fundamental compositional strategies for photographers.
This document provides an analysis of the opening title sequence for the TV show True Detective. It describes various shots from the sequence in detail, noting aspects like shot length, type, angle, mise-en-scene, and how effects like double exposure are used. It praises the sequence for its symbolic religious imagery and how it portrays the internal struggles of characters through layered shots. The analysis seeks to understand the technical aspects of how the sequence was created and draws inspiration for other title sequences.
The video uses techniques like double exposure to explore juxtapositions between urban and nature, black and white, and unity and disintegration. Double exposure was used to enhance imagery rather than as a special effect. Mocha and After Effects were used to track movements and overlay exposures of a person onto tree footage. Shots include a close up of a bare back to portray intimacy from a low angle, an extreme close up of a hand with overlaid cracked paint, and an end credit shot created through filming water droplets in an inch of water in a tank.
The document describes the 7 steps taken to create a movie poster. It involved:
1) Cropping an image of a character and combining it with a full image to create a reflection that didn't match reality.
2) Using editing tools like eraser and blur to align the images seamlessly.
3) Adding a title at the bottom after considering different title positions inspired by other posters.
4) Polishing the title by fixing white marks around a silhouette used in the letter I.
5) Finally conventional features like actor names and credits were added following the poster layout plan.
This document provides tips for taking better travel photos without professional equipment. It discusses the importance of composition, lighting, and telling a story. Composition techniques include using the rule of thirds, finding leading lines, and changing angles. Good lighting includes using golden hour side lighting and backlighting. Editing in software can enhance exposure, color balance, and add effects. The goal is to capture photos that rock and tell your travel experience.
Visual Storytelling For Web: Tips And TechniquesFiliz Efe
Uwpocketmedia.org was conceived as an online community center for filmmakers, content creators, educators and anyone interested in sharing or learning about all forms of digital storytelling at the UW. The primary purpose of this social media platform is to serve as an educational resource. In an effort to launch the concept and gain the UW some social media presence at the same time, a pocketmedia film festival was created. A website containing festival information and instructions, tips on technique and resources for filmmakers was created with the goal of operating as a destination site during the festival and then being repurposed to meet the broader mission later.
Low key lighting is a studio photography technique that uses high contrast between light and dark areas to create a dramatic, moody effect. It relies on accentuating shadows through strategic lighting placement. Images are often black and white but may include a single contrasting color. Several artists are discussed who have used low key lighting, including Quentin Arnaud, whose aim was to make faces "faceless" by shadowing models' features, and Yousuf Karsh, who ensured models could still be clearly seen despite shadowing for less dramatic results than other artists. The document also references an example of the author's own low key lighting photo experiment.
The document discusses various elements of photographic composition that can be used to create good photographs, including framing, angle and perspective, balance, depth of field, color, the rule of thirds, lines, texture, and pattern. It emphasizes that composition is essential for conveying messages and emotions through photography, and should be viewed as a set of tools rather than rigid rules.
This document provides information on key media concepts related to how meaning is created in films through technical and symbolic codes. It discusses concepts like camera shots and angles, editing techniques, sound, lighting, mise-en-scene, and color theory. Specific techniques are defined like establishing shots, point-of-view shots, match cuts, and symbolic meanings of colors. Reception theory is also summarized, outlining preferred, negotiated and oppositional readings.
An establishing shot provides context by showing where the action takes place. A wide shot shows a full scene while a long shot frames a person or object as most important. Medium shots are usually from the waist up and are used during dialogue. Close ups emphasize specific details while extreme close ups are dramatic. Point of view shots see through a character's eyes. Over the shoulder shots frame a person from behind another's head. Two shots show relationships. Overhead shots provide a bird's eye view. Camera angles like high and low manipulate perspective and power dynamics. Camera movements like pans, tilts, tracks, zooms and dollys follow or emphasize action. Symmetry balances a frame while asymmetry creates disorder. The rule of thirds
The dominant contrast is Enid, dressed in bright blue. After taking her in, the eye is drawn to:
- Seymour, who is also a large object in focus. As the other person in the conversation, he is an important secondary focus.
- The kitchen backdrop and appliances, which provide context for the setting of the scene.
So in summary, after Enid, the eye moves between Seymour as the other character, and the kitchen setting around them, which provides information about where this interaction is taking place.
The document provides information on different types of shots used in media including extreme long shots, medium shots, close-ups, and point-of-view shots. It also discusses camera angles, movement, framing techniques, and depth of field. The purpose is to teach terminology for describing and analyzing the cinematography and visual style of media texts.
This document provides guidance on shooting black and white photographs using a D-SLR camera. It discusses camera settings for black and white like turning off in-camera sharpening. It also covers using optical filters like graduated neutral density filters to increase sky and cloud contrast. Post-processing techniques for conversion and enhancement in Photoshop and Lightroom are explained, including adjusting tones, levels, and curves as well as dodging and burning. Tips for seeing scenes in black and white and composing graphic images using shape, texture and lighting are also provided.
The document provides tips for improving photo composition through proper use of vertical and horizontal angles as well as the rule of thirds. It discusses shooting vertically to capture the full height of tall objects, and horizontally for landscapes. Additional tips include watching for straight horizontal and vertical lines, varying angles such as high or low shots, and applying the rule of thirds when composing shots.
There are several types of camera shots and lighting effects commonly used in films. Long shots establish the scene and provide context, while angled shots convey hierarchy and power dynamics between characters. Conversational shots like over-the-shoulder and close-ups are used to focus on dialogue and emotions. Different lighting techniques like chiaroscuro create contrast, while three-point fill lighting provides a normal look and high key lighting reduces shadows. Natural lighting resembles sunlight while artificial lighting comes from man-made sources.
Three point lighting refers to key lighting, fill lighting, and back lighting used in film production. Key lighting is the brightest light that aims at the main subject. Fill lighting reduces shadows created by the key light. Back lighting separates the subject from the background. There are different types of lighting like high key lighting which uses more fill light and creates brighter images, and low key lighting which uses less fill light and creates darker images with more shadows. Lighting techniques like backlighting, top lighting, and under lighting can be used to draw attention to certain objects or characters and create different moods like fear.
Three point lighting refers to key lighting, fill lighting, and back lighting used in film production. Key lighting is the brightest light that aims at the main subject. Fill lighting reduces shadows created by the key light. Back lighting separates the subject from the background. There are different types of lighting like high key lighting which uses more fill light and creates brighter images, and low key lighting which uses less fill light and creates darker images with more shadows. Lighting techniques like backlighting, top lighting, and under lighting can be used to draw attention to certain objects or characters and create different moods like fear.
This document provides guidance on key elements of filmmaking for student filmmakers working with limited budgets. It discusses the importance of considering script, locations, lighting, sound, and composition. For script, it notes the value of withholding information or having the audience know more than characters. Location selection requires considering affordability and conveying the desired mood. Lighting must support the story, characters, and genre. Sound recording quality is important. Effective composition involves techniques like a clear focal point, rule of thirds, simplicity, and leading lines to guide the viewer's eye. Careful attention to these elements even with constraints can help produce an effective film.
Lighting is an important element in horror film trailers. Common lighting techniques used include ambient lighting to create realism, profile lighting to show two sides of a character, and backlighting or underlighting to generate suspense through silhouettes or ghostly effects. The document discusses how lighting in horror emphasizes darkness and the unknown to build fear and tension in viewers. It also notes that the film The Conjuring effectively uses dark and limited lighting in its basement scene to leave what may be lurking in shadows up to audience imagination.
This document provides information on three studio lighting techniques: Rembrandt, butterfly, and edge lighting. It describes the basic setup for each technique, including the placement of the key light relative to the subject and camera. Rembrandt lighting uses a 45 degree key light and optional fill light to create triangular shading under one eye. Butterfly lighting shoots a key light down from high above at a 70-80 degree angle. Edge lighting separates one side of the face from the other with a 90 degree parallel key light. Students are assigned to capture portrait images using each technique with variations and reflect on their studio setup and any technical errors.
The document provides tips for effective photojournalism techniques including composition, lighting, point of view, balance, and capturing spontaneous moments. It discusses framing subjects using the rule of thirds and placing the subject off-center for interest. Different lighting conditions like direct sunlight, backlighting, and indoor lighting are addressed. Spontaneous photos should not be recreated with posing but captured as the event unfolds naturally. Practice is emphasized to improve photojournalism skills.
The document discusses various concepts in photography composition including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, depth of field, the rule of thirds, lines, symmetry, simplicity, framing, balance, point of view, and different photography styles such as landscape, portrait, and macro photography. It provides definitions and examples of these key terms and composition techniques.
The document discusses various concepts and techniques related to composition in photography. It defines composition as the arrangement of visual elements in an image. It then covers several compositional guidelines and techniques including point of interest, rule of thirds, lines, space, balance, symmetry, and simplicity. The document emphasizes that these rules are guidelines rather than hard rules, and that experienced photographers may break rules intentionally to create compelling images. Overall, the document provides an overview of fundamental compositional strategies for photographers.
This document provides an analysis of the opening title sequence for the TV show True Detective. It describes various shots from the sequence in detail, noting aspects like shot length, type, angle, mise-en-scene, and how effects like double exposure are used. It praises the sequence for its symbolic religious imagery and how it portrays the internal struggles of characters through layered shots. The analysis seeks to understand the technical aspects of how the sequence was created and draws inspiration for other title sequences.
The video uses techniques like double exposure to explore juxtapositions between urban and nature, black and white, and unity and disintegration. Double exposure was used to enhance imagery rather than as a special effect. Mocha and After Effects were used to track movements and overlay exposures of a person onto tree footage. Shots include a close up of a bare back to portray intimacy from a low angle, an extreme close up of a hand with overlaid cracked paint, and an end credit shot created through filming water droplets in an inch of water in a tank.
The document describes the 7 steps taken to create a movie poster. It involved:
1) Cropping an image of a character and combining it with a full image to create a reflection that didn't match reality.
2) Using editing tools like eraser and blur to align the images seamlessly.
3) Adding a title at the bottom after considering different title positions inspired by other posters.
4) Polishing the title by fixing white marks around a silhouette used in the letter I.
5) Finally conventional features like actor names and credits were added following the poster layout plan.
This document provides tips for taking better travel photos without professional equipment. It discusses the importance of composition, lighting, and telling a story. Composition techniques include using the rule of thirds, finding leading lines, and changing angles. Good lighting includes using golden hour side lighting and backlighting. Editing in software can enhance exposure, color balance, and add effects. The goal is to capture photos that rock and tell your travel experience.
Visual Storytelling For Web: Tips And TechniquesFiliz Efe
Uwpocketmedia.org was conceived as an online community center for filmmakers, content creators, educators and anyone interested in sharing or learning about all forms of digital storytelling at the UW. The primary purpose of this social media platform is to serve as an educational resource. In an effort to launch the concept and gain the UW some social media presence at the same time, a pocketmedia film festival was created. A website containing festival information and instructions, tips on technique and resources for filmmakers was created with the goal of operating as a destination site during the festival and then being repurposed to meet the broader mission later.
Low key lighting is a studio photography technique that uses high contrast between light and dark areas to create a dramatic, moody effect. It relies on accentuating shadows through strategic lighting placement. Images are often black and white but may include a single contrasting color. Several artists are discussed who have used low key lighting, including Quentin Arnaud, whose aim was to make faces "faceless" by shadowing models' features, and Yousuf Karsh, who ensured models could still be clearly seen despite shadowing for less dramatic results than other artists. The document also references an example of the author's own low key lighting photo experiment.
The document discusses various elements of photographic composition that can be used to create good photographs, including framing, angle and perspective, balance, depth of field, color, the rule of thirds, lines, texture, and pattern. It emphasizes that composition is essential for conveying messages and emotions through photography, and should be viewed as a set of tools rather than rigid rules.
This document provides information on key media concepts related to how meaning is created in films through technical and symbolic codes. It discusses concepts like camera shots and angles, editing techniques, sound, lighting, mise-en-scene, and color theory. Specific techniques are defined like establishing shots, point-of-view shots, match cuts, and symbolic meanings of colors. Reception theory is also summarized, outlining preferred, negotiated and oppositional readings.
An establishing shot provides context by showing where the action takes place. A wide shot shows a full scene while a long shot frames a person or object as most important. Medium shots are usually from the waist up and are used during dialogue. Close ups emphasize specific details while extreme close ups are dramatic. Point of view shots see through a character's eyes. Over the shoulder shots frame a person from behind another's head. Two shots show relationships. Overhead shots provide a bird's eye view. Camera angles like high and low manipulate perspective and power dynamics. Camera movements like pans, tilts, tracks, zooms and dollys follow or emphasize action. Symmetry balances a frame while asymmetry creates disorder. The rule of thirds
This document discusses various camera shots and techniques used in filmmaking, including their purposes. It describes establishing shots, long shots, wide shots, medium shots, close-ups, point-of-view shots, two-shots, overhead shots, angles (high, low, canted), camera movements (pan, tilt, track, zoom, dolly), composition techniques (shallow focus, deep focus, symmetry, asymmetry, rule of thirds, balance), and focus pulls. The document provides examples of how each shot or technique is used and the intended effects on the viewer.
The document discusses the key elements of composition in photography. It identifies two main parts of composition: the subject, which is the main focus of the photograph, and the treatment, which is how the subject is framed within the photograph. It provides guidelines for applying techniques like the rule of thirds, using lines, perspective, color, contrast, framing, light, and managing the background to create visually interesting and engaging photographs. The goal of composition is to guide the viewer's eye through the photograph and keep them looking as long as possible.
This document provides an overview of principles of photography composition, including center of interest, subject placement, simplicity, viewpoint and camera angle, balance, shapes and lines, pattern, volume, lighting, texture, tone, contrast, framing, foreground, background, and perspective. It discusses techniques such as symmetrical and asymmetrical balance, high-key and low-key lighting, and different types of perspective including rectilinear, curvilinear, vanishing point, height, overlap, dwindling size, volume, and atmospheric perspective. The document aims to teach photographers how to use these various compositional elements and techniques to create visually appealing and information photographs.
This document discusses different types of camera shots and angles used in filmmaking, including their purposes. It provides examples of establishing shots, wide shots, long shots, mid shots, close ups, extreme close ups, point of view shots, over the shoulder shots, two shots, overhead shots, low angle shots, high angle shots, canted angle shots, pans, tilts, tracks, zooms, reverse zooms, dollies, symmetrical and asymmetrical balance, the rule of thirds, shallow focus, deep focus, and focus pulls. Each technique is defined and an example of its purpose in filmmaking is given.
Portraiture involves composing images of people to display their likeness, personality, and mood. Key aspects of portrait photography include using catchlights in the eyes, eye-level positioning, sharp focus on the eyes, uncluttered backgrounds, natural poses, appropriate focal lengths and apertures, and rule of thirds composition. Split lighting, Rembrandt lighting, butterfly lighting, backlighting, hi-key lighting, and lo-key lighting are effective lighting methods discussed in the document.
Portraiture involves composing images of people to display their likeness, personality, and mood. Key aspects of portrait photography include using catchlights in the eyes, eye-level positioning, sharp focus on the eyes, uncluttered backgrounds, natural poses, appropriate focal lengths and apertures, and rule of thirds composition. Split lighting, Rembrandt lighting, butterfly lighting, backlighting, hi-key lighting, and lo-key lighting are effective lighting methods discussed in the document.
Photography rules of composition include centering subjects, using the rule of thirds to position important elements along grid lines, considering viewpoint and angle, using natural frames and lines to guide the eye, and creating depth through foreground, middle ground and background elements. Photographers should also avoid busy backgrounds that distract from subjects and feel free to experiment with different compositions.
This document summarizes various camera shots, angles, framing techniques, and focuses that are used in videography. It describes establishing shots, master shots, wide shots, full shots, medium shots, close-ups, and extreme close-ups. It also covers single shots, two shots, crowd shots, over-the-shoulder shots, point-of-view shots, and insert shots. Additionally, it discusses low angles, high angles, eye level shots, and Dutch angles. Finally, it provides information on deep focus, shallow focus, soft focus, rack focus, split diopter, and tilt/shift lenses.
The document discusses various camera shots and techniques used in filmmaking. It describes shots like establishing shots, wide shots, long shots, mid shots, close ups, and extreme close ups that show different levels of detail. It also covers camera movements like pans, tilts, tracks, zooms, and dollies. Additionally, it discusses camera angles such as low angles, high angles, and oblique angles and how they impact perception. Finally, it touches on compositional techniques like depth of field, rule of thirds, symmetry/asymmetry, and focus pulls.
The document provides an overview of various cinematography techniques including camera shots, angles, depth of field, camera movement, and camera rigs. It defines shots like establishing shots, master shots, and close-ups. It describes different angles such as low angles, high angles, and Dutch angles. It also covers depth of field techniques including deep focus, shallow focus, and rack focus. Additionally, it outlines different camera rigs and movements including handheld, tripod, jib, dolly, body mount, and drone. The document was written to serve as a reference for the author's film projects by compiling research on these cinematography elements.
The document discusses several techniques for improving photo composition, including following the Rule of Thirds for subject placement, using contrast in lighting and size/shape to add depth and drama, blurring backgrounds to isolate subjects, paying attention to helpful details, opting for simplicity over complexity, and varying perspectives by changing the camera position. Mastering these techniques can help photographers direct viewer attention and tell more compelling visual stories through their photos.
Camera angles provide different perspectives that help tell visual stories. Some common angles include:
- Establishing shots set the scene from a wide view.
- Medium shots allow viewers to see characters and their interactions.
- Close ups focus on faces or objects to show emotions or details.
- Point of view shots see a scene through a character's perspective to create empathy.
- Over the shoulder shots frame one person looking at another to convey their relationship.
The document describes various types of camera shots and angles used in filmmaking, including their purposes and effects. It discusses shots like aerial/bird's eye views, close-ups, establishing shots, medium shots, two shots, point-of-view shots, low angles, high angles, Dutch angles, pans, tilts, zooms, and more. Each shot type is explained in 1-2 sentences regarding how it frames and directs the viewer's perspective.
The document provides an overview of various photography composition techniques to create effective photos, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry and patterns, viewpoint, depth of field, framing, cropping, simplicity, isolating the subject, color combinations, camera shots and angles, and white balance. It describes techniques such as positioning important elements along the rule of thirds lines, using leading lines to guide the viewer, incorporating foreground and background elements to add depth, and isolating the subject using a shallow depth of field. It also outlines different camera shots like wide shots, medium shots, close-ups, and bird's-eye views, as well as white balance settings and using a gray card for manual white balance adjustments.
The document provides an overview of various photography composition techniques to create effective photos, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry and patterns, viewpoint, depth of field, framing, cropping, simplicity, isolating the subject, color combinations, camera shots and angles, and white balance. It describes techniques such as positioning important elements along the thirds lines, incorporating foreground and background elements to add depth, using a shallow depth of field to isolate the subject, and adjusting white balance settings to accurately portray colors.
The document discusses several compositional techniques in photography:
1) The rule of thirds involves imagining an image divided into thirds both horizontally and vertically, and placing points of interest along the lines or intersections to create a more balanced composition.
2) Framing uses natural or architectural elements within an image to draw focus to the subject and portray depth. It can involve double framing elements.
3) Leading lines guide the viewer's eye through the image to the subject. Curved, straight, or converging lines should be clearly defined or the impact is lost.
4) Negative space is the unoccupied space around the subject, which gives the subject room and can set mood or convey
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Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
4. ContinuationIn using this, the advertisement conveys the image of a woman becoming a lion at the zoo. The idea here is that in going to the zoo, the woman will become a part of the wild and “blend in” with the animals.
7. Figure-ground Gestalt processing allows the mind to process images that wouldn’t actually exist—we make the images work in our heads through a psychological process called perception. Here, the advertisers have replaced what would be baby poop with an image of a farm, implying that the food is so organic that even the baby’s poop will reflect its organic origins.
8. Visual Elements A Graphic Vector is one which guides the eye in a direction purposed by the advertisement. Here, a graphic vector is used in the design of the advertisement to draw the eye first from the monkey to the man, suggesting the idea of evolution. Next, the eye should register the tool placed next to the final product of evolution, suggesting a relationship between the evolution of the man and the evolution of the tool.
9. Visual Elements An index vector is used more obviously to direct movement of the eye across an image. The most common example of an index vector is an arrow, but other forms are more subtle, like a person looking or pointing somewhere.
10. Visual Elements Axial balance occurs in an image with symmetry or formal balance. The key to remembering this is that the image rotates around an axis or can be flipped across an axis and still maintain its original form or integrity. Here, the two orange halves are placed on the same visual plane and are flipped across the vertical axis.
11. Visual Elements Asymmetrical Balance is a lack of symmetry between the two objects. Here, asymmetrical balance is used to draw attention to both of the speech bubbles, making them both “pop” as well as drawing the eye down lettering of evolve. Using this as visual cues, the advertisement then hopefully draws the reader’s eye to the actual text, being the primary goal of the image.
12. Perspective 1 point perspective is characterized by its single vanishing point- hence the name, 1 point. Here, the two lines can be drawn on either side of the tree and eventually meet as the tree appears to get smaller as it approaches the “horizon line” Here, the horizon line and vanishing points are drawn in to meet at one point.
13. Perspective 2 Point Perspective has 2 vanishing points. 2 point perspective places the viewer at the corner of something, allowing the full image to be seen. This is extremely useful in showing off architecture or a building—wouldn’t the full image of a building with more angles and viewpoints seem more attractive than a straight on image of one side of a building?
14. Perspective 3 point perspective is the point of view in which you can see 3 different vanishing points: 1 vertical and the 2 horizontal points. This occurs in the form of worm’s eye view or bird’s eye view. Worm’s eye view is used in filming to create the illusory perspective of the viewer looking up to something, making an object look outstandingly tall and strong and the viewer subordinate. Here, worm’s eye is used to draw the perspective to the subject of the advertisement: the now clean drain.
15. Color and Light Warm color schemes do not include blue at all, and. For example, a color scheme that includes "warmer" colors may have orange, yellow, and red-orange in it. Cool Color Schemes do not include red at all and convey a sense of peace, tranquility, and often is used in reference to oceanic landscapes. "Cooler" colors are green, violet, light blue, etc. Colors used together in a color scheme are meant to be aesthetically pleasing.
23. Rainbow (to signify gay prideWould symbolic use of color be advantageous in an international advertisement? Why or why not? Hint: think about the cultural connotations of color, what makes it symbolic?
24. Color and Light An attached shadow is one which is caused by and attached to the subject. This usually occurs in chiaroscuro lighting, where there is a high rate of falloff and shadows are created on the contours of the face or body.
25. Color and Light A Cast Shadow is one which is caused by the presence of light behind the subject, thus casting a shadow of the subject onto another surface. Here, a cast shadow is caused by the presence of light provided by the sun on the picket fence (subject), which casts a shadow onto the grass.
26. Color and Light Silhouette lighting is a person, object or scene consisting of the outline and a featureless, black interior. Here, the people are backlit and thus appear dark against a lighter background.
27. Color and Light A Monochromatic Color scheme is composed of varying tints, tones, and hues of one color. This color scheme can also be used to create a focal point. Key concept: Mono=one
28. Semiotics An Indexical sign is one which is held within the image and suggested but is not overtly presented. The indexical sign is reached through chains of signification.
29. Semiotics A Visual Metaphor is one which an image stands for an idea. Here, the play dough knife is a visual metaphor for the concept that play-dough is the safest toy for kids, reinforcing the visual by a slogan at the bottom, “safe no matter what you make.”
30. Photography: Stop action Stop Action refers to the camera capturing an image while it is moving, also called a freeze frame, with very little blur of the subject. This implies movement in the photo.
31. Photography Panned action is created by “panning” the camera left or right, following a moving object. The object will appear fairly sharp while the background will be blurred, thus implying motion. Panned action is most often used in sports photography, like car racing or track running.
32. Photography: Fish eye Fish eye is created using a wide-angle lens to create an image that is hemispherical, or almost seems to bend in a circle. Fish eye photos are known for being distorted and unique looking.
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35. Photography A High Camera Angle is established when the camera is above and looking down upon the subject. This creates the opposite feel of the low camera angle, instead connoting asmaller, less significant/scary subject. The subject gets consumed by their setting - they become part of a wider picture.
36. Photography: ECU An Extreme Close up fills the screen with the details of the subject, containing only the head or even zooming in on a part of the face, picking up detail that the naked eye normally wouldn’t see. Used in photos and film, an extreme close up signifies high drama, emotion, and intensity.
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39. After the scene location has been established with an LS, the camera is moved closer to the main subject or a longer focal-length lens is used to bring the main element of the scene into full frame or near full-frame size
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42. Multiple Exposure Multiple exposureis a technique of combining two or more individual exposures/photographs, transposed onto one another to create a single photograph. The exposure values may, or may not be identical to each other. Identical (sort of) exposure values Varying exposure values
43. Photography: Juxtaposed Images A Juxtaposed image is one with two different visual aspects that come together to create a visual metaphor, or a third effect. Here, the elephant is juxtaposed with the eggshell to imply that the rooms at Crowne Plaza are “Larger than expected.” The small qualities of the egg shell in juxtaposition with the extremely large qualities of the elephant create this alternative conclusion.
51. Images of economic status Here, the watch, nice jeans, suit jacket and scarf all function as Visual Markers of wealth. This means that they imply that the product being sold, the MacBookPro, is generally reserved and targeted toward the upper class. Though these visual markers are not overt, they are a connotation for wealth.
52. Images of economic status This image contains multiple Visual Markers of poverty, being the surroundings and the clothing. The irony here is that it also contains a contrasting visual marker of wealth, being the brand name sunglasses. It is because of the function of visual markers of economic status that this image functions—immediately, the viewer registers “what is wrong with this image,” leading to the text and comprehension of the advertisment. This combination of economic status markers creates a juxtaposed image: the rich sunglasses on the person in need signifies that the money spent on sunglasses could have gone to much more important things, like nourishment and proper clothing .
53. Images of economic status The visual markers here that signify Middle class is a combination of the family—two kids and an average suburban, the woman is not wearing extensive jewelry and they are all dressed casually. Visual markers are most identifiable when they are contrasted—rather, it is easier to identify them when looking at this photo versus the previous photo of the Mac Book Pro.
They are the rules governing many aspects of our perception and are thus so common that many times they are overlooked, even when they are the sole reason why you understood a particular image. Advertisements rely on principles of gestalt processing to convey meanings of an image by comparison.
In case the viewer didn’t pick up on this, it is reinforced in black and white by the caption, “As Tools evolve, so man evolves,” though making a clever yet discreet play on the expected version, which would have been “As man evolves, so tools evolve.” This suggests that in order for further progress, be it in personal success or in evolution, “man” (the preferred audience for the image) must get the new, up and coming tool. This new tool is the focus of the advertisement: thus, as all advertisements it seems to come back to the same principle—with the purchase of this particular product, the individual will have better success as a person.
The idea behind index vectors is to get a point, literally, across the page without having any misinterpretations or aberrant readings of the image or advertisement. Here is an example of an advertisement in “real life,” in which the index vector (arrow sign) is pointing toward an establishment to convey the message “Go there” or “Eat here.” In an advertisement with a more subtle example of this, it might be a message such as “Look at her/it/that,” in which case the index vector is assisting in conveying meaning.
Here, asymmetrical balance as well as an employment of gestalt processing is used to make a comparison between the two orange halves, thus drawing the reader’s attention to the text held within the orange rind. The two are placed on the same visual plane and can be flipped across the vertical axis to produce the same image. Once this flipping occurs, the reader has effectively transposed the text onto their image and thought processing surrounding the orange, thus fulfilling their goal to associate the words conveying an idea with the subject of the image, being the orange.
The connotations of color are culturally learned, which varies internationally.
Panned action: A movement which scans a scene horizontally. The camera is placed on a tripod, which operates as a stationary axis point as the camera is turned, often to follow a moving object which is kept in the middle of the frame.