1-27-15

Chpt. 5&8 Notes

Depth Clues-

• perspective distortion: being able to manipulate something so the viewer sees an object a certain way
• moving the camera at different angles and lengths from subject create perspective distortion

Tonal Variation

• there are light and dark areas on subject
• size and position (direction, distance) of light determine tonal variations
• increasing tonal variation creates more depth to a subject, makes it less flat

Stopping flare

• nonimaging light can degrade photo
• keep lens clean
• lens hood blocks light

Fill lights

• can fill in shadows, but may create competing shadows

Single-light

• shadows on one side of the face can help place light

Broad vs short lighting

• short is when the light is on the side opposite the visible ear
• broad is when the light is on the same side as the visible ear

Can use many different light sources to help with hair, glasses or textures

Adding a background light can create a halo, or lit-up effect

Natural light is a good source, early morning or over head sun

gels and lights can determine mood, theme or feelings

1-26-15

And I'll post my notes in a couple of minutes 

1-25-15

This photo I took a couple of weeks ago in Mexico City, but I just edited it today and thought it was kinda funny. It's part of a ritual practice where four men are tied to the top of a pole by their legs and the rope is twisted, then a man at the top plays music as the four men spiral downwards.

1-24-15

1-23-15

Camera is still broken. Have to borrow one for class. Will buy a new Nikon soon. 

1-22-15

Another pinhole print