Restore an old photograph or retouch a portrait using skills covered in class. Plan to turn in layered PS file. Work will be evaluated on appropriate and successful application of skills.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
HDR
Due 4/4
Create an appealing, artistically seen HDR image. This includes shooting a properly exposed HDR bracket sequence, merging with CS5 HDR Pro, optimizing the image further in photoshop, and finally printing.
For all camera users: Use a tripod. (Beg, Borrow, [but do not] steal)
For SLR users. Shoot in RAW. Either shoot with auto bracket, or manually bracket exposures. Shoot 5 stop exposure range. Manually focus and keep focus constant. Keep aperture constant (aperture priority), changing exposure only with shutter speed. It is recommended to use the timer function on the camera to trigger exposures to avoid camera shake.
For non-SLR users. Set camera to highest quality. Use aperture priority (if possible) and center weight auto focus (if possible). Use auto-bracket (if possible) for at least three stops. If your camera doesn't have the auto-braket feature, use +/- exposure value overrides. Take one exposure "properly" exposed, one underexposed by a stop (-1), and one overexposed by a stop (+1). It is recommended to use the timer function on the camera to trigger exposures to avoid camera shake.
Need more info for non-slr? Please watch video at link below
For some examples of tastefully done HDRs:
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Project 4: Uncanny World
©Loretta Lux
Something that is both familiar and foreign at the same time. The uncanny usually rings somewhat odd or disturbing in a subtle, psychological way. Some examples of the uncanny would be: mannequins, wax works, ventriloquists, etc.
For this project, create an image that explores the uncanny. The image should include at least one figure (of some kind) and an interesting (real or composited) background. It might be helpful to think of this image as being staged, or a slightly modified reality. Working with subtlety often makes for a stronger image. The examples below should help clarify some possibilities.
Think big for this one... props? costumes? styling?
There are just a few technical ground rules for this project.
- At least 11"x14" @300 dpi. All component pieces should be at adequate resolution
- At least one of the main subjects should be shot with white screen techniques
- The white screen subject should be masked and appropriately integrated into the new background, with light quality and direction convincingly matched.
- The finished image should be a believable reality
Due Dates:
- 3/30 (Wednesday) Written project description and proposal due.
- Describe the theme or idea, treatment of subject(s), props, backgrounds, etc.
- Include in this proposal a list of specific artist works that you are using for inspiration, and why these examples are helpful
- 4/4, 4/6 White Screen Studio Sessions. You will be shooting in class. Please plan accordingly (arrange for models, props, etc.) for your day of shooting
- 4/18 Final Image due
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