DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING: Week 2

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING: Week 2

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Irdhina binti Mazli Sham (0366894)

Digital Photography and Imaging - Bachelor of Design in Creative Media - Taylors University

Lecture | Tutorial | Practical [WEEK 2]


LECTURE

INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION



Fig. 1.1. Composition worksheet with extra information

  • INTRODUCTION TO BASIC COMPOSITION
    • Focal Point: helps viewer settle on important piece
    • Scale and Hierarchy: draw attention towards and away from certain elements
    • Balance the Elements: think of elements as having weight
    • White Space: empty space to balance main focus (boost clarity and overall look - allow room to breathe)

  • RULE OF THIRDS
    • divide image into thirds
      • nine parts, four intersection points
    • produce a more natural image - important element on intersection, horizon on top/bottom horizontal line
    • RULE OF THIRDS IS A WAY TO:
      • use composition that is in line with naturally pleasing to the eye
      • creatively use negative space
      • create conversation between subject and background

  • GOLDEN RATIO
    • mathematical ratio
    • commonly found in nature
    • creates organic and natural-looking compositions
    • uses harmony and proportion - provides artistry
    • useful to determine dimensions of the layout (1:1.618)

  • COMPOSITION [FRAMING AND CROPPING]
    • COMMONLY USED FRAMING OPTION:

Fig. 1.2. Framing options for composition

    • SINGLE SHOT
      • one character primary focus
      • clean: no other character visible (isolation)
      • dirty: limited presence of another character
    • TWO SHOT
      • two characters clearly visible faces - visual relationship
      • affectionate
      • contentious
      • imaginary
    • THREE SHOT - CROWD SHOT
      • more than two characters 
      • no limit in number for crowd
    • OVER THE SHOULDER
      • easiest for conversation
      • hybrid between SINGLE and TWO (focus on one character) 
      • audience feels included
    • POINT OF VIEW
      • perspective of character
      • paired with POV audio 
      • audience see and hear the same as character
    • INSERT SHOT: 
      • detail for information
      • combined with POV

EXERCISES

We were tasked with composing three physical collages as exercise to familiarise ourselves with the concept of layering. The maximum amount of layers allowed is six as to avoid going overboard and producing an unsatisfactory result. I decided to go with a darker approach based on what I had at the time.



Fig. 2.1. First composition


The first composition started off as two people intertwining each other while facing different directions. This later spread out to show two opposing elements, either nature/manmade or past/present.



Fig. 2.2. Second composition


The second composition originally started as a world with giant primates, which is an exaggerated version of the extinct species Gigantopechus blacki that roamed the forests of China during Early to Middle Pleistocene. I decided to add in other elements to further fill in the empty space.



Fig. 2.3. Third composition


The final composition, while simple, has the most concrete concept that. was thought of beforehand. It is based on both the planet and Roman god Jupiter. Jupiter's moons are named after the god's descendants and mistresses. Moreover, the rocks circulating the main skull represents the asteroid belt separating Jupiter and Mars. 


REFLECTION

First activity not involving digital media is intriguing considering the degree's name. It is definitely a good introduction to the module.

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