Self Portrait Montage

Color Harmonies Basic techniques for combining colors Below are shown the basic color chords based on the color wheel. Complementary Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be complementary colors (example: red and green). The high contrast of complementary colors creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation. This color scheme must be managed well so it is not jarring. Complementary colors are tricky to use in large doses, but work well when you want something to stand out. Complementary colors are really bad for text. Analogous Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs. Analogous color schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye. Make sure you have enough contrast when choosing an analogous color scheme. Choose one color to dominate, a second to support. The third color is used (along with black, white or gray) as an accent. Triad A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues. To use a triadic harmony successfully, the colors should be carefully balanced - let one color dominate and use the two others for accent. Split-Complementary The split-complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, it uses the two colors adjacent to its complement. This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but has less tension. The split-complimentary color scheme is often a good choice for beginners, because it is difficult to mess up. Rectangle (tetradic) The rectangle or tetradic color scheme uses four colors arranged into two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers plenty of possibilities for variation. The tetradic color scheme works best if you let one color be dominant. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cool colors in your design. Square The square color scheme is similar to the rectangle, but with all four colors spaced evenly around the color circle. The square color scheme works best if you let one color be dominant. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cool colors in your design.

Rules Of Composition

Rules Of Composition Project

 

 

PowerPoint Presentation Notes:               Follow along with the presentation and fill in the necessary information.

Slide	Composition:	Where does your eye go first in a photo?
Slide	Line:	3 types of Line:
Slide	Framing:	When framing your subject, your focus should be on:
Slide	Simplicity:	Don’t: Do:
Slide	Diagonals:	Diagonals create points of interest when: Diagonals can suggest:
Slide	Balance:	2 types of balance:
Slide	Rule of Thirds:	Secondary focal points:
Slide	Contrast:	Examples of contrast are:   Examples of color contrast:
Slide	Room to Move:	Subject should not be: ____/18   Subject should face:

You will be taking 6 photos of EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CATERGORIES.                                                                                              As we go through the presentations, write down ideas for what you can photograph for each category.

Category	Possible Subjects (Does not have to be people)
Line
Framing
Simplicity
Diagonals
Balance
Rule of Thirds
Contrast
Room to Move	____/16

What is Due?

•         Shoot #1: Take 30 images – Due November 14th

•         Shoot #2: The remaining 30 images – Due November 21st

•         3 GOOD prints: good prints should be IN FOCUS and clearly exhibit the rule of composition intended.

•         Contact Sheets (2) –Generated Using Adobe Bridge

–        Contact sheet images must be labeled with correct part of the assignment. (line, balance, etc.)

•         Assessment Form

•         Lab Guide

•         ALL of these items turned in to receive full credit.

 

Check list – To earn an A, make sure all of your images follow the guidelines below.

•         Have you considered backgrounds? (Your photos are not cluttered and the subject is the main focus.)

•         Are you close enough? Did you try different perspectives? Did you move around?

•         Your images are not blurry. (There is no excuse with digital cameras. If it is blurry, take it again.)

•         You have used good light. Your images are not dark and low contrast from too little light (inside or at night).

•         Your images are not blown out by the sun. Beware of direct sunlight. If it is too intense go under a shade tree to filter it.

•         Your subjects are interesting.

•         Be careful to not crop your subject in awkward places. For instance, don’t cut hand off if you have included someone’s arm in the photo.

•         Did you use a variety of interesting subjects?

Title each of the 3 images you are submitting.

Image 1 Title:

Image 2 Title:

Image 3 Title:

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Reflection

It is always important to reflect on your projects. You are required to thoroughly answer each of the following questions. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.

1.       What was the objective of this assignment?

 

 

2.       List AT LEAST 5 things you learned from this project.

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3.       What do you like most about your final images?

 

 

4.       What is one thing you wish you had done differently?

 

 

 

 

5.       What kinds of problems did you encounter and how did you, or can you overcome them?

 

 

6.       Is there anything you still do not understand regarding this project?

 

 

 

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Directions for Student Evaluation

Evaluate your work in each of the five areas using the scale beside each section.  10is the highest, 7 is average, and 5 is the lowest.  Please be realistic and honest.  Circle one number for each category.  Check the responses you feel are relevant to your score below each category.

EXPOSURE                          5              6              7              8              9              10

ð         Full range of values ð         Rich black shadows ð         Bright white highlights but not ‘blown out’

ð         Too Dark ð         Too Light ð         Needs contrast ð         Losing detail in shadows/highlights

 

COMPOSITION                  5              6              7              8              9              10

ð         Definite focal point ð         Good use of cropping ð         Good use of space ð         Well balanced

ð         Too centered ð         Eye moves off the page ð         Distracting background or clutter ð         Get closer

 

CREATIVITY                        5              6              7              8              9              10

ð         Original, imaginative idea ð         Good point of view ð         Exceeds requirements

ð         Idea should be pushed further ð         Idea not successfully executed ð         Needs to think of a variety of original subjects

 

TECHNIQUE                        5              6              7              8              9              10

ð         Edited with restraint ð         Proper use of camera settings ð         Focused ð         Levels and color adjusted properly

ð         Blurry ð         Edited poorly ð         Retouching is noticeable

 

MISC.                                    5              6              7              8              9              10

ð         Exposure Log included ð         Contact Print included ð         Lab Guide included ð         Evaluation included

ð         3 Final Prints included ð         All questions answered ð         Participation in oral critique ð         Late _____days ð         Missing __________________

NAME: PERIOD: LAB GUIDE GRADE: ________/70 PHOTO GRADE: __________/100

                                                                                                                                                             

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