Definition

Definitions

I like the use of juxtaposition in images as the use of contrasting and comparing makes powerful statements. This is particularly evident in images by … 

The Rule of Thirdshas been used for centuries and is probably the most important of all the composition techniques.  The Rule of Thirds means that the frame can be divided into three horizontal sections and three vertical sections and therefore, where the horizontal and vertical lines intersect makes an ideal location for the more important parts of your picture.  By locating your main subject at one of the four intersections you give the subject more emphasis than if it was right smack in the middle of the picture. 

The following image by Henri Carter-Bresson is a classic example of this type. The photographer uses the rule of thirds.

Framing is the presentation of visual elements in an image, especially the placement of the subject in relation to other objects. Framing can make an image more aesthetically pleasing and keep the viewer's focus on the framed object(s).

The following image by Frank Gohlke is an example of framing. 

Juxtaposition - In composition, to place two objects close together or side by side for comparison or contrast. Often helpful in showing scale in an image.

The following image by Rich McCor is an example of juxtaposition. 

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Work Record 6

Work Record 6

Minna Kantonen






Kantonen uses a cardboard cut out at the centre of her work.

Plan for shoot

This shoot will have the skeleton in different scenarios in the real word both with and without people to see which works the best.

Image Bank






I intend for my images be similar to the ones above only with the skeleton allow or with people.

Contact sheet







Best Images


This image of the skeleton on it's own in what appears to be a normal and calm room is funny as it's random yet unnerving at the same time as it's dark.


The image above of my dad and the skeleton in the conservatory almost looks normal as my dad doesn't seem phased by whats seating next to him. It almost makes you question it, maybe it's not that weird?


In this image all of the skeleton is in frame it is similar to the first of the best images although this one is lighter making it calmer hen the first.


I don't think this image is perfect but I can change it in photoshop later. So I think it counts as a 'best image' still as it's not the worst of that section and I still like the concept. This image shows a skeleton awaking from my bed. I didn't make this image as 'bright' as the overs, if I had wanted it brighter I would of made the skeleton lighter. I think it looks like the dead rising but it's can be seen as fun too as a skeleton is rising from a girl room, not the scariest of places.


This image shows a relaxed/normative behaviour towards the skeleton and the person which is the point of the shoot only it's clearly fake as it's been done in the studio. To get around this I would change the background to something natural e.g. a class room.

Images that require improvement


In this image of the skeleton and my dad in the conservatory doesn't work. I think this because my dad looking at the camera means he's a bit on edge or just not relaxed as he's stopped reading. The image like this under the best images is better as it's funnier.


This image is too dark so you can't see the skeleton straight away which is a problem as it's the centre of the image. I could redo this image but I won't as I thought it sounded good on paper but doesn't really work in reality.


I decided to try two random characters in this case as well as the skeleton in the over images I introduced a fairly realistic lion toy. This is in the requires improvement section as the lighting isn't correct because the lions face isn't very clear. I have also decided that just one random character works the best.

AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.

Originally I was just going to have the skeleton allow, however I realised that in most cases he should be with people like Minna Kantonen work. Although I did still think that the ones in my room should be without people. All images done in the studio are fine only then don't work with the rest of the shoot. The people in the images are comfortable with the skeleton just the environment isn't correct. I'll add a different background to one of them so it fits in with the rest of the shoot.

AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.

The images of the skeleton allow in my conservatrey the settings are F-stop: 11, shutter speed: 0.4 and ISO: 100. The ones including my dad F-stop: 11, shutter speed: 1/10 and ISO: 100. All images in my bedroom F-stop: 11, shutter speed: 1/4 and ISO: 100. Finally all images in the studio have the same settings of F-stop: 11, shutter speed: 0.4 and ISO: 100. I'll try to move the skeleton from one of the best image into a different picture of a bench.

AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.


First I used the quick selection tool to select the skeleton but it didn't understand the difference between the skeletons fingers and the white cushion on the chair. So I used the pen tool to go around the areas it couldn't do e.g. the skull, hands and feet. I then tried deleting it again with the quick selection tool.



Some over small sections still weren't selected so I used the magnetic lasso tool. I then selected the inverse and copied it using command C. I went on to the over image and pasted it using command V. Then I moved the image and made it the correct size using command T.


AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. 

Final images 









Progression: you must refer to what you will do next to improve on either the shoot you have done or how you will develop your project in the next shoot.   

My next shoot is based on Hannah Hoch. I'll be cutting up images and mixing them with over images.