12.10.14 (Week 10)
Jasmine Yeoh, (0321190)
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photography
Lecture:
Mr Vinod told us to upload the pictures of our 5 pictures every week. He then talked briefly again about photoshop and asked us to clarify and doubts. We then had to go around campus once again to capture a "Wow Factor" picture.
Instructions:
Go around campus to take a "wow factor" picture and later resize the image and canvas size and edit accordingly using photoshop.
Go around campus to take a "wow factor" picture and later resize the image and canvas size and edit accordingly using photoshop.
Class Exercise
ISO400 / f8 / 1/2500
Final Project(Week 2)
Topic: Prisoner
1) ISO100 / f3.5 / 1/100
2) ISO100 / f3.5 / 1/100
3) ISO200 / f5 / 1/200
4) ISO200 / f4 / 1/100
5) ISO200 / f3.5 / 1/100
(extra photo because I couldn't decide which to pick)
ISO100 / f3.5 / 1/100
Experience
In-class:
Many people didn't upload their 5 pictures on their e-portfolio because we misunderstood the instructions. I feel like my photo for this week's "wow factor" picture was much better than last week's picture.
Project:
I decided to change my topic for my final project of "Homosexuality" because it was difficult for me to find people who were willing to pose for such a subject as it is quite a controversial topic in this country. I was thinking of a number of different themes to do however, there were many setbacks that prevented me from eventually choosing it.
I thought of doing the theme "Illness" where I could visit hospitals and take pictures of the patients, with their consent of course. I got this idea while I was driving on the way to campus and I saw a hospital for chemotherapy. After thinking about it, I didn't think it would work out because many people might get annoyed and not want their picture taken especially since they are already feeling horrible from the treatment.
After much consideration, I decided on the topic "Torture". I was inspired when a few weeks ago, Mr Vinod showed us the pictures of a senior's work whose theme is to disturb the viewer. Mr Vinod said that our pictures should surprise the viewer and it should be something they've never seen before or could think of so I tried my best to do that. Through out the next few weeks I am think of gradually making the pictures and the "torture" more extreme until eventually, the final 5 pictures will be the most shocking.
I went with my model to an empty house in Valencia to shoot the photos. I planned to shoot inside but all the doors were locked so we shot the pictures outside the house instead. I dressed her up in an over sized large t-shirt which I distressed and smeared black eyeshadow all over her to look like she was dirty and hasn't showered for days.
The concept of these 5 pictures is that she was left to rot outside the house with no food and no water. She can't escape cos her hands are tied up. She begs and longs to go inside the house and to belong(picture 3). In the end, she gives up and uses the rope to hang herself(picture 5).
In-class:
Many people didn't upload their 5 pictures on their e-portfolio because we misunderstood the instructions. I feel like my photo for this week's "wow factor" picture was much better than last week's picture.
Project:
I decided to change my topic for my final project of "Homosexuality" because it was difficult for me to find people who were willing to pose for such a subject as it is quite a controversial topic in this country. I was thinking of a number of different themes to do however, there were many setbacks that prevented me from eventually choosing it.
I thought of doing the theme "Illness" where I could visit hospitals and take pictures of the patients, with their consent of course. I got this idea while I was driving on the way to campus and I saw a hospital for chemotherapy. After thinking about it, I didn't think it would work out because many people might get annoyed and not want their picture taken especially since they are already feeling horrible from the treatment.
After much consideration, I decided on the topic "Torture". I was inspired when a few weeks ago, Mr Vinod showed us the pictures of a senior's work whose theme is to disturb the viewer. Mr Vinod said that our pictures should surprise the viewer and it should be something they've never seen before or could think of so I tried my best to do that. Through out the next few weeks I am think of gradually making the pictures and the "torture" more extreme until eventually, the final 5 pictures will be the most shocking.
I went with my model to an empty house in Valencia to shoot the photos. I planned to shoot inside but all the doors were locked so we shot the pictures outside the house instead. I dressed her up in an over sized large t-shirt which I distressed and smeared black eyeshadow all over her to look like she was dirty and hasn't showered for days.
The concept of these 5 pictures is that she was left to rot outside the house with no food and no water. She can't escape cos her hands are tied up. She begs and longs to go inside the house and to belong(picture 3). In the end, she gives up and uses the rope to hang herself(picture 5).
Observation
The past few weeks, it was difficult for me to update my e-portfolio because I was having problems with my computer so I had to send it to the service centre. This caused me to update my blog a bit late. I know it isn't an excuse because I do it using the computers on campus but I always procrastinate and leave it till last minute to upload my pictures. I need to manage my time more wisely because I couldn't find time to go to the library to do my blog. I also need to stop procrastinating and be more prepared.
The past few weeks, it was difficult for me to update my e-portfolio because I was having problems with my computer so I had to send it to the service centre. This caused me to update my blog a bit late. I know it isn't an excuse because I do it using the computers on campus but I always procrastinate and leave it till last minute to upload my pictures. I need to manage my time more wisely because I couldn't find time to go to the library to do my blog. I also need to stop procrastinating and be more prepared.
Findings
I found that I like taking pictures of people more than objects because there is more emotion envolved and I really like that but at the same time, I find it more difficult to photograph people because you may miss good moments or take a good picture but the picture turns out blurry or over/under exposed.
I found that I like taking pictures of people more than objects because there is more emotion envolved and I really like that but at the same time, I find it more difficult to photograph people because you may miss good moments or take a good picture but the picture turns out blurry or over/under exposed.
