29.9.14 (Week 8)
Jasmine Yeoh, (0321190)
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photography
Exercise 4b: Principles Underpinning Composiiton
Lecture:
After the usual of Mr Vinod giving us all feedback on our ePortfolios, he gave us a lecture on the principles of composition while showing us examples. He asked us what principles we thought each of the pictures are. He then gave us a tutorial on how to add the lines on the picture which show the Rule of Thirds. He then asked us to go around campus by ourselves and take candid pictures of groups of 3 people, applying the rule of thirds.
Class Exercise:
After the usual of Mr Vinod giving us all feedback on our ePortfolios, he gave us a lecture on the principles of composition while showing us examples. He asked us what principles we thought each of the pictures are. He then gave us a tutorial on how to add the lines on the picture which show the Rule of Thirds. He then asked us to go around campus by ourselves and take candid pictures of groups of 3 people, applying the rule of thirds.
Class Exercise:
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Instructions:
Instruction for Exercise 4b
Exercise 4b: Principles underpinning composition
Capture 4 Images adhering to any of the mentioned principles below:
Domination/Emphasis • Isolation • Balance • Repetition • Alignment • Contrast • Rhythm • Symmetry/Asymmetry • Harmony
Capture 4 Images adhering to any of the mentioned principles below:
Domination/Emphasis • Isolation • Balance • Repetition • Alignment • Contrast • Rhythm • Symmetry/Asymmetry • Harmony
Print all 4 images on an A4 as instructed in class.
(Put to use what you have learnt in the Zone system exercises here)
4b) Principals underpinning composition (5%)
Marking Criteria: The image must show evidence of the dominant principle used and the supporting principles (if any) underpinning the composition. The principles underpinning the image must be named and should be visible within the image. Students must showcase their knowledge on exposure using the zone system.
Marking Criteria: The image must show evidence of the dominant principle used and the supporting principles (if any) underpinning the composition. The principles underpinning the image must be named and should be visible within the image. Students must showcase their knowledge on exposure using the zone system.
1)Rhythm
ISO1600 / f4.5 / 1/50
ISO1600 / f4.5 / 1/50
2) Isolation
ISO100 / f8 / 1/160
3) Harmony
ISO100 / f5 / 1/400
4) Repetition
ISO100 / f8 / 1/20
5) Harmony (REDO)
ISO200 / f4 / 1/400
Screenshot:
Feedback
Jasmine, your pictures were good and seem to represent the principles mentioned, by and large. However, the picture representing harmony was perhaps in my view the weakest of the lot–I didn't see the characteristics that I would associate with such a principle. Having said the the pictures representing isolation and repetition were fantastic. The arrow was a nice touch and shows keen observation, while the composition of the tricky repetitive subject matter was well done, when utilising the rule of thirds.
Reflection:
Experience
In class, it was the usual morning routine of getting feedback from Mr Vinod and he told us that we just can't take pictures for the connivence and for the sake of the exercise. The tutorial on how to add the rule of third lines was also very useful. During his lecture on the principles, I enjoyed looking at the pictures and thinking what principles were present because one picture could represent so many principles.
When we had to go around taking pictures of random people, it was very awkward for me because I didn't know the people I was taking pictures of. This forced me to get out of my comfort zone and do something that I would usually feel shy and uncomfortable to do.
For the assignment, I went back to the art street in Shah Alam since I live close by. The pictures 2, 3 and 4 were taken there. Picture 1 was taken at a vintage pawn shop in Amcorp mall.
"Rhythm" is represented in picture 1 because of the way the CDs were placed orderly on the wall.
"Isolation" is a candid picture I took of my friend when he went off to look at the wall art by himself. I also like the arrow pointing directly at him, emphasising his "isolation"
Picture 3 represents "Harmony" because the hanging wood block displays a very sweet message to a loved one, wishing that he or she could grow old with them in harmony.
Picture 4 is "Repetition" because of them many identical fans on the building.
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Picture 5 "Harmony" (REDO)
This picture represents harmony because nature the flower looks like its in it's rightful place, and not for example, plucked out and place in a vase. Nature is harmonious.
Observation
I realised while doing this assignment that, in order to get good shots, you would have to get out of your own way and sometimes do things which may make you look silly, such as taking pictures of random strangers, but that is the sacrifice you would have to take. I still have to work on being more confidant to do that though.
Findings
I found that if you really observe your surroundings and plan pictures in your head, you can find beauty all around you, you just have to apply good composition using the rule of thirds and good exposure.
