Studio Form, Work Diary

We were set with the task of photographing for in the studio. This was important to help us experiment with different types of form and it also allowed us to get an idea of what it was like to work within the studio and how to use its equipment. I was able to get all of the photos that i wanted and I was able to achieve variation within the photos that i took. My work with portraiture of back of the heads allowed me to come up with interesting ways of composing the image. I was also able to manipulate the light in images to call attention to certain aspects of the person's face by blacking out other areas of the face. I was also able to create an immense amount of detail using the light to make wrinkles in the face more prominent.

I chose this photo because of the way that the shadows help make the picture more emotive. The wrinkles caused by the movement of a smile creates shadow that makes the emotion of the subject stand out to the audiences. The use of form helps to highlight some of these details within the image. Some other formal elements can be seen within the image such as contrast between the dark areas of the image such as the shadows and the clothing and the lighter areas of the face and the white background. This causes the audience to focus on specific areas of the image as the person stands out as a result.

I chose this picture because of the way that it uses formal elements. The light is positioned in a way way that causes a smooth range of tone in the form of shadows from one side of the face to the other. The brightness of the shirt creates contrasts within the background of the image and also gives the picture a good range of colour tones that help the picture to stand out even more. This technique could be used to show examples of hidden identity by using a harsh light to cast a shadow across her face. 

Progression:

If i was to do this again i would use different techniques that would cause my images to become more appealing. If given the chance i would experiment with the subject more by taking photos from different distances and angles instead of the close up photos that i mainly used. I would like to experiment with different back drops that would alter the way in which the picture is perceived. For example, if i used a black background the subject may appear more defined in some areas and it could also allow for a good range of tone, merging shadow with the background. The studio has allowed me to consider the exact positioning of light within my images and the effects with detail that they have on the subjects face.

Studio Form, Straight Images

Form, definition post

Definition:

-the visible shape or configuration of something.
-the body or shape of a person or animal.
-style, design, and arrangement in an artistic work as distinct from its content.

Personal Definition:

-Form is a 3D object presented with shadows and shading

Describing Words:

-Active
-Continuous
-Dynamic

This image features form in a city setting. The shadow in this photo is extremely prominent due to the black and white filter that has been used. the reflections off of the windows in this image act in parallel to the dark tones of the shadows and really give the buildings a 3D look.

This photo shows form on a small scale that uses the simple cubed shape of dice to create a 3d image. shadows are effectively used in smaller circumstance that acts opposite the white of the dice to make the 3D more effective.

This image shows form in on a mask. The heavy use of shadows in this photo exaggerate the shape of the mask. The material of the mask gently reflects the light in the photo in a way that shows all of the curves of the mask clearly showing that it is a 3D object.

This image shows form in nature and on a living creature. The grass on the hill show that the floor is uneven. The fur on the animal reflects the light slightly, giving it a a darker shading in some areas that give it a 3D appearance.

Form, work diary

We were set the task of capturing images of form. As it was a sunny, day it was easy to find to find a range of potential examples of form. i searched for a number of examples, looking in nature, building structure and common items that i could find in the environment. Sometimes it was difficult to fully capture the form of some objects because there would be moments where the sunshine would weaken for a bit but overall the sun stayed out for most of the time that we were out shooting. I was worried about the range of my photos after i had spent a while taking pictures because i had explored most of the areas around me. to reduce the repetition of my photos, i expanded the area that i was originally taking photos in and i started to take photos in the town; as a result i was able to add more photos to my collection.

I chose this image because it represents form through the use of other formal elements. Reflection is used to give another tone to the side of the object, making it seem 3D. The shadow that is cast upon the wall is also an indicator of the size of the object and the positioning of the light source.

i chose this image because it is an example of form that i personally staged. Since the broom has only a thin handle, i thought it would be best to represent form through shadow. You can see the interesting way in which the shadow wraps around some parts of the wall in order to show its positioning and distance.

Progression:

If i could have done anything differently, i would have gone into the town much sooner as there was much more diversity in the types of form that i was able to find around me. This topic has allowed me to think about the object in relation to the background of my images and what effect that they have on each other. I also would like to use my work with form as a way to really think about the use of light within my image and the effect that it has.

form, straight print

form, image bank

These two images use form to create interesting results. Both of the images use shadows to show depth within the photo to make an interesting shape or pattern.

These 6 images show form because they are able to show 3d shapes by using shadow.Each of these photos show form in a different sense; it is shown in nature, structure and in everyday objects. These pictures use shadow to show distance and depth in the photo. some are emphasised more by using black and white to enhance the shadows in the photo.