Assignment 14 - Rim Light

Image by Andrea Minoia

Rim Light

You'll need to use the external flash to make this happen, so once the "invisible black" assignment has been explained, you should be able to do a number of interesting things with the Speedlights.  Play around with the idea of lighting that depicts a concept/shape/feel to your subject and create a minimum of two final works.  I suggest the photo studio...

...and yes, use a tripod.

Due:  January 23, end of class.

Assignment 13 - Visual Emotions

Emotions are complex, yet we all know them when we see them - love, anger, despair, confusion...how can you show those without the typical cliche images of lovers holding hands, tears being wiped away, the usual imagery we all see on Hallmark cards.

Now look at the list and select three emotions.  Create one outstanding image for each emotion, attempting to not show the emotions as a cliche.  On a separate art board in Photoshop, combine the three images as a final piece.  Alter the images as you wish.  Finally, add the words in a way that exemplifies those emotions in the final image.

Here is the list:

Love
Anger
Despair
Confusion
Tension
Frustration
Joy
Pity
Shame
Envy
Surprise
Disgust
Patience
Pride



Due date:  January 16, end of class

Assignment 12 - Impossible Photography

https://www.ted.com/talks/erik_johansson_impossible_photography

We never seem to have enough time to just listen and watch, and eventually learn something new that we might like.  Now's your chance.

Watch the TED Talk (link above).  Write, on your blog, a three paragraph reflection summarizing it.  Discuss your opinion and what you got out of watching it.  What did you think?  What did you learn?  What might motivate you in your own photographic pursuits?

Due January 9, end of class.